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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Thinking of going to T5's

My 4 VHO Actinic bulb need to be replaced. I'm considering replacing them with T5's. Since I have an IcaCap ballast, the only cost of switching over would be the endcaps.

There would be a...
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 10/24/2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 174
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Top Ten Unexpected Skills Learned from Reefkeeping...

My Latin has never been better.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/01/2007, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Locating Mag FLakes in Canada

I live in Nova Scotia, and have had no luck locating Mag Flakes locally. Anyone know of any sources that will ship a bag here?

Thanks
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/21/2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 160
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Be CAREFUL when you pull out the impeller. you...

Be CAREFUL when you pull out the impeller. you need to pull it out perfectly straight. If you angle it too much, you'll snap the brittle ceramic shaft. I speak from experience.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/21/2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Ideal PSI is about 65. I dunno if there are any...

Ideal PSI is about 65. I dunno if there are any benefits/drawbacks to excess.

When I lived in the city, my TDS was in the low 40's. It varies everywhere. Don't sweat it. Well water is different...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/17/2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 106
Posted By ColinPopcorn
That is a great idea. A lot of ppl feed their...

That is a great idea. A lot of ppl feed their skimmer with the water from the overflow return. This is done because that water is the dirtiest.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/14/2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By ColinPopcorn
I vote for Korallin. I love mine.

I vote for Korallin. I love mine.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/14/2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,073
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Deep cycle marine batteries are IMO the best...

Deep cycle marine batteries are IMO the best thing next to a generator. They will run for days. You do need a charger, and an inverter.
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 07/11/2007, 05:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 115
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Top ten

Hey,

You gonna eat that?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/10/2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 256
Posted By ColinPopcorn
I forgot to add that a deep cycle battery will...

I forgot to add that a deep cycle battery will need a charger, and an inverter with an acceptable wattage rating.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/10/2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 256
Posted By ColinPopcorn
When it comes to backing up a marine tank, a...

When it comes to backing up a marine tank, a typical UPS is useless.

Your absolute best bet is a generator.

The next best thing is a deep cycle marine battery. 2 big beefy deep cycle batteries...
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/10/2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,737
Posted By ColinPopcorn
I swear by Cheato. As far as I'm concerned,...

I swear by Cheato. As far as I'm concerned, there's no down side.
I'd advise anyone to ditch the caulerpa, and get some cheato.

To grow macro, you may need to supplement trace lelments, as it...
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/09/2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,637
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Hands down the most stunning tank I've ever laid...

Hands down the most stunning tank I've ever laid eyes on.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/09/2007, 04:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 784
Posted By ColinPopcorn
A booster pump can greatly improve the rejection...

A booster pump can greatly improve the rejection ratio, especially for those of us on wells. Mosr R/O units are at peak efficiency around 65 psi.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/06/2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By ColinPopcorn
That is one of the main reasons I want to skip...

That is one of the main reasons I want to skip the controller. I hear they are nearly impossible to calibrate
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/06/2007, 04:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By ColinPopcorn
I wonder if there are any negative effects of...

I wonder if there are any negative effects of running it now and then.

My tanks is mostly sps, and you know how they love stable water conditions. Could constanly varying nutrient levels have an...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/05/2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Another Ozone Question

I'm considering ozone.

Here's the plan.

My total water volume is about 200 gal.

I'd like to get a small ozonizer, and set it to around 50mg continuously.

I want to feed it directly into...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/28/2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By ColinPopcorn
That's pretty interesting. The controller is...

That's pretty interesting. The controller is within a few meters of 3 electronic ballasts.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/28/2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By ColinPopcorn
I disagree with toothman. IMO a properly dialed...

I disagree with toothman. IMO a properly dialed in reactor shouldn't lower your ph.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/28/2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By ColinPopcorn
I use a Korallin, and my PH is 8.3 during the...

I use a Korallin, and my PH is 8.3 during the day.

The KH of your effluent should be so high that it maintains your PH. If a calcium reactor lowers your PH, I'd assume there's too much CO2 being...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/28/2007, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By ColinPopcorn
I came home one day to find that my Aquamedic...

I came home one day to find that my Aquamedic Controller had magically reset itself to 115F. Luckilly, the heaters were set @ 82, and that's as high as the temp got.

It was a nasty surprise, but...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/23/2007, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By ColinPopcorn
I mounted mine on a brick.

I mounted mine on a brick.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/19/2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By ColinPopcorn
Don't expect Kalk to hold your levels if you have...

Don't expect Kalk to hold your levels if you have a high demand, no matter how much you use. It just helps a little.

The water should be premade a few hours in advance.

I use 1 well rounded...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/15/2007, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By ColinPopcorn
It's good practice to replace it all. What I've...

It's good practice to replace it all. What I've read suggests every 6 months. That varies from tank to tank of course.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/06/2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 181
Posted By ColinPopcorn
thanks Bryan

thanks Bryan
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