Forum: Reef
01-14-2010, 06:56 PM
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Too much light? Sometimes corals deflate to protect themselves from too much light. If you think this might be the case, try moving it to a dimmer area of the tank for a while.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
01-11-2010, 08:42 PM
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Actually, no you don't because your inbox is full.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
01-11-2010, 08:38 PM
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-06-2010, 11:52 PM
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Pics might entice a bit more interest. :wink:
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Forum: Reef
01-06-2010, 03:48 PM
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They are mounted in the hood, which situates them a little higher then I think they were intended. I'm going to try and post some pics in my tank build thread to see what everyone thinks.
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Forum: Reef
01-06-2010, 02:49 AM
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I ended up getting 2 24" Nova extremes for a total of 4 lights. Added them to my existing T5 to make 6. It's hard to look at such a dim tank now, being that I've downsized from my 400 watt MH. I'm...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
01-06-2010, 12:20 AM
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-02-2010, 05:25 AM
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It's too bad shipping is so risky this time of year. Save some for me for when the weather gets nice.:wink:
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-02-2010, 05:18 AM
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Are you looking for people in your area? If you are flexible about shipping we could talk. I have a whole bunch of corals that always need trimming.
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Forum: FTOTM Entries & Questions
12-30-2009, 04:01 PM
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This was a really old thread. This is the FTOTM from November 2009.
http://www.canreef.com/ftotm/nov09/
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Forum: Reef
12-28-2009, 08:49 PM
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I hope the T5 lights I order come soon. Right now I'm lucky if the light is staying on even half the time. My poor corals and fish don't know what the heck is going on!
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Forum: Reef
12-28-2009, 06:30 PM
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Good call on the Giesmann Actinics. I've been using the German pure actinics for a long time and find them to be second to none as far as actinics go. I also agree with Doug about the Fiji purples. I...
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Forum: Reef
12-28-2009, 06:24 PM
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Kalk is great as an additive to maintain your calcium and Kh. It's a PITA to dose though if you don't have a reactor. I use a bucket with a IV drip line attached to it. It clogs up all the time, and...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
12-27-2009, 08:20 PM
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Wet newspaper in a zip lock works well too, for summer time shipping.
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Forum: Reef
12-27-2009, 06:01 PM
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I'm sure the Zeo folks would say that the article doesn't apply to them, because Zeo is a nutrient export practice yada yada yada, or something to that effect.:mrgreen: Still, isn't most nutrient...
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Forum: Reef
12-27-2009, 05:25 AM
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IMO, calcium, carbonates and MG are the main three. All other traces can be added through your water changes. I still dose what suppliments that I have left from before I discovered that article, but...
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Forum: Reef
12-27-2009, 03:03 AM
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I ended up ordering 2x 24" dual T5 fixtures (Nova Extreme). They have parabolic reflectors, but don't have fans in them to increase the cost. Each comes with a 10K and an actinic, which I'll likely...
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Forum: Reef
12-27-2009, 02:59 AM
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Check out this article, it should explain everything you really need to know about suppliments. Half way down is the suppliments part.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/newbie/index.php
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Forum: Marine Fish
12-26-2009, 04:49 PM
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Sorry to hear that. What do you think happened? Perhaps it was too far gone by the time your treated it?
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Forum: Reef
12-26-2009, 04:47 PM
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Well, something like the New wave then. I understand the importance of the reflector. Time to start shopping! Thanks everyone for your help.
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Forum: Reef
12-26-2009, 04:23 AM
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The one I had in mind is the New Wave 4 bulbs fixture. It's economical because it isn't pretty, but it would be housed in an enclosed canopy type thing anyway. It has individual "German" reflectors.
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Forum: Reef
12-26-2009, 04:19 AM
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I would miss the shimmering effect that MH gives, but I kind of want to try something new. I have 2 24 watt T5 actinics right now so I could devote all four bulbs to a full sprectum of bulbs. I have...
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Forum: Reef
12-24-2009, 08:45 PM
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Lighting questions
As far as light intensity is concerned, how do T5's compare to MH? For example, would 4x 24 watt 10000K compare to a 150 watt MH?
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Forum: Reef
12-24-2009, 08:27 PM
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Possibly a 24" Nova extreme light, if it's on sale.
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Forum: Reef
12-23-2009, 10:31 PM
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I just checked out REd Coral's web site to see their pricing and noticed that my ballast should still be under warranty. I've only had it for 2 years. Now if I can just find the reciept.
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