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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,426
Posted By mkarston
Yup... cute.... any updates on the tank?

Yup... cute.... any updates on the tank?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/19/2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 250
Posted By mkarston
Here is an article on exactly that: ...

Here is an article on exactly that:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/ac/index.php
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By mkarston
Bump... I'm also interested in hearing some...

Bump... I'm also interested in hearing some opinions on the Iwasaki 14k bulbs...
Forum: Reef Keepers of Myrtle Beach 10/07/2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 647
Posted By mkarston
I am considering changing out my 3 Phoenix 14k...

I am considering changing out my 3 Phoenix 14k with these Reeflux 10k, so I'm interested to hear more of your thoughts; thanks for sharing
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 10/07/2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 410
Posted By mkarston
CletusKlump, its not showing in this thread, but...

CletusKlump, its not showing in this thread, but it looks like Dale is already using eductor on his returns:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=10915415#post10915415
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Forum: Reef Discussion 10/06/2007, 05:10 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,426
Posted By mkarston
Looks great.... yeah like i said, give it a week...

Looks great.... yeah like i said, give it a week or two to let the 14k bulbs burn in. Its good to see that perc is happy; its probably been 3 plus years now since I got him originally. Yeah, I find...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 10/04/2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 410
Posted By mkarston
From my experience, adding a Dart won't add heat...

From my experience, adding a Dart won't add heat nor additional noise (should be just as quiet as your OR6500). Also, I'm not sure I would accept $500 as the absolute cost of upgrade. You could run...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/01/2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By mkarston
bump.... any info?

bump.... any info?
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/01/2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By mkarston
Well, after a few failed attempts at getting the...

Well, after a few failed attempts at getting the male, I decided to catch the female and put her in my fuge. At least she isn't continually getting harassed while I figure out what to do with the...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/01/2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By mkarston
So, Ive come home to things not being any better...

So, Ive come home to things not being any better at all. I've seen the male chase two of my tangs, as well as constant nipping at the female. I currently have a net in the tank, but don't really feel...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/01/2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By mkarston
Thanks for sharing.... not knowing, I'm trying to...

Thanks for sharing.... not knowing, I'm trying to gather as much experiences from all you fellow reefers, so I can make the best decision and get these fish to play nice!
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/01/2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By mkarston
I'm not sure getting catching the male (or any...

I'm not sure getting catching the male (or any other fish for that matter) would be possible. Is this male/female fighting normal since they were both put into a new environment? Should it soon stop,...
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/30/2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By mkarston
Genicanthus Melanospilus - Pics - Help!

This weekend my wife surprised me with a pair of Genicanthus Melanospilus for my birthday. I have a 210 gal mixed reef with 3 tangs (the other med-large size fish in the tank besides this pair of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/17/2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,426
Posted By mkarston
faOne I like the way you mounted the MH above the...

faOne I like the way you mounted the MH above the hood, and faTwo those lights will shine bright faDays!
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/17/2007, 06:05 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,426
Posted By mkarston
Awesome! These pictures show the rock stack much...

Awesome! These pictures show the rock stack much better, as it looks a lot less crowed up against the glass. Lights look great as well, how have they affected the tank's temp?
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/16/2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,426
Posted By mkarston
Hey Dale, what is feeding the two grey pipes that...

Hey Dale, what is feeding the two grey pipes that go towards the bottom of the tank? Is it CL pump feeding both the SCWD and those 2 returns? Also, how close to the fron glass is your rock stack? I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 08:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,585
Posted By mkarston
Well, if he has about 350 gal of total water...

Well, if he has about 350 gal of total water volume, and say uses a return pump that gives him 1000gph after head pressure (which is just under 3x turnover and is about right), I am not sure he would...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,585
Posted By mkarston
To elaborate, all water drains into a filter sock...

To elaborate, all water drains into a filter sock in the left most compartment. It then flows through the baffles which are front center, and then into the return area which is back center (this is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/01/2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,585
Posted By mkarston
I used a 75 gal tank, which I know is different...

I used a 75 gal tank, which I know is different dimensions, but thought these pictures may give you some ideas.
Some notable design points:
1. It is no advisable to have water from the tank feed...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/01/2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 575
Posted By mkarston
I agree with "ultra spikey", light does reflect...

I agree with "ultra spikey", light does reflect back off the water. Now whether there is really that much light that gets absorbed or reflected back with wood color or not I don't know. But yeah, it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 445
Posted By mkarston
I've never used mud, but from what I understand...

I've never used mud, but from what I understand it is good, but way overpriced and not at all necessary. I'd advise knowing exactly what you intend to have your fuge do for you, and then do/buy what...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 882
Posted By mkarston
Yeah, I wouldn't mind just switching to caulerpa...

Yeah, I wouldn't mind just switching to caulerpa but have been scared of opening up a can of worms if it were to "go sexual". With caulerpa is it advised to keep the fuge lights on 24/7?
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 445
Posted By mkarston
Melv's Reef site has a lot of good info on...

Melv's Reef site has a lot of good info on sumps/fuges.
http://www.melevsreef.com/tanks.html

About, half way down this page, you can see he as well tee-d off is main return pump to feed his fuge....
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/31/2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 445
Posted By mkarston
Adam, I really recommend you don't run water...

Adam,

I really recommend you don't run water from your display tank directly to the refugium. Your refugium will become extremely dirty and become a detritus pit that will constantly need to be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/27/2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 882
Posted By mkarston
ronan021, thanks for sharing your experience......

ronan021, thanks for sharing your experience... keep me updated if you discover anything new.
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