USCG CWO

Thanks for posting this up Ryan as I forgot all about this. I will be ordering a couple hoodies and coffee mugs.

Do we receive a percentage when we order through cafepress do you know?

Shane

I'm in!!!!

Welcome aboard!!!!!

Welcome aboard!!!!!!!

Nope lowes isn't going to carry what you need. If you can't get to me then check with Nick at Rose city, Patrick at SWF or Nano Reef and see if they have them. I'm sure other stores might also.

If you can make it to me I will give you the whole overflow box and U-tube along with the stockman standpipe I built for it to make it quiet. Handles up to 600 gph. It was running on my first 55 gal tank.

Shane

so its probably the 1/2 inch flexible tubing that is causing this?

Yes it is. I have a spare u-tube if you want it. Just come and get it.

Shane

Are you running a piece of tubing for your over flow? That's kind of what it looks like to me. You actually need an acrylic u-tube and all will be right.

Do you have a ball valve after your return pump? You can cut back on the flow coming out of the pump using the ball valve without hurting your pump.

Shane

jay our water here in vancouver is about 165ppm going into the membrane. mine runs about 4ppm out the RO and 0-1 out the DI.

Mine here in the couve runs 117 in, after RO 0 and 0 out of DI. I am running 2 years 7 months on the membrane. Will replace here at the beginning of the year.

Shane

Never mind I guess 15 is the max time limit.

Roy go to there web site. I think there is a way to increase the time limit.

I think I also have a sump and a couple pumps you can have.

All I ask is that you start a new thread labeled as your project and you keep us posted and up to date on how the project is going.

And just so you know my wife is Cajun'. Crawdads is good eats!!!!!!

Shane

Erica,

I have two 40 gallon breeders that you can have. They are 36L x 18W x 16H. One is drilled in the back but the back is cracked around one of the holes but it holds water up to 10 inches deep. The other is brand new.

I have two 20 gallon talls that are 24L x 12W X 16H. Both are used but not drilled.

I also have an a tank that is I believe 24 x 24 x 12. Used not drilled.

Let me know if you want them. I live over by Dave (barelycuda)so if you are picking up from him I can meet you over there or we can work something out.

Shane

Ryan,

I just got a quote on a 48x30x24 if you want to know how much it would take James to build it PM me.

Shane

Dang Alex you beat me to it!!!!

Your tanks are still fairly young and I am not saying that you couldn't possibly have some underlying issue but tanks go through cycles not like cycling but maturing. You're going to get algea outbreaks, cyano and other things as your tank matures and settles down.

It has happened to me everytime I set a tank up. I get diatom outbreaks and all kinds of crazy things in the first year but water reads fine. Usually in a couple weeks it works itself out.

Just thought I'd throw that out there before you go pulling your hair trying to find out what's going on.

Shane

http://www.marinedepot.com/CPR_CS_Overflow_Boxes_External_Overflow_Boxes_for_Aquariums-CPR-CR1511-FIOFEB-vi.html

But that only works in conjunction with this type of overflow box. If you have just a standard overflow I don't believe the pump is going to help you. I've had overflow boxes and yes they are a pain but as long as you keep them clean then you shouldn't have any issues with them. Get a bottle brush and clean the u-tube and overflow once a month as part of your standard maintenance and yes you'll have to suck on a piece of airline tubing to get a siphon restarted.

Drilling your tank is preferable though.

Shane

Just wanted to know if we are supposed to get a membership card when we join...I rejoined the club last week online and I know that some of the LFS give a small discount to members...soooo how do we show them that we are members???

Send a PM to "TheJenChild". Jen is the club secretary/treasurer and handles the membership cards. She has been awful busy lately and I believe is only mailing them out once a month. So if you don't get it in a couple weeks send me a PM and I will see what I can do.

I am sure most LFS will give your discount if you ask. If they need proof see if they can look you up on here until you get yours in the mail.

Shane

How do I get the time and locations of the next meetings? Thanks to you all

If you haven't yet send a PM to Roy (Stylaster) with your email address. He will add you to the electronic invitation list. Every month you'll recieve an E-vite telling you when and where the next meeting is going to be.

Shane

I echo all of the above plus make sure both sides of your overflow have water and I pull water using the tubing from the back side of the u-tube since that is the direction the water flows.

Shane

Roger I run a sink full of hot water and let it sit in there for a few minutes. Shake it really well then let in sit for a few more and shake again. Repeat until dissolved.

Shane

If you are trying to get a hold of James your best bet is an email from his website Envision Acrylics. Give it a couple days but he will get back to you. Just know he is super busy on a couple big projects until November time frame last time I talked to him.

I would bring two adults to attend plus the possibility of volunteering.

Shane

Need to know how long your tank has been running and what lighting do you have?

And as a reminder you do not have to be a paying member to attend. All are welcome to stop by and say hi and to check out Dave's clown breeding setup.

I look forward to seeing everyone.

Shane

PS: You can DVR your football team or the NASCAR race. Who want's to watch commercials anyway. Get your butts to the meeting.