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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-15-2010, 12:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 720
Posted By serratus
FS: 36" TEK 6-Bulb Light Fixture $420

I have for sale Tek 36" T5 light fixture with 6 bulbs and extra tank bracket.
The bulbs are 3 months old @ 8hrs/day
The fixture is in great condition. One tiny dent in the reflector.

The...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-15-2010, 12:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 636
Posted By serratus
FS: 50G durable and drillable tank

I have a 50 gallon tank for sale. Dimensions are 36"x18"x18"
The tank is very durable using 3/8" thick glass.
The glass is not tempered so it should be drillable.

$80

I'm located in the...
Forum: Reef 09-03-2009, 07:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,265
Posted By serratus
It's a 3 footer. I didn't know there were...

It's a 3 footer. I didn't know there were standard 4 feet 50gal tanks. I thought the typical 4 feet dimensions makes up 55gal.
Forum: Reef 08-31-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,265
Posted By serratus
Do I want to sell it? lol, I'm looking to build...

Do I want to sell it? lol, I'm looking to build with it, why would I want to sell it? Although from another thread I had, looks like there is no point for me to do a sump system so I guess I won't...
Forum: Reef 08-31-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,265
Posted By serratus
The glass is super thick for a 50Gal and it's...

The glass is super thick for a 50Gal and it's pretty old and very heavy. I have no idea about brand.
Forum: Reef 08-31-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,265
Posted By serratus
Sweet, I think there is a small scratch on the...

Sweet, I think there is a small scratch on the glass. That should mean it's not tempered then? I also have a polarizer that I can use to test it. Thanks for the tips :)
Forum: Reef 08-31-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,376
Posted By serratus
To answer your question, the tank is not on a...

To answer your question, the tank is not on a stand. It's on a platform built into the house that's open on 3 sides. There is a small compartment built in under the tank but it's 12" x 12" x 18"...
Forum: Reef 08-30-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,376
Posted By serratus
TINY sump tank, is it worth it?

I've got the room to use something of this size as a sump tank for a 50gal reef tank:

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18525/si1382851/cl0/tomplahouseclearvuemedium


Is it worth...
Forum: Reef 08-30-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,265
Posted By serratus
How to tell if your tank can be drilled?

Hi there, I was wondering if there is any way to tell if your tank can be drilled or not?
Forum: Reef 07-09-2009, 06:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,382
Posted By serratus
Wow, it seems you guys are unanimous about not...

Wow, it seems you guys are unanimous about not using a mechanical filter and going for a good protein skimmer.

I'm starting to learn that the nitrates are bad too and live rock filters that out. ...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,382
Posted By serratus
It seems to be the trend on here to get away from...

It seems to be the trend on here to get away from mechanical filtration and just use live rocks and have tons of flow so that there is enough flow through all the cracks and holes of the live rock...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,382
Posted By serratus
Once a week??? Will it get clogged that fast? ...

Once a week??? Will it get clogged that fast? Don't canister filters provide more surface area for nitrifying bacteria to live on?
Forum: Reef 07-08-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,382
Posted By serratus
Help Getting Started

Just getting started for the first time for a reef aquarium.

So far I just have a 50gal tank and TEK 36" 6-bulb T5HO lights.
I was looking on ebay for filters/heaters etc and found these. Are...
Forum: Reef 02-11-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 955
Posted By serratus
Transporting your reef tank

I want to start my first tank and have been slowly collecting used hardware. I'm very excited and am at the stage to get the live rock now. I am super eager to start the tank.

HOWEVER, here's...
Forum: Reef 01-23-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,762
Posted By serratus
Hum.... how much extra evaporation would there be...

Hum.... how much extra evaporation would there be without a cover? Say for a 50gal tank, how much are you topping up everyday to maintain same water level?

With the extra evaporation without a...
Forum: Alberta 01-23-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By serratus
Thanks for all of your contributions everyone. ...

Thanks for all of your contributions everyone. I'm learning a lot. The most significant thing to learn is that the trend now seems to be stepping away from canister filters. That's interesting...
Forum: Reef 01-21-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,762
Posted By serratus
"fish that are known to be prone to jumping or...

"fish that are known to be prone to jumping or attempting escape from their glass prison"

Of the commonly kept reef safe fish, which ones are known to be prone to jump out of the tank?

Also,...
Forum: Alberta 01-21-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By serratus
Okay, so I'm talking to someone about a 6 bulb...

Okay, so I'm talking to someone about a 6 bulb fixture.

One thing that is kind of strange is that he is including the following 6 bulbs that he has been using:

Giesemann 2 pure actinic and 4...
Forum: Reef 01-21-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,762
Posted By serratus
Cover reduce light?

I was just thinking, does having a glass cover on top of the aquarium reduce the light that goes into it since the condensation on the cover would refract and reflect some of the light away from the...
Forum: Alberta 01-21-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By serratus
TEK Fixtures

So you guys got me looking into these TEK fixtures now :mrgreen:

I'm wondering why there is such a huge price discrepancy between the ones that are currently for sale:

1) $450:...
Forum: Alberta 01-21-2009, 05:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By serratus
Thanks! I'll check on here before I buy for sure...

Thanks! I'll check on here before I buy for sure now! What is the down side of cannister filters? My main problem is that it's for a space that's already built into the house so there isn't room...
Forum: Alberta 01-21-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By serratus
Wow guys, I'm starting to consider getting TEK...

Wow guys, I'm starting to consider getting TEK lights with 6 bulbs now haha. This almost doubles what I had originally intended to spend on lights :sad: Will a 6 bulb TEK be enough to start growing...
Forum: Alberta 01-21-2009, 01:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By serratus
Thanks for the quick replies everyone! "OA...

Thanks for the quick replies everyone!

"OA and JL can be reasonable even with shipping"
JL I assume is J&L Aquatics, but what is OA?

The two links that you've given me are both for TEK lights....
Forum: Alberta 01-20-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By serratus
Help on some hardware decisions

Hi everyone,

I'm fairly new to these threads so please point out if I'm breaking any forum rules.

I've been doing research on tons of websites as to where to buy the cheapest supplies for a...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-19-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,347
Posted By serratus
WOW, that's gonna be hell to move. Not only do...

WOW, that's gonna be hell to move. Not only do they need a walkout basement, they also need 4 feet wide double doorway.

at 2000lbs, you'll need 10 strong lads to help you out.
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