So, What other secrets are you all hiding from me???

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=1093206#post1093206 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by REEFGIRL1
put a piece of aluminium foil on top of your tank over your overflow to block light, keeps nusiance algae from growing in there and you don't have to clean gunk out of the overflow teeth
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You can take this one step further, use sound proofing foam (the type used in recording studios) not only blocks light but quiets down the overflow even further.

HDAlien
 
Instead of mini ice-cube trays for making frozen cubes of food:

Use some eggcrate material--the white gridded stuff we use for frag shelves and all manner or things. Take your 17 pound brick of Cyclopeeze or whatever (near me that's all they ever have), thaw it in the fridge, add a bit of clean new seawater (helps it freeze), and mix well. Put the eggcrate on a sheet of aluminum foil on a tray and pour the food in. Wrap up firmly, freeze, and then pop the cubes into small ziplock bags.

No chipping the block at feeding time, less freezer burn..
 
That site was amazing!

Ok, I am geeking out about plastics.. how bad.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=418510#post418510 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SeaMac
The most useful tip/trick that I have found is actually a website:

http://www.usplastic.com

They have at least a hundred or more things you can use to DIY dosers, canopies, sumps, skimmers, reactors, etc... and there prices are awesome! :D

I don't think anyone mentioned it...I almost took it for granted too, but the Durso/Stockman modifications are a must to quiet your overflows.

HTH. :)
Chris
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Scotchbrite dobie pads work wonders for cleaning acrylic tanks.
Cut one end and slide out the sponge, and slide the magnet in.
Will remove small portions of coraline without scratching the tank up. You could rub that pad on there all day and not scratch your tank. Beware of sand getting it it though.
Tank maintenence people are cringing as they read this. LOL
 
On my HOB coralife skimmer I cut a CD jewel case cover to fit over the output and rest over the anti-micro-bubble box as to reduce saltcreep from spilling over the tank and splashing up to my lights...
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8545247#post8545247 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Creetin
Scotchbrite dobie pads work wonders for cleaning acrylic tanks.
Cut one end and slide out the sponge, and slide the magnet in.
Will remove small portions of coraline without scratching the tank up. You could rub that pad on there all day and not scratch your tank. Beware of sand getting it it though.
Tank maintenence people are cringing as they read this. LOL
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Yes old thread but I never thought of this idea. Im going to Walmart now and get the Scotch Brite dobie pads and try it on my acrylic tank.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8543787#post8543787 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Spracklcat
Instead of mini ice-cube trays for making frozen cubes of food:

Use some eggcrate material--the white gridded stuff we use for frag shelves and all manner or things. Take your 17 pound brick of Cyclopeeze or whatever (near me that's all they ever have), thaw it in the fridge, add a bit of clean new seawater (helps it freeze), and mix well. Put the eggcrate on a sheet of aluminum foil on a tray and pour the food in. Wrap up firmly, freeze, and then pop the cubes into small ziplock bags.

No chipping the block at feeding time, less freezer burn..
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to bad they don't already sell this in small cubes.

good idea : )
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8622019#post8622019 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NuReef
I wonder what happened to a lot of these folks.......

NuReef
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I know alot of them stick to the local reef club forums now. Some have gotten out of the hobby all together. After a few years on the board you seem to know the answers to all the standard questions. People seem to surface when they run into a new problem that they have not encountered or just plain forgot the solution to a problem that they have read about many times before.
 
I still read it everytime someone resurects it. infact I picked up a tip this last time on a cheap solution till I can figure out a permanent one. An I have read this at least 25 times.
 
I used to always have problems keeping my powerheads attached to the tank. It seemed that no matter what I did, they would end up falling. So I bought an extra Mag-FLoat and it works like a charm. It's great I can now move my powerhead when I want to clean behind it, and it never falls. Of course a couple months ago I went to the LFS and guess what, a powerhead with a built in magnet for attachment. WOW! Pretty funny!
 
I gave up on the suction cups too, but mounted the four powerheads on two pieces of 1/2 inch plastic pipe. I drilled the pipe and used the cable ties to hold the mounting brackets with the suction cups cut off. That way you can easily pull out the pipe to service/replace the MJ's when needed. I also use a piece of 4"x10" clear plastic on the back side of the pipe to keep the thing stable behind the rock. Wouldnt go back to the cups for anything!
Keep on reefin'
Steve
 
registered 2003, posts...3. that's one of the craziest things i've seen on this board.

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