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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/15/2007, 04:17 PM
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Posted By bucky56477
yea it would make the tank not look as yellow. I...

yea it would make the tank not look as yellow. I run 20000k radiums on my tank with out any actinics. if you are using the actinics I would get either 10k or 15k bulbs. all the bulbs look alot...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 144
Posted By bucky56477
both work well, I think tunze makes a better...

both work well, I think tunze makes a better product, but hydor has a much better price. both are good though
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By bucky56477
what is your fresh water source? Tap or RO/DI? If...

what is your fresh water source? Tap or RO/DI? If your useing tap water and adding a dechlorinater that might be your problem. Alot of water conditioners like tetrasafe have stress coat in them that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 145
Posted By bucky56477
I'm running 2 lumenarcs on my 120, there awesome,...

I'm running 2 lumenarcs on my 120, there awesome, but they are huge. Looking back on it i wish i had got the minis. But i'm only running 20,000k radium MHs, no actinics, so it works fine. the tank...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By bucky56477
yea that should work fine. I think 5500k bulbs...

yea that should work fine. I think 5500k bulbs are a little bit to yellow for my taste but they usually have a very good par value
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 352
Posted By bucky56477
how big is your sump?

how big is your sump?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By bucky56477
if you can get a hold of a copy of "The Reef...

if you can get a hold of a copy of "The Reef Aquarium" vol 3. there is a good section discussing them.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 352
Posted By bucky56477
if you want a high quality skimmer i wouldn't...

if you want a high quality skimmer i wouldn't even bother looking "venturi's". Becketts, and downdrafts both work really well. but in general they need to be rather tall to work really well, also...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/13/2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By bucky56477
I used a rs-135 on my 125 fowlr for a little...

I used a rs-135 on my 125 fowlr for a little while, and it worked great. I feed alot and the tank was stocked pretty heavily. I personally think ER makes a better skimmer than ASM, but thats just a...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/11/2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By bucky56477
FS: Euro-Reef RS-135 (Raleigh, NC)

For sale Euro-Reef RS-135 skimmer. Perfect Condition, only been used for 3 months. $200. Pick up only (Raleigh, NC). PM me with any questions.

Specs:
* Realistic Rating: avg load 135gal;...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 121
Posted By bucky56477
depends, I know alot of people that run their...

depends, I know alot of people that run their light up to 12 hrs a day. Me personally I only run my MH for about 6 hrs a day.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By bucky56477
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Forum: New to the Hobby 06/08/2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By bucky56477
Yea it's cycled, I have had a tank cycle in 5...

Yea it's cycled, I have had a tank cycle in 5 days. when using rock from another tank.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/08/2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 623
Posted By bucky56477
my tanks go from 79 to 81, and sometimes a little...

my tanks go from 79 to 81, and sometimes a little more and I have never had any problems. But I dont keep any temp sensitive corals.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/08/2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 372
Posted By bucky56477
I would use a Dart.

I would use a Dart.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/08/2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 405
Posted By bucky56477
Yea salifert is the way to go.

Yea salifert is the way to go.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/23/2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By bucky56477
weatherson has a pretty detailed thread on here...

weatherson has a pretty detailed thread on here about his tank construction, it's really long though. You could post there and someone might be able to give u more...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/23/2007, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By bucky56477
the HQI is going to burn the bulb at a slightly...

the HQI is going to burn the bulb at a slightly higher wattage. For example the 400w hqi ballast burns the bulb at 430w. this makes the radiums burn a little brighter, and makes their color whiter....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/23/2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By bucky56477
For the sedra 9000, I'd get an eheim 1262. The...

For the sedra 9000, I'd get an eheim 1262. The one I have is silent.

I don't know of any pumps that do 3600 gph that are more quiet than a dart. I have heard great things about red dragons, but...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/23/2007, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By bucky56477
http://www.weatherson.com/sinusoidal_valve.htm

http://www.weatherson.com/sinusoidal_valve.htm
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/19/2007, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 139
Posted By bucky56477
I'd go with ASM

I'd go with ASM
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/14/2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By bucky56477
Exclamation Please Help!!!

I need help. I have a 125g FOWLR that has been set up for almost 2 years now. When I first set it up I used tap water that had been conditioned with Aquasafe by TetraAqua and the tank was fine for...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/14/2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 187
Posted By bucky56477
with the stream 6060 your flow should be plenty....

with the stream 6060 your flow should be plenty. Is the red slime all over the tank or just on the side without the stream? Do you have phosphate test kit?
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/14/2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 114
Posted By bucky56477
I've read alot of good things about Geo reactors,...

I've read alot of good things about Geo reactors, and there price is pretty good.
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/14/2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 98
Posted By bucky56477
keep it on 24hrs

keep it on 24hrs
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