Forum: Reef
02-23-2009, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,623
simple
Hi Danny,
Actually, uv bulbs only emit UV-B and UV-C. These are the two that are harmful to life (or "germicidal"). UV-A is a necessary part of the light spectrum used by certain photosynthetic...
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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum
02-22-2009, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,529
One more thing
Hi Lance,
forgot to mention, AQUA UV and PENTAIR LIFEGUARD are excellant choices. Pick the one you have easy access to spare parts for (bulbs, sleeves, o-rings etc.) :biggrin:
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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum
02-22-2009, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,529
Sound Advice
Lance,
First, I should tell you this: A UV should only be augmenting your existing filtration. Dont rely on it as a miracle solution. That being said, UV's are an excellant way to get rid of...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
10-24-2008, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,695
UV Bulb
Hi there,
does anyone now where i can get Aqua UV sterilizer bulbs? Big Als only orders them during the summer time, and JL Aquatics said they wouldn't order one for me, so I'm stuck between two...
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Forum: DIY
10-11-2008, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
T5ho
Hi Mark,
I really like your idea of changing out the PC for T5HO's. Right now, i have a somewhat hardtime keeping SPS corals. Will changin these out help me? i.e. does it make the light...
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Forum: DIY
10-11-2008, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Mods
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the input. Give me some time to review all the ideas posted. if i have any questions, i'll ask. thank you.
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Forum: DIY
10-10-2008, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Modding Coralife light fixture
hi everybody,
I want to upgrade the lighting on my tank. I have a 48" coralife aqualight pro 150 watt fixture. Any thought on how I can transform it into a 250-watt fixture?? Right now, the...
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Forum: Reef
10-10-2008, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,438
Overflow
Hi there,
You might have something stuck in your over flow, whcih causes sediments to accumalate until they block the pipe, which causes the whole setup to stop. They can then drool down to your...
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Forum: JL Aquatics
10-08-2008, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
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Forum: Lower Mainland
10-08-2008, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,113
Rotifers
Hey guys,
My clownfish fry just hatched, and since i just started school, my rotifer system crashed. I'm in a really tight place now. Can anybody spare some rotifers??
Thanks in advance!
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Forum: Lower Mainland
10-06-2008, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,837
co2
Hehe...........
now that i read it sounds really underground. Not to worry; its open, and the guys there are really friendly.
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Forum: DIY
10-06-2008, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Lighting
The way i'm leaning now is just to buy the canopy that all glass or oceanic systems make, and then fit lighting inside it. I'm looking to do 250 watt halides and VHO actinics. Do you guys think...
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Forum: DIY
10-05-2008, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Pendants
Hey man,
That looks awesome as well. What kind of lighting pendants are those?? do you thing that a canopy is a better solution that egg crate? (besides the cost)
Thanxx
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Forum: Lower Mainland
10-03-2008, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,837
CO2 Place
Making reference to user JasonMck up the top of the forum-
Yeah, the place is called DBC Marine; it is behind ikea in Richmond. Actually, to be a keener, DBC marine sells aquatic safety...
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Forum: Marine Fish
10-02-2008, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,702
Food
Coral Beauties with orange bellies have eaten coral before(there is a pigment/chemical that causes some cells in the fish to change color). He probably doesn't like any coral in your tank.
To...
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Forum: DIY
10-02-2008, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Looks Good
Yeah, that looks really good. Where did you get the parts? How much would it cost to put together a fixture like that? What about the heat: I have to make the fixture with 250watt bulbs; will it...
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Forum: DIY
09-30-2008, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
MH Lighting Canopy
Hey everybody,
My fish are always jumping out of my tank(my wrasse, anthias, and gobies). I made some covers using screens that are used for window screens, but they are cutting alot of light. ...
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