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Forum: Pictures 05-02-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,768
Posted By fkshiu
Dayum! I'm sooo jealous.

Dayum! I'm sooo jealous.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-30-2008, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,571
Posted By fkshiu
At these prices just stick with a tried and true...

At these prices just stick with a tried and true Tunze multicontroller
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-30-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,147
Posted By fkshiu
After checking them out on ebay they are...

After checking them out on ebay they are obviously utterly shameless Tunze ripoffs of the multicontoller and 6055 nanostreams. The claimed output is not clear but only appears to be up to "2000 l"...
Forum: DIY 04-30-2008, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By fkshiu
Very nice, Chin. Very nice indeed.

Very nice, Chin. Very nice indeed.
Forum: Reef 04-29-2008, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,400
Posted By fkshiu
Go with the dual 175W MHs and use either the...

Go with the dual 175W MHs and use either the Iwasaki 15K bulb if on an electronic ballast or the AB 13K bulb if using a magnetic ballast. Put your SPS up top and the LPS down low.

Both the...
Forum: DIY 04-28-2008, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,234
Posted By fkshiu
You would have to re-prime your return pump each...

You would have to re-prime your return pump each time on start up the way you have it placed above the sump (I'm assuming from your drawing).

A simpler way to eliminate having to feed your fuge...
Forum: DIY 04-28-2008, 06:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,326
Posted By fkshiu
You've obviously put a lot of thought and work...

You've obviously put a lot of thought and work into your plans, but perhaps you're over-thinking things a little bit.

Wouldn't you be able to achieve exactly the same results, but only have to use...
Forum: Reef 04-28-2008, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,560
Posted By fkshiu
Treat them like any other LPS - low/medium flow...

Treat them like any other LPS - low/medium flow and medium light. But they can and will adapt to higher light if you ease them into it.
Forum: Reef 04-28-2008, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,371
Posted By fkshiu
Can't use real hardwood in a basement - too much...

Can't use real hardwood in a basement - too much moisture. You can use engineered hardwood with the right underlay. I'd rather have wood that laminate under my tank as you can refinish wood should...
Forum: Polls 04-27-2008, 05:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,841
Posted By fkshiu
I vacuum my SSB every water change. Keeps it...

I vacuum my SSB every water change. Keeps it nice a tidy looking. I guesstimate that I'll have to start adding new sand about once a year.

Steve Weast of Oregon Reef fame changed his entire...
Forum: DIY 04-27-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,234
Posted By fkshiu
Take any overflow box - internal or external,...

Take any overflow box - internal or external, doesn't matter - and drill two holes in the bottom (holes will be in the bottom of the tank for an internal box). Put an ordinary standpipe in one hole....
Forum: Reef 04-27-2008, 04:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,818
Posted By fkshiu
Those claws look like bad news to me.

Those claws look like bad news to me.
Forum: Reef 04-26-2008, 05:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,244
Posted By fkshiu
My blue regal does the same thing as yours,...

My blue regal does the same thing as yours, Christie, only at the bottom of the tank close to where he usually sleeps. This causes a weird vibrating noise that can be quite creepy if your sitting in...
Forum: Reef 04-26-2008, 05:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,734
Posted By fkshiu
Don't thank me - thank the all knowing, all...

Don't thank me - thank the all knowing, all seeing Randy Holmes-Farley! ;)
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,002
Posted By fkshiu
I had a tank crack WITH a piece of foam in...

I had a tank crack WITH a piece of foam in between stand and tank.
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,734
Posted By fkshiu
Direct from the article: Despite the fact that...

Direct from the article:
Despite the fact that many refractometers sold to aquarists recommend calibration in pure water, such a calibration alone will not ensure accuracy for the reasons described...
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,002
Posted By fkshiu
1/2"???? That's a lot! No styrofoam in the...

1/2"???? That's a lot! No styrofoam in the world will come close to correcting that. Fix your stand.
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,734
Posted By fkshiu
This quote from the article will answer your...

This quote from the article will answer your question, Tony:

"One suitable commercial standard is made by American Marine and sold under the brand name Pinpoint. It is sold as a 53 mS/cm...
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,734
Posted By fkshiu
Same story here - never had any problem with...

Same story here - never had any problem with livestock.

However, using FRESHwater to calibrate an instrument that you use to measure SALTwater can lead to some error. Anyone who uses a pH...
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 05:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,734
Posted By fkshiu
Caution for anyone using a refractometer

I've been happily using a Sybon refractometer for several years looking down my nose at hydrometer users. I used the "super pure" FRESHWATER reference solution that came with it to calibrate it a...
Forum: Lounge 04-24-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,848
Posted By fkshiu
I'm sure the millions of Americans who live...

I'm sure the millions of Americans who live without health insurance were dancing in the streets yesterday.
Forum: Pictures 04-24-2008, 04:44 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,291
Posted By fkshiu
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/fkshiu/Pict...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/fkshiu/PictureorVideo112.jpg
Forum: Reef 04-23-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By fkshiu
You'd have a lot of darkness on either side with...

You'd have a lot of darkness on either side with a 4' fixture over a 6' tank.

With appropriate bulb selection and cooling fans added, SPS would be do-able with a tek 6x54W, but I'd recommend...
Forum: Reef 04-23-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By fkshiu
Yes, brown ones. ;)

Yes, brown ones. ;)
Forum: Reef 04-23-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,495
Posted By fkshiu
Green digis require probably the least amount of...

Green digis require probably the least amount of light of any SPS IME so perhaps this is why it's still doing OK.

I'd get a new Iwasaki 15K bulb and place a small SPS frag right under it as close...
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