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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2007, 03:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,017
Posted By jmkins
I will add that for the price of the "better"...

I will add that for the price of the "better" hob's you can get an overflow, a 10g tank, and an in sump skimmer.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2007, 02:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,017
Posted By jmkins
3x post from rc downtime. Still believing in...

3x post from rc downtime. Still believing in frequent water changes vs any above mentioned skimmer.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2007, 02:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,017
Posted By jmkins
If you look up some of the older hob threads I've...

If you look up some of the older hob threads I've provided solid proof that the remora can skim. For some reason every time that I post my pics I dont get a response from the folks who are anti -...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2007, 02:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,017
Posted By jmkins
I have been running a remora hob (not pro) for 3+...

I have been running a remora hob (not pro) for 3+ yrs with good results. The hob threads are filled with hearsay and brand loyalty more than anything. I can search threads and find everyone of the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/12/2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By jmkins
I am just starting to break down my 40 that was...

I am just starting to break down my 40 that was just sps and zoa's that had 1 k4 and a high flow mj mod. Positioning is key and with the k4 since it had such a wide cone I never had a problem with...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/07/2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,547
Posted By jmkins
I have tried all three methods, well I got a cbb...

I have tried all three methods, well I got a cbb because I love the fish but it did eat my aips. I think the berghia probably got diced up in my powerheads because I never saw them again and nothing...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/06/2007, 03:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By jmkins
I wouldn't call it a problem, once in every ten...

I wouldn't call it a problem, once in every ten times that I have unplugged the pump it has started up backwards. Fixing it is as easy as unplugging it for a second and plugging it back in. I have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/06/2007, 01:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By jmkins
I have had a k4 for quite awhile, a couple months...

I have had a k4 for quite awhile, a couple months after they were first released. I haven't had any major problems. It has spun backwards if I unplug it and plug it back in maybe 1/10 xs but to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/03/2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By jmkins
Tank is looking good. How long you had it up and...

Tank is looking good. How long you had it up and what equipment are you running?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/02/2007, 12:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,667
Posted By jmkins
And a company that backs it products up and...

And a company that backs it products up and provides retrofitted fixes that address consumer complaints is well worth the extra few bucks.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/02/2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,667
Posted By jmkins
For what it costs to ship one of these over and...

For what it costs to ship one of these over and to add a dedicated 220V socket what are you really going to save $5?

I would like to buy a Garbon dioxide generator though...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 02:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 925
Posted By jmkins
Do you actually have experience with the remora? ...

Do you actually have experience with the remora?

You have a better skimmer in the DAS but it is in sump. Have you used or compared any HOB skimmers to say that the remora is actually a POS or are...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 925
Posted By jmkins
I have had a remora for almost 3 years now and...

I have had a remora for almost 3 years now and only saw dramatic increases in skim after I upped the circulation in my tank (i.e. kept detritus suspended and kept gas exchange - surface agitation...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/22/2007, 11:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,329
Posted By jmkins
Seconded!!! I have had a K4 since they first...

Seconded!!!

I have had a K4 since they first came out and have been happy with it. I would love to see what this adapter can do though. If anyone has info on how to get my hands on it please...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/22/2007, 02:01 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 15,300
Posted By jmkins
IME this forum has been filled with the thanks...

IME this forum has been filled with the thanks but no thanks responses for as long as I've been active.

I get at least a 1/2 cup of dark skimmate on my remora every day, most of the time more. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/08/2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 15,300
Posted By jmkins
[img=http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6260/skimm...

[img=http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6260/skimmaterw1.th.jpg] (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=skimmaterw1.jpg)

I'm actually sorry to be bumping this thread up again. The pic on the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/05/2007, 02:17 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 15,300
Posted By jmkins
I'm gonna post some pics tomorrow or the day...

I'm gonna post some pics tomorrow or the day after of skimmate that I collected on my "worthless" remora in a 10 hr period.

I really would like to see anything besides a higher end skimmer like a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 01:51 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 15,300
Posted By jmkins
Re-read my post. I was using a better than...

Re-read my post. I was using a better than decent skimmer (PM bullet 2 on my tank for about 5 months) and really didn't get that much better results. My tank isn't overstocked (2 clowns and a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,197
Posted By jmkins
Sorry Luke thanks for th link. If you could...

Sorry Luke thanks for th link. If you could point out were I was rude compared to the 5 posts above me I'd appreciate it.
Forum: SPS Keepers 08/31/2007, 03:27 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,596
Posted By jmkins
While it technically isn't wrong. When corals...

While it technically isn't wrong. When corals bleach in response to temp changes it is thermoregulation.

That said there is a difference between adaptive thermoregulation and thermal shock that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/29/2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By jmkins
I like my K4 but they actually run a little...

I like my K4 but they actually run a little higher in wattage then they are reported. I cant recall the exact numbers but it was a few more watts then what was originally reported.

The rumor...
Forum: SPS Keepers 08/29/2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,596
Posted By jmkins
I just lost my 3yr old reef that constantly had a...

I just lost my 3yr old reef that constantly had a 4 degree daily swing between 78-80 in winter and 80-84 in summer. I recently went on vacation and had my tanksitter shut off my AC. When I got back...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/29/2007, 12:38 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 15,300
Posted By jmkins
I really have to back up F&E on this issue. ...

I really have to back up F&E on this issue. Anyone who has followed this forum, specifically the HOB threads in the L,F, & O section have seen the same 4 or 5 people constantly bad mouth certain...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/27/2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 393
Posted By jmkins
I would be very careful with putting too much...

I would be very careful with putting too much light on your tank. I have a 40 with 2 x 150W setup with 14k phoenix bulbs. My tank was filled with sps that grew well. They do heat up my tank at...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/16/2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,197
Posted By jmkins
If your going to make that claim you need to back...

If your going to make that claim you need to back it up with a place to get that deal.
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