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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/22/2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By collins
resistance to the pump will be the pressure loss.

resistance to the pump will be the pressure loss.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/02/2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By collins
Usually a ball or gate valve is used to slow the...

Usually a ball or gate valve is used to slow the rate down. If you only get 3ml/min without restriction, you would need a more powerful feed.

75-80 bpm seems high. I have a different reactor,...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 05/30/2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,710
Posted By collins
A disgrace Rossini? I now know that one of...

A disgrace Rossini?

I now know that one of the scientists from the video regrets having participated and that the information he provided was taken out of context. I also know that editorial...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 05/29/2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,710
Posted By collins
thanks guys. I missed that other thread.

thanks guys. I missed that other thread.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 05/29/2007, 07:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,710
Posted By collins
This topic is very interesting. has anyone...

This topic is very interesting.

has anyone seen this video?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4499562022478442170

I would love to read comments about it from some of you.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/26/2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 673
Posted By collins
I recently switched from an ASM in sump skimmer...

I recently switched from an ASM in sump skimmer to an ER recirc that I run externally. The ER RC skimmer hasn't been adjusted since day 2.

I don't have any experience with other externally...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/14/2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 258
Posted By collins
deputydog95, I thought you meant that CO2 was...

deputydog95,
I thought you meant that CO2 was building up at the top of your reactor and that the gas build up was stopping the flow. If that is the case and if your reactor has 2 outputs (one at...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/13/2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 258
Posted By collins
if you have a Korallin or another brand of...

if you have a Korallin or another brand of similar design, you just open the valve for the output at the top of the reactor to 1 drip per minute.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/13/2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 139
Posted By collins
Algae is common with new systems. It will go...

Algae is common with new systems. It will go away on it's own with time.

If you have live rock, most people would not use a filter. The rock and a skimmer should be all that you require.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/13/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By collins
Again, you're welcome. Take the time to...

Again, you're welcome.

Take the time to research your choice. Some control more devices, some have network connectivity, some have built in web servers. There is a controller comparison on the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/13/2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By collins
I just buy the standard ones

I just buy the standard ones
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/13/2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By collins
seagirl, you're welcome. you can buy...

seagirl, you're welcome.

you can buy packages that have temperature probe, pH probe and a power module for controlling electrical devices.

check out this link for ideas.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/13/2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By collins
I don't believe that those monitors sound an...

I don't believe that those monitors sound an alarm. You may want to consider a Neptune controller.

http://www.neptunesys.com/

The Pinpoint monitor that I had worked just fine.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/10/2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 647
Posted By collins
Wryknow, Euro Reef disagrees with you. The...

Wryknow,
Euro Reef disagrees with you. The larger RC skimmers use Eheim pumps and the skimmers are designed to run externally.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/08/2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 344
Posted By collins
I have a Korallin 1502 on my 90. It is easy as...

I have a Korallin 1502 on my 90. It is easy as pie to adjust.

All calcium reactors need a little tweaking on initial setup if you do not have a pH probe and a controller to manage the effluent....
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/07/2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 650
Posted By collins
My Yellow is a very aggressive eater, so I over...

My Yellow is a very aggressive eater, so I over fed the tank just before adding the Regal and two cleaner shrimp.

I turned out the lights on the tank and the regal found a place to hide for a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/07/2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 650
Posted By collins
Update... I added the Regal yesterday. I chose...

Update...
I added the Regal yesterday. I chose a small one so that the Yellow would consider it less of a threat. All is good - no fighting.

Thanks to everyone who responded.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/05/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By collins
I have two Ehiems submerged, one to feed my...

I have two Ehiems submerged, one to feed my calcium reactor and one to feed my skimmer - both are silent.

I never really thought about it until now, but my calcium reactor and skimmer also use...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/04/2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 650
Posted By collins
Thanks Chip. I was going to buy the Regal today,...

Thanks Chip. I was going to buy the Regal today, but timed out. I will try Sunday
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/04/2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By collins
If it is stopping because of CO2 build up at the...

If it is stopping because of CO2 build up at the top of your reactor you can try this...

If you have a second output - one on the top of your reactor (Korallin has this feature), you can open that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 650
Posted By collins
Nice fish mavgi - I think I will get one tomorrow.

Nice fish mavgi - I think I will get one tomorrow.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 650
Posted By collins
Thanks everyone. alan214, I always add...

Thanks everyone.

alan214, I always add newbies to a dark tank, so that they are not as stressed, but that may dissuade the Yellow also – good idea. I can’t do much with my live rock...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 650
Posted By collins
Adding a Regal after a Yellow

Does anyone have any experience with adding a Regal Tang after a Yellow has been the sole Surgeon fish for a while?

When I got my Yellow two years ago, I thought that would be the only Tang in my...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/03/2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By collins
I'm not sure, but I have an RC180

I'm not sure, but I have an RC180
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/03/2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By collins
My new skimmer came stock with an Eheim pump. I...

My new skimmer came stock with an Eheim pump. I am running it down stream of a skimmer with a Sedra - as a test. The new skimmer is taking out twice as much as the first.
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