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Forum: Advanced Topics 11/27/2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,369
Posted By Steve973
How can I battle dynoflagellates?

I have dynoflagellates in my tank despite my strict maintenance schedule. I change about 20% of my water each week, I skim aggressively, and I run carbon in a reactor. What more can I do to get rid...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 11/27/2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 493
Posted By Steve973
How can I battle dynoflagellates?

I believe I have dynoflagellates in my aquarium. I have some tan/brown translucent globs that sometimes accumulate, plus a tan film that produces bubbles. It's really annoying and it detracts from...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/18/2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 290
Posted By Steve973
Help with dynoflagellates

Hey All,

Someone helped me figure out that my current tank issue is dynoflagellates. I have been seeing some brown "goo" on the rocks, as well as a filmy substance that either has bubbles on it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/04/2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 403
Posted By Steve973
Remember that you don't want to directly cool...

Remember that you don't want to directly cool halide bulbs with fans. You can cool parts of your fixture, if possible, with fans, but halides perform better when they are allowed to fully heat up. ...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/28/2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By Steve973
Montipora are SPS too.

Montipora are SPS too.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/25/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By Steve973
Of course, you have to acclimate your corals to...

Of course, you have to acclimate your corals to new lighting conditions, especially when you are increasing intensity. I wasn't suggesting that anyone change their lights to something more powerful...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/25/2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By Steve973
This should be very nice. In order to recommend...

This should be very nice. In order to recommend some bulbs, let me know what kind of look you're going for. I'm a beginner with T5s, but you might try:

Front
ATI Aquablue
UVL Super Actinic...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/25/2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By Steve973
If I understand things correctly, corals use...

If I understand things correctly, corals use pigments to help shade themselves. So, assuming that I'm not mistaken, you'd get the best actual color with more intense light/par/ppfd. This should be...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/25/2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By Steve973
like Oliver said, magnetic ballasts have a higher...

like Oliver said, magnetic ballasts have a higher output. I have not experienced much noise, but there was a fan in my ballast box, so I can't say for sure. It wasn't anything annoying, though. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/25/2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 446
Posted By Steve973
Ok. Since you said that your pH is 8.4 right out...

Ok. Since you said that your pH is 8.4 right out of the tap, you'll notice that the pH is neutral (7) when it comes out of your RO/DI filter because the pH contributing components have been removed.
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/24/2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,451
Posted By Steve973
Hairy mushroom stench is horrible. It has almost...

Hairy mushroom stench is horrible. It has almost made me puke before.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 450
Posted By Steve973
Be careful of "sleek", but I understand the...

Be careful of "sleek", but I understand the desire for good aesthetics. With lighting, your primary concern is getting light to your tank inhabitants. Make sure the reflector meets your needs. A...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By Steve973
A lot has to do with the reflectors, but Sanjay's...

A lot has to do with the reflectors, but Sanjay's site will show you what the difference is that actually matters to the coral. An increase in visual intensity isn't necessarily what's important.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/24/2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 446
Posted By Steve973
Do not use tap water!

Do not use tap water!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By Steve973
Are you stuck on the ARO ballast? I might be in...

Are you stuck on the ARO ballast? I might be in the minority, but I prefer magnetic ballasts. They always put out more intensity. A Radium on an M80 ballast will put out 85 PPFD. That's better...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By Steve973
The amount of light spread is largely due to the...

The amount of light spread is largely due to the reflector. I recently switched to T5s, but I used to use a 250W DE fixture. If I'd ever use halide again, I think I'd go with single-ended bulbs. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 450
Posted By Steve973
Don't be afraid of magnetic ballasts. You'll get...

Don't be afraid of magnetic ballasts. You'll get more output with a magnetic ballast.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 502
Posted By Steve973
That all depends upon your particular reflector.

That all depends upon your particular reflector.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By Steve973
Sanjay's site says that bulb gets 77 PPFD (note...

Sanjay's site says that bulb gets 77 PPFD (note that isn't a PAR value) on an icecap electronic ballast. He doesn't seem to have data for an ARO electronic ballast.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 244
Posted By Steve973
Check the wiring diagram. You can rewire it for...

Check the wiring diagram. You can rewire it for a mogul base. I don't know what Yinger means about the "more efficient" comment, though. Everyone considering a halide bulb and ballast combination...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/23/2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 516
Posted By Steve973
I'm going to start with one tablespoon of PhoSar...

I'm going to start with one tablespoon of PhoSar HC tomorrow in my 29 (plus sump). I will be pulling out interceptor with the carbon, too, so everything will be replaced soon afterward. I'll keep...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 222
Posted By Steve973
I have a 29 and I wouldn't recommend that you...

I have a 29 and I wouldn't recommend that you went with anything less than a 250 watt fixture with a good reflector. However, I have switched from halide to an Aquactinics TX5 fixture and it's much...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 448
Posted By Steve973
hahnmeister - I completely agree with your post,...

hahnmeister - I completely agree with your post, and I had the same experience with my corals under a Phoenix 14000K halide. I've noticed rapid improvement after I switched to T5s.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 247
Posted By Steve973
It won't shock your fish, since they are not...

It won't shock your fish, since they are not photosynthetic. Fish swim in water that is lit by sun, so they can take it. You only have to worry about acclimation when you changes lights over your...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/23/2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 550
Posted By Steve973
It's quite fine to change your water during the...

It's quite fine to change your water during the cycle, and it's definitely not a "waste". In my opinion and experience, it's always best to keep your nutrient level low. A huge buildup of nutrients...
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