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Forum: Reef 03-14-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,354
Posted By ron101
I don't think that you are going to find many...

I don't think that you are going to find many supplemental blue LED's that will make white light when matched with a 6500K metal halide. Considering the additional wattage when you introduce VHO...
Forum: Reef 03-13-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,098
Posted By ron101
Borneman's Aquarium Corals has a nice listing of...

Borneman's Aquarium Corals has a nice listing of average and extreme temperatures on p.349. Average of all tested reefs --> 82F.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-08-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By ron101
I looked up the Coralife 20K's and the appearance...

I looked up the Coralife 20K's and the appearance is still more blue than I like. Thanks for the offer though.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-07-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By ron101
WTT: Have 2x150W DE Phoenix 14K - Want Something Whiter

I have been running these Phoenix MH's for about 6 months and they're just too blue for me. Looking to trade for a pair of decent bulbs with a whiter spectrum like the AB 13K's, Giesemann 12.5-14.5K,...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2008, 03:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,790
Posted By ron101
I found the recommendations overly rigid.

I found the recommendations overly rigid.
Forum: Reef 03-01-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,790
Posted By ron101
I think that feeding your fish is a significant...

I think that feeding your fish is a significant form of supplementation.
Forum: Reef 02-29-2008, 03:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Posted By ron101
Because those numbers are next to meaningless. ...

Because those numbers are next to meaningless.

Too high of flow velocity at the coral in question is what will cause problems. High flow rates can be achieved at various flow velocities (eg large...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-02-2008, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,377
Posted By ron101
FS: Euroreef RS-135 Skimmer $250

Approximately 1-year old, excellent condition.
Forum: Reef 01-19-2008, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By ron101
Call J&L. They are oceanic retailers and can tell...

Call J&L. They are oceanic retailers and can tell you what list price is.
Forum: Reef 01-18-2008, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,573
Posted By ron101
If that is indeed those are their testing...

If that is indeed those are their testing parameters, then that is pretty sad. They should be standardizing to one specific gravity value.

Salinity is a pretty linear relationship, 480ppm Ca at...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By ron101
Did you have it custom made? If not, what...

Did you have it custom made? If not, what manufacturer?
Forum: Reef 01-18-2008, 04:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By ron101
From what I have seen 150's are not as common as...

From what I have seen 150's are not as common as 180's and 135's and most are 72" in length. I have never seen a 5'x'2'x2' 150 for sale used. Oceanic systems does list one under their ultimate line...
Forum: Reef 12-21-2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,320
Posted By ron101
Kudos to you Chin for the very honest assessment.

Kudos to you Chin for the very honest assessment.
Forum: Reef 12-12-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,474
Posted By ron101
Have a potter's angel that I got from Sam who is...

Have a potter's angel that I got from Sam who is very well behaved. Also have a blue boxfish that keeps the tank free from tube worms but that's her only vice.
Forum: Reef 12-12-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,029
Posted By ron101
I believe one of the issues with iron in a fish...

I believe one of the issues with iron in a fish tank is that rust is ferric oxide. As in oxygen will leave the water column and bind to the iron. Given enough iron, small enough water volume, or...
Forum: Reef 11-30-2007, 06:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By ron101
Personally I think most of those places are...

Personally I think most of those places are beyond hope. Save your time and sanity and just avoid them.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-29-2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,121
Posted By ron101
PM sent on package.

PM sent on package.
Forum: Reef 11-24-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,977
Posted By ron101
Tufa rock is just calcite which itself, is ok for...

Tufa rock is just calcite which itself, is ok for aquariums. The catch is that you need tufa that is free from any significant levels of impurities that would be toxic to reef life. ...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,947
Posted By ron101
In the saltwater aquarium context they are more...

In the saltwater aquarium context they are more or less equivalent. Two part solutions increase salinity over time due the fact that they are made from calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate. So...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,947
Posted By ron101
Hey Sam, some questions for you: - So is all...

Hey Sam, some questions for you:

- So is all your top up water then kalkwasser?
- Do you have to dose anything else to make up Ca/Alk shortfalls?
- What type of reactor do you have - satisfied?...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,947
Posted By ron101
Tank is 90 gallon soft and lps coral tank and...

Tank is 90 gallon soft and lps coral tank and will stay that way. Compared to what other reefers dose, my tank seems to have high Ca and Alk demands. Magnesium might be low and I have been meaning to...
Forum: Reef 11-21-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,947
Posted By ron101
Need Kalk Top Up System Suggestions

I am at the point where I want to automate my evaporation top up (and maybe even additive dosing). I have done some basic research and it seems that there are a couple ways to do it. First is to get...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,761
Posted By ron101
You removed the carbon filter AND the bioballs?...

You removed the carbon filter AND the bioballs? If that is the case Im guessing you just pulled out too much bio filtration and now you are getting a toxic nitrite /ammonia spike.
Forum: Reef 11-15-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By ron101
90 Gal tank w/27 gal tank for sump. The...

90 Gal tank w/27 gal tank for sump.

The overflow and plumbing will keep up with it at full output but it will generate a lot of microbubbles. IMO using relatively large return pumps in order to...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By ron101
Ive got a 1262 and have been very satisfied with...

Ive got a 1262 and have been very satisfied with it. Its WAY more than I needed - I probably could have used a 1250 instead...
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