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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/11/2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 158
Posted By pottersguy
14,000 K look with power compacts?

Just wondering if anyone knew how to closest replicate the look of 14,000 K bulbs in an aquarium with power compact lighting? I have a 150 gallon FOWLR and love the look of 14,000K bulbs and would...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/10/2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 191
Posted By pottersguy
With that being said, do you think I have enough...

With that being said, do you think I have enough filtration with the live rock alone? I also only have about 1.5" of sand bed, should I add to my sandbed to help with nitrates? Would adding live...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/10/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 191
Posted By pottersguy
Koralia 3 waterflow ??

Just wondering what everyone thought about adding (2) Koralia 3 pumps to my 150 gallon FOWLR. I currently have two Fluval canisters (405) and two Maxijet 1200 for waterflow in the tank. I just use...
Forum: Photography 09/10/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 588
Posted By pottersguy
takayan, just wanted to compliment you on not...

takayan,
just wanted to compliment you on not only a nice tank, but also the two beautiful Bandit Angels! I've always wanted one. How where you lucky enough to come across two? Also, how...
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/21/2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 624
Posted By pottersguy
Also wanted to let you know that there is a close...

Also wanted to let you know that there is a close relative of the Pink-tail from the Indian Ocean that looks just like the pink-tail only it's tail is white. Goes by the name White-tail trigger.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/15/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 285
Posted By pottersguy
Ringtail Surgeonfish

Anyone have any experience keeping a Ringtail Surgeon? (Acan. blochii) Just wondering how well they do in captivity.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/10/2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By pottersguy
The tank is actually 72"x18"x27". I'm not...

The tank is actually 72"x18"x27". I'm not concerned about it being to small, just wondering what peoples actual experiences with them have been.
Definately would do the quarentine thing, as I do...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/09/2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By pottersguy
Achilles Tang Experiences

Hi all,
I've been considering an Achilles Tang for years now, but always read about how difficult they can be to keep. He would be added to a 150 gallon FOWLR setup that currently only holds a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/05/2007, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 139
Posted By pottersguy
Glass Aquarium Scratches?

Anyone know if there is anything out there to repair scratches on glass aquariums? Or are you just stuck with them?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By pottersguy
Thanks for the help Kodyboy :)

Thanks for the help Kodyboy :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By pottersguy
So could I get the 9010 for my 150? Sorry for...

So could I get the 9010 for my 150? Sorry for all the questions, just never seen a tunze in action. So do they sit fully submerged in the tank? Or from the back of the tank in the water with just...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By pottersguy
Tunze 9015 for 150 gal. FOWLR

I would like to get a nice HOB Skimmer for my 150 gal. without the use of a sump. Am I able to place a Tunze 9015 directly in the aquarium? If so, it seems to be more then powerful enough for a 150...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By pottersguy
So, am I understanding that I can just place the...

So, am I understanding that I can just place the Tunze in my aquarium? If so, I could then avoid a sump?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By pottersguy
HOB Skimmer for 150 gal.

Anyone know if there is any good HOB protein skimmers for a 150 Gal. FOWLR? I know a sump is preferable, but I'm having trouble getting something to use as a sump to fit in the stand under my tank.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/04/2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 207
Posted By pottersguy
How to determine sump size?

I'm starting a 150 gal. FOWLR set up and want to know how to size a sump for it. I had an old 31 gallon aquarium, but I can't fit it under my tank in the stand (it's quite long). So I'm thinking of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By pottersguy
Lifereef protein skimmers

Anyone own a lifereef protein skimmer? What are your thoguths of them, worth the money? Specifically looking at the SVS2-24 for my sump. Is it worth the $400 or are there better options in...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/03/2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By pottersguy
Sump and Liverock ??

O.k.
So I'm going to be setting up a sump for the first time, and as of now I'm just planning to have a protein skimmer and heaters in the sump. I've considered liverock in the sump, but if I do...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/02/2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 162
Posted By pottersguy
Eshopps Overflow siphon

Anyone ever used a Eshopps overflow siphon? If so, are they any good? It appears they are a u-tube design, just wondering if they're any good.
Thanks
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/01/2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 152
Posted By pottersguy
Skimmer suggestion for 150 gal. FOWLR

Hi all,
Just looking for suggestions for a nice skimmer that won't completely break the budget for a 150 gal. FOWLR that will be placed in-sump. I was thinking in the $200-$300 range. Can I get a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/01/2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 141
Posted By pottersguy
Suggestions for tank setup

So I'm going to do a 150 gallon FOWLR. I plan to use a 30 gallon sump which will house heaters and a protein skimmer. I also have 2 canister filters (Fluval 305 and 405) for filtration. Comes from...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/01/2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 200
Posted By pottersguy
Cool, Eveyone is giving me more courage by the...

Cool,
Eveyone is giving me more courage by the minute.
One last question, when deciding on overflow rate (gph) do I just look for a rate based on my 150 gallons of current aquarium, or do I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/01/2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 200
Posted By pottersguy
Sump question

I currently have a 150 gallon FOWLR. I've been doing it with 2 canister filters, a HOB Remora Pro, Live rock, a light fish load, with lots of water changes. I'd like to set up a sump, but it sort...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/31/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By pottersguy
Thanks much everyone. That helps a lot :)

Thanks much everyone. That helps a lot :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/31/2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By pottersguy
I ordered 3 lemon butterfly's from them about 7...

I ordered 3 lemon butterfly's from them about 7 months back and they're still doing great today. Packaged well, arrived in good shape. That's the only time I've ordered from them.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/31/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By pottersguy
Thanks a lot, Wasn't sure if instant ocean was...

Thanks a lot,
Wasn't sure if instant ocean was enough. I know the ph of my RO water is pretty much at 7, slightly below, but didn't know if I needed to do more. The tank is going to be a FOWLR,...
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