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Myka	12-11-2009 12:50 AM

Oh ya I did see that too! You're nuts!! Wow, you keep alkalinity that high with an Elos kit eh? The reason I ask is that Salifert alkalinity reads 2 dKH higher than Elos (which you probably know).

Snappy

12-13-2009 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snappy (Post 471537)

I use Elos for alk & salifert for ca & mg. If you count the T5's, which I do, it's 19 bulbs to replace, yikes.

Actually I didn't know that and but thanks for the tip. I've never bothered taking the time test them against each other. I think you just solved a recent parameter issue for me.:wink:

Snappy

12-13-2009 09:37 PM

Josh AKA Jdigital was over yesterday and snapped a few pix, here's a sample.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...2/IMG_0095.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...IMG_0060-1.jpg

Perhaps not considered a "collector coral' but I've always liked the contrast of this blue tip stag
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...2/IMG_0041.jpg

JOEL	12-13-2009 10:43 PM

Hey Greg
What bulbs are you using and ballast.
Also what is your water change schedule with such a big tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snappy (Post 471325)

lighting is a mix of MH & T5:
5x 250 w DE MH 14K, 2x 150 w DE MH 20K, 12x 54 w T5 mixed bulbs.
main parameters are as follows:
ca- 425 - 440
alk- 8.5 - 9
mag- 1400
ph- 8.1 in AM- 8.5 PM at lights out
temp- 78 - 81
sg- 1.026

I dose Randy's 2 part recipe #2

Flow turn over rate is approx 24,500 GPH or about 61 times an hour.

JOEL	12-13-2009 10:52 PM

So for the alkalinity test kit which one is right? I use salifert what should my reading be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myka (Post 471542)

Oh ya I did see that too! You're nuts!! Wow, you keep alkalinity that high with an Elos kit eh? The reason I ask is that Salifert alkalinity reads 2 dKH higher than Elos (which you probably know).

Snappy

12-14-2009 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOEL (Post 472334)

Hey Greg
What bulbs are you using and ballast.
Also what is your water change schedule with such a big tank.

bulbs
250's are Pheonix
150's are XM
Pendent is a Hamilton & the other fixture is Aquamedic, both with their original name branded ballasts.

blueyota

12-14-2009 05:05 PM

Wow nice job!!!!! that looks just amazing!!!!!:surprise:
Shawn

Snappy

12-15-2009 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueyota (Post 472526)

Wow nice job!!!!! that looks just amazing!!!!!:surprise:
Shawn

Thanks:biggrin:

Snappy

12-15-2009 04:35 AM

Here's a shot of the Asfur in my softy tank.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...2/IMG_0071.jpg

Snappy

12-19-2009 05:46 PM

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