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Forum: Reef 07-01-2011, 04:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,837
Posted By Lampshade
Could be a feather duster? Lots of tube worms do...

Could be a feather duster? Lots of tube worms do the same kind of thing, check them out.

They are good, help filter water, don't hurt anything.
Forum: Reef 07-01-2011, 03:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,808
Posted By Lampshade
The "I'm Feeling Lucky" link still makes me...

The "I'm Feeling Lucky" link still makes me LOL
Forum: Reef 06-28-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,026
Posted By Lampshade
I picked up a used 13000 BTU portable AC unit off...

I picked up a used 13000 BTU portable AC unit off craigslist for $100. I thought it would be great, but it draws 13 amps and blows the breaker all the time since it's the same as the tank is on. I...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-28-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,128
Posted By Lampshade
I would add the full amount. A lot...

I would add the full amount. A lot easier/cheaper/cleaner to find leaks with fresh water instead of saltwater. As you add rock/sand you will have to take some water out, but it's shocking how...
Forum: Reef 06-27-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,205
Posted By Lampshade
I have the same lights over my 6 foots tank right...

I have the same lights over my 6 foots tank right now. I use 2 URI super actinics 2 fiji purples and I use 2 XM 10K bulbs. I get great growth and the color seems very natural to me. I used 15K's...
Forum: Polls 06-27-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,559
Posted By Lampshade
I agree, i lost all my coral and inverts when...

I agree, i lost all my coral and inverts when starting out due to a cheap heater sticking on. My advice to anyone starting out on a budget is that good used stuff is better than shiny new crap.
Forum: DIY 06-23-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,738
Posted By Lampshade
I've run out of room under my tank, with pumps,...

I've run out of room under my tank, with pumps, CO2, etc. But still happy my sump takes as much room as it does. The bigger sump makes everything a lot easier, other accessories can hang outside...
Forum: Reef 06-23-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,384
Posted By Lampshade
sphelps is right with the problem waiting to...

sphelps is right with the problem waiting to happen. I'm currently runnign that setup, since i only have 2 holes drilled in my tank and i'm running a herbie. A herbie emergency drain should be...
Forum: Reef 06-23-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,290
Posted By Lampshade
Fish will eat no matter what, hungry or not. I...

Fish will eat no matter what, hungry or not. I used to overfeed just because they would eat it all within 30 seconds, so i figured it was fine. The big thing is that the more fish eat, the more...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-23-2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,022
Posted By Lampshade
So it's been awhile since an update, been very...

So it's been awhile since an update, been very busy with a 2 year old and a 1 year old in the house. Being busy has taken it's toll on the tank too, everything's doing well, just can't give it the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-22-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,106
Posted By Lampshade
Oooo, free lights, PM'D! :P

Oooo, free lights, PM'D! :P
Forum: Reef 06-22-2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,384
Posted By Lampshade
Nice, thanks, i'll give it a shot. Already...

Nice, thanks, i'll give it a shot. Already pretty efficient, can't complain. only uses 130W, valve might cost more than i'd ever save :S
Forum: Reef 06-22-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,384
Posted By Lampshade
One other thing i would STRONGLY suggest. If...

One other thing i would STRONGLY suggest. If your tank isn't set up yet, drill a few more holes, cap them if you won't use them, but that is one thing i wish i did, i'd run a side overflow witha...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,384
Posted By Lampshade
I have very close to the same setup as you, i've...

I have very close to the same setup as you, i've got a 150gal, with 50 gal sump that has a 20gal fuge as part of it. I have 2x 1.5" returns set up as a herbie, one side of the tank is done with the...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2011, 02:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,602
Posted By Lampshade
I've been using some stuff i got at OC out here...

I've been using some stuff i got at OC out here called speed glue. It's a powder you add a bit of water to. took a few times of making it into peanut butter, and it would fall apart in the tank, i...
Forum: Reef 06-21-2011, 04:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,033
Posted By Lampshade
Wow, i'm impressed. Like others have said,...

Wow, i'm impressed. Like others have said, nitrate/Phosphate would be nice. But this is ment for all aquariums it seems, for a planted tank this would be nice. I like it though, for 190 bucks it's...
Forum: Reef 06-18-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,631
Posted By Lampshade
There's 2 different motors, and they run much...

There's 2 different motors, and they run much diff. tempratures apperently. The Baldor I have is warm, but never hot. There's another motor they have that doesn't have cooling fins around it,...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-18-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,022
Posted By Lampshade
The cold air was not an original install, so it...

The cold air was not an original install, so it was apperently not needed. I was happy about this, and also happy i opened up the wall before bringing in anyone to look at it, since this would have...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-18-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By Lampshade
Bump- Found the 65W ballast, thanks. Still...

Bump- Found the 65W ballast, thanks.

Still would like a 250W MH
Forum: Lounge 06-17-2011, 04:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,541
Posted By Lampshade
Not so much a band of travelling rioters, but...

Not so much a band of travelling rioters, but from out in the valley there's many that went downtown just to cause a ruccus. It's a shame that a bunch of drunken high-school/college kids caused this...
Forum: Marine Fish 06-17-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,620
Posted By Lampshade
flame's are hit and miss, lots of stories both...

flame's are hit and miss, lots of stories both ways. Some people have them in their tanks for a long time, and sell them, and in the new tank they start to pick at coral. I have a coral beauty...
Forum: Reef 06-17-2011, 01:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By Lampshade
There's the profilux/zeo systems, and many like...

There's the profilux/zeo systems, and many like them, they've had great results. I've started adding rotifers/phyto and have noticed better color. There's also some great Acan food around too, Acan...
Forum: Reef 06-17-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By Lampshade
Wrap a wet towel or cloth around the fittings one...

Wrap a wet towel or cloth around the fittings one by one, if the bubbles stop you've found the leak. For the pump to cavitate and cause bubbles it would have to be VERY restricted, you would have...
Forum: Oceanic Corals 06-16-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,303
Posted By Lampshade
Was in there the other day, great looking corals,...

Was in there the other day, great looking corals, even with the incredible pics they still don't do them justice. Gotta see em.
Forum: Reef 06-16-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,394
Posted By Lampshade
I love the look of my 14K's, but i notice a night...

I love the look of my 14K's, but i notice a night and day difference in coral growth when i have the 10K's in there. I don't like the color as much, even in a lot of the corals, but they grow VERY...
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