DJ88's DIY square calcium reactor

The purpose of a Calcium Reactor is to create a constant supply of calcium in the reef environment. Numerous corals and invertebrates use calcium to build their skeletal structure, which depletes this element from the water column. Using a...

Read the full text of "DJ88's DIY square calcium reactor" »

Posted by on 24 July 2006

Toilet cistern aquarium

Hardly a product a responsible reefer should use or endorse, but the concept is still pretty amusing. But don’t worry - the fishes are isolated from the flush water and won’t be flushed away. That's a relief. Via Fosfor Gadgets...

Read the full text of "Toilet cistern aquarium" »

Posted by on 13 May 2006

Like Turbelle Streams? Check this pump out!

I was just about to order the Turbelle 6000 when I came upon the upcoming Vortec pumps. They look awesome and should cost less than the Turbelle! Check out the features on these babies! Via FishGeeks...

Read the full text of "Like Turbelle Streams? Check this pump out!" »

Posted by on 13 January 2006

Fishy Skybridge

Back in my FOLR+cheato days, I built this up to link my 90gal with my 55gal. The fish really seemed to love it, many would take the trip back and forth about 50-100+ times a day. They would actaully have...

Read the full text of "Fishy Skybridge" »

Posted by on 13 January 2006

Tank and manifold design

Could you give me some input as to what you think about this design? The top half is looking at the manifold from above.The bottom half is the tank from the back. I've just drawn the plumbing leading down to...

Read the full text of "Tank and manifold design" »

Posted by on 13 January 2006

Overflow destruction

Well, the second ghetto overflow on the 150 broke this evening dousing a power strip and one of my light timers with salt water and tripping the GFCI breaker. I am now going to have to replace those items...

Read the full text of "Overflow destruction" »

Posted by on 6 January 2006

Acrylic Overflow Construction Notes

I built 2 custom overflows to replace the ancient tetra HOB boxes that I had been using. The old boxes got eaten up by all the sunshine that comes in the room and they actually broke off the back...

Read the full text of "Acrylic Overflow Construction Notes" »

Posted by on 6 January 2006

Updating My Water Change Setup

At the recommendation of several local reefers, I have increased my water change rate significantly, from 15 gallons every two months to 40 gallons a month. In order to facilitate this, I hade to make a few other changes…...

Read the full text of "Updating My Water Change Setup" »

Posted by on 6 January 2006