Forum: DIY
01-23-2020, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,592
Remote troubleshooting is pretty tricky on...
Remote troubleshooting is pretty tricky on someone else's setup. Not knowing what type of LEDs specifically are in the string etc. Could simply be one of the LEDs on the way out causing the string to...
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Forum: Marine Fish
02-23-2019, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,560
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-22-2018, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 49,486
I currently use Microsoft One Drive for photo...
I currently use Microsoft One Drive for photo sharing on forums. Free storage to a limit & need to use the "embed" feature to get it to work on most forums. Consider wood diffuser skimmer if u want...
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Forum: Reef
11-13-2018, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,376
Worth mentioning there are many options beyond...
Worth mentioning there are many options beyond the 3 watt commonly used. My 10 watt multi chip diy fixture has been running for many years. Generic chips & have only recently had several burn out.
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Forum: Reef
09-05-2018, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,660
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Forum: DIY
06-03-2018, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,876
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Forum: DIY
06-03-2018, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,876
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Forum: DIY
06-03-2018, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,876
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Forum: DIY
06-03-2018, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,876
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Forum: Reef
04-18-2018, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,765
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Forum: Reef
04-18-2018, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,388
I finally upgraded to a modern smart phone last...
I finally upgraded to a modern smart phone last year & am growing my collection of IOT devices. No turning back that tide. Ability to monitor my home remotely trumps possibility of getting hacked....
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Forum: Reef
04-17-2018, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,765
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Forum: DIY
04-03-2018, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 56,810
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Forum: DIY
04-02-2018, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 56,810
Annual update of this dinosaur thread. 6 years...
Annual update of this dinosaur thread. 6 years running this fixture now and it may be time for a refit or upgrade. One of the LEDs finally failed a few months back & I replaced it since I have spares...
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Forum: Reef
04-02-2018, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,933
I can vouch for longevity of MP40S. Mine have...
I can vouch for longevity of MP40S. Mine have been running many years. An update or 2 & some wet side parts replacements is all they've needed. Initial cost is tough to justify but it's been worth it...
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Forum: Reef
01-01-2018, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
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Forum: Reef
01-01-2018, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Yep plenty of variables at play with LEDs as in...
Yep plenty of variables at play with LEDs as in any electronic component. However, from personal experience, my DIY fixture using generic 10 watt multi-chips from Asia has been going strong for over...
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Forum: Reef
12-16-2017, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,743
Variation of gravity feed ATO that has worked...
Variation of gravity feed ATO that has worked well for me many years without failure. Couple close calls, one when tank being babysat by my folks. Other than that, simple enough to minimize the...
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Forum: Reef
11-11-2017, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,308
Singapore (Vermiculated) Angel in my tank for...
Singapore (Vermiculated) Angel in my tank for years, model citizen, but I'm not big on sps, just montipora. Same boat as Dez though, a few weeks ago all the montis started melting, none left now. I...
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Forum: Marine Fish
09-30-2017, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,005
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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum
09-21-2017, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,031
There you go, gravity is your friend. I use a...
There you go, gravity is your friend. I use a slight variation on the theme since I don't have a sump & it's not feasible to have a top off container above my display. I use an air pump on a timer to...
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Forum: Marine Fish
09-16-2017, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,005
Ok while you're sorting out the water quality,...
Ok while you're sorting out the water quality, I'll give you my experience as a noob starting a tank with a clownfish. I too was concerned that the little guy, a juvenile was not eating. During the...
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Forum: Marine Fish
09-15-2017, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,005
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Forum: Reef
08-11-2017, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,697
Three prong plugs are generally used on higher...
Three prong plugs are generally used on higher power equipment such as drills & tools of that nature, especially if they have a metal case. It's a safety measure to protect you from shock if the case...
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Forum: Reef
08-09-2017, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,697
How's your livestock, looking good? If so then...
How's your livestock, looking good? If so then there is no problem other than you chasing numbers measuring voltage in your tank water. Voltage up to about 40 is unlikely to give you a shock or harm...
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