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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,609
Posted By Arthur1
I have dealt with plenty of ASMs and don't think...

I have dealt with plenty of ASMs and don't think I'll be dealing with anymore. I'd get the ER I prefer the recirc models myself. But like others said the reeflo orcas or what about DAS. Good...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By Arthur1
Doc, this is common with a lot of halide users....

Doc, this is common with a lot of halide users. Long story short go with the fans :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By Arthur1
I agree. The reflector is going to play a vital...

I agree. The reflector is going to play a vital role along with ballest and lamps. 30'' deep isn't that deep 250s will be fine.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By Arthur1
Marsh, thanks for the info I'll look for it later...

Marsh, thanks for the info I'll look for it later :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By Arthur1
Have the 4' with 2, 250 watt SE 10ks with 2, 4'...

Have the 4' with 2, 250 watt SE 10ks with 2, 4' VHOs love it
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Arthur1
savko.com or customaquatics.com

savko.com or customaquatics.com
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By Arthur1
Oh yes and not to be ignorant b/c I posted before...

Oh yes and not to be ignorant b/c I posted before reading the article, as it states, could be species specific :) which probably is.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By Arthur1
I'll keep this short :) Last I knew corals grew...

I'll keep this short :) Last I knew corals grew faster under a lower K down to 6500k if memory serves me right. Also I believe the survival rate under a higher K rating shouldnt be suprising to...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 12/18/2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,227
Posted By Arthur1
Jared, I live right near the water as...

Jared,

I live right near the water as well. The only pain in the butt part was the collecting, heating, testing etc. On a large scale it would pay off rather quickly. The old timers if you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By Arthur1
Navy, diatom filters use, diatoms as the...

Navy, diatom filters use, diatoms as the filtering media. Last I knew it wasn't recommended that much b/c of the ability to leach silicates back into the water. I do not know if intermittent use...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 602
Posted By Arthur1
I deal with Aqua Fx a lot. Ask for Peter or...

I deal with Aqua Fx a lot. Ask for Peter or Marianne and you'll be all set. Awesome customer service, fast shipping and add ons are not problem at all.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/13/2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By Arthur1
Nanz, I don't know if that mod will make...

Nanz,

I don't know if that mod will make that skimmer perform, oh that so much better. It has a small diameter tube and that pump should "whip" that water and air inside around pretty well. I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 180
Posted By Arthur1
CV extreme skimmer

Just curious if anyone here has used the new Extreme skimmers from CoralVue yet? Any good?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/08/2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,266
Posted By Arthur1
Last berlin I dealt with, it ended up in the...

Last berlin I dealt with, it ended up in the trash. Replaced with a PM 2 night and day difference. The ASM G3 isn't too bad, easy to use, seems like you're getting it for a good price too.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/08/2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By Arthur1
I am modding an ASM 4 that has the sedra 9000 b/c...

I am modding an ASM 4 that has the sedra 9000 b/c its performance was less than adequate. I wouldn't buy one again for a big tank. I'll be trying a DAS or a custom one from protein-skimmer.com soon...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 331
Posted By Arthur1
3/8'' will easily get the job done

3/8'' will easily get the job done
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 826
Posted By Arthur1
Have used acrylic on many sumps not ever a...

Have used acrylic on many sumps not ever a problem. 1/4'' on tanks 12'' wide and 3/8'' of tanks 18'' wide so there is no bowing. Copious amount of silicone, a level and a bench grinder to slightly...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 549
Posted By Arthur1
Thanks Ostrow I'll try again! I figured he was...

Thanks Ostrow I'll try again! I figured he was too busy and I really wanted to see one of his skimmers in action.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By Arthur1
On the 180 set up I drilled it,baffled the 75...

On the 180 set up I drilled it,baffled the 75 gallon tank and siliconed in two filter sock holders one for each overflow. After It cured I had to knock out two of three back supports, place the sump...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/05/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 549
Posted By Arthur1
Their skimmers look like they're built with pride...

Their skimmers look like they're built with pride and quality in mind. I was talking to him about building a skimmer and then after a few emails he stopped responding?
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/05/2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Arthur1
Thanks for the info. The venturi piece was a pain...

Thanks for the info. The venturi piece was a pain the the @ss to put into the uniseal so I used the one from asm and soaked it in hot water for two minutes to make it a lot more pliable. Now I have...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/04/2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Arthur1
Modding ASM

I'm modding an ASM skimmer (recirc. mod) and the venturi piece (volute?)is a pain in the @$$ to push into the uniseal and then match up the output. The venturi basically only goes in so far and...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 12/02/2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,820
Posted By Arthur1
Matt, I was just thinking about starting...

Matt,

I was just thinking about starting to give breeding marine fish a shot. Currently it seems everyone is breeding clowns which is a good thing of course. Bangaiis I imagine are very easy to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By Arthur1
Extreme skimmer

Anyone have pics of the new Extreme skimmer by coralvue?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/15/2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By Arthur1
There is a pvc cement geared towards flexible pvc...

There is a pvc cement geared towards flexible pvc but the regular works great as silvers said, just let it cure overnight :)
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