Higher Calcium Level for SPS Growth? (vs Health)
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Wally.B
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Hey that's a very interesting idea.
I was thinking I need the brush at 90 degrees. | not |_
But we have one with a removable head, and it has a spinning shaft at the end.
This might work with a tip adapter.
Main concern is shaft is Metal. Must check what it's made from. Can't be Copper.
Also, I have a feeling they are water resistant, not water proof (will check). Wouldn't want the SALT water to get to Copper wiring, motor, or BATTERIES.
They are pretty powerful too! Will look into this.
Thanks!!!
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Getting Closer for the "Sipho-Urchin" Algae Cleaner Tool
- Thanks for all idea's so far. Each one has helped.
- Found this at LFS $1.99 Clearance Table (Siphon Tip - Dual Size)
- Dremel Flex Shaft is the Concept (But Non Metal Version)
This Picture of PART explains what I'm building. (INITIAL DRY TEST WORKS)
This GIZMO is not a ONE-HAND-ONE-PERSON-TOOL (But my Son is willing to be the Power Controller
)
- Thanks for all idea's so far. Each one has helped.
- Found this at LFS $1.99 Clearance Table (Siphon Tip - Dual Size)
- Dremel Flex Shaft is the Concept (But Non Metal Version)
This Picture of PART explains what I'm building. (INITIAL DRY TEST WORKS)
This GIZMO is not a ONE-HAND-ONE-PERSON-TOOL (But my Son is willing to be the Power Controller
)
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I like the pedal Idea!!! (Might actually be possible with an AC drill and a old Sewing machine Reostat Pedal)
Funny you should mention Dentistry stuff.
The TIP 2.0 Prototype is an old Power Toothbrush head cut off.
And I was at Home Depot looking for a Cordless Drill that you can lock the speeds (like a Dremel). No such thing.
May convert eventually to a Dremel with a Coupler, but for now Drill is great for testing.
Here is the Flex SpinShaft Working Prototype. (Made from just parts lying around from RO/Gardening etc.)
I was actually shocked it worktg on 2nd attempt. Key was getting both SpinShaft ends stabilized within RO tube sections.
- A bit shaky on slow speeds, but if you crank it up it hums stable.
- Incredible Part (It's ALL held together with multiple Tight Couplers [No Glue yet]
- The Wand Idea I stumbled on (Had nothing to couple Shaft Ends [Size mis-matches], so that piece of PVC was the proper match)
- More TIP testing planned.
- Next will be the "Integrated" Siphoning system.
Haven't put it yet in tank. Will test in a small 10 Gallon Test Chamber first. (I like my SPS whole, not Fragged up all over
)Too early for Final Name since It's not complete but another name (Algae Eraser) came to my thoughts.
This could be a HOT SELLER for guys who have to brush Shark's Teeth
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Wally.B
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Matt,
You got me digging through all my Boxes to find that Y-Fitting I got ages ago.
BUT I LOVE IDEA's, they inspire me.
Found it. It's a Loc-Line with adjustable Flare Nozzle.
Here are my options for Siphon (with Parts I have)
- May need a couple of Siphon Tips (Depending on the Area or type of work)
- Can't be too bulky or won't reach (All Algae Areas)
- All in One is Ideal (but separate siphon might be a option, especially if hand is free with Foot Pedal Idea)
-One thing I noticed with the Wand Rubber end. (It bends a bit so, you can get almost 30- Degree angle...Possibly more if Rubber end is longer).
-When bent it puts a lot of pressure on spin shaft (Need Glue to keep things together).
You got me digging through all my Boxes to find that Y-Fitting I got ages ago.
BUT I LOVE IDEA's, they inspire me.
Found it. It's a Loc-Line with adjustable Flare Nozzle.
Here are my options for Siphon (with Parts I have)
- May need a couple of Siphon Tips (Depending on the Area or type of work)
- Can't be too bulky or won't reach (All Algae Areas)
- All in One is Ideal (but separate siphon might be a option, especially if hand is free with Foot Pedal Idea)
-One thing I noticed with the Wand Rubber end. (It bends a bit so, you can get almost 30- Degree angle...Possibly more if Rubber end is longer).
-When bent it puts a lot of pressure on spin shaft (Need Glue to keep things together).
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Wally.B
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Yes, I was trying that, but the WAND is too thick (For smallest Siphon) and get's in the way. Might have to reduce WAND Thickness, but that changes all the Coupling sizes.
Only way would be to cut the Siphon Tube down, or extend the Brush Tip SpinShaft.
At this point, don't want to start cutting and ruining any of my parts yet (Have only so many, without having to buy more).
Stay tuned.
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Sipho-Urchin Algae Cleaning Tool (The Siphon Attachment 1.0)
I hacked this together to start some testing.
Didn't want to cut, make holes or glue my tubes (YET), so this improvise happened. [Avoided Ruining my Protype Parts Supply]
This Siphon Tube Protoype solves one issue I had with the tip (What Proper Length, and access for TIP changes).
I did glue the Drill Bit Shaft Connector (The ChopStick), since that part kept slipping. Drying overnight.
Tomorrow I give it a vac-a-whirl in the test chamber.
I hacked this together to start some testing.
Didn't want to cut, make holes or glue my tubes (YET), so this improvise happened. [Avoided Ruining my Protype Parts Supply]
This Siphon Tube Protoype solves one issue I had with the tip (What Proper Length, and access for TIP changes).
I did glue the Drill Bit Shaft Connector (The ChopStick), since that part kept slipping. Drying overnight.
Tomorrow I give it a vac-a-whirl in the test chamber.
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VAC-a-Whirl (TEST CHAMBER)
Picture below Pretty self explanatory (My old 50 Gal Glass Sump, and future Frag Tank, better than my 10Gal QT tank).
I like the Vac-A-Whirl Name. (Catchy. Easy to remember.).
For now a fresh water test, then I'll do Both Tanks Water change to get some Salt Water in (to work on some Algae covered rocks. [Have Plenty ]).
Found a Sewing machine AC Control Foot Pedal on Ebay ($8) Local Sell. Will help with speed testing, and when Son runs away from Power Center to play X-box.
I must admit, I'm a bit nervous. But if it fails, it will be just adjustments (my confidence level is high)
Picture below Pretty self explanatory (My old 50 Gal Glass Sump, and future Frag Tank, better than my 10Gal QT tank).
I like the Vac-A-Whirl Name. (Catchy. Easy to remember.).
For now a fresh water test, then I'll do Both Tanks Water change to get some Salt Water in (to work on some Algae covered rocks. [Have Plenty
]).
Found a Sewing machine AC Control Foot Pedal on Ebay ($8) Local Sell. Will help with speed testing, and when Son runs away from Power Center to play X-box.
I must admit, I'm a bit nervous. But if it fails, it will be just adjustments (my confidence level is high)
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Whirl-A-Vac TEASER
Yeah, the name keeps changing (kids input). Haven't had time to play in the Test Chamber at all.
Want it filled with real Salt Water, so plan is to fill it with Fresh Salt Mix and use it as a Fresh Salt Water Reservoir.
(And put in Algae Cover Rocks, with SPS corals, for some real testing.)
Been busy on a new design (not that the original isn't good), but this new design is totally revolutionary...The Idea hit me when cleaning up my Summer Gardening Tools.
Keeping things a secret for now till it's done.
Test Rocks are brewing Algae in my tank (since holding off on any pruning).
(Coral doing VERY WELL) so no concern.
Stay tuned. I promise it will be worth the wait... :spin1:
Yeah, the name keeps changing (kids input). Haven't had time to play in the Test Chamber at all.
Want it filled with real Salt Water, so plan is to fill it with Fresh Salt Mix and use it as a Fresh Salt Water Reservoir.
(And put in Algae Cover Rocks, with SPS corals, for some real testing.)
Been busy on a new design (not that the original isn't good), but this new design is totally revolutionary...The Idea hit me when cleaning up my Summer Gardening Tools.
Keeping things a secret for now till it's done.
Test Rocks are brewing Algae in my tank (since holding off on any pruning).
(Coral doing VERY WELL) so no concern.
Stay tuned. I promise it will be worth the wait... :spin1:
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I heard of Sea Hares. Recently. Haven't had chance to check. (I will)
This algae bloom is due to my Stupid Idea about Fuge.
It was blocking my proper flow thru Sump. Now skimmer is skimming (Really Good WET) to catch up.
Learned something and no Harm, since it has led to having fun building the Whirly.
I NO LONGER FEAR GHA. At least for now. with Hope on the horizon.
This algae bloom is due to my Stupid Idea about Fuge.
It was blocking my proper flow thru Sump. Now skimmer is skimming (Really Good WET) to catch up.
Learned something and no Harm, since it has led to having fun building the Whirly.
I NO LONGER FEAR GHA. At least for now. with Hope on the horizon.
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Looking into the Hare right away. If any LFS has one, it will be in my tank by weekend.
Even if the Whirly does work, it will be used away from SPS placements to prevent damage. It also won't reach underneath any, so there will be need for post clean up touch ups.
The point about past fear, is slightest sign of GHA had me backing off TOO MUCH. On feeding fish, on lighting. Thus leading to poor nutrients for Corals. This whole thread started off with a picture of my Nutrient poor tank. Plus low PhotoPeriod limiting coral Color potential & Growth.
Onward.
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