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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-23-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,580
Posted By mseepman
If you go over to RC and look under the vendor...

If you go over to RC and look under the vendor forums you can find threads dedicated to users of the Octo skimmers under Reef Specialty. They are one of the big retailers in the US of Coralvue...
Forum: Reef 01-23-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,477
Posted By mseepman
Sorry don't have any frags right now. Starting...

Sorry don't have any frags right now. Starting up a new tank in the semi-near future and am waiting till then to get more stuff.

Welcome to Canreef...what size tank do you have?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-23-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Posted By mseepman
I have the Blue 1000 and it works like a charm. ...

I have the Blue 1000 and it works like a charm. Only uses 12 watts and does what it needs to. It's not fancy like some of the cones out there but the pricing was good and I've been running it for 2...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-23-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,580
Posted By mseepman
I hear great things about the Octo XP cones. ...

I hear great things about the Octo XP cones. Bubble blaster pump is supposed to really pull the air and I think comes with a 3 year warranty. Atman pumps used to be really un-reliable...have they...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-22-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,030
Posted By mseepman
Looking good so far!

Looking good so far!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-22-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,346
Posted By mseepman
do you have some pictures of the Live Rock?

do you have some pictures of the Live Rock?
Forum: Reef 01-21-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 57,070
Posted By mseepman
Haha...well who knows if I will end up regretting...

Haha...well who knows if I will end up regretting my decision to go LED...but I'm invested now and my research suggests that it will be well worth it.
Forum: Reef 01-21-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 57,070
Posted By mseepman
I hadn't even looked at the FS forum on RC, I was...

I hadn't even looked at the FS forum on RC, I was simply talking about some of the long DIY threads where I've followed the builder through multiple renditions of their light (as they sell each one...
Forum: Reef 01-21-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 57,070
Posted By mseepman
Funny enough, I've been really researching the...

Funny enough, I've been really researching the DIY LED side of things as I will be building my own and of the various setups that have been made via the detailed threads on RC and NR, a lot of them...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-21-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,787
Posted By mseepman
i would talk to the guys at Reef Specialty. They...

i would talk to the guys at Reef Specialty. They are great to deal with and regularly deal with Canadians. They carry the ATB pumps.
Forum: Reef 01-21-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 57,070
Posted By mseepman
Would love to see this setup...do you allow...

Would love to see this setup...do you allow visitors? I get to the Island for business about every 5 weeks or so.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-20-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 57,917
Posted By mseepman
Wow, that turned out really good. I'm loving...

Wow, that turned out really good. I'm loving this build!
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-20-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,525
Posted By mseepman
On a small build, I don't think you need to have...

On a small build, I don't think you need to have very many electrical skills. You do have to finish the project though...haha.
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-20-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,525
Posted By mseepman
I would DIY my own LED setup...on a 36" it would...

I would DIY my own LED setup...on a 36" it would be really easy and very affordable.
Forum: Reef 01-20-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 57,070
Posted By mseepman
So on the Key LED light, did you order the CREE...

So on the Key LED light, did you order the CREE version or did you go with their standard non-cree version. Which Key LED is that?
Forum: DIY 01-20-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,665
Posted By mseepman
Well, it seems you've thought a lot about this...

Well, it seems you've thought a lot about this already.

In regards to optics, just note that 40 degree optics really tend to spotlight the LED's so I would consider doing a bunch of 60's myself....
Forum: Reef 01-20-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 57,070
Posted By mseepman
The tank I have is 7' long by 32" wide...My...

The tank I have is 7' long by 32" wide...My original plans were for 3 x 250w DE MH, 8 x 39w T5's. I was planning on running Giesemann MH bulbs and ATI / KZ T5HO mixture. Since I live in the...
Forum: Lounge 01-19-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,768
Posted By mseepman
Have you thought about doing Uhaul but not...

Have you thought about doing Uhaul but not leaving the truck in Newfoundland...instead taking back to the mainland where the drop-off charge might not be as big. Assuming Newfoundland is home.
Forum: Reef 01-19-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 57,070
Posted By mseepman
I think LED is the way to go if you plan to keep...

I think LED is the way to go if you plan to keep your tank a while. The current pre-built fixtures out there can leave a bit to be desired, although in Canada we tend to look at only a couple of the...
Forum: Everything L.E.D. 01-19-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 40,353
Posted By mseepman
Great links on this. Have you started your LED...

Great links on this. Have you started your LED build yet? How big is the tank you're building over?
Forum: Reef 01-19-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 67,701
Posted By mseepman
I understand your thoughts on Ohm's Law and it...

I understand your thoughts on Ohm's Law and it seems right. The issue seems to be between the theory and what really happens when a string fails. Others who have done parallel builds have found...
Forum: DIY 01-18-2011, 12:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,400
Posted By mseepman
I think what you have chosen will probably work...

I think what you have chosen will probably work out fine but I would probably take a look at going with the XP-G and XP-E rather than the XR-E...it's more efficient, can put out more light at the...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-17-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,835
Posted By mseepman
In the instance of the 1W versus the 3W,...

In the instance of the 1W versus the 3W, efficiency is probably not the right word as the new 3W lights are the most efficient...simply run them at lesser current and they still put out way more...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-17-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,835
Posted By mseepman
Thanks for the review. Decent looking retrofit...

Thanks for the review. Decent looking retrofit light.

I'm planning on a a DIY LED build over my next tank and have been purchasing parts for it already. LED's have a lot factors tied to them and...
Forum: Progressive Reef 01-16-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By mseepman
The store is looking awesome! I visit Victoria...

The store is looking awesome! I visit Victoria for business regularly but have never had any luck finding your store. Pics like this remind me that I have to keep looking until I find it during my...
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