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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 06/01/2007, 08:57 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 45,852
Posted By swannking
Paul told me recently that they made a smaller...

Paul told me recently that they made a smaller drum now for the 4-way for that reason.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/29/2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By swannking
You also have to consider how easily you can take...

You also have to consider how easily you can take the quartz sleeve out for cleaning since your calcium and alk levels will be high in a SPS tank. I am running the lifeguard 80W unit and has been...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 05/14/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 659
Posted By swannking
Cover the intake of your powerhead. They are...

Cover the intake of your powerhead. They are clown fish killers.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 05/12/2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 346
Posted By swannking
Is it logical to say that cooling the air...

Is it logical to say that cooling the air temperature to avoid water temperature to go up is more efficient than cooling the water while the real problem is the high air temperature from our MH...
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/17/2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,341
Posted By swannking
How come there is ammonia in your tank?

How come there is ammonia in your tank?
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 03/22/2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By swannking
Home depot or lowe's

Home depot or lowe's
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/04/2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 696
Posted By swannking
I am using 2 aquamedic dosing pumps. They are run...

I am using 2 aquamedic dosing pumps. They are run by the aquacontroller. You can use a digital timer (not the cheap mechanical ones with the pins) and set now many minutes to dose everyday. Mine is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/21/2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 982
Posted By swannking
That's what I had for about 4 weeks. I was...

That's what I had for about 4 weeks. I was running 2 of these on PFO HQI and one lasted for about a month and died. Told by the seller it is not covered by the warranty if you use the HQI ballast. As...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/19/2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 934
Posted By swannking
You have to ask yourself what you like about...

You have to ask yourself what you like about acrylic. I had acrylic and glass tanks. I like the easy cleanup and maintainence with glass not having to worry as much about scratches. If you are lazy...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/20/2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 783
Posted By swannking
That's why my 3 ft tall tank is made of glass b/c...

That's why my 3 ft tall tank is made of glass b/c it is just so much easier to keep clean.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/20/2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 758
Views: 129,611
Posted By swannking
Are you interested in a H&S skimmer? I know...

Are you interested in a H&S skimmer? I know someone from MR is trying to unload his brand new A250-2X1260.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/18/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 98,971
Posted By swannking
That's without saying.

That's without saying.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/18/2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 98,971
Posted By swannking
It is the length of the overflow box that...

It is the length of the overflow box that determines the volume of flow that it can handle ie. from the tank to the overflow. How fast the water inside the overflow box drain into the sump is...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/18/2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 98,971
Posted By swannking
If you use the hammerhead as a return pump, I...

If you use the hammerhead as a return pump, I don't think the length of your overflow box is long enough to handle that kind of volume and may cause your tank to overflow. I have a 450g tank...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/13/2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By swannking
Why not a 96X30X25 since you have the room for it.

Why not a 96X30X25 since you have the room for it.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 760
Posted By swannking
[QUOTE]<a...

[QUOTE]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8953847#post8953847 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishdave739
My rodi unit was doing the same thing. Even after it shuts off it would continue...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2006, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 192
Posted By swannking
Re: running halides using aqua jr. and DC8

That's a total of 650W which is 5.4 amps (650W/120Volts). So that should not be the problem. I used to have 3 400W MH plugged into the DC8 without problems, in addition to other things I have.
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 12/15/2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,138
Posted By swannking
I was thinking of the same. Now I see what you...

I was thinking of the same. Now I see what you meant. The brace is only attached on one side and the detached side dropped because of the weight of the glass. Now if you check, is the tank leveled....
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/29/2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 383
Posted By swannking
Don't speak too soon. It may just be algae/cyano...

Don't speak too soon. It may just be algae/cyano growing on the skeleton. Time will tell. Good luck.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/26/2006, 07:27 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 35,229
Posted By swannking
Why are you using vasaline and not silicone? A...

Why are you using vasaline and not silicone? A few years ago, a friend of mine had a little leak from his FW tank and he decided to use vaseline to re-seal it b/c he did not have any silicone in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/31/2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 245
Posted By swannking
It is true that kalk reactor is not built for...

It is true that kalk reactor is not built for pressure. As long as the output end of the reactor is not restricted, it should not be a problem. If your float valve is hooked up to the output of the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/04/2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 995
Views: 89,384
Posted By swannking
Sorry to say but I think your coral is bleached...

Sorry to say but I think your coral is bleached out by the bulbs which is another issue with them. Good luck.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/03/2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 995
Views: 89,384
Posted By swannking
After so much dissatisfied remarks, it is amazing...

After so much dissatisfied remarks, it is amazing that people are still buying these bulbs. Turn the bulb this way so the nipple is facing blah blah blah, get the ones with the clear end of the inner...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/25/2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 863
Views: 175,394
Posted By swannking
Looks like you have some cyano on the sandbed. I...

Looks like you have some cyano on the sandbed. I have a similar problem with my 450g tank. Sand-shifting gobies help a lot. May want to consider.
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/16/2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 367
Posted By swannking
I've been running 2 20K coralvue with the HQI...

I've been running 2 20K coralvue with the HQI ballasts with a 20K XM in the center with blueline ballast. I bought 2 radiums to try them out. Honestly, I could not tell the difference in color...
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