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Forum: Reef 03-21-2015, 01:39 AM
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Views: 941
Posted By mattdean
Anyone own a 48" Reefbrite XHO strip?

I need to know how many Watts your power supply is. I have two and they each have a different power supply. One is 90W and one is 120W! I think both of these are too strong and may be the reason they...
Forum: Reef 05-21-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,141
Posted By mattdean
Of course you can. Just try to not stir the sand...

Of course you can. Just try to not stir the sand up too much and be ready with water to do a change afterward. The quicker you do it, the less stress on the fish.
Forum: Reef 05-20-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 14,569
Posted By mattdean
This is a good question to which I have a good...

This is a good question to which I have a good answer....I am stupid and impulsive! :redface: I was getting into a lot of SPS (I have around 80 SPS in my tank) and I wanted to pre-empt any nutrient...
Forum: Reef 05-20-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 14,569
Posted By mattdean
Actually, not at all. I have NEVER had P04 or N03...

Actually, not at all. I have NEVER had P04 or N03 readings n my tank - I mean NEVER! Not since day one of the tank. I have incredible flow, new bulbs, I under feed my tank, exceptional filtration,...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,369
Posted By mattdean
While I agree that having an understanding of the...

While I agree that having an understanding of the relationship between the different parameters we test for, I belivestability far outweighs ahving the number bang on. My alk has been as low as 3 and...
Forum: Reef 03-16-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,401
Posted By mattdean
http://www.mattdean.com/build/yuma.jpg

http://www.mattdean.com/build/yuma.jpg
Forum: Reef 03-05-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,530
Posted By mattdean
Ok. You do realize I was joking about cleaning...

Ok. You do realize I was joking about cleaning the overflow, don't you?

And yes, I'm obviously assuming that It will be seen, hence my opinion-which is all I am offering, I never said it was a...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,530
Posted By mattdean
You're supposed to clean the overflow box?...

You're supposed to clean the overflow box? Really? WTF?!?!?! LOL!
I just siphon it out every blue moon. I can get my hand in there easily. Actually, I have rock in the overflow box. :biggrin:

I...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,530
Posted By mattdean
Exactly. just make the whole tank longer and put...

Exactly. just make the whole tank longer and put the overflow inside, top to bottom. I painted the sides black and it looks slick and works flawlessly. Also gives you more water volume. All holes...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,530
Posted By mattdean
#2 for me. All you have to do is have your...

#2 for me. All you have to do is have your everflow notch for the returns and use lock line. that's what I did. My returns are drilled in the bottom and they come up, then bend into the tank under...
Forum: Pictures 02-13-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,854
Posted By mattdean
THAT would be an accomplishment!!:lol: I'll...

THAT would be an accomplishment!!:lol:

I'll see what I can do.
Forum: Pictures 02-13-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,854
Posted By mattdean
Thanks Steve, I have rocks in my overflow,...

Thanks Steve,

I have rocks in my overflow, in my sump and very porous rock in the DT. I don't really have a place in the DT for a pod pile - it's a peninsula and I'm a little anal about the...
Forum: Pictures 02-13-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,854
Posted By mattdean
I'll try that. I'm due for some new frozen food...

I'll try that. I'm due for some new frozen food anyway. Yeah, pods are expensive. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to keep up with the demand on pods, but I'll try!
Forum: Pictures 02-09-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,854
Posted By mattdean
Thanks. The mandarin has no interest in anything...

Thanks. The mandarin has no interest in anything but hunting pods, unfortunately. I am worried about him starving, so I am constantly seeding the sump and dumping pods in the DY. It's getting...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,371
Posted By mattdean
Hehe. I WISH! Maybe in a year or so, when...

Hehe. I WISH! Maybe in a year or so, when everything grows in. For now, it seems transitional to me. But I'm VERY happy with it, of course!

I do try to keep the sand clean, but really, I give...
Forum: Reef 02-06-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,371
Posted By mattdean
Cheers Darryl

Cheers Darryl
Forum: Reef 02-06-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,371
Posted By mattdean
Thanks everyone! I edited it in iMovie....

Thanks everyone!

I edited it in iMovie. Nothing special, just cut and paste and a little trimming here and there. I adjusted the color slightly, but the camera really did a good job at picking up...
Forum: Reef 02-06-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,371
Posted By mattdean
Anyone know how to embed the video? I tried every...

Anyone know how to embed the video? I tried every way I could think of, but none of it seemed to work.

Thanks
Forum: Reef 02-06-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,371
Posted By mattdean
VIDEO : Matt's 125 Peninsula Mixed Reef

I just received a Panasonic TM900 video camera!!! So, before I even looked at the manual, I had to shoot a video of the tank. It's a pretty nice camera. I'm sure when I learn how to use it properly,...
Forum: Pictures 02-01-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,854
Posted By mattdean
Yes, it is a happy reef. I am blessed to have a...

Yes, it is a happy reef. I am blessed to have a smooth running tank with happy healthy livestock and corals. I will have a video posted in a few days. I'm looking forward to sharing :)
Forum: Pictures 01-29-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,854
Posted By mattdean
Thanks. That is my favorite pic as well. It's my...

Thanks. That is my favorite pic as well. It's my screen saver for my 2nd monitor.

I WISH it ate prepared foods! No, just pods. I haven't gone out of my way to try and train him, but I may think...
Forum: Reef 01-29-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,891
Posted By mattdean
I love all my fish equally, although I go to...

I love all my fish equally, although I go to extra lengths to keep my Marine Betta and the other fish are glad because they get meaty foods at least every other day :)
...
Forum: Reef 01-15-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,289
Posted By mattdean
I'm not going to comment on the size of tank, but...

I'm not going to comment on the size of tank, but I would be concerned about the competition for food. You mandarin in the 20g has no competitors for pods, I'm assuming. With you water volume, I...
Forum: Reef 01-01-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,701
Posted By mattdean
I tried it and my SPS started to brown. I put the...

I tried it and my SPS started to brown. I put the white back and they colored up right away. Not sure why, but I was told it may happen and it did. fortunately, I have a 17.5K white that is very...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,725
Posted By mattdean
Of course I was generalizing and there are always...

Of course I was generalizing and there are always a few bad apples that can spoil it for everyone. It's just the general disregard that some people have for the expense and risk involved in...
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