Forum: DIY
05-06-2002, 11:10 PM
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Forum: Lounge
05-05-2002, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,989
What digital camera
Hi,
I am assuming that you are going to use it for more than a couple of pictures on your tank. 2.1 MP is good for most tasks. 3.1 MP is a bit better for 10x8 blow ups, but they are more...
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Forum: DIY
04-30-2002, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,555
Lighting Question
Hi,
I have used the URI super-actinics before. I prefer them since they have more purple in colour rather than 03s. I guess it is a personal preference. Keep in mind that I use 6500K tubes and...
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Forum: DIY
04-30-2002, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,555
Lighting Question
Hi,
VHOs are still popular because the the URI actinics. They are one of the best. Once you have one...you'll wonder why people are still use 03s. For the most part, VHOs are a pain and not...
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Forum: DIY
04-30-2002, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,555
Lighting Question
Hi,
I guess you have a choice Tigger. You can get a okay setup with some overdrive or PCs. Maybe the tubes will cost a bit with PCs, but it should work for your softies and LPS.
OR save up...
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Forum: DIY
04-29-2002, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,939
Kalk stirrer online tonight
Hi,
I, too, use both kalk and calcium reactor. However, I don't have a kalkreactor. I just add a little bit of kalk to my top off (1/2 tblspoon per 5 gallons). It brings the pH high enough for...
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Forum: DIY
04-29-2002, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,555
Lighting Question
Hi,
T8s overdriven by default with WH7...suprised nobody ask why T8s don't show up on the list of lamps that are usually driven by WH7. If you really want NO, then WH5. Here's the scope....WH7...
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Forum: DIY
04-29-2002, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,555
Lighting Question
Hi,
I run normal daylights and actinics. It is true that the water gets rather yellow over time, but I just add some carbon to the water for a couple days to get rid of the yellow.
The usualy...
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Forum: Reef
04-28-2002, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,619
Calcium reactor Q's...
Hi,
Complete Reactor setups run in the $350 to $1000 range. Usually, $250 to $350 of it is CO2 setup costs (the bottle, regulator, needle valve and tubing). The rest is for the design of the...
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Forum: Reef
04-21-2002, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Black or White?
Hi,
Actually, it is true that not all PVC is potable either. Its true that HD ABS is not usually used in carrying potable water. ABS in general is fine, but ABS designed for drainage pipes...
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Forum: Reef
04-21-2002, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,903
Bryopsis problems
Hi,
I guess the key is to find a way to extract the nutrients/phosphates that you are adding in -- usually, from fish food and etc. So, you can use ATS or a bigger refugium or a super skimmer. ...
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Forum: Reef
04-20-2002, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,471
What's the most powerful pump you've seen?
Hi,
I've worked with some 20000 to 30000 gpm at my old workplace too....actually, there were a couple of them. They were used to feed pulp in to the paper machines in a paper mill. The impeller...
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Forum: Reef
04-20-2002, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,650
Work Horse ballasts?
Hi,
I would go with the 55W PCs - its a bit safer and more conventional.
However, 80W NOs (aka 4x Overdriven NOs F32T8s) can blow past 55W PCs. And tubes are cheaper ($4 for T8s vs ~$?? for...
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Forum: Reef
04-20-2002, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Black or White?
Hi,
In the US, PVC is readily available in most places and in lots of different sizes...unlike Canada. However, ABS is not readily available in the US, but ABS is readily in Canada.
ABS is...
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Forum: Reef
04-20-2002, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,903
Bryopsis problems
Hi,
Sounds like you have a nutrient problem. You'll need to figure out a way to export the nutrients...and as you found out....skimmers don't cut it. Skimmers only remove specific classes of...
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Forum: Calgary
04-19-2002, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,615
Overdriven NO (Canadian Man!)
Hi,
I get seasonal floods on my email account -- so, the idea seems fairly popular. In the US, people have trouble finding T8 supplies - not sure why since most new building construction is...
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Forum: Calgary
04-19-2002, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,615
Overdriven NO (Canadian Man!)
Hi,
If you want to connect it in 2X configuration, then you only need to connect two blue wires to one tube and two red wires to the other tube. The yellows will connect to both tubes.
Hope...
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Forum: Lounge
04-18-2002, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,611
Titus
Titus,
Earning season again. Keep you eyes on the big players.
So far, computer hard and soft sector is down, but it is the slow time for these sectors at this time of the year (nobody buys...
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Forum: Reef
04-15-2002, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,481
minimum required lighting period
Hi,
Floaty bits....easy solution for this one. Get one of those sponges from a fluval (or something like that) and stick in to one of the power heads (or the main circulation pump) -- do this...
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Forum: Reef
04-15-2002, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,764
any southdown sand users outhere???
Hi,
Give it time (6 months) for the bacteria to build up on it or get a micron filter. Its probably the extra fine particles in Southdown suspended in the water. Hence, it won't harm your...
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Forum: Reef
04-15-2002, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,764
any southdown sand users outhere???
Hi,
I guess I wasn't very clear. Sorry.
A micron filter is commonly used to polish water -- at least that is what the manufacturer claims (Marineland). It is basically a 1 micron water...
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Forum: Reef
04-15-2002, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,481
minimum required lighting period
Hi,
I seem to recall that Christy's green algae is poisonous to most inverts and fish (I think...). I mentioned that we could add more crabs/snails to her tank; however, they seem to die once...
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Forum: Reef
04-13-2002, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,481
minimum required lighting period
Hi,
Do you have an airstone in your skimmer yet ?
Sorry to hear about your algae problem. In time, you'll win. Say, where are you getting your water from ? Are you doing water changes still...
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Forum: Reef
04-12-2002, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,481
minimum required lighting period
Hi,
Minimum, I think is around 4 hours at full intensity. Actinics are fine at 10 to 12 hours since green shrubbery do not absorb blue light as well as red light.
So...what have you tried so...
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Forum: Reef
04-09-2002, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,009
Southdown sand where to buy?
Hi,
If you are interested in Target Sandblasting sand, it is about $5 to $8 per 50lb bag and a 5 bag minimum order.
- Victor.
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