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Forum: DIY 12-14-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,500
Posted By BigAl07
Your shallow water coral are adapted to utilize...

Your shallow water coral are adapted to utilize some degree of reds for sure. Plus adding a titch of reds & greens is tend to be very eye pleasing to the Homo sapiens in the equation.
Forum: Marine Fish 12-14-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,205
Posted By BigAl07
But. . . . with the SOL you can put anything you...

But. . . . with the SOL you can put anything you like in your tank. With T5's and a deeper tank you do have to take coral placement into consideration and even more so with a 4-bulb unit.
Forum: Marine Fish 12-14-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,205
Posted By BigAl07
only 35% more? Make sure you're getting quality...

only 35% more? Make sure you're getting quality components and not just "any LED" components. Here is a video that gives a "humorous" look at what can go wrong with "inferior" LED components:
...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,612
Posted By BigAl07
Snail eggs yes and I'd "guess" they are probably...

Snail eggs yes and I'd "guess" they are probably Cerith. Google "Cerith Snail Eggs" and see if what you have look close.
Forum: Reef 12-14-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,897
Posted By BigAl07
I have a "Controller" with web access (GHL...

I have a "Controller" with web access (GHL ProfiLux) but I also like to have a "Human" come by at least every other day to get an eyeball on the environment (leaks, lights blown etc).

I prepare...
Forum: DIY 12-14-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,500
Posted By BigAl07
Very nice looking layout!

Very nice looking layout!
Forum: Freshwater 12-14-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,657
Posted By BigAl07
Foam Fractionation (Protein Skimmer process) only...

Foam Fractionation (Protein Skimmer process) only works "well" in salt water. Fresh water isn't dense enough and the Dissolved Organic Compounds can't get separated. You'd be merely using it as a...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,026
Posted By BigAl07
Many of your bigger manufacturers will set MAP...

Many of your bigger manufacturers will set MAP (Min Advertised Price) which just means you can't advertise lower prices but you can sell it for less. I work in retail and have to adhere to different...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,762
Posted By BigAl07
Based on First Hand Experience? Yes indeed! I've...

Based on First Hand Experience? Yes indeed! I've been there done that! Don't take it personally against you or anyone else.

I've owned several "controllers" and for my needs, for my...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,026
Posted By BigAl07
Ditto to Martin http://www.modularled.ca/ Also...

Ditto to Martin http://www.modularled.ca/
Also Martin will match pricing if you find them cheaper and has free shipping for yall.
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,973
Posted By BigAl07
Agree or not that's entirely up to you and at the...

Agree or not that's entirely up to you and at the end of the day I'll respect your opinion about it.

think about it.. we're applying large amounts of water along side large amounts of...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,973
Posted By BigAl07
I just read either yesterday or last night about...

I just read either yesterday or last night about someone who had tried this on valonia with great success. Honestly I worry about popping the shell before the spores inside are completely destroyed...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,973
Posted By BigAl07
Yes this could be very dangerous but with proper...

Yes this could be very dangerous but with proper safety precautions no more dangerous than many of the other things we deal with in and around our tanks.

Goggles goggles goggles! Such a simple...
Forum: Vancouver Island 12-13-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,336
Posted By BigAl07
That almost makes it worth while right there LOL

That almost makes it worth while right there LOL
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,973
Posted By BigAl07
I've spoken with (2) people and each of them took...

I've spoken with (2) people and each of them took a different route. You can buy one ready made or you can save a few $$ and buy a kit.
...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,762
Posted By BigAl07
I would imagine all those ups n downs would be...

I would imagine all those ups n downs would be hard on the internals of the controller.
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,973
Posted By BigAl07
It has zero effect on glass. None what so ever....

It has zero effect on glass. None what so ever. It "works" from heat and this heat is "absorbed" by darker materials. The darker the material the faster and more intense the heat. The "Beam" passes...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,026
Posted By BigAl07
Do run your SOL at a greatly reduced setting. The...

Do run your SOL at a greatly reduced setting. The LED are producing a crap load of PAR and it's so intense even settings as low as 50% will cause photo-shock in many coral. I started my custom LED at...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,973
Posted By BigAl07
Here's an alternate method of attacking Aptasia,...

Here's an alternate method of attacking Aptasia, Majano, and almost anything else you can "see" in the tank. I'm going to either build or "borrow" one for my Japanese Clove Polyps that are killing...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,557
Posted By BigAl07
Yes keep your overflow clean and "smooth...

Yes keep your overflow clean and "smooth flowing". Also remember that if you have hair algae in your overflow is can easily start growing somewhere else later on. One positive thing about it growing...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,499
Posted By BigAl07
I've had great luck with H2O2 dips. I dip all new...

I've had great luck with H2O2 dips. I dip all new incoming frags in a 50/50 H2O2 mixture. I've not tried it on some of my expensive SPS yet (just haven't gotten any new ones in a long time) but have...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,762
Posted By BigAl07
How much are you "controlling" with your APEX? ...

How much are you "controlling" with your APEX?

Any visible sign of problems (unit got wet, dropped etc)?

Were there any warning signs before it "Poofed"?

If you don't get it resolved you...
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