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Forum: Reef 03-04-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,164
Posted By Lampshade
Most people don't. It doesn't hurt the tank, but...

Most people don't. It doesn't hurt the tank, but you probably get more than enough oxygen transfer from the surface of the water and a skimmer if you're running one.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-04-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,615
Posted By Lampshade
I used to have some of that red stuff growing,...

I used to have some of that red stuff growing, cheato might have totally overgrown it though, I'll check tomorrow if i have any left.
Forum: Lounge 03-04-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,680
Posted By Lampshade
It's like OCC for fish tanks. If you like...

It's like OCC for fish tanks. If you like choppers and knew the technical pieces behind them, the show would be a joke with what they say. Same thing with tanked, to most people they build pretty...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,346
Posted By Lampshade
Most area's have ground water test reports. ...

Most area's have ground water test reports. Check out your city page and they should have some. You can see what the TDS is, as well as more tests than we run in our tanks. Most places around here...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,095
Posted By Lampshade
I've found the most growth from XM 10K bulbs, but...

I've found the most growth from XM 10K bulbs, but far better color with other 12-14K bulbs.

You will have to get new ballasts for the 250W bulbs, and make sure that the larger bulbs fit in your...
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 03-03-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,381
Posted By Lampshade
I've thought about it, it'd pay for a couple more...

I've thought about it, it'd pay for a couple more frags every month not having the cell... hmmm...
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 03-03-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,381
Posted By Lampshade
iPhone macro shots? ...

iPhone macro shots?
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p63/mikey_is_me_bucket/securedownload.jpg
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-03-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,220
Posted By Lampshade
The fire supply place in abby is $30. Should be...

The fire supply place in abby is $30. Should be somewhere around there.
Forum: Reef 03-03-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,660
Posted By Lampshade
I like #2 better. Technically it should be...

I like #2 better. Technically it should be stronger since you don't have a corner cut into the glass that will be a stress point(even though there's very little stress with 1" of water). Lots of...
Forum: Lounge 03-02-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,547
Posted By Lampshade
Here's our little guy. ...

Here's our little guy.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p63/mikey_is_me_bucket/photo.jpg
Forum: Reef 03-02-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 48,281
Posted By Lampshade
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/rhf/index.ph...

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/rhf/index.php

This is a great article that proves sphelps point for doing water changes.
I agree to doing them if you need nitrate reduction, add in "extra"...
Forum: Reef 03-02-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 48,281
Posted By Lampshade
You forgot turnover rate, sump size, return size...

You forgot turnover rate, sump size, return size and many other reefing "guidelines" we live by :P
Forum: Reef 03-02-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 48,281
Posted By Lampshade
If you ware using a calcium reactor how is it any...

If you ware using a calcium reactor how is it any different than natural seawater replacing minerals? The trace elements are in the media, since it is dead coral. If i was dosing i would be doing...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 48,281
Posted By Lampshade
I didn't do any for a year, everything was doing...

I didn't do any for a year, everything was doing great. Undetectable nitrates and phosphates <0.05ppm. I started doing them after I had a crash from carbon, still can't get my nitrates <10ppm. ...
Forum: Reef 02-28-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,078
Posted By Lampshade
THe second barrel is a good idea, i do water...

THe second barrel is a good idea, i do water changes in my ATO bucket, so my RO water is never really 0 TDS from the tiny bit of residual salt.
Forum: DIY 02-28-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,906
Posted By Lampshade
IF it's that bad, cut the cable where it's...

IF it's that bad, cut the cable where it's freyed, solder both wires together, heat shrink each wire, and heat shrink the cable a good 6" up on both sides. IT's only 18/24VDC and protected by the...
Forum: Reef 02-28-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,078
Posted By Lampshade
Here's a super cheap method, Rubbermaid Tub with...

Here's a super cheap method, Rubbermaid Tub with float valve, a hole drilled in the bottom with 1/4" poly tube feeding into a 5 gallon pail with kalk with an airline check valve so i don't run kalk...
Forum: DIY 02-28-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,976
Posted By Lampshade
Wrong link and can't edit. Here: ...

Wrong link and can't edit. Here:

http://reefledlights.com/how-to-diy-led/reefkeeper-dimming-setup/

This no edit thing is really going to buff my post count :P
Forum: DIY 02-28-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,976
Posted By Lampshade
Check out: ...

Check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tEDMqfcGvw

Hopefully someone on here has done it and made it work. The Inventronics drivers can be 0-10V or PWM inputs, so make sure that both systems...
Forum: DIY 02-28-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,906
Posted By Lampshade
There is brush on electrical tape that would...

There is brush on electrical tape that would work... but i'm not sure how fish safe it is :S

Here's a decent writeup on it:...
Forum: Lounge 02-26-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,469
Posted By Lampshade
It's amazing how far 5gallons goes. I had my...

It's amazing how far 5gallons goes. I had my sump overflow 5 gallons of water and it soaked the carpet around the tank. I didn't know it would go that far. I could only imagine what would happen...
Forum: DIY 02-25-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,816
Posted By Lampshade
The screw and glue method is your safest bet. ...

The screw and glue method is your safest bet. It's 100% overkill for a stand, but that's always good :P. Your house isn't even glued, and only uses nails. For a 20 gallon using 2x4's is pretty...
Forum: Reef 02-25-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,267
Posted By Lampshade
Wow, that's one of the best working collections...

Wow, that's one of the best working collections i've seen yet. It just replaced my PDF thingy i had in bookmarks, tanks for the link.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-25-2012, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,636
Posted By Lampshade
We could probably use a few around false creek...

We could probably use a few around false creek area IMO.
Forum: Reef 02-25-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 38,343
Posted By Lampshade
Wow, i tried new lights..... i tried new...

Wow, i tried new lights..... i tried new biopellets... i tried new powerheads.... I did 100+ gallons of water changes this month... and the whole time it was my damn carbon. Well, at least this way...
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