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Forum: Reef Discussion 02/03/2002, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,084
Posted By KenH
6-Line, I have been contacted at my website by...

6-Line,
I have been contacted at my website by a number of people who have placed their fans blowing directly at the MH bulbs thinking that by cooling the bulbs themselves they would cool the tank...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/03/2002, 02:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By KenH
I have to admit that with the 5 reef tanks I have...

I have to admit that with the 5 reef tanks I have had (I currently have 3), I have never had any measurable nitrates, other than when I am curing new live rock. I had many FO tanks before that, but...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/03/2002, 01:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,084
Posted By KenH
Richard Harker is correct that lifetime affects...

Richard Harker is correct that lifetime affects of nipple orientation may not be much of an issue if hobbyists are replacing bulbs every year independent of actual lifetime expectancies for a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/02/2002, 03:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By KenH
A DSB can help to reduce nitrates to zero if...

A DSB can help to reduce nitrates to zero if nitrates are otherwise a problem, or you want only minimalistic amounts of liverock in your tank, but you can accomplish the same without a DSB as well if...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/02/2002, 02:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By KenH
Pretty hard to tell from your pics. Check out...

Pretty hard to tell from your pics. Check out this link on my website, there are a few pics of Aiptasia there http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/aipatasia.htm

-- Ken
www.ReefCorner.com
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/02/2002, 02:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,084
Posted By KenH
I work with Metal Halide lighting and measurement...

I work with Metal Halide lighting and measurement of resulting color temperatures, etc. in my work. I work directly with manufacturers such as Osram, Philips, ILC, Hamamatsu and others. I think...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/02/2002, 01:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 301
Posted By KenH
Here's a link to some pics of the Upscales...

Here's a link to some pics of the Upscales display tank on my website: http://www.reefcorner.com/upscales.htm

Shooter9er, just put 2+2 together. Hows the tank doing?

--- Ken...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/02/2002, 01:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 301
Posted By KenH
exit just before Wave's & only about 1/4 mile off...

exit just before Wave's & only about 1/4 mile off I-5 is

Upscales
19295 SW Martinazzi Sq.
Tualatin 97062
503-691-6253
website: www.upscales.com

They sell some of my corals. Generally have...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/02/2002, 01:20 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,153
Posted By KenH
Feel free to link to mine: www.ReefCorner.com ...

Feel free to link to mine: www.ReefCorner.com

--- Ken
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2002, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By KenH
I have had one for about 18-24 months. Initially...

I have had one for about 18-24 months. Initially it was put about 12" under 400W 10Ks in high water flow and did not fair very well. After a few months it was receding and looking somewhat...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/22/2001, 01:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 152
Posted By KenH
Lunchbucket, I use a 70W 10K HQI lamp over my...

Lunchbucket,
I use a 70W 10K HQI lamp over my desk tank, but I happened to have an Osram ballast laying around that could drive it. I have not seen 70W HQI ballasts for sell to hobbyists. I think...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2001, 01:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By KenH
RichW, As mentioned above, don't worry about UV...

RichW,
As mentioned above, don't worry about UV shielding on normal MH, only on HQI. I also would not worry about a glass shield for normal MH as it will tend to cut down on light.

I also have a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2001, 12:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 173
Posted By KenH
I agree that your leather looks pretty healthy in...

I agree that your leather looks pretty healthy in the picture. Below is a pic that shows what it looks like when a leather sheds. The coral closes up for a while, taking on a shiny appearance and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2001, 12:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 360
Posted By KenH
Another good macroalgae lamp is a common 175W...

Another good macroalgae lamp is a common 175W Mercury Vapor lamp like that sold at HD for porch lighting. The macroalgae seems to like this intense, very low kevlin lighting. My experience has...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/12/2001, 02:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,997
Posted By KenH
Interesting thread, but you guys make my head...

Interesting thread, but you guys make my head hurt. Less time with the books and more time looking at your tanks would benefit some of you I think :)

With some SPS corals, alkalinity levels at...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2001, 01:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By KenH
Boatwizard, I have used the Marc Weiss stuff...

Boatwizard,
I have used the Marc Weiss stuff and it helped with a problem I had. Go to this link to my tank diary. Near the bottom of the page there are a couple of pictures which show before and...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/11/2001, 08:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,458
Posted By KenH
I have quite a few growth sequences on my website...

I have quite a few growth sequences on my website at the following link: http://www.reefcorner.com/growth_sequences.htm

I need to update the page, it has been a couple of months since my last...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/04/2001, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By KenH
When doing large water changes, the most...

When doing large water changes, the most important thing is to ensure the temperature and salinity are a close match. pH should also be in the same ballpark as much as possible.

--- Ken
website:...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/03/2001, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
Posted By KenH
I too purchased two before I understood their...

I too purchased two before I understood their cool water requirements. I kept them in a 20 gallon. They did fine together and did not seem to quarrel. They lived about 6-8 months. I do not know...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/03/2001, 01:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 331
Posted By KenH
Here is my new 225 the day after I set it up and...

Here is my new 225 the day after I set it up and finished moving the contents of my 70 over to it.
http://www.reefcorner.com/images/225GalOne.jpg

Here it is 5 months later....
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/02/2001, 02:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 252
Posted By KenH
When I used to prop sarcs, I would just chop up...

When I used to prop sarcs, I would just chop up the pieces and place them into a small acrylic box with coral rubble in the bottom. The box kept the water current low so they wouldn't blow around...
Forum: The Lounge 11/20/2001, 03:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 530
Posted By KenH
Physh1, Nice truck! Vehicles are the one rare...

Physh1,
Nice truck! Vehicles are the one rare hobby that can challenge reef tanks for the extra change under the couch cushion.

I was also into Herps in my early days. I still have a 13 year...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/05/2001, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 194
Posted By KenH
I4reef, Interesting way of approaching the...

I4reef,
Interesting way of approaching the feeding problem for these corals. Thanks for sharing.

--- Ken
website: www.ReefCorner.Com
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/05/2001, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 182
Posted By KenH
I've kept a number of Sally Lighfoot crabs over...

I've kept a number of Sally Lighfoot crabs over the years. I have 3 in my 225G at this time. I have never witnessed mine killing a living creature, but it would not surprise me too much since like...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/01/2001, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By KenH
If the crabs have a black line through their eyes...

If the crabs have a black line through their eyes (raccoon eyes), they are completely harmless and do not need to be specifically fed. Mine will occasionally grab a piece of drifting food, but they...
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