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Forum: Reef 03-12-2004, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,579
Posted By Lofus
don't you get phosphate carryover into the...

don't you get phosphate carryover into the distilled water as well?
Forum: Reef 03-12-2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,798
Posted By Lofus
So it looks like all the 'filtered' water will be...

So it looks like all the 'filtered' water will be going to the fuge and the main tank and all the "dirty" water will go through your prop tank first. From a water quality point of view would you not...
Forum: DIY 03-11-2004, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,401
Posted By Lofus
I wonder if you could tie one into a Kalk...

I wonder if you could tie one into a Kalk injection system?.... :idea:
Forum: Reef 03-11-2004, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,236
Posted By Lofus
From an engineering point of view, it comes down...

From an engineering point of view, it comes down to cost.

Distortion is not an issue if you have qualified welders using the correct weld procedures. You could make the whole thing out of...
Forum: Reef 03-10-2004, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,990
Posted By Lofus
You would think for $14,000 us you would be able...

You would think for $14,000 us you would be able to keep your LR in better shape!
Forum: Reef 03-09-2004, 02:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,225
Posted By Lofus
Astro Discus Starfish

Does anyone have any experience with these? J&L is offering one in place of a formica.

Jim
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-07-2004, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,887
Posted By Lofus
Figures. I just bought a full 250W HQI pendant...

Figures. I just bought a full 250W HQI pendant system a couple of months ago. ...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-05-2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,887
Posted By Lofus
Why are you selling them?

Why are you selling them?
Forum: Reef 03-05-2004, 08:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,611
Posted By Lofus
Beverly, If your main tank has Ich or any...

Beverly,

If your main tank has Ich or any other deseases then I agree with you. Use new water for all your water changes until you are positive the desease has been eliminated from the MT.

Jim
Forum: Reef 03-05-2004, 07:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,611
Posted By Lofus
The biggest advantage to using existing tank...

The biggest advantage to using existing tank water is that the water chemistry in the QT will very closely match that of the Main tank so it will minimise the adjustment needed by the fish when they...
Forum: Reef 03-05-2004, 03:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,611
Posted By Lofus
Beverly, I think the 100% water change and...

Beverly,

I think the 100% water change and cleaning the foams probably eliminated most of your bacteria. The bacteria need the "dirty" water to feed.

That's why you need to feed the tank...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2004, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,498
Posted By Lofus
Mounting Corals

My tank has a number of larger rocks and I was wondering if I should get some smaller rocks to attach any new corals to so that I can move them around if they are not happy where I put them.

I'm...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2004, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,742
Posted By Lofus
Yup. Looks like Cyno to me

Yup. Looks like Cyno to me
Forum: Reef 03-01-2004, 06:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,020
Posted By Lofus
Best Alk Test Kit

I am thinking of adding some calcium addition to the tank but want to know what I have and what I'm putting in.

What brands are the best? Is there a clear winner for Alk Tests?
Forum: Reef 03-01-2004, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By Lofus
Check out these two links. They do a good job...

Check out these two links. They do a good job explaining the chemistry:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm

and
...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2004, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,099
Posted By Lofus
I've a 72 bow and Its great. The only two...

I've a 72 bow and Its great. The only two drawbacks I have seen so far are:

1) if you stick your nose to the glass and move your head, you will get sick. It's not noticable from a distance of a...
Forum: Pictures 02-29-2004, 09:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,154
Posted By Lofus
Here is another shot. I can use the lag bolts to...

Here is another shot. I can use the lag bolts to raise and lower the pendants to get the coverage that works best. The pendant supports are hinged so that I can pull them out to replace the bulbs...
Forum: Pictures 02-29-2004, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,154
Posted By Lofus
Here is the frame wired and the lights in place...

Here is the frame wired and the lights in place (except for the T5 bulb at the back)

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/56804-02-29_canopy_2sm-med.jpg?8455

Trying to resolve bulb issues...
Forum: Reef 02-29-2004, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By Lofus
Got them from Jayson at SWC. I'll give him a...

Got them from Jayson at SWC. I'll give him a call.

Thanks.
Forum: Reef 02-29-2004, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By Lofus
Well so far I can only keep them lit for 2...

Well so far I can only keep them lit for 2 minutes. I'm thinking that this is not good.
Forum: Calgary 02-29-2004, 05:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,506
Posted By Lofus
Sorry I missed it. Got the final stages of...

Sorry I missed it. Got the final stages of putting my new MH together and (as always) the project is taking a little longer than expected. :rolleyes:

I hope everyone had a good time.

Jim
Forum: Reef 02-29-2004, 05:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By Lofus
So far they come on flicker, go a little green,...

So far they come on flicker, go a little green, dim and then go dark. At this point I shut off the ballast and wonder if this is supposed to happen.

They are HITlite DE 250W 10,000K bulbs in Reef...
Forum: Reef 02-29-2004, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By Lofus
Oh good! I was beginning to worry. When do they...

Oh good! I was beginning to worry. When do they settle down?
Forum: Reef 02-29-2004, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By Lofus
Firing lights for the first time

I've finally got my MH installed and fired the bulbs for the first time. It was a little worrisome because they didn't seem to light up all the way all at once. They kind of flickered and dimmed...
Forum: DIY 02-26-2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,643
Posted By Lofus
Whaase, Electronic or tar ballasts? I...

Whaase,

Electronic or tar ballasts?

I spoke to EECOL and they will sell a 2 pair flat 18 AWG for $0.30/m

I could get a 300m roll of single conductor from Texcan for $42 but I figure I need...
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