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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/09/2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 356
Posted By iamquockie
chip also mentioned something about the chamber...

chip also mentioned something about the chamber being to small for a bigger pump when I aske dhim about upgrading my sedra 3500 to 5000. he just said its too much pump for that body and I have the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/06/2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 217
Posted By iamquockie
mine used to do that, but what I did is just left...

mine used to do that, but what I did is just left the collection cup off for 5 or 10 min and then put it back on. problem solved, at least for me. My pump also sounded like a freight train trying...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/06/2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By iamquockie
or you can try your hammy 14k with 2 super uvl...

or you can try your hammy 14k with 2 super uvl actinics t5's. those give off a purple hue, but the floresce is nice and it does make the corals pop. It make make up for the plain blue that the hammy...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 03/28/2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By iamquockie
pm sent but I didn't get a reply.

pm sent but I didn't get a reply.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/26/2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By iamquockie
with softies and going 4x54 you can probably get...

with softies and going 4x54 you can probably get away with not having reflectors, it would be better if you did though. You will have to do some major acclimating if you already have livestock in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/23/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By iamquockie
mine fills a cup in 4-5 days---air valve 3/4 way...

mine fills a cup in 4-5 days---air valve 3/4 way open, skimmer body seriously in need of a cleaning, 7 inches of water, nasty nasty skimmate. I was emptying it every 3 days with slightly lighter...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/23/2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By iamquockie
It won't do. My canopy has an open back but when...

It won't do. My canopy has an open back but when the fans are off it'll get to 84--even with pc's. You don't need alot of air moving but at least some will really bring it down to the 80 range, that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/20/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 345
Posted By iamquockie
2x55 CF for $99 OR 2x24 T5HO retro...

2x55 CF for $99
OR
2x24 T5HO retro for $99?

Ummmmmm...ding ding ding ding....T5HO fo sho.
believe it or not 24 watts of T5 will be really close to the output of the 55W CF. Not to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/14/2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 186
Posted By iamquockie
seems kinda soon to be trying to keep a blue tort...

seems kinda soon to be trying to keep a blue tort looking coral eh?
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/14/2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 182
Posted By iamquockie
I had that problem and this is what I found out. ...

I had that problem and this is what I found out.
1) algae was growing on the teeth of my overflow
2) fan was blowing across the surface of the water and not letting the muck on the surface ever...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/14/2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By iamquockie
I don't see why not, as long as you get a pump...

I don't see why not, as long as you get a pump large enough to compensate all those bends and t's if you know what I mean. If you have a mag 5 expecting 500gph out of all those nozzles, good luck...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/24/2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
so far? I am pleased. It was pulling a cup full...

so far? I am pleased. It was pulling a cup full every 3-4 days but I opened up the air valve more for more bubbles and to get drier, darker, nastier, stinkier skimmate. After that I would have to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
I just ordered it because it came with a new...

I just ordered it because it came with a new venturi and air tubing along with the needlwheel. I can keep my old stuff to make sure I spare parts in case an impellar was to break. You know that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
called chip--no go on the discount. said to order...

called chip--no go on the discount. said to order it online--thats what i'm going to do to eliminate the performance issue and compatability issues with the skimmer. funny though because he said...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
where did you get it for $35 hansmatt? So...

where did you get it for $35 hansmatt?
So you're saying ER told you it wouldn't fit but in actuality it did?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
i can't surf all day because when I read I am...

i can't surf all day because when I read I am soaking in knowledge so this is kinda like school to me, aquarium school. I get drained and my eyes hurt.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
so the ab/2000 would have better bubble...

so the ab/2000 would have better bubble consistency and higher bubble count than the sedra in your opinion? I can do some measuring and hope that the petorama in my area has the pump in stock so I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
its not that much more than the other option. I...

its not that much more than the other option. I love the way petoramas website gives you so many details about the product. =)

It looks a little bigger than the standard sedra pumps. I have to be...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
I will call ER on my lunchhour to see what they...

I will call ER on my lunchhour to see what they can set me up on. If i'm going to be cheap it will only save me $30 or so. IMO the extra $30 in lieu of better performance is a no-brainer. I don't...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
So the seized pump should be trashed? I think I...

So the seized pump should be trashed? I think I can salvage the NW itself just in case. I will call ER and see. I have been told to buy the regular sedra 3500 and use my old shaft and NW from my old...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/23/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 404
Posted By iamquockie
euro-reef skimmer help

This is for the skimmer masters out there. I dont know much about skimmers so I thought I'd see if I can't get some info here. I have a RS-80 Euroreef skimmer I bought used off ebay, when it came...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/19/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 496
Posted By iamquockie
how many vho's and what wattage could a WH5 push?...

how many vho's and what wattage could a WH5 push? I am currently pushing 4x54 T5HO on (2) WH5's and kind of unsatisfied by the "look" of the actinic.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/19/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 244
Posted By iamquockie
SHOULD be t he same, but not quite. its more pink...

SHOULD be t he same, but not quite. its more pink and a little less glow than the VHO
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/15/2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 107
Posted By iamquockie
yep, they clip on the bulbs.

yep, they clip on the bulbs.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 550
Posted By iamquockie
ride, yea you would think so but when you...

ride,

yea you would think so but when you advertise a Kia at $8k and can't put power windows on it and keep it under that price, than it won't have power windows or door locks, or a/c. those are...
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