Forum: Reef
12-06-2001, 03:20 PM
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Victor.. or anybuddy else...
Here's some numbers for an Icecap driving VHO and NOs (from http://sites.netscape.net/douglxyzzy/light.htm )
- Victor.
[ 06 December 2001: Message edited by: reefburnaby ]
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Forum: Reef
12-06-2001, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 3
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So which ballast then??
Hi,
I guess it depends how handy you are with your hands (DIY)...
The safest route is Icecap -- allows you change your mind on the fly. It will drive PCs, VHOs, NOs, HOs and most tubes under...
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Forum: Reef
12-06-2001, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: DIY
12-06-2001, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 66
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Forum: DIY
12-05-2001, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 66
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Overdriving lights.
Hi,
Well. I sort of cheated...I assumed the water would block off 10% of the light and measured it in air.
if
1 Candlefoot = 1 lumen per foot^2.
1 lux = 1 lumen per meter ^2.
and
1 meter...
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Forum: DIY
12-05-2001, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 66
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Overdriving lights.
Hi,
10.76 lux = 1 footcandle
Pretty cool...
As a reference...my lighting is (OVRNO @ 80W X 2)
At the surface, 16000 to 20000 lux. (5" away)
At middle of tank, 7000 lux. (17" away)
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Forum: Reef
12-05-2001, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 14
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Victor.. or anybuddy else...
Hi,
You can rent them from any professional camera place. Kerrisdale Cameras, Broadway Cameras and etc...might have them.
OR...if you have an SLR with a good fast lens...then you can use that....
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Forum: Reef
12-05-2001, 03:52 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,616
here it is
hi
Do you have a camera that can do spot measurement ?
If you do...then you can use that.
A good old SLR with a good fast lens (i.e. F2.8 or lower) is also another alternative.
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
12-05-2001, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,011
Where are the good fish stores?
Hi,
3 anemones in a 38G...if things go well...you'll be in a 6x2x2 (180G) in about a year or two images/smiles/icon_smile.gif I am not kidding !
Why...your anemones will get quite...
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Forum: Reef
12-05-2001, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,616
here it is
$80 for VHO...okay...you should open a fish store images/smiles/icon_smile.gif No wonder you guys load up on fish stuff everytime you come over.
I thought you guys were really rich...or I was...
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Forum: Reef
12-05-2001, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,616
here it is
Hi,
Yeah...I knew something was up when I saw those numbers....that's why I did the Icecap clone....here's another one of my theories...
VHOs are notorious for having massive dropoff in output...
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Forum: Reef
12-05-2001, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Reef
12-04-2001, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,011
Where are the good fish stores?
No problem, Troy...I just think lighting is as important as food...oh well.
Say, Sam....can you tell us more about your tank ? s
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
12-04-2001, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,011
Where are the good fish stores?
Hi,
Well, actually...this is another one of my theories (long before I read Ron's stuff).. As humans, we need to eat a diverse diet. We can't just eat only bread and expect to grow big and...
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Forum: Reef
12-04-2001, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 10
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For reefburnaby
Hi,
Hmmm...don't know....maybe it will work. Just thinking how this would actually work...on an electrical basis...hmm hmm hmm...should work.
Try it out on some cheap tubes first....and in a...
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Forum: Reef
12-04-2001, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,011
Where are the good fish stores?
Feeding is important because lighting is only part of a complete diet (I sound like one of those breakfast commercials). Its like a human being drinking water -- you can survive off of it..but that...
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Forum: Reef
12-04-2001, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,824
For reefburnaby
Hi,
http://ultballastspecs.tsqrd.com/ballastpdf/B340R120HP.pdf
is your ballast (hopefully the link shows up).
Looks fine...just take it easy on the overdriving (start with 1x, then 2x and...
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Forum: Reef
12-04-2001, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 10
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For reefburnaby
Hi,
In theory...yes, it should work.
BTW, these are electronic ballasts right ? If you want a dimming effect, you can get a dimmable electronic ballast from albright (or other similar...
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Forum: Reef
12-04-2001, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 7
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water pumps
Hi,
What would you use the pump for ? Down draft skimmer ?
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
12-03-2001, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,024
Coral Bleaching
Hi,
I am no SPS expert (just don't have the right hardware to do it right now, but I might try one just for fun), but I have had other corals bleach itself.
Usually, this is when the coral is...
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Forum: Reef
12-03-2001, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,011
Where are the good fish stores?
Hi,
I second that....
Umm...did you know that anemones sometimes eat fish (say a yellow tang or a goby) ?
Just feed it lots of food (once every two days or so) and look out for anemones on...
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Forum: Reef
12-03-2001, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Reef
12-02-2001, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,012
Can Anyone ID my Anemone?
opps...forgot to tell you why they are good.
Nikon 9xx series have an awesome Macro lens...good for those super closeup shots. I think the minimum focus size is something like 1 inch square. ...
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Forum: Lounge
12-01-2001, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,279
More time for my tank!
Sorry to hear, Andrew. The good news is that the economy has more or less flatten out...so there is only the up side.
It may be quite easy to find another job in your area. Unfortunately, my...
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Forum: Reef
12-01-2001, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,012
Can Anyone ID my Anemone?
3 to 4 megapixels....Nikon 995, Nikon 4000 or Olympus C3040.
- Victor.
[ 01 December 2001: Message edited by: reefburnaby ]
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