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Forum: Nano Reefs 10/01/2002, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 246
Posted By sampaul
Wish I could get it. There's a new LFS in...

Wish I could get it. There's a new LFS in Birmingham (Aquarium Designs) you might not have heard of yet. They do commercial installs too and might be able to take some off your hands.

Details in...
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/01/2002, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 200
Posted By sampaul
Do you clean coralline growth on your glass?

Just wondering how many people clean the cloralline growth on their glass. And do you clean it from the front only or back and sides also. I know it's a sign of a healthy tank, but what specifically...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/11/2001, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By sampaul
Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply. ...

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply.
I just wanted to confirm my gut feeling. I think I'll stick with my original choice of 2 250w 65000K with Spider Reflectors mounted perpendicular and 2...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/10/2001, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By sampaul
Too much light for a new tank?

I’m planing a 120gal reef tank. 24inches deep, with a DSB of about 4 inches of SD sand. My original lighting plan was 2 250w 6.5K Iwasaki’s supplemented with 2 VHOs. My local reef expert thinks...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/04/2001, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 135
Posted By sampaul
Lighting 24in deep tank

My inital choice was 2 250W Iwasaki blubs mounted perpendicular with spider reflectors, and 2 VHOs. I also plan on having a 4-5in DSB (southdown). A trustworthy source told me that might be too much...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/23/2001, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 292
Posted By sampaul
Birminghamster here. Guess that counts as N....

Birminghamster here. Guess that counts as N. Alabama.
Hey, Jim! Did you ever check out the Aquarium Designs store in Pelham? Kinda smallish, more oriented towards commercial installations. Very...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/22/2001, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 320
Posted By sampaul
I've been researching the issue for my new tank...

I've been researching the issue for my new tank and might be able to point you to discussions about the matter.
Use www.dejanews.com and search on DSB and grain size. From what I've learned about...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/22/2001, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 582
Posted By sampaul
I've gotta question about this same thing. I'm...

I've gotta question about this same thing. I'm planing on a sump for my 120 gal. My turnover for my sump to the tank will be about 1200 gph. About 10x the tank volume or more if you count the LR and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/22/2001, 07:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 118
Posted By sampaul
Bubbling Sand?

I just got back from vacation and visited the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. In several tanks they had small very low flow water bubbling up through the fine sand in a smallish (about 5inches square)...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/22/2001, 06:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,826
Posted By sampaul
Mentioning the cost of the tank might make you...

Mentioning the cost of the tank might make you look petty. It's really a safety issue. The child is at the age where she is going over to the neighbors alone and socializing with other families....
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/10/2001, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 406
Posted By sampaul
I'm glad I got my ActiveHome and went throught my...

I'm glad I got my ActiveHome and went throught my x-10 bug hunt with something that only cost $49 instead of after getting a $$$$ Aquacontroler. I'd have really felt bad then!
I'll probably get one...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/01/2001, 07:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 453
Posted By sampaul
I can't speak for the Aquacontroler, but I've...

I can't speak for the Aquacontroler, but I've learned more than really wanted about x10 in general from the "Activehome" kit. I'd suggest any lurkers to do this 49$ investment before getting a big...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/21/2001, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By sampaul
I've been going through the same thing with my...

I've been going through the same thing with my 120gal. Most people here seem to use 10 times the tank volume for turnover rate. So your looking at 1800 gal/hour. Then consider if you want one or two...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/21/2001, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By sampaul
2. I would like them to add more functionality to...

2. I would like them to add more functionality to the programming so that I can turn off the moonlight during the time when the main lights are on since I can't see how 50 watt of blue incandescent...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/21/2001, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By sampaul
The Ocelot controller for household use looks...

The Ocelot controller for household use looks like a
possibility too! The review is here:
http://www.hometoys.com/htinews/feb00/articles/ido/ido.htm
The limitation mentioned in the review...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/20/2001, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 132
Posted By sampaul
Try one of the x10 activehome kits for about $49...

Try one of the x10 activehome kits for about $49 from www.x10.com.

They come with one Appliance Module and one Lamp Module--the lamp modual is dimable, and ONLY used for incandescent bulbs.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/18/2001, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By sampaul
Try http://www.marinesouth.com/ They have a...

Try http://www.marinesouth.com/
They have a shipping calculator on the site.
From SC to AL it was about $13.00 for me.

The site is new and changes a bit. I'd place my order by phone just to...
Forum: The Lounge 08/18/2001, 10:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 593
Posted By sampaul
Hesaias, RE: Pink Floyd I think it's...

Hesaias, RE: Pink Floyd
I think it's "Congratulations you have found the secret message please send your answers to Old Pink care of the "Funny Farm" (somewhere) England"
You just can't play CD's...
Forum: The Lounge 08/18/2001, 02:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 465
Posted By sampaul
I thought UseNet was the place for that sort of...

I thought UseNet was the place for that sort of thing?
I'm a bit of a newbie here myself. But I have a working knowledge of the hobby. Blame it on MS and
other interfaces direct people here...
Forum: The Lounge 08/18/2001, 01:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 116
Posted By sampaul
Human Recipes for Seaweed (Nori)

Seems like Nori and other seaweed are common items in our cupboards.
What do you use it for other than the normal sushi?
Here's a couple of ideas. I won't drag out the recipe books (unless...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/16/2001, 04:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 786
Posted By sampaul
I wished I had bought a better (__blank__)

What piece of equipment do you wish you would had put more money into
right from the start? Lights, Pumps, Skimmer? How about the small things like
test kits, magnets etc..etc.

Thanks!
Sam...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/10/2001, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 831
Posted By sampaul
Well, they could always use the bulb to spin a PR...

Well, they could always use the bulb to spin a PR campaign.
"Corals...once thought impossible to spawn in captivity thrive under our lights"

I seem to remember a reef undergoing a bleaching and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/10/2001, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By sampaul
Lark, I have the exact same question about...

Lark,
I have the exact same question about sea-swirls and
a 120 tank I'm planing. I really want to avoid
two corner overflows and I'm not wild about the center ones either. One in the corner is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/09/2001, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By sampaul
X-10 Ocelot controler

Has any ones used the Ocelot controller for their
x-10 set up?
http://www.smarthome.com/73101.html
There's a pdf file of the manual on the page.
You can get them a bit cheaper through other...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/07/2001, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 260
Posted By sampaul
My major issue is the overflow configuration....

My major issue is the overflow configuration. Some corner overflows have a feed and return in each Overflow. Four holes for two overflows for a 120 gal.

If SeaSwirl plumbing is what I suspect. I...
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