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Forum: DIY 02-05-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,721
Posted By Lampshade
The teflon paste is just like the tape when it...

The teflon paste is just like the tape when it hardens, i used to use it at work a lot because it was faster than taping. Works well on some super high pressure fittings, should be no problem for a...
Forum: Reef 02-02-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,200
Posted By Lampshade
I've been running no socks on my new tank, waters...

I've been running no socks on my new tank, waters not as crystal clear as it used to be, but nitrates are near 0 which they wheren't with socks on. Also... not cleaning those things is GREAT!
Forum: Reef 02-01-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,227
Posted By Lampshade
GFCI's are very good, they trip when there is an...

GFCI's are very good, they trip when there is an imbalance between the line and neutral, meaning that power is going elsewhere(ground). They will not trip if you have current flowing from the 'line'...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-29-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 105,353
Posted By Lampshade
Sorry to hear about your LED's, that's rough. ...

Sorry to hear about your LED's, that's rough. The injuries are not good either, but bodies heal faster than the wallet sometimes :S.

If you want a thermal shutoff for your LED's there's some...
Forum: Reef 01-28-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,618
Posted By Lampshade
Temp change is a big one too, hound is right with...

Temp change is a big one too, hound is right with that.
Forum: Reef 01-28-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,618
Posted By Lampshade
Are you running carbon at all? seems odd iff...

Are you running carbon at all? seems odd iff everything else is doing fine, but there may be some biological warfare going on that carbon might be able to pick up.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-27-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,834
Posted By Lampshade
THat's true, depends on youre bubls though,...

THat's true, depends on youre bubls though, apperently with T5 it won't change much since you have a large spread of light so most is hitting eggcrate at 90 degrees. Check out this T5 comparison...
Forum: Reef 01-27-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,803
Posted By Lampshade
Here's alink to calc saturation:...

Here's alink to calc saturation: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2002/chem.htm

and:http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-07/rhf/index.php#9
Forum: Marine Fish 01-27-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,669
Posted By Lampshade
It's pretty cool to watch, the "original" will...

It's pretty cool to watch, the "original" will usually go back to the old spot, even if it's moved for the split. Watch out for the other one moving though, mine found a powerhead. The kora 4 made...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-27-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,024
Posted By Lampshade
Go drilled even if you are not planning on using...

Go drilled even if you are not planning on using it right away, just plug the overflow. External will end up costing more in the long run. Go for a sump off the start, you'll have WAY more options...
Forum: Lounge 01-27-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,721
Posted By Lampshade
:( that was such a bad ending. Lost by an inch.

:( that was such a bad ending. Lost by an inch.
Forum: Reef 01-27-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,439
Posted By Lampshade
ARM's new mix is "high magnesium" but still not...

ARM's new mix is "high magnesium" but still not perfect. I dose extra on water changes with Randy's DIY recipie. Apperently Dolomite(Dolcimite?) in the calc reactor works, people have been using...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-27-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,834
Posted By Lampshade
The RONA by my house carries black if you needed,...

The RONA by my house carries black if you needed, in 2'x2' squares even, not sure if all rona's do or not. Wish i saw that before i bought the 4x2 white from home depot.
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-27-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,339
Posted By Lampshade
All good points, biggest thing is that small wire...

All good points, biggest thing is that small wire size = heat buildup. Some poeple put in 20A breakers on 15A circuits without problems, mainly because they have a hair dryer kicking the circuit out...
Forum: DIY 01-27-2011, 12:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,374
Posted By Lampshade
Watts is just P = EI, or watts = voltage * current

Watts is just P = EI, or watts = voltage * current
Forum: DIY 01-26-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,374
Posted By Lampshade
Your AC should be pretty much Watts in = Watts...

Your AC should be pretty much Watts in = Watts out/efficiency

Drivers vary efficiency depending on how well they're used(they like to be run near max all the time). usually >70% though. so...
Forum: DIY 01-26-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,374
Posted By Lampshade
Arduino's can't output a variable voltage, but...

Arduino's can't output a variable voltage, but you can buy filters that will change PWM outputs to a 0-5v or 0-10V. check out:http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=230743 - different...
Forum: DIY 01-26-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,374
Posted By Lampshade
I think the cheato should do fine, the cree...

I think the cheato should do fine, the cree white's are a 6500 - 10K bulb, that's what i use on mine and they grow great. I think the reason people have problems is the intensity of the light, most...
Forum: DIY 01-26-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,374
Posted By Lampshade
I"ve been doing a lot of research on this aswell,...

I"ve been doing a lot of research on this aswell, i've seen a few nice tanks with 40 degree optics, some even with 20. They tend to be layed out in a cookie sheet way, staggerings each line of...
Forum: Lounge 01-26-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,797
Posted By Lampshade
wow, that's terrible. I've heard some of them...

wow, that's terrible. I've heard some of them are pretty toxic, apperently some hawiian zoa's where used for poison tipped spears way back. Hope all goes well.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-26-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 75,542
Posted By Lampshade
Good looking tank, I like your cabinets. are you...

Good looking tank, I like your cabinets. are you going to cover the lights or leave it open?
Forum: Lounge 01-25-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,822
Posted By Lampshade
I don't want to be the big negative on this one.....

I don't want to be the big negative on this one.. but i think it's be good. Why am i paying for other people to download movies? It's like your electrical bill, if we all paid an average rate i'd...
Forum: Reef 01-25-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,409
Posted By Lampshade
My tank hates xenia, no idea why. I have lots of...

My tank hates xenia, no idea why. I have lots of SPS/LPS/Zoa's/Soft Coral that grow great. The only things that don't grow are xenia and a toadstool leather. I've heard the same from other people...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-25-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,009
Posted By Lampshade
****SOLD****55 gal system

***SOLD***
I recently shut down this system and was going to have it running as a second setup, but decided that 1 tank's enough for now. So, I have:

55 gallon tank(48x13x18), recently resealed,...
Forum: Photography 01-23-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,028
Posted By Lampshade
Put your ear against the glass of any reef tank. ...

Put your ear against the glass of any reef tank. We sadly torture our fish with powerhead and pump noise. Nice video though, looks cool.
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