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Forum: Tank Journal 03-11-2016, 09:19 PM
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Posted By Duckhams
No, never tried that. I am trying to lower my ALK...

No, never tried that. I am trying to lower my ALK to around 9, but I keep fairly high nutrients so lower alk (NSW levels) can cause issues with STN/RTN.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-11-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 104
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Posted By Duckhams
I agree with you on the above, lots of variables...

I agree with you on the above, lots of variables involved to achieve success. Im currently ramping my intensity up 5% per week and seeing how it goes colour/growth wise. You just have to be willing...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-11-2016, 04:43 PM
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Posted By Duckhams
PAR READINGS NOTE: I've read on RB and several...

PAR READINGS NOTE: I've read on RB and several other forums that the Apogee MQ-200 readings are up to 25% less than actual PAR from LED's given the meter's fixed calibration settings (SUN or...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-10-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 104
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Posted By Duckhams
Lightbulb T5 PAR Readings / XR15PRO Radion & T5 PAR Readings

Ok Myka, maybe this will help. So here are a couple more readings of 2 x 48" 54w T5's on their own and with my 3 x XR15PRO Radion's.

I expect the T5 readings to be a little better once I have...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-10-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 104
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Posted By Duckhams
A lot of PAR is above the 400 range in my mind...

A lot of PAR is above the 400 range in my mind too, now that you say it. But I am impressed with the Radion XR15PRO's and the PAR output, especially at 100%, they are powerful little fixture. The...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-09-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
I did it all in Pages on my mac. Changing the...

I did it all in Pages on my mac. Changing the lenses took me about 2 minutes on each unit. It's really easy.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-09-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
My actinic settings on Radion XR15PRO's. In...

My actinic settings on Radion XR15PRO's. In person the tank is a brilliant blue with serious pop on the coral colours, the picture doesn't really show how bright and blue it is, but you get the idea....
Forum: Tank Journal 03-09-2016, 08:15 PM
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Posted By Duckhams
I also took a few readings at 100% on all...

I also took a few readings at 100% on all channels just to see what the difference would be. The Radion XR15PRO's put out a LOT of PAR. However, I dont think many aquarists will run all channels on...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-09-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 104
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Posted By Duckhams
So this week I switched to the wide angle 120˚...

So this week I switched to the wide angle 120˚ lenses on my Radions. After taking some PAR readings, I switched back to the standard 80˚ lenses as the PAR was so low on the wide angles, even at 100%....
Forum: Tank Journal 02-29-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 18,198
Posted By Duckhams
Thats the stand I got for my 48x20x20. They did...

Thats the stand I got for my 48x20x20. They did an incredible job! You'll love it. Just make sure to paint the inside with a Kilz to waterproof it, i'd do the doors to as any serious splashing will...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-15-2016, 10:34 PM
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Posted By Duckhams
Here's a quick pic update. I've been playing...

Here's a quick pic update. I've been playing around with coral placement a lot, so things still need to settle and grow in, and there's a few corals to place still. But you get the idea of where it's...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-08-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
2 standard non-siphoning drains? it would depend...

2 standard non-siphoning drains? it would depend on the size, and orientation of the pipes. i.e. a 90 degree bend and a horizontal run at any point in the drain line could cause a 'backup' and limit...
Forum: Big Reef Depot 02-02-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,183
Posted By Duckhams
Thank you again Ray! The pleasure was mine!

Thank you again Ray! The pleasure was mine!
Forum: Big Reef Depot 02-02-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,183
Posted By Duckhams
:) Thanks guys!

:) Thanks guys!
Forum: Big Reef Depot 02-02-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,183
Posted By Duckhams
Lightbulb NEWS: Big Reef Depot bought by Reef Supplies

NEWS: Big Reef Depot bought by Reef Supplies!

Big Reef Depot has been bought by Reef Supplies (http://www.reefsupplies.ca)! And I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-01-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
I was worried about heat too, but it only uses...

I was worried about heat too, but it only uses 80w on max output, and as I have it set, it only uses around 52w. So it's more efficient than the Eheim 1262 I had. Heat is not an issue at all.
When...
Forum: Big Reef Depot 01-30-2016, 06:53 PM
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Views: 1,202
Posted By Duckhams
LOL! I don't believe you! :D

LOL! I don't believe you! :D
Forum: Big Reef Depot 01-30-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By Duckhams
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Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 01-26-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,260
Posted By Duckhams
A nice new Bali Green Slimer (Acropora Yongei)...

A nice new Bali Green Slimer (Acropora Yongei) went in to the Big Reef this week! It's going to be a monster!
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Forum: Tank Journal 01-26-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
Sand is always an issue when any type of flow...

Sand is always an issue when any type of flow hits the sand bed, especially the smaller grain sizes. I have the Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand and the vortech's create nice waves in it that make it...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-26-2016, 02:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
That's kind of the point, it's such wide,...

That's kind of the point, it's such wide, turbulent flow, you don't need to 'point' them. I get full coverage across my 20" wide, 20" deep tank with the MP40QD. With 2 of them, I have them at max 55%...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-25-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
The app is very handy! - The QuietDrive's...

The app is very handy! - The QuietDrive's definitely won me over. I traded my old Vortech's a few years back for Tunze's chasing silence (and liked them a lot on the APEX), but now switched back to...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-25-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
So after running the Vectra for a few months now...

So after running the Vectra for a few months now i've found a few helpful features that fit my setup better than I could have expected. The simplest and most helpful feature is the control EcoSmart...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-25-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
Yeah, it's pretty cool. It sends me updates to do...

Yeah, it's pretty cool. It sends me updates to do water changes, check my alk etc, I like that it keeps me on track with my tank. But the photo/tank galleries are so cool to look through and see...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,634
Posted By Duckhams
Im really finding AquaticLog helpful in keeping...

Im really finding AquaticLog helpful in keeping track of my tank parameters, the app is awesome and really easy to update (I should note that I am not a sponsor of, nor am I sponsored by AquaticLog,...
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