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Forum: Reef 03-24-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,874
Posted By BlueAbyss
11 hours shouldn't be a problem... I was running...

11 hours shouldn't be a problem... I was running 12 for several months last year and found no ill effect.
Forum: Reef 03-24-2010, 05:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,979
Posted By BlueAbyss
Asterina, agreed. I have a few of them, they are...

Asterina, agreed. I have a few of them, they are pretty cool (when I see them). Some are reef safe, some aren't, though I have the feeling that many more are safe than not... it's unlikely a coral...
Forum: Reef 03-24-2010, 05:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
Posted By BlueAbyss
I would start by doing a lot of research... it...

I would start by doing a lot of research... it helps a LOT when setting up and understanding what goes on in a reef tank. READ READ READ! And then, when you are about to add water and rock to your...
Forum: Reef 03-24-2010, 05:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,622
Posted By BlueAbyss
Nice shots... FTS?

Nice shots... FTS?
Forum: Marine Fish 03-24-2010, 03:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,084
Posted By BlueAbyss
I like any of the smaller fishes... my favourite...

I like any of the smaller fishes... my favourite is the Purple Firefish. Small, cheap(ish), not overly aggressive.

Though, that was with my 10 gallon... the 29 gallon will likely have some more......
Forum: Reef 03-24-2010, 02:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,536
Posted By BlueAbyss
I will tend to agree that you could keep SPS...

I will tend to agree that you could keep SPS under a fair wattage of PC, as long as the colonies aren't too far from the bulb. I will say that there are some that will do better than others... the...
Forum: Polls 03-21-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,012
Posted By BlueAbyss
I had a pair of mini-crashes close together,...

I had a pair of mini-crashes close together, first one due to changes in my practices and moving some sand around at the same time... DON'T MOVE ESTABLISHED SAND! And the second was due to moving the...
Forum: Lounge 03-21-2010, 04:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,157
Posted By BlueAbyss
Nice to hear from a T5 guy :lol: I'm really...

Nice to hear from a T5 guy :lol: I'm really tempted...
Forum: DIY 03-21-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,525
Posted By BlueAbyss
I see what you're all saying. I'm sort of tempted...

I see what you're all saying. I'm sort of tempted to use a single MC-E as a plant grow light though, I'll bet it will make for some stocky seedlings (like metal halide)... something to explore. But I...
Forum: Reef 03-21-2010, 03:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By BlueAbyss
Could mean that the rock has some phosphates....

Could mean that the rock has some phosphates. Could also be what the guy was feeding... which would mean some has worked into the rock.

If (that's IF) your tank is in good shape nutrient-wise (as...
Forum: Lounge 03-20-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,157
Posted By BlueAbyss
There are a number of different pigments involved...

There are a number of different pigments involved in photosynthesis that each are excited at different wavelengths, even green. The old notion that green light is of no use to plants is actually...
Forum: DIY 03-20-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,763
Posted By BlueAbyss
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/2/aafeature2...

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/2/aafeature2

:biggrin:
Forum: DIY 03-20-2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,525
Posted By BlueAbyss
Yours are definitely not from a computer :lol:...

Yours are definitely not from a computer :lol: Curiously large heatsinks anyhow.

Hmm, I'll give you some background on my plan. I had a mysterious tank crash or illness take a few of my zoa...
Forum: DIY 03-19-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,525
Posted By BlueAbyss
I only mentioned the RGBW in passing, I have no...

I only mentioned the RGBW in passing, I have no intentions of using them. I'll be using a 6.5K version. If they could fit 4 XR-Es into a 2" square, they would be a better option for my needs at the...
Forum: DIY 03-19-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,525
Posted By BlueAbyss
Aha, forgot about nanotuners... they also carry...

Aha, forgot about nanotuners... they also carry some other cool stuff. LEDsupply carries Meanwell drivers also, I'm sort of leaning towards non-dimming since I no longer have the patience to...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,937
Posted By BlueAbyss
I have spent a lot of time checking out the tiny...

I have spent a lot of time checking out the tiny 'naked eye' sized stuff in my tank, and honestly that's the coolest part of my tank (and the reason it's not stuffed with corals and fishes)! I love...
Forum: Lounge 03-19-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,157
Posted By BlueAbyss
Hmm. I'm surprised that no one picked up on this...

Hmm. I'm surprised that no one picked up on this sooner (or commented). Maybe it takes someone who is an avid indoor gardener and 'reefer' to see the similarities.

I have a pretty extensive...
Forum: DIY 03-15-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,525
Posted By BlueAbyss
Hmm... LEDs, drivers, optics: ...

Hmm...

LEDs, drivers, optics:

www.ledsupply.com - US
www.cutter.com.au - Australia, more choice

Heat sinks:

www.heatsinkusa.com - US
Forum: Reef 03-15-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,815
Posted By BlueAbyss
I've heard a few stories about Sally Lightfoots...

I've heard a few stories about Sally Lightfoots similar to yours. Any crab can turn bad (even Emeralds, I know of at least 2 people who have had problems with them), though it only seems to be the...
Forum: Reef 03-15-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By BlueAbyss
Mmm, tasty :drinking:

Mmm, tasty :drinking:
Forum: Reef 03-15-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By BlueAbyss
I have a few of these here and there in my...

I have a few of these here and there in my tank... I have noted that when the 'stingers' or whatever are dragged across my zoas, they don't seem to do any damage (or even bother the zoas). I don't...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-14-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 326,791
Posted By BlueAbyss
Chipping tiles sucks, I don't envy you... I'm...

Chipping tiles sucks, I don't envy you... I'm sitting on the deck ATM, where it's ~18C (and damn bright). You should be outside, I bet it's sunny and warm in Saskatoon today as well :wink:
Forum: Reef 03-13-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,868
Posted By BlueAbyss
Tigger 'Pods won't survive unless the temperature...

Tigger 'Pods won't survive unless the temperature stays under 70 F. They are a temperate cold water species that simply can't adjust to tropical temperatures. Great for supplemental feeding though...
Forum: Reef 03-13-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 49,403
Posted By BlueAbyss
Stupid Orbitech. Sorry, just throwing...

Stupid Orbitech.


Sorry, just throwing that out there :wink:
Forum: Lounge 03-13-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,710
Posted By BlueAbyss
I played with one years ago, I liked the...

I played with one years ago, I liked the interface and it's applications. I didn't, however, like the screen on any of the PDAs of the day. I found them all to be difficult to read, and the lack of a...
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