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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,512
Posted By wvarnado
For the money you can get the Koralia 4's at...

For the money you can get the Koralia 4's at 1200gph a piece. I have 2 - 4's and 3 - 3's(850gph) in my 210g they are awesome for the money and use little power. I faced the same in m,y pre drilled...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/23/2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,700
Posted By wvarnado
The styrofoam will help distribute the load under...

The styrofoam will help distribute the load under the tank in case ther are any ridges or flaws in what ever surface you put it on. I had the same question when I installed my 210g AGA. I had a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/15/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By wvarnado
Glasscages.com I used them for my sump...

Glasscages.com

I used them for my sump they did a great job. Went to thier shop the specialize in custom tanks (glass or Acrylic). they do good work and are reasonable. They also supply a ton...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/14/2007, 12:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By wvarnado
Nothing new right now. I thought I'd be...

Nothing new right now. I thought I'd be replacing the sump right now but had to return it, the baffles where backwards. Hoping that the new one will be in tomorrow. Then I can set up my fuge and...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/10/2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By wvarnado
Anyone else out there running T5s on a 210. If...

Anyone else out there running T5s on a 210. If so how many watts? What kind of growth are you getting?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 11:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By wvarnado
John, What are you doing for flow? I see the...

John,
What are you doing for flow? I see the Koralia4s. What about your sump? Returns?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By wvarnado
Jcato, Thanks for the pictures. I might try...

Jcato,

Thanks for the pictures. I might try running 6 at a time for a while and see how the corals do. Pretty stand. Did you build it?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,000
Posted By wvarnado
No to the shield and Yes to the fans. Mine was a...

No to the shield and Yes to the fans. Mine was a custom built hood so I cut a hole and mounted the fans on the ends.

Use to work for Lilly, Acute Care. Not now! Went to the small Pharma side. ...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By wvarnado
They are the standard lights that came from...

They are the standard lights that came from Catalina Aquariums. 6- Atinic and 6-10K

Are you doing SPS with just 6 bulbs? If so how are they doing? Pictures please.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,000
Posted By wvarnado
That is what I did. I called Jim and asked him...

That is what I did. I called Jim and asked him for a 72" version of that. Give him the dimensions of your hood and how you plan on mounting it and he'll send you one.

Do you work for Lilly?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,000
Posted By wvarnado
2 weeks...just upgraded my tank from 37g to 210g....

2 weeks...just upgraded my tank from 37g to 210g. Before I had t5 on my 37g I had LPS, Clams, & Anemone. Planning on putting SPS in the tank soon.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,000
Posted By wvarnado
Yes it does include the bulbs. Here are some...

Yes it does include the bulbs.

Here are some pics hope they help
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff313/wcvarnado/20071209Fish013.jpg
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,000
Posted By wvarnado
It works great and they only cost me $835 for the...

It works great and they only cost me $835 for the whole system
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,000
Posted By wvarnado
Will get one tonight for you

Will get one tonight for you
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,000
Posted By wvarnado
Individual German mirror polished aluminum...

Individual German mirror polished aluminum reflectors
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,000
Posted By wvarnado
Catalina Aquariums just built a 72" retro for me...

Catalina Aquariums just built a 72" retro for me under $1000 including shipping. 12 - 60" bulbs x 80w for a nice 960w system. Has LED moon lights a computer to set morning, night, & Day settings. ...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 21,244
Posted By wvarnado
Good looking tank

Good looking tank
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 566
Posted By wvarnado
Are you going to have the CL drilled into the...

Are you going to have the CL drilled into the tank? If not, I opt for the Koralias (Less watts and lots of flow). I recently attempted a manifold CL on a pre drilled AGA 210g. Plumbing was a pain....
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By wvarnado
Thanks. It's been fun and trying at times, but...

Thanks. It's been fun and trying at times, but worth it in the end.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By wvarnado
Setup AGA 210 with overflow boxes Flow: 2 x...

Setup AGA 210 with overflow boxes
Flow:
2 x 1" drains to a temp sump.
Mag 18 on the return w/ scwds on the returns
3 x Koralia 3s and 2x Koralia 4s

Sump:
Still waiting for my sump tank. This...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By wvarnado
Bout time...Moved to a 210g

Finally upgraded! I just moved to a new house. With the move and an early christmas present to myself, I upgraded from a 37g to a 210g.
This:...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/09/2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,682
Posted By wvarnado
boydx6 Looking good. Like the helpers. You...

boydx6
Looking good. Like the helpers. You can never have enough help.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/26/2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 473
Posted By wvarnado
Sounds good. I am upgrading to a 210 as well. I...

Sounds good. I am upgrading to a 210 as well. I have been using straight t5s now for about a year. They work great. I just order a custom retro from Catalina Aquarium. Call them they can make a...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/26/2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,913
Posted By wvarnado
Great Tank. Like the stand and Light setup

Great Tank. Like the stand and Light setup
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/23/2007, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By wvarnado
Thanks

Thanks
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