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Forum: Reef Discussion 06/28/2005, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 351
Posted By febeast
Best test kits are Salifert. Very accurate and...

Best test kits are Salifert. Very accurate and easy to use.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/22/2005, 09:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,434
Posted By febeast
I think you already know you want to do this and...

I think you already know you want to do this and are looking for encouragement. I say go for it. You will have some fun, some frustrations, but you will learn a ton and once you are bit by the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/16/2005, 08:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,347
Posted By febeast
Very sorry for your loss. I have been there and...

Very sorry for your loss. I have been there and it can be very discouraging. First, a three month old tank is still very new and will be more subject to bad things happening. Don't give up, but...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/10/2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 336
Posted By febeast
Not sure if this is what you are looking for. ...

Not sure if this is what you are looking for.

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Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2005, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 525
Posted By febeast
I have done it a few times when I needed to move...

I have done it a few times when I needed to move my 46 bow from the wall. What I did was remove as much water as possible, lift up one end enough so that someone can place a piece of 1/4" MDF under...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/26/2005, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By febeast
I have always used raw without any problems. ...

I have always used raw without any problems. Just be sure the shrimp doesn't have a bad smell to it and you should be fine.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/09/2005, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 675
Posted By febeast
I used a forstner bit on a drill press and it...

I used a forstner bit on a drill press and it went fairly easy. It certainly increased flow but I found it was still restrictive too much and have since taken it out. As obed2010 said: BE CAREFUL!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/06/2005, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 123
Posted By febeast
I had the same problem with a 250 ballast. I...

I had the same problem with a 250 ballast. I tried several different ways to resolve this, such as wrapping the ballast with aluminum foil and a couple of interference filters for the TVs. Nothing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/15/2005, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 331
Posted By febeast
I had a similar thing happen to me. I was doing...

I had a similar thing happen to me. I was doing some major changes in my reef tank and "upset" many of the fish. A couple of days later I realized that I had not seen my yellow watchman goby since...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 04/06/2005, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 165
Posted By febeast
HelloLights

Recently, I have been upgrading my reef tank and decided to get a 250mh. After doing some searching I went with the ARO electronic ballast from HelloLights. After installing the system I got some...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/06/2005, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 167
Posted By febeast
Recently got two and I love them. I don't like...

Recently got two and I love them. I don't like the really blue color you get from 20k, but I wanted some blue. The color is perfect IMO. My corals seem to be reacting well to them. For the price...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/26/2005, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By febeast
I have 1200 gph with a 29 gal. fuge/sump. ...

I have 1200 gph with a 29 gal. fuge/sump. Handles it with no problems, but it is a lot of water entering it and it has been fun trying to keep it from being too noisy.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/26/2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 229
Posted By febeast
I just got an EVC 14k bulb for my M58 ballast and...

I just got an EVC 14k bulb for my M58 ballast and really love the color. You can get them from Ocean Encounters for @ $50. Just click on the sponsors link above.
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/22/2005, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By febeast
O.K., thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking...

O.K., thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking that I should, but was a bit hesitant. The super glue on the end is a good suggestion.
Forum: SPS Keepers 03/22/2005, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By febeast
millepora damage

Picked up a real nice cream colored millepora colony last weekend and it has been doing great. Last night a crab up-ended it on to a hydnophora frag I have. Well, the millepora lost the battle and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/19/2005, 05:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 128
Posted By febeast
EVC 250 mh-pulse or probe start

Purchased an ARO electronic ballast from Hello Lights, but it causes too much interference on my tvs. Called them and all of thier suggestions didn't work. They said that they could exchange it for...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/25/2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,170
Posted By febeast
Volitan Lion

Volitan Lion
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/27/2005, 10:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 942
Posted By febeast
Sorry, I don't. I used to have a nice one but it...

Sorry, I don't. I used to have a nice one but it never produced any sales for me so I got rid of it. I would be happy to e-mail you some photos of some different things I have done if you pm me your...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/27/2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 942
Posted By febeast
Here is mine. It is made of walnut frame work,...

Here is mine. It is made of walnut frame work, walnut burl doors and sides, and tiger or birdseye maple accents.


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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/17/2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,570
Posted By febeast
$200 for a golden dog face puffer. Have had it...

$200 for a golden dog face puffer. Have had it over a year and is an excellent fish.

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Forum: New to the Hobby 12/09/2004, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 140
Posted By febeast
1. A good protein skimmer is a huge help and I...

1. A good protein skimmer is a huge help and I would say it is a must.

2. Powerheads of an external pump of some sort. you need good water movement for gas exchange. About 10x your tank volume....
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/09/2004, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 176
Posted By febeast
[welcome] I believe that if your goal is to...

[welcome]

I believe that if your goal is to eventually do salt water that you should just start with it. I started with fresh, and I did learn a few things, but I feel that it would have been...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2004, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 217
Posted By febeast
Sure, why not. May not be the prettiest thing,...

Sure, why not. May not be the prettiest thing, but it should work as long as you have a good seal.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By febeast
Toothpick and glue has worked for me many times.

Toothpick and glue has worked for me many times.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/07/2004, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By febeast
If you go to the lighting, filtration, and other...

If you go to the lighting, filtration, and other equipment section, on the second thread there is a good detail of the difference in MH ballasts. The thread above that will give you the difference...
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