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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
CLR was the first thing I bought but I chickened...

CLR was the first thing I bought but I chickened out. I would hate to get everything set back up and then have the possibility of some kind of residue in the back of my mind.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
My tank was small and relatively inexpensive so I...

My tank was small and relatively inexpensive so I just went out and got another one. I would LOVE to know what caused such severe deposits in the first one though. If this happens again I may snap!...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/05/2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
The razor blade had no effect. That's when I...

The razor blade had no effect. That's when I knew I was in trouble.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/05/2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
Good idea. Please let me know what you find out.

Good idea. Please let me know what you find out.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
I took a rag with straight muriatic acid to the...

I took a rag with straight muriatic acid to the deposits and....nothing.

I thought about filling my tank with water and mixing some acid in and letting it set but I'm afraid of what the acid would...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/26/2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
***?

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee156/maxcygregg/TankShot003.jpg

I used at least a half cup of muriatic acid and it didn't dent this stuff. It's an Oceanic 30 cube. I'm almost afraid to get...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/26/2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
Bullet proof, and muriatic acid proof. I'll post...

Bullet proof, and muriatic acid proof. I'll post some pics tonight after I cut them down.

It looks like I'm going to have to buy another tank, but not until after I write Oceanic and find out if...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/26/2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
Thanks JarHead! That looks like just what I need...

Thanks JarHead! That looks like just what I need to run through the ol' Euroreef.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/26/2007, 02:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
That's brilliant! Thanks for your help. I'll...

That's brilliant! Thanks for your help. I'll let you know how it goes.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
That is strong stuff, but that's probably what...

That is strong stuff, but that's probably what it's going to take. Do you know if it would harm the silicone in the seams?

Do you know what the active ingredient is?

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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,888
Posted By the_real_brian
Bullet proof calcium deposits

I was looking at my tank the other day. The one I'd just finish drilling and filling when I noticed a white film on the inside of the glass. I thought "no problem" and grabbed a razor blade but it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/29/2007, 07:22 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,315
Posted By the_real_brian
Thank you. I'll do that.

Thank you. I'll do that.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/28/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,315
Posted By the_real_brian
On the subject of exhausted resins. I have a...

On the subject of exhausted resins. I have a couple of resin cartridges that I'm currently using that had holes in the packaging and set on the shelf for several months before I started using them....
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/10/2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By the_real_brian
I've always used regular PVC glue and fittings...

I've always used regular PVC glue and fittings and never had a leak.
Forum: The Lounge 09/11/2005, 04:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,134
Posted By the_real_brian
You might want to keep this sort of thing to a...

You might want to keep this sort of thing to a minimum. She might have acted like it was cool, but trust me, she's keeping score.
Forum: SPS Keepers 06/28/2005, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 510
Posted By the_real_brian
What type of ballast are you running? I've...

What type of ballast are you running? I've noticed that the icecap 250 uses just a little more wattage than the 150 hqi while producing alot more ppfd in some bulbs.

Less wattage = less heat. ...
Forum: SPS Keepers 06/26/2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 510
Posted By the_real_brian
White, but not yellow though, right? I want...

White, but not yellow though, right?

I want to be able to use the 175 because it would definately be my cheapest option. I've already got a mogul pendant and I can pick up a ballast for around...
Forum: SPS Keepers 06/26/2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 510
Posted By the_real_brian
Yes I have Don, however, according to Sanjay's...

Yes I have Don, however, according to Sanjay's site (http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.com/), all the bulbs in my poll produce more ppfd than the Phoenix bulb.
Forum: SPS Keepers 06/26/2005, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 510
Posted By the_real_brian
I was told the AB 175 10k has a blueish tint. ...

I was told the AB 175 10k has a blueish tint. Anyone have any personal experience with this bulb?

BTW, thanks for the replies everyone, keep 'em coming! :D
Forum: SPS Keepers 06/26/2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 510
Posted By the_real_brian
I'm very curious about the reasoning behind the...

I'm very curious about the reasoning behind the choices made also. I narrowed down my choices to the three above based on color temperature and ppfd.
Forum: SPS Keepers 06/26/2005, 10:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 510
Posted By the_real_brian
lighting for 30 cube sps dominated reef

No actinics, just a single metal halide bulb. I do not want to use a chiller so I'm limiting my options to either a 150 or 175.

All input is greatly appreciated.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/10/2005, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By the_real_brian
Thanks for all your help guys. This is the pump...

Thanks for all your help guys. This is the pump I finally went with. I ordered it from Premium Aquatics ten minutes ago....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/06/2005, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By the_real_brian
Thanks for your pertinent reply GoldStripe. I...

Thanks for your pertinent reply GoldStripe. I did read up on the Poseidon PS4 and found out that although extremely quiet, the Poseidon transfers alot of heat.

Are you familiar with this...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/05/2005, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By the_real_brian
Any more constructive suggestions? Anybody?

Any more constructive suggestions? Anybody?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/04/2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By the_real_brian
Iwaki MD 70RLT

I'm currently using a Iwaki MD 70RLT as my return pump on my Oceanic 30gal cube. I love the amount of flow I'm getting but I need something that produces a lot less heat and noise.

I know there...
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