Forum: Reef
10-05-2001, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,982
ok lighting plans revised.
Hello,
You might want to consider a 2x 10000K configuration or a 96W 10000K. It is not necessary for actinic supplements when a 10000K is use, but it is mainly a personal preference. Be sure to...
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Forum: Reef
10-04-2001, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,802
to sump or not to sump
Hello,
Link should answer most of your questions....
As for sump vs no sump...have your tank drill with two or four holes (two in each corner) regardless of which one you decide. If you are...
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Forum: Reef
10-04-2001, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,043
live rock
Hello,
Uncured LR can be purchase from most reef stores if you ask them. Unfortunately, you missed the LR sale that J&L had in August. I have heard that Seacare's LR is really high quality (see...
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Forum: Reef
10-03-2001, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,332
To much light?
Hello,
400W over a 33 gal should be fine. Just watch our for the heat from the lamp and some corals will need a shaded area to prevent bleaching. You may need a filter to prevent UV from killing...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
10-02-2001, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,922
Corals for sale or trade
Hello Steve,
How's your tank going ? Becareful with that anemone...
- Victor.
[ 02 October 2001: Message edited by: reefburnaby ]
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Forum: Reef
10-02-2001, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,568
which ro unit to get?
Hello All,
The flow rate that I use is about 1 gallon per hour. That is significantly below the rated flow (which is 10 gals per hour), but the water quality is a little bit better with slower...
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Forum: Reef
09-29-2001, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,984
lighting for dummies 101
Hello,
Color shifts in VHOs are well documented by the OEM like GE and Sylvana. They even state the color shift in specs. Anyway....color shift is mainly for visual appeal.
Is this tank 4...
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Forum: Reef
09-28-2001, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,568
which ro unit to get?
Hello,
I just use DI -- the tap water purifier kind. Works well around here. I can get 150 to 300 gals of clean water per cartriage. New cartriage cost $30...but you can DIY recharge it for...
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Forum: Reef
09-28-2001, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,984
lighting for dummies 101
Hello,
The main difference between VHO, HO and NO (i.e. Very High Ouput (110W), High Output (80W) and Normal ouput (40W)) are the filaments at the end of the tubes. The VHO tubes have heavy duty...
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Forum: Reef
09-28-2001, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,984
lighting for dummies 101
Hello Christy,
Lighting...
So, you have a canopy and you have VHO sockets and no ballast for VHO.
VHO sockets are high temperature version of the NO socket. Regardless, if you aren't sure...
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Forum: Reef
09-28-2001, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,831
New system questions from a newbe
Hello BCReefer...
Number of things to consider :
1) When buying a tank, test tank for leaks with fresh water. Test in area where a leak doesn't wreck your house.
2)Top off for new tank should...
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Forum: Reef
09-24-2001, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,097
do we just shop cheaP
Wow....people actually give you a hard time for having "unprofessional" equipment ? Ouch...that must hurt. If it makes you feel better...my skimmer is DIY using Home Depot ABS. Need I explain...
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Forum: Reef
09-24-2001, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,097
do we just shop cheaP
Hello,
Yeah...I'm pretty guilty for searching for the lowest prices. I do understand your frustration -- getting a good deal and get good customer service are hard to find.
Say...do you...
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Forum: Reef
09-23-2001, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,599
All my fish are dead...
Hello Flameangel,
Sorry about your fishes....
Before you go out and buy more fish...you may want to leave your reef fishless for two weeks to a month. This will allow the parasites to die off...
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Forum: Reef
09-19-2001, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,333
Hey Titus
Hello DJ88,
Co-op or no Co-op that is the question...choose co-op. You will never regret it. There are several benefits :
1) You can test drive a job (literally). If you don't like...
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Forum: Reef
09-18-2001, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,333
Hey Titus
Hello,
Cool...more EE guys. DJ88...some of the smartest EE guys don't even have their bachelors images/smiles/icon_smile.gif So...don't worry. Say, why didn't you go to a university for an...
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Forum: Reef
09-18-2001, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,333
Hey Titus
Hey Titus,
I figured thats what you were doing...good luck images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
I am waiting for my prof (Ivanov) to read my thesis....its been two months....
- Victor.
B.A.Sc...
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Forum: Reef
09-17-2001, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,901
Well it was nice to meet ya all..
Hello All,
Thanks Andrew for hosting the first group meeting. Your tanks look awesome.
It was great meeting everybody and attaching a face/voice to some of the people on the board.
Thanks...
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Forum: Reef
09-13-2001, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,283
Well,who`s all going?
Hello,
I run 99% skimmerless and my tank is mainly softies. Carnations are pretty hard to keep...just as hard as flowerpots.
If you wish to keep it you'll need four things :
1) directly...
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Forum: Reef
09-13-2001, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,283
Well,who`s all going?
Hello Christy,
Seems that carnation is doing well....approximately how big is it ?
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
09-12-2001, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,283
Well,who`s all going?
Hello christyf5,
Okay...I'll bring it along.
As for your carnation...how long have you had it and what have you been feeding it ?
- Victor.
[ 12 September 2001: Message edited by:...
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Forum: Reef
09-09-2001, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,283
Well,who`s all going?
Hello,
Since my post was deleted in the other forum, I'll repost it again.
I have a couple of softies to offer :
- Red mushrooms (1") - low light loving (don't like bright lights).
- Green...
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Forum: Reef
09-06-2001, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,013
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Forum: Reef
09-06-2001, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,996
Man this sucks....
Hello,
I have never seen a coral spawn until yesterday. Pink balls rolling around my tank.
I had no choice but to dispose of the pink balls -- they were causing problems for my snails and...
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Forum: Reef
09-06-2001, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,013
Casualties this weekend
Hello,
Man...that sucks. Inverts can be very sensitive to water conditions. Do you have any crabs or snails ?
- Victor.
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