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Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,997
Posted By Baldy
Ive got a ton of kenya trees in my tank (as you...

Ive got a ton of kenya trees in my tank (as you will too in no time) and every few months they go through that. theyl slump over or shrivel up into a tight ball for a couple days but they always...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
300w x number of hours = kwh kwh x price of...

300w x number of hours = kwh
kwh x price of electricity = cost.

it depends on how long theyre run for and how much power costs. if you ran them for 12h and electricity is 8.5c per kwh like it is...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By Baldy
takes me about a year to go through a 1g jug of...

takes me about a year to go through a 1g jug of alk and calc. i dont mix and theres never any sediment in any of them
Forum: Reef 02-16-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
I was using 8.5c per kwh because thats what it...

I was using 8.5c per kwh because thats what it was showing for power costs on my last bill. I was under the impression that transmission and other charges were fixed

I definately agree with the...
Forum: Reef 02-16-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
I could see the vortech to radion for current...

I could see the vortech to radion for current control, but I've got a sunrise sunset controller on mine, and things like.storm mode and such, is it really worth it? You can use lighting controllers...
Forum: Reef 02-16-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
Comparing average mh to a radion isn't exactly a...

Comparing average mh to a radion isn't exactly a fair comparison. My DIY fixture cost 750 for my 75g. I would need at least 2 radions to equal it in output. 750 vs 1360 makes the time to recover the...
Forum: Reef 02-16-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,705
Posted By Baldy
is it an internal or external overflow? is there...

is it an internal or external overflow? is there a way to adjust the height of the teeth of the overflow?
Forum: Reef 02-16-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
geez, the Iwaki MD100RLT shows 2000gph on...

geez, the Iwaki MD100RLT shows 2000gph on marinedepot using a whopping 391w. 85w to 250w difference is another $10 per month savings. $10.44 @ 8.5c per kwh
Forum: Reef 02-15-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
Just a quick look at the specs, ...

Just a quick look at the specs,
http://www.rlss.ca/#!dc-pump/vstc3=dc10000
they show 2650 gph using 85w
mag drive 24, 2400 gph uses 265w
sedra 20000 pumps 2000 gph using 220w

looks like i...
Forum: Reef 02-15-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
I should add that 2 out of the 4 40w drivers i...

I should add that 2 out of the 4 40w drivers i have dont have enough LEDs to run at 100%, and the other 2 are dimmed to 80%. I dont have a par meter yet so i cant say definitively ywhether or not...
Forum: Reef 02-15-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
I would be curious to know the difference in...

I would be curious to know the difference in heating. It would be very hard to prove, but i would argue that a small % of the total heat given off is actually absorbed by the water compared to...
Forum: Reef 02-15-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,923
Posted By Baldy
+1. i have 160w worth of LEDs that would easily...

+1. i have 160w worth of LEDs that would easily rival 500W of MH plus T5.
Forum: Reef 02-15-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,418
Posted By Baldy
There was no offense intended. I forgot about...

There was no offense intended. I forgot about your original post suggesting it. The more opinions the better anyways. how does it work for submerging the bottle? theres lots of rock that i cant...
Forum: Reef 02-14-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,418
Posted By Baldy
Grizz, Definitely report back after you...

Grizz,

Definitely report back after you give it a shot. I dont have as many frags as you but it would be good to hear how it works.
Forum: Reef 02-14-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,929
Posted By Baldy
The light that I diyed is kind of full spectrum....

The light that I diyed is kind of full spectrum. I have 6 stars with deep red, cyan, and cool blue each, but was debating adding more. Its definitely interesting to see that some corals benefit more...
Forum: Reef 02-14-2013, 03:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,929
Posted By Baldy
definately an interesting read! thanks for sharing

definately an interesting read! thanks for sharing
Forum: Pictures 02-14-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 126,931
Posted By Baldy
I hate you all. Dont stop posting pics, just...

I hate you all. Dont stop posting pics, just wated to state that i hate you all :P
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-14-2013, 02:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By Baldy
did you upgrade one of your tanks already?

did you upgrade one of your tanks already?
Forum: Reef 02-13-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,253
Posted By Baldy
Awesome, thanks and sorry for threadjacking. ...

Awesome, thanks and sorry for threadjacking.

Those are some awesome pics as well!
Forum: Reef 02-13-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,253
Posted By Baldy
What are those in pic 4? I've.got a rock covered...

What are those in pic 4? I've.got a rock covered with them and always wondered.
Forum: Reef 02-13-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,418
Posted By Baldy
if you buy these bottles, your paying too much....

if you buy these bottles, your paying too much. You can get the same quantity as this out of the fancy packaging for 2.50-3.00$ less and the plastic container only allows you to squeeze half as much...
Forum: Edmonton 02-13-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By Baldy
16 is good for reinforcing a joint and filling...

16 is good for reinforcing a joint and filling gaps. 4 is for joining pieces that fit tight. I have both at home but you'd have to come to camrose, st Alberta abit closer, and there's probably ppl...
Forum: Edmonton 02-13-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By Baldy
What are you trying to bond?

What are you trying to bond?
Forum: Edmonton 02-13-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,896
Posted By Baldy
Looks like a fellow reefer from camrose is coming...

Looks like a fellow reefer from camrose is coming with me, so that makes 2 of us making the trip now!
Forum: Reef 02-13-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,418
Posted By Baldy
Are you using the ones in the crappy plastic grey...

Are you using the ones in the crappy plastic grey and blue applicators? i tried a couple of those and you can squeeze all day and only get half the tube out. ive pulled the tube out from inside of...
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