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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/09/2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 708
Views: 346,134
Posted By dpbort
The Reason for the out of sump installation is...

The Reason for the out of sump installation is the I have as a water reservoir a 100 Gal Rubber Made Stock Tank. In the Sits a 25 Gal Oceanic Sump which acts as a refugium as well as a place for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 708
Views: 346,134
Posted By dpbort
Hello Everyone, I am a member of the aqua C club...

Hello Everyone, I am a member of the aqua C club but now I want to be a member of the Euro-Reef Club. I hope you can help me. I want to use an RS-180 for my system however I want to use it as an out...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/28/2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By dpbort
That appears to be about 70 Watts per buld?

That appears to be about 70 Watts per buld?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/28/2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By dpbort
Power Usage for T5 Lights

In the very near future I will be purchaisng a T-5 retro Fit kit. The kit comes with a twin Ice Cap 660 Ballasts and will have a 6 bulb setup. If I understand correctly. The bulbs are 50 Watt Bulbs...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/07/2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 252
Posted By dpbort
I have a similar setup and I have a Squence...

I have a similar setup and I have a Squence Wahoo.... Works great
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/19/2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 108
Posted By dpbort
I have done this in the past, I was looking for a...

I have done this in the past, I was looking for a better way to judge if a ballast was going bad.

Dennis
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/19/2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 108
Posted By dpbort
Question Mh Bright & Dim

Does anyone know how to tell if the mechanical ballast on my MH light are going bad? I recently replaced my MH bulbs. The Left one is a very bright white (10K Hamilton’s) The other bulb has a yellow...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/13/2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By dpbort
Good afternoon all, without many options, I have...

Good afternoon all, without many options, I have decided to replace the 14k's with new 10K's and moved the BTA's back to where they were happy for oh so long. I am also in the process of doing a 50%...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/12/2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By dpbort
I changed the bulbs about 3 months ago, I have...

I changed the bulbs about 3 months ago, I have one of each in the aquarium I always removed the split. I thought They split when they were happy. I ordered new 10K's and they should be in soon.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/12/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By dpbort
it is a 125 with 50 gal sump. if it is a chemical...

it is a 125 with 50 gal sump. if it is a chemical war why would the stay close together The other corals are a Frogs Spaw, open brain, leather corals.

Thanks
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/12/2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By dpbort
Its been off to the races, I need Help.

Hello All,
I was looking for some help my anemones They keep walking around, I have a GBTA & a RBTA in my aquarium. For the past year they have done very well time perched up near the top of the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/30/2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 61,028
Posted By dpbort
I have installed the Ehiem 1260 and it seems to...

I have installed the Ehiem 1260 and it seems to be doing a better job. Still trying to dial it in foam is a light green color. I think the best thing to do is adjust and waite a day.

thanks
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/20/2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 169
Posted By dpbort
I had the same problem, Tried Ushio 14k's and...

I had the same problem, Tried Ushio 14k's and loved them but they quit lighting. I went back to the 14k Hamltons, and do not like them very well. too dark. I have a Hamilton Mechanical ballest. keep...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2006, 03:56 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 61,028
Posted By dpbort
Good Day Aqua C Club Experts I have the Aqua...

Good Day Aqua C Club Experts

I have the Aqua C 120 with the recommended Mag 5 pump and I have been unimpressed by the Skim mate production. I have read most of the day and it seems the ticket to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2006, 07:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 275
Posted By dpbort
I have a Oceanic 120 RR with at basment sump, I...

I have a Oceanic 120 RR with at basment sump, I installed a sequence wahoo pump becasue I needed 1200 Gph at 15 ft. I believe the Oceanic overflows are rated at 600 gph each. I love the basement sump...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2006, 07:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 81
Posted By dpbort
Help with MH bulbs Lighting

Good Morning,

I recently replaced my MH bulbs with Ushio 14K 175 watt single ended bulbs. I have a Hamilton retro fit kit with Mechanical ballast. The bulbs are very slow to start, and sometimes...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/21/2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 13,035
Posted By dpbort
The sump looks great, this thread helped me out a...

The sump looks great, this thread helped me out a lot, when I did mine. Good Luck!!

Dennis
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/09/2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 317
Posted By dpbort
For what it is worth I have an oceanic 120 and...

For what it is worth I have an oceanic 120 and would not trade it. In my opinion I would only buy a reef ready tank. If you want to take a ride why not try That Fish Place in central PA ( I hope I...
Forum: Reef Fishes 05/18/2006, 08:41 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,826
Posted By dpbort
Julio Thanks for the info, How many anthias do...

Julio Thanks for the info, How many anthias do you thing I could keep in my 120? and If I were to ge more then on type do I get one male for all or one male per type.

Thank you

Dennis
Forum: Reef Fishes 05/17/2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,826
Posted By dpbort
Hello All, The Tank of the month has...

Hello All,

The Tank of the month has inspired me on how to finish my 120 reef. I want to add some color so I am looking to add some anthias. I currently have a pacific blue tang 4 blue green...
Forum: Reef Fishes 05/16/2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By dpbort
Thanks I was looking for a little more detail I...

Thanks I was looking for a little more detail I would like aproximately 15-20 total of different species, I want to know what type to add in the first group,second, and third?
Forum: Reef Fishes 05/16/2006, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By dpbort
anthias

Hello All,

The Tank of the month has inspired me on how to finish my 120 reef. I want to add some color so I am looking to add some anthias. I currently have a pacific blue tang 4 blue green...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/07/2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 13,035
Posted By dpbort
Hello Everyone, I spent the day working on my...

Hello Everyone, I spent the day working on my basement sump. I got it plumbed, and decided to try to run my Aqua C 120 with some of my extra water flow from the Sequence Wahoo. (dam that pump is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/03/2006, 07:23 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 13,035
Posted By dpbort
Vic when you stated you opened both holes, does...

Vic when you stated you opened both holes, does that mean you knocked out the cut outs that give you the option to move the return from to side to side. You did this to allow more water into thre...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/03/2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 13,035
Posted By dpbort
Thanks again, I have already decided to plumb in...

Thanks again, I have already decided to plumb in a "T" with a second ball valve for future expansion, this will be placed on the main return line.
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