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Forum: Pump Specific 12-10-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,364
Posted By Lampshade
I tried my kora's on a cheap wavemaker timer,...

I tried my kora's on a cheap wavemaker timer, worked for about a day, then they wouldn't start. I noticed the reverse start sometimes too. I'm interested to see how this goes.
Forum: Tank Journal 12-10-2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,022
Posted By Lampshade
I originally had 2x250W bulbs, one XM 10K and one...

I originally had 2x250W bulbs, one XM 10K and one XM 15K, and wanted to see the differance in growth, and general happiness on the corals. Specifically SPS since my LPS can always get moved away...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,687
Posted By Lampshade
I just went from a 55 to a 135. I set up a water...

I just went from a 55 to a 135. I set up a water transfer with my 2 tanks at a slow rate for a day, with new tank draining into old sump, and vise versa. I had new sand in the new tank, and wanted...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-09-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,022
Posted By Lampshade
Here's some more running shots now that...

Here's some more running shots now that everything's settled down:

Full tank shot with my son doing what he does best:...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-09-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,261
Posted By Lampshade
Thanks all, thinking about it the regal does get...

Thanks all, thinking about it the regal does get pretty big. Seeing rob's monster I should stay clear of that one. I like the yellows, I"ll look into the others. And i found a few video's of the...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,490
Posted By Lampshade
Wow, those look great, does the acan food feed...

Wow, those look great, does the acan food feed other LPS as well? Or is it acan specific.
Forum: Tank Journal 12-08-2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,022
Posted By Lampshade
Thanks all I should also add a big thanks to...

Thanks all

I should also add a big thanks to everyone who helped set this up. Nearly everything in this tank was bought from Canreef members. Met a bunch of nice people and learned a lot from...
Forum: Lounge 12-08-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,753
Posted By Lampshade
+1 on wow's stupid expansions. My wife and I...

+1 on wow's stupid expansions. My wife and I used to play, then we had 2 kids and well... changing diapers took over raiding time.

So as for hobbies... fish tank, new house and 2 kids under 2...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 12-08-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By Lampshade
I was just reading about how phostphates bond to...

I was just reading about how phostphates bond to calcium carbonate in the sand and you should replace every 2-3 years(A post in RC i can't seem to find again). I don't know about this one though,...
Forum: Lounge 12-08-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,862
Posted By Lampshade
I'm waiting for the boyfriend to make a second...

I'm waiting for the boyfriend to make a second account and see the newbie first post on here with a new Luxim Seashine lighting system or something. haha

But seriously, everyone has long term...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-08-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,261
Posted By Lampshade
Tang Planning

So i've recently set up my 135, everythings doing very well. I've picked up lots of coral recently, all doing well. Now time for the next phase, planning fish to add to the tank. I've gone far...
Forum: Reef 12-07-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,646
Posted By Lampshade
I just converted my duroso over to a herbie and...

I just converted my duroso over to a herbie and it's GREAT now that it's done... setting it up was an adventure. I had to throttle my return back a bit since my single herbie return took less water...
Forum: Reef 12-07-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,543
Posted By Lampshade
I've got a Dart Gold that is pretty quiet, the...

I've got a Dart Gold that is pretty quiet, the only thing i hear is the fan on the motor.

Just my experiance, as to where to find red dragon's... I'm not sure, they've always been pretty much a...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,584
Posted By Lampshade
+1 on wingedfish, your skimmer will work best at...

+1 on wingedfish, your skimmer will work best at a constant water level, so having it with the return can cause issues. If you can fit your skimmer in your return compartment it should help a lot. ...
Forum: Lounge 12-04-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,804
Posted By Lampshade
Congrats on your baby boy, lots of fun. And it...

Congrats on your baby boy, lots of fun. And it now gives the option of "Well i had to buy the fish, the baby LOVES the new fish..."




We started my son in a 55, it was far too small. The 180...
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 12-04-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,349
Posted By Lampshade
http://mlmlblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/mutts_...

http://mlmlblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/mutts_mussels_marinara.gif?w=450&h=146

Already been done, but here's more clam analogy jokes.... still not the same as expected :P
Forum: Reef 11-30-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,055
Posted By Lampshade
Apperently if you've drank tap water mostly...

Apperently if you've drank tap water mostly before, drinking RO/DI is pretty miuch tasteless. Most people don't like it, since we've gotten used to the taste of the chlorine and stuff in the tap...
Forum: Reef 11-25-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,867
Posted By Lampshade
Lots say 100% silicone but still say mildew/mold...

Lots say 100% silicone but still say mildew/mold resistant. That's the big thing to watch for, mold/mildew resistant also means that it's got chemicals in it to stop that.

+1 on GE Silicon 1,...
Forum: Reef 11-24-2010, 05:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,749
Posted By Lampshade
I was looking at this awhile ago. There's lots...

I was looking at this awhile ago. There's lots of online mods to computer ups's. The big thing to watch for is that most computer ups's are made to provide power for only a few min to shut down. ...
Forum: Reef 11-23-2010, 04:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,040
Posted By Lampshade
I have SE 250 halides, I have an XM 10k in one,...

I have SE 250 halides, I have an XM 10k in one, 15k in the other. The 10K is obviously more "yellow" I'd call it white actually... But the corals are amazing under them, my high light corals LOVE...
Forum: Reef 11-23-2010, 02:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,426
Posted By Lampshade
Oh wow, that's way better. Nothing's comming out...

Oh wow, that's way better. Nothing's comming out of the Tee, so that's proabbly sucking air in and making it worse. At the top of my duroso I've extended the down spout a bit where the water is...
Forum: Reef 11-23-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,040
Posted By Lampshade
This website has most MH bulb/ballast combo's...

This website has most MH bulb/ballast combo's posted with par results. Pretty helpful in deciding lighting.

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/lighting
Forum: Reef 11-23-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,426
Posted By Lampshade
There's a thread on RC about the Tee in the sump...

There's a thread on RC about the Tee in the sump vented to air. It was someone's anit-herbie thread. But anyways.. seems like it worked for some people, most it didn't. It can actually increase...
Forum: Reef 11-23-2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,426
Posted By Lampshade
I opened up one hole on mine and the flow rate...

I opened up one hole on mine and the flow rate went down..way down, i nearly topped my tank. Good idea with the epoxy and multiple holes, I'll do the same. Thanks for the idea :D
Forum: Lounge 11-23-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,822
Posted By Lampshade
Grow Op?

Anyone else wonder what their neighbours are thinking with the creepy over lit rooms, and condensation on the windows? We just moved to this new house and i can only imagine what they think... but...
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