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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/06/2006, 12:33 AM
Replies: 496
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Posted By gbr
EVC 14K bulbs on an M58 ballast have a PAR of 55....

EVC 14K bulbs on an M58 ballast have a PAR of 55. The 20K bulbs have a PAR of 45. Those are no where near the highest rated PAR bulbs on Sanjay's charts. If you overdrive them with M80 ballasts...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/05/2006, 03:21 PM
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Views: 36,404
Posted By gbr
Any updates from anyone?

Any updates from anyone?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/04/2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By gbr
Now that I have has some sleep I see 8.8...

Now that I have has some sleep I see 8.8 teaspoons peladow...not Tablespoons. tsp tsps Tsp ???

Thanks.

Another way I figured it out last night.

37000ppm in one gallon/210 gallons = 176 ppm...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/04/2006, 01:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By gbr
reef calculator problem - maybe

Randy, I am using the calculator on the article link to figure how much Ca additive I need to add in order to raise my Ca by 20ppm. (Actually I need to go way up but that is the amount I chose on a...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/14/2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 294
Posted By gbr
Thanks again Randy. I did read that in your...

Thanks again Randy. I did read that in your article...sorry to waste your time. The search continues...I'll find something or just resort to good old epsom.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/14/2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 294
Posted By gbr
DrBDC and Randy I may be reading into the...

DrBDC and Randy

I may be reading into the post a bit but let me ask, is the Prestone product a good alternative to get the CaCl? I do have access to that at the local Home Depot.

I recently...
Forum: SPS Keepers 02/14/2006, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 285
Posted By gbr
Thank so far all...It is not easy for me to...

Thank so far all...It is not easy for me to control the first chamber. I have recently ordered some probe fittings so I can measure and control there rather than the second camber but for now, from...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/14/2006, 12:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 294
Posted By gbr
Thanks Randy...don't have the Dow or Mag flake...

Thanks Randy...don't have the Dow or Mag flake locally, but I guess it is time to order some...Although findin it over here on the forgotten coast will be about as easy as finding Southdown. From...
Forum: SPS Keepers 02/13/2006, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 285
Posted By gbr
Effluent pH from dual chamber reactor

Hey all, I am using ARM media in a dual chamber reactor and am having prolems keeping my Ca and Alk up. I am wondering if I am not disolving enough media.

What should I be looking for in a pH...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/13/2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 294
Posted By gbr
Thanks again for the input. I would agree with...

Thanks again for the input. I would agree with you to a point on the one size fits all theory....but lets take IO for example, who also makes RC. Why do they have lower Mg in the RC brand? For a...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/13/2006, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 294
Posted By gbr
Thanks. I did find this study but it is more...

Thanks. I did find this study but it is more technical than I need and many links are broken.
...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/13/2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 294
Posted By gbr
Can't keep up!!! Ca, Alk, Mg

Hello Randy (and anyone who wants to add), sorry for yet another Ca/Alk thread!!

I have recently noticed declining sps health. I measured all parameters and found Ca and Alk quite low. 350/6.4dKH...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/13/2006, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By gbr
Thank you as always. Sorry for the delay in...

Thank you as always. Sorry for the delay in response...been away for a while. For anyone who may wonder, the probe from Pinpoint works fine and is a lot more "reactive" (probably not a good word...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/10/2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By gbr
orp probe

Should I be able to interchange ORP probes between models of ORP meters? Say a Red Sea controller using a Pinpoint probe? The ORP meter is just a voltmeter right?
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/28/2005, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 140
Posted By gbr
Thanks for the responses...consensus is to...

Thanks for the responses...consensus is to purchase one from a good dealer. Liveaquaria is out but I think Marine Center has some in...this one better eat :rolleyes:
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/27/2005, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 140
Posted By gbr
Question Australian vs. Indo-Pacific Butterfly

I am trying to get an Australian CBB, but am concerned that I will just be getting an Indo-Pacific CBB at an inflated (2X) cost. Anyone have experience with both or is there a way to tell the...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/27/2005, 10:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,576
Posted By gbr
How is your CBB doing now. Still eating in your...

How is your CBB doing now. Still eating in your display tank? Any ideas as to whether he is Indo-Pacific or Australian?
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/18/2005, 01:32 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 76,044
Posted By gbr
I built my grow-out tanks out of 1/4" Plexi and...

I built my grow-out tanks out of 1/4" Plexi and they are solid at 48" X 24" X 12". I don't think the 2" extra height will cause any significant extra stress. They are top braced with about 2 1/2"...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 09/09/2005, 10:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,708
Posted By gbr
Listen, don't flame the originator because he is...

Listen, don't flame the originator because he is upset with the policy. That is his experience. Did they meet the policy YES. Is it a good policy (in his opinion and mine) NO.

Will I continue...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 09/08/2005, 02:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,708
Posted By gbr
7 business days, not days...anyway. here's...

7 business days, not days...anyway.

here's how it works. this is an extremely large and complex company that has the ability to ship items to you when they want because they know when it will get...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/06/2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,727
Posted By gbr
I have personally owned 3 of the Jebo heater...

I have personally owned 3 of the Jebo heater controllers that come with a 500W stainless tube. All three tubes have failed within 1 week. Actually I expected this. The LFS that sold them to me...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/07/2005, 12:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 175
Posted By gbr
Have you used a toothbrush to clean your probe...

Have you used a toothbrush to clean your probe tip? There is no reason for your ORP to continue to rise above 375 if in fact the Milwaukee is turning the power off to the Red Sea when the ORP gets...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/01/2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By gbr
ahhh...that's neat and all but honestly don't you...

ahhh...that's neat and all but honestly don't you think that is a little overkill for a 225...:eek1:

where did you get your injectors. i called beckett and they no longer make or distribute...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/21/2005, 05:23 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 76,044
Posted By gbr
Thanks melev...I understand the need for the...

Thanks melev...I understand the need for the notches but I was more refering to how the two ends being glued together stay along the same line without angling slightly...I guess I would have to draw...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/21/2005, 01:17 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 76,044
Posted By gbr
melev, Zephrant, Acrylics... a few questions...

melev, Zephrant, Acrylics...

a few questions for the pros...

It seems as though the preferred method is to glue the side to the back one at a time and then glue the front to both sides and then...
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