Bmwaaron's 200 gallon A.G.E. starfire tank
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bmwaaron
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Im am running a slightly diffrent version of pcostanzo's design.
His HGB build is right here.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1177514&perpage=25&pagenumber=5
K' Family Reef
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Hey this looks like it will be a great thread to follow!
what color is the stain you chose to use - very good choice looks great!
i see you guys are all from texas -
i know dfw/austin/san antonio areas very well! returned to arizona from all 3 of those cities just a few weeks ago! and i travel there frequently for business - dfw is a great area to live in and so is austin! - have lived in both cities also!
regards
what color is the stain you chose to use - very good choice looks great!
i see you guys are all from texas -
i know dfw/austin/san antonio areas very well! returned to arizona from all 3 of those cities just a few weeks ago! and i travel there frequently for business - dfw is a great area to live in and so is austin! - have lived in both cities also!
regards
Headless_donkey
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I have a 2000 323i with 5-speed manual transmission which had a "rear clunk" from the first day. I am curious to see if many 5-speed manual E46s have a similar problem. Let me explain the problem (by the way this is an intermittent problem, ie., it does not happen all the time; but occurs may be 70 to 80 % of the time): when I shift gears and let the clutch go, I hear a clunk or thud or "thunk" from the rear (probably from somewhere in the vicinity of rear axle). If I release the clutch quickly, the sound is loud. If I release the clutch very slowly (slipping the clutch), I still hear the clunk.
I do not know if this is related or not but when the car is stationary and I shift gears, I hear some clicking noises from the rear (I think the sound comes from the same area).
My final question is I have a (clicking, chattering) driver's seat belt tensioner and had the tensioner replaced. Does the replacement of the tensioner solve the problem or the new tensioner is noisy like the original one?
I asked BMWNA about these problems (bmwusa.com Owner's Circle) about ten days ago. Even though they claim that they respond in one day, I have not heard from them yet.
Thank you in advance for your response.
Just Kidding! Absolutely fabulous tank. Next Austin tank tour will have to include your tank. As well the first one should have. I like the mounting solution for the halides and it will let you get the T5s close to the water.
Did you consider the Aquatronic controllers? The wireless capabilities of the EX is awesome! Looking in your direction reefkeeper.
I do not know if this is related or not but when the car is stationary and I shift gears, I hear some clicking noises from the rear (I think the sound comes from the same area).
My final question is I have a (clicking, chattering) driver's seat belt tensioner and had the tensioner replaced. Does the replacement of the tensioner solve the problem or the new tensioner is noisy like the original one?
I asked BMWNA about these problems (bmwusa.com Owner's Circle) about ten days ago. Even though they claim that they respond in one day, I have not heard from them yet.
Thank you in advance for your response.
Just Kidding! Absolutely fabulous tank. Next Austin tank tour will have to include your tank. As well the first one should have. I like the mounting solution for the halides and it will let you get the T5s close to the water.
Did you consider the Aquatronic controllers? The wireless capabilities of the EX is awesome! Looking in your direction reefkeeper.
bmwaaron
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James,
Im sorry to hear about your 2000 MY E46 problems, Let me assure you that I will work with you and do whatever it takes to get these problems resolved as quickly as possible.
Oh and BTW... I was the first tank on the tank tour. You just were not there.
I have seen the Aquqtronic controller but think the Profilux is still a superior controller. It has allot more lighting options and you just can not beat the lightning effects!
Headless_donkey
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The plumbing store at Stasney and Ih35 always Shc 80 stuff, but that is pretty far from you.
KingfishJohn
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This thread is a who's who of Texas area reefing neer do wells!
Looking good Aaron and your T5 stuff came in this evening. I really like the ballast room you've got going and am pumped to see this thing continue!
John
Looking good Aaron and your T5 stuff came in this evening. I really like the ballast room you've got going and am pumped to see this thing continue!
John
chrissreef
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Great tank/thread! You're about 2-3 months ahead of me... just ordered my A.G.E. tank this morning haha. So it's about 2.5 months to deliver? (I didn't get an exact date)
That HGB looks smooth... how does it compare with the old elbow and drilled hole with tube method? (not sure if it has a name)
What size chiller are you using? I have a 3/4 laying around but it's sooo big and I don't have room behind the tank for it so it must sit next to the tank thus I'm considering downsizing it. hmmm.
I'll be running 2x400w 12k reeflux bulbs mounted really high up on a 60x36x30tank (280g). I'm going this for heat/energy reasons so maybe I can avoid a chiller all together <crosses fingers>
Are you using a ca reactor? dsb? refugium or will I have to follow the thread to find out?
since some details of my system are tbd I'll have to follow this thread or get tips =)
That HGB looks smooth... how does it compare with the old elbow and drilled hole with tube method? (not sure if it has a name)
What size chiller are you using? I have a 3/4 laying around but it's sooo big and I don't have room behind the tank for it so it must sit next to the tank thus I'm considering downsizing it. hmmm.
I'll be running 2x400w 12k reeflux bulbs mounted really high up on a 60x36x30tank (280g). I'm going this for heat/energy reasons so maybe I can avoid a chiller all together <crosses fingers>
Are you using a ca reactor? dsb? refugium or will I have to follow the thread to find out?
since some details of my system are tbd I'll have to follow this thread or get tips =)
bmwaaron
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Ok there might be a change of plans....
I plugged in the Barracuda today and wow is it loud!
I'm not sure even with water in it I can convince my wife not to shot me.
I am considering running 2 Eheim 1262's. 1 to run the chiller and 1 to run a 3/4" version of the manifold.
Any suggestions?
I plugged in the Barracuda today and wow is it loud!
I'm not sure even with water in it I can convince my wife not to shot me.
I am considering running 2 Eheim 1262's. 1 to run the chiller and 1 to run a 3/4" version of the manifold.
Any suggestions?
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