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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/27/2007, 02:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 843
Posted By jdkackley
But don't' you hate emptying it. And you always...

But don't' you hate emptying it. And you always have to "TUNE" this thing every time you clean it. I wouldn't want to see any one of my friends use this skimmer on any tank. 75 gal or less use a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/26/2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 843
Posted By jdkackley
Good to see its working for ya. The critical part...

Good to see its working for ya. The critical part of the setup is the distance from the pump to the water line. It took my buddy and I awhile to decipher this info from the manual. I would have...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 412
Posted By jdkackley
I agree with Jonathon on the ref. sample...

I agree with Jonathon on the ref. sample inconsistencies. Seachem designed their ref. sample to be used with their test kit. Another thing we need to keep in mind is that we are hobbyist's and not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/12/2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 375
Posted By jdkackley
Acrylic_300, can you give me more specifics? Tank...

Acrylic_300, can you give me more specifics? Tank size, VHO photo period time, PC photo period time, bulb configuration, and what you are trying to prevent/accomplish ? Please be as specific as...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/12/2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 375
Posted By jdkackley
Other factors to consider are the style the...

Other factors to consider are the style the lighting system, ie: MH, T5, PC and so on. Most MH systems use a short photo period for the halides like 6-8 hrs supplemented with 10-12 hrs of actinics....
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/09/2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 412
Posted By jdkackley
Where did you get a ref. sample?

Where did you get a ref. sample?
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/08/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 761
Posted By jdkackley
Mine likes the bottom and small chunks of krill.

Mine likes the bottom and small chunks of krill.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/08/2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 412
Posted By jdkackley
Nanz, Full Strength Seawater has an Mg...

Nanz, Full Strength Seawater has an Mg concentration of 1300 at 1.025 Sg. So I would say you are doing fine. I also use the Salifert test kit, it's accurate enough for amateur hobbist's. According to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/07/2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 771
Posted By jdkackley
I run about 1200 gph in my 55. And if you want to...

I run about 1200 gph in my 55. And if you want to try reducing phosphates you can dose KALK like Lockeoak suggests, it precipatates phosphate which is the direction mavrk is suggesting too with the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/07/2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 771
Posted By jdkackley
Alot more flow and a decent decent skimmer will...

Alot more flow and a decent decent skimmer will help also.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/07/2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By jdkackley
or change 5 now and 5 before vay kay. Thats what...

or change 5 now and 5 before vay kay. Thats what i would do.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/07/2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 471
Posted By jdkackley
Those damsels are like baby sharks, sure their...

Those damsels are like baby sharks, sure their cute but just wait till they grow up. Two will fight alot too.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/07/2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By jdkackley
Or rods food for us lazy people.

Or rods food for us lazy people.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/07/2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 928
Posted By jdkackley
Just lucky I guess.

Just lucky I guess.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 187
Posted By jdkackley
I like option number 1. That's how I did my...

I like option number 1. That's how I did my proclear pro150 on my 55.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 231
Posted By jdkackley
I have read alot of good reviews from people...

I have read alot of good reviews from people about this skimmer. I have been thinking of getting this one too.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 269
Posted By jdkackley
I use a fluval 205 on my 12g eclipse I put carbon...

I use a fluval 205 on my 12g eclipse I put carbon in the bottom basket, LR rubble in the middle and the NITRATE removing rocks with filter floss covering them in the top. I know those stupid nitrate...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 493
Posted By jdkackley
I prefer dry nasty black gunk in my skimmer. But...

I prefer dry nasty black gunk in my skimmer. But there are still alot of variables that impact this.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/04/2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 843
Posted By jdkackley
That is one of the most important things with...

That is one of the most important things with that skimmer. Set it to 4" below the water line when your tank is full and top off everyday not allowing the water to go farther down than 3" from the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/03/2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 493
Posted By jdkackley
Yeah just let it start rocking again.

Yeah just let it start rocking again.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/03/2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 843
Posted By jdkackley
My friend has one of those, I think it has two....

My friend has one of those, I think it has two. Not sure though. The bubbles have always been a problem for him too. If no one else chimes in on this I will give him a call and confirm.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/03/2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By jdkackley
What do you guys think about the tek-light? I...

What do you guys think about the tek-light? I think thats the one I'm leaning towards on my 55 gal. I was thinking about the 6 bulb one, but if Plankton used the 4 bulb on a 75, maybe all I need is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/02/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 503
Posted By jdkackley
Maybe check this thread, it's long but alot of...

Maybe check this thread, it's long but alot of good info.
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=918935
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/30/2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,958
Posted By jdkackley
what are you asking for it. I'm interested and...

what are you asking for it. I'm interested and local.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/30/2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By jdkackley
Read anything that The Grim Reefer posts. Or try...

Read anything that The Grim Reefer posts. Or try to contact him with a pm. He is pretty much the T5 resident guru here. Let me know how those work. I'm savin up to put 6x54ho's on my 55.
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