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Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/21/2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 984
Posted By Wryknow
Cozumel is my favorite. The water pretty...

Cozumel is my favorite. The water pretty consistenetly good and calm with excellent visibilty and a nice current for drift diving. There's lots of good stuff to do on the island too.

Bonaire is...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/21/2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,477
Posted By Wryknow
It really depends on the out fit. A top-quality...

It really depends on the out fit. A top-quality dive shop (Al Dora is really good) was like $80 for a 2 tank dive last time I was there. You're going to need to present your certification card...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,256
Posted By Wryknow
Chlorine breaks down very rapidly when it is...

Chlorine breaks down very rapidly when it is exposed to air. It's just the chemical nature of the compound. I'm sure someone on the chemistry forum could show you the equation if you'd like. :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 294
Posted By Wryknow
I would drain the tank until I complete repairs. ...

I would drain the tank until I complete repairs. Those 72 bowfronts are kind of infamous for busting seems in a dramatic fashion. The good news is that the center brace repair can be a DIY project....
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/20/2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 800
Posted By Wryknow
Anyone dove in Lana'i?

I'm going to visit for a few days this summer and wondered if anyone knows of any decent dive/snorkel outfits on the island that they can recommend?
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/20/2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,477
Posted By Wryknow
Well, I have been to the area a number of times...

Well, I have been to the area a number of times and dove and snorkelled quite a bit. My own personal opinion is that some of the most fun trips have been snorkelling and if you are not a certified...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By Wryknow
It all depends on what you are trying to keep in...

It all depends on what you are trying to keep in the aquarium and the distance from the light source. You can use MH bulbs to spot-light specific areas very efficiently if you just want to keep SPS...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By Wryknow
You know, not that long ago I started getting...

You know, not that long ago I started getting some micro-bubbles in my system which has vexed me a bit. I assumed that must have a leak in the return plumbing or something but I read this, figured...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,840
Posted By Wryknow
8 x 39W OD T5s (icecaps) + 2 x 6' VHO actinincs...

8 x 39W OD T5s (icecaps) + 2 x 6' VHO actinincs (in a canopy.) Pretty good SPS growth so far. My RBTA has split 3 times. Very happy with this over-all.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Wryknow
The only difference between the two is the...

The only difference between the two is the collection cup that sits on top (and hence the neck height of the skimmer.) Tunze feels that the extra height gives you better skimming I suppose.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Wryknow
Uh, I would go with the 175 MH bulb myself. If...

Uh, I would go with the 175 MH bulb myself. If you've got an extra $700 bucks laying around and want to play with the solaris then by all means feel free. They are probably roughly equivalent in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Wryknow
Well, of the two I would lean towards the AquaC...

Well, of the two I would lean towards the AquaC 240 myself. I think that it will handle the larger waste load from your fish better. Also, the Aqua-C can be run externally if sump space is an...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 461
Posted By Wryknow
Well, the PO4 remover is mmore of a taker-awayer...

Well, the PO4 remover is mmore of a taker-awayer than an additive. I just run carbon and GFO in a canister filter to polish the water and clear out phosphates and chemicals form the water. I saw a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,106
Posted By Wryknow
Be careful with the TBS rock. From what I...

Be careful with the TBS rock. From what I understand it is very commone to get some mantis shrimp with your rock. As to the rock density, well, aquacultured rock is not really the same stuff as...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By Wryknow
Well, the high end skimmers are going to be 2 - 3...

Well, the high end skimmers are going to be 2 - 3 times you're current budget. They're very nice, I'm sure, but more than I was willing to spend. I recently bought an ATI BM250 (check reefgeek.com...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By Wryknow
I have the same set up with no problems. I was...

I have the same set up with no problems. I was running 2 x 660 and a 440 all within 12" of the controller for 2 years and this was never an issue for me. Is there any chance that it's something...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,256
Posted By Wryknow
I do the washing machine thing too. Wrolks...

I do the washing machine thing too. Wrolks great. I do let my filter socks air dry when they are finished washing just to make sure that there isn't any chlorine left in them.
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/10/2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,631
Posted By Wryknow
I was thinking about how low Ph is frequently...

I was thinking about how low Ph is frequently caused by excess CO2 (and poor aeration) and hypothesizing that perhaps monitoring the O2 levels would be an indirect monitor of aeration. I vaguely...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By Wryknow
Probably not. If you want to keep SPS then I...

Probably not. If you want to keep SPS then I would look at a small metal halide bulb for a system that size - a single 150W would be perfect.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 289
Posted By Wryknow
My $.02 is to use the light diffusing eggcrate if...

My $.02 is to use the light diffusing eggcrate if you don't have a canopy to keeo jumpers in. The eggcrate is designed for use with lighting so the light loss isn't too bad plus it allows for good...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/07/2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,631
Posted By Wryknow
If you're having Ph issues it might be nice to...

If you're having Ph issues it might be nice to know how much of it is caused by alk availibility and how much is caused by low O2 levels I suppose. It seem s like an awful lot of money to me for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/07/2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,044
Posted By Wryknow
I have been impressed with the Seios as a good...

I have been impressed with the Seios as a good value and I recommend them if you're watching your budget. A single 1500 would probably be a good choice for the average 90 hgallon tank and at 32W...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/07/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By Wryknow
Yep. It needs an air chamber in order to...

Yep. It needs an air chamber in order to fluctuate the water volume inside the box. I love my wavebox though. The wave effect is very natural and beautiful to watch (my pets like it too.)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By Wryknow
I would just replace the impeller on the maxi-jet...

I would just replace the impeller on the maxi-jet 1200. The little plastic pieces on them wear out over time and they start to rattle. Replacement impellers are only like $8 on DFS.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By Wryknow
Well, the styrofoam is just there to protect the...

Well, the styrofoam is just there to protect the tank from surface imperfections on the stand. I would just use styrofoam insulation board for a large tank. Anything that's 1/2" or thicker should...
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