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Nano 01-12-2012 12:31 AM

Thanks for shopping for me lol!
I'll get that tomorrow and toss the other, or fix the other test it against the new one, then I have a back up. Anyways, like you said leaving this thread now for Asternia star ID's and what not.

So whats the problem with harlequins that you say to do so much research first? if I decide not to go with one, whats a good star muncher? any fish? maybe a wrasse?

gregzz4 01-12-2012 12:54 AM

I found over 50v in my 125g FW tank. It was 2 Maxijet 900s and 2 300w Smartheaters causing it.
The only thing that will be 'wet' in my new 75g will be the skimmer pump. Even the heaters will only be up to the water mark.

Nano 01-12-2012 01:01 AM

thats kind of a PITA hey when you buy stuff, and it causes problems for what ever reason, and of course the store wont take it back for exchange lol

gregzz4 01-12-2012 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanomano (Post 670209)
Thanks for shopping for me lol!
I'll get that tomorrow and toss the other, or fix the other test it against the new one, then I have a back up. Anyways, like you said leaving this thread now for Asternia star ID's and what not.

So whats the problem with harlequins that you say to do so much research first? if I decide not to go with one, whats a good star muncher? any fish? maybe a wrasse?

You're welcome :smile:
Best check if it's on sale in your area. It's not worth full price. But nothing @ Crappy Tire is :lol:

Nano 01-12-2012 01:41 AM

neat my buddy has this one here
http://products.unbeatablesale.com/g...1012328796.php
I'm going to borrow it tonight, and do some readings later on, he just tested it on his plugs and got 122.3v so it works

gregzz4 01-12-2012 01:50 AM

Good news. Let us know what you find

Nano 01-12-2012 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 670228)
Good news. Let us know what you find

thanks Gregzz4

Now onto the Starfish, I think I got the only one so far, (i'm sure there are more) but just for other peoples sake,

We know Harlequins eat them
What else is there, aside from manually removing them?

Nano 01-12-2012 06:43 AM

So my electrical is all good. But I think I found my silent killer. My t5s are putting off 4-7v into the water. If I raise them above the tank 6 inches the meter reads 0 again, and unplugging puts it to zero. Good thing I'm getting an ai sol lol

gregzz4 01-12-2012 08:00 AM

As far as the Harlequins are concerned, if you don't supplement their diets once the pests are gone, you'll starve them to death. Not a very Conscientios Aquariast :mrgreen:
And about your lights, that's not unheard of. Flourescents can actually give off a 'field' of static electricity (for lack of the term right now)

Reef Pilot 01-12-2012 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanomano (Post 670321)
So my electrical is all good. But I think I found my silent killer. My t5s are putting off 4-7v into the water. If I raise them above the tank 6 inches the meter reads 0 again, and unplugging puts it to zero. Good thing I'm getting an ai sol lol

Yup, weird how the florescent lights puts stray voltage into the water. I had the same problem.


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