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Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,700
Posted By Janina
There is nothing inside the ballast box that...

There is nothing inside the ballast box that looks like solder. Yes the end of the capacitors are still intact (assuming that's what "cap") stood for. Yes I have a multimeter and tried to use it to...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,700
Posted By Janina
WEll, I couldn't tell from which the smoke was...

WEll, I couldn't tell from which the smoke was coming because they are housed together in a box. But after I opened the box, only one of them had turned a bit black around the coils and smelled...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,700
Posted By Janina
No no, the new ballasts came with appropriate...

No no, the new ballasts came with appropriate capacitors.
The bulbs are reeflux and are appropriate for the M58 ballasts. I made sure the check that before ordering.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,700
Posted By Janina
I don't think the power cord is a problem. THis...

I don't think the power cord is a problem. THis is a Hamilton Tech fixture that cost over $500. THe ballasts are the coil type. It worked fine before with the 175W ballasts and bulbs.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,700
Posted By Janina
Yes, I installed 250W ballasts when my 175W...

Yes, I installed 250W ballasts when my 175W stopped working. So then I also ordered 250W bulbs. But it still doesn't work. :mad2: I don't think the problem lies with the ballasts because they both...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,700
Posted By Janina
Unfortunately the old bulbs were 175W. When both...

Unfortunately the old bulbs were 175W. When both my ballasts and my bulbs burned out, I figured if I have to replace them all, I might as well upgrade to 250W.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,700
Posted By Janina
Need to test 250W bulbs

I just ordered 2x250W bulbs and put them in my fixture and neither fires. I did also replace both of my ballasts. NOw I don't know what part of the system isn't working. COudl be the ballasts...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/10/2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 646
Posted By Janina
Sorry J8851 but that is totally out of his price...

Sorry J8851 but that is totally out of his price range.
Hans1976 and LRLS you have pm
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/10/2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 646
Posted By Janina
OT: Need older computer for son

Anybody have an older computer (monitor not required) kicking around that they might be interested in dontating or selling for cheap? My 12 year old son wants to get his own computer and he doesn't...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/02/2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By Janina
Bta Fs

Anybody interested in a green BTA (about the size of a large grapefruit) for $20?

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/130497BTA.jpg
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/01/2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 783
Posted By Janina
Since I got membership, it works 98% of the time...

Since I got membership, it works 98% of the time as long as you don't try to do a search more frequently than every 10 seconds. :D
Definitely worth what it costs.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/01/2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By Janina
I'll take $60. I paid $75 for it 1.5 years ago...

I'll take $60. I paid $75 for it 1.5 years ago when it was 4".
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/29/2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By Janina
Crocea Clam for sale

6" crocea $65.

Here is a pic from a year and a half ago (it was smaller then):
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/130497T__Crocea.jpg
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/27/2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By Janina
Yes reefman13, that's exactly what I'm talking...

Yes reefman13, that's exactly what I'm talking about. It's common with adult peacocks especially so with males and more frequent the older they get.
Check out my gallery for a couple of pics. THe...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/27/2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By Janina
Just wanted to make you aware in case you didn't...

Just wanted to make you aware in case you didn't know, based on the picture it looks like he may have the early stages of shell disease (very common in adult peacocks). Hopefully if he molts soon it...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/12/2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By Janina
I'm guessing it's more likely to be this one: ...

I'm guessing it's more likely to be this one:

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~PF1611.html
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/07/2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By Janina
Thanks everyone. I've decided to go with 250W....

Thanks everyone. I've decided to go with 250W. Was thinking of getting the the 12K SE reeflux bulbs. Are those ok with a probe start ballast?
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/07/2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By Janina
MH question

For a 90 or 120g 4 foot tank, what is the preferred amount of lighting, 2x250W MH or 2x400W MH?
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 11/30/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By Janina
SA = Sustainable Aquatics (the name of the...

SA = Sustainable Aquatics (the name of the breeder/business). Bred from wild onyx. Go check out their website for pictures of pairs now posted.

http://www.sustainableaquatics.com
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 11/30/2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By Janina
Here are the prices I was quoted if we want to...

Here are the prices I was quoted if we want to put in an order for ourselves. THese are all pre-paired and have been given time to bond as pairs.

A. ocellaris pair (Nemo) $49

A....
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 11/24/2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By Janina
Whatever kind he has available. I will post a...

Whatever kind he has available. I will post a price list as soon as I get it from him.

Janina
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 11/24/2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By Janina
Here is a link for the owner's gallery with more...

Here is a link for the owner's gallery with more pictures here on RC.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&si=&thumb=1&page=1&sort=1&perpage=12&papass=&ppuser=33076&stype=
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 11/23/2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By Janina
Group buy on clownfish?

Anybody interested in doing a group buy on captive bred clownfish?

http://www.sustainableaquatics.com/

I have done a group buy from this place before when I was in OH and the fish are...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 11/16/2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By Janina
I'll bring it on Sunday Sdheath. Anybody...

I'll bring it on Sunday Sdheath.

Anybody else? COme on, somebody could use one of these. Always good to have an extra laying around to play with. It's only $35. You won't find it cheaper... :D
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 11/16/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 259
Posted By Janina
Been thinking about doing this on my sedra 3500...

Been thinking about doing this on my sedra 3500 for my euro-reef. Was it hard to do? Where did you get the mesh material?
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