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Forum: Q&A 04-09-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,466
Posted By abcha0s
Let me be the first to say... THANK YOU!!!! ...

Let me be the first to say... THANK YOU!!!!

Yeah!
Forum: Reef 04-09-2011, 01:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,945
Posted By abcha0s
I'm in. Looking for a swabie, skimate...

I'm in.

Looking for a swabie, skimate locker and possibly an ozone reactor.

Any idea what the discount will be and how payment/shipping will be handled.

- Brad
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-08-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,310
Posted By abcha0s
Research any topic and you will find the nay...

Research any topic and you will find the nay sayers and the yeah sayers. Nothings perfect and someone will always point that out.

The facts are, it's clearer, more expensive and scratches easier...
Forum: Reef 04-08-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,046
Posted By abcha0s
I want one of these as well. Not sure we can...

I want one of these as well. Not sure we can share shipping though. I don't think we are close enough. Any chance of group order.
Forum: Tank Journal 04-07-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 147,907
Posted By abcha0s
Hey Tony - As always, thanks for the feedback and...

Hey Tony - As always, thanks for the feedback and ideas. I'm in the camp that really doesn't like the bare bottom look. I also have all kinds of crazy looking structures under my rock, so bare bottom...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-07-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 147,907
Posted By abcha0s
Sorry for the delayed responses. My...

Sorry for the delayed responses.



My stocking plans include a couple of sand sifting gobies, but I have been hesitant to put them in the tank before it matures a little. Other than bacteria,...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-07-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,378
Posted By abcha0s
If the deal with CharlieTuna falls through, let...

If the deal with CharlieTuna falls through, let me know and I will take it.

- Brad
Forum: Reef 04-07-2011, 02:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,806
Posted By abcha0s
What's your salinty at? When's the last time you...

What's your salinty at? When's the last time you calibrated your refractometer?

Take a water sample to a LFS and get them to read the salinity. Refractometers can drift and your salinity might not...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,286
Posted By abcha0s
I agree with everyone else that the water is...

I agree with everyone else that the water is generally harmless; although harmful bacteria can on rare occasion be found in our tanks. The odds are certainally in favor of the water being safe, but...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By abcha0s
That is the set point I am referring to. I forget...

That is the set point I am referring to. I forget the details, but you also set the variance. The chiller is more efficient with a larger variance. I don't think it likes the constant on/off duty....
Forum: Reef 04-06-2011, 03:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By abcha0s
I agree with that. If your planning to use a...

I agree with that. If your planning to use a 1262, it would have to be an additional one.
Forum: Reef 04-06-2011, 03:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By abcha0s
I think the closed loop principal would apply. ...

I think the closed loop principal would apply.

I think a 1262 would be enough. I don't think it's critical that the flow through the chiller is exact. I think they specify the optimal flow for...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2011, 02:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,696
Posted By abcha0s
Google ULN +reef

Google ULN +reef
Forum: Tank Journal 04-05-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,899
Posted By abcha0s
Take your time and enjoy the build process. It...

Take your time and enjoy the build process. It can really be a lot of fun. Take the time to think your ideas through as you will often come up with an alternative approach after sleeping on it. Don't...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-05-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 147,907
Posted By abcha0s
Hey Todd - Thanks for the note. I'm really...

Hey Todd - Thanks for the note. I'm really encouraged by your success with these lights. Your pictures are amazing. It's way too early for me to really have much of an opinion as my tank is doing all...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-05-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 147,907
Posted By abcha0s
So, today I learned a few things. For the first...

So, today I learned a few things. For the first time I truely understand why many people don't like sand beds. I've just spent about 4+ hours cleaning mine and it was no fun at all.

Over the last...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-04-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 57,375
Posted By abcha0s
Let’s establish what we all agree on first: ...

Let’s establish what we all agree on first:


I think the question as to whether LED lighting can create an environment in which corals thrive and exhibit good growth has been answered. It can.
...
Forum: Reef 04-04-2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,806
Posted By abcha0s
Did you smell anything like rotten eggs - even a...

Did you smell anything like rotten eggs - even a faint smell?

If you weren't moving water through your ca reactor, the water in the ca reactor was sitting without oxegyn and would have become...
Forum: Polls 04-04-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,892
Posted By abcha0s
Yeah, my wife knows what my general tank budget...

Yeah, my wife knows what my general tank budget is, but not how I spend it. I don't tell her how much each item costs. If she knew I spent $300 on a fish or $700 on a powerhead, I'm not sure she...
Forum: Reef 04-04-2011, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,850
Posted By abcha0s
Sorry Brad - I wasn't referring to your post. It...

Sorry Brad - I wasn't referring to your post. It was more of an open ended question. I order from BRS all the time. They have lots of things that JL doesn't carry and the prices are generally...
Forum: Reef 04-04-2011, 02:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,004
Posted By abcha0s
Way way easier. They are simple to use. The only...

Way way easier. They are simple to use. The only problem is that it's not a complete line of tests so you can't throw out all of your old test kits yet.

- Brad
Forum: Reef 04-04-2011, 02:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,850
Posted By abcha0s
Just curious. If you've already been in on a BRS...

Just curious. If you've already been in on a BRS group order, is there any point in going in on another? Once you've done one, you get the preferred pricing whenever order.

- Brad

Free Bump.
Forum: Reef 04-04-2011, 02:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,004
Posted By abcha0s
They are awesome! How accurate are any test kits...

They are awesome! How accurate are any test kits really? Consider the margin of error when reading color charts. Tests are useful for detecting a change from a previous value. if your tank is happy...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-02-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 38,399
Posted By abcha0s
Vertex Calcium Reactor - Owner's Club

I own the Vertex RX6-Duo Calcium Reactor and I am having trouble setting it up. I'd like to hear from anyone who owns a Vertex Calcium Reactor about any tips and tricks you have for making it work.
...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-02-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 57,375
Posted By abcha0s
For sure I agree this light is awesome. First...

For sure I agree this light is awesome. First class all the way, but that's not my concern. Your success is also encouraging, but I'm really hoping we can get some evidence of long term success?
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