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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2008, 11:19 PM
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Heater?
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Smart! Controller probes fall out of the tank...
Smart! Controller probes fall out of the tank more often than people think. A controller and a thermostatic heater in series is a good way to go. I would not put all of my eggs in one basket.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2008, 08:23 AM
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Tunze 9005 vs. Tunze 9010
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pjf
Since you are planning for a future tank upgrade,...
Since you are planning for a future tank upgrade, I'd choose the 9010 because it has a more powerful pump than the 9005. Since the 9010 includes the sump kit, the cost difference is small.
If...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2008, 07:29 AM
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where to put ground probe...?
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pjf
I believe the grounding probe should be near the...
I believe the grounding probe should be near the electrical equipment, such as the heater and pumps.
I don't understand the connection between your wrasse and the grounding probe.
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The Reef Chemistry Forum
01/10/2008, 09:40 PM
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GFO granules or pellets???
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pjf
Here's another consideration in favor of granular...
Here's another consideration in favor of granular GFO (http://www.pets-warehouse.com/carbon.htm):
'As a rule, the molded “pellet” type GACs were less effective in removing color than the other...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/10/2008, 09:20 PM
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How Much Carbon?
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pjf
Richard Harker discusses in part 2 of his article...
Richard Harker discusses in part 2 of his article (http://www.pets-warehouse.com/carbon_1.htm) the amount of granular activated carbon (GAC) that should be used. Unfortunately, I don't think he has...
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The Reef Chemistry Forum
01/10/2008, 06:59 PM
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GFO granules or pellets???
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pjf
Has anyone had a chance to perform the same...
Has anyone had a chance to perform the same comparative test with Warner Marine's PHOSaR HC? This granular GFO is denser than its competitors and should be more durable.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/07/2008, 08:21 PM
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UV glass replacement
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pjf
At the end of this thread is a post from someone...
At the end of this thread is a post from someone with a broken UV shield over a Phoenix 14K lamp similar to yours: http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=9435531#post9435531....
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/07/2008, 08:01 PM
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combo or not combo
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Yes, my lighting is only T5 now but there is...
Yes, my lighting is only T5 now but there is nothing wrong with a T5/MH combo. The MH produces beautiful "glitter lines" or shimmer if that is a consideration.
I replaced the MH/T5 combo because...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/07/2008, 07:13 PM
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combo or not combo
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pjf
So long as you have two light levels (2 ballasts...
So long as you have two light levels (2 ballasts & 2 power cords), it may not matter.
My first light fixture was a MH/T6 combo. I liked it because it gave me 2 light levels: T6 at dawn & dusk...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/07/2008, 08:55 AM
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Which heater to buy?
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pjf
I'm looking for better thermostatic heaters...
I'm looking for better thermostatic heaters myself!
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/07/2008, 08:52 AM
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Carbon Confusion
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pjf
The thread starter wanted carbon media that...
The thread starter wanted carbon media that produces less dust and such media was suggested to him. If there are tests showing high levels of phosphate from the suggested media, do let us know.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/07/2008, 01:39 AM
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Which heater to buy?
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pjf
The squeaky wheel should get the oil. If...
The squeaky wheel should get the oil. If controllers are more reliable than heater thermostats, then more will be gained through better operation, care and calibration of heater thermostats.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/07/2008, 01:01 AM
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Carbon Confusion
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pjf
The GAC was not rinsed prior to testing. ...
The GAC was not rinsed prior to testing. Nevertheless, the phosphate found would be much diluted in an aquarium. "The ratio of carbon to water used in these tests was considerably more than one...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/06/2008, 07:53 PM
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Return Pump outside the sump
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pjf
An external pump on a 90-degree elbow is easy to...
An external pump on a 90-degree elbow is easy to service. If you need to remove the pump, you simply lift it up and turn. Easy servicing and space savings are great reasons for putting external pumps...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/06/2008, 06:41 PM
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Which heater to buy?
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pjf
Eheim advertises its Jager heaters as fully...
Eheim advertises its Jager heaters as fully submersible (http://www.eheim.com/jager.htm). I do not recommend placing the head of a heater above water as the ambient air temperature will affect the...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/06/2008, 06:23 PM
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Carbon Confusion
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pjf
If you use GAC and GFO together, phosphate...
If you use GAC and GFO together, phosphate should not be a problem. In my reactor, the water flows through a layer of GAC before passing through the GFO layer.
The issue of phosphate leaching...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/06/2008, 02:38 PM
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help me choose a return pump!!
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pjf
My bulkhead is schedule 80. Schedule 80 &...
My bulkhead is schedule 80. Schedule 80 & schedule 40 PVC have compatible threading and can be mixed. I actually prefer schedule 80 because it is sturdier and its dark color hides soiling. Savko...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/06/2008, 12:39 PM
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Carbon Confusion
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pjf
ROX 0.8
Compared to other granular activated carbons (GAC), ROX 0.8 produces very little dust despite the fine size of its granules. Fill the reactor with ROX and place the reactor in the sink. Pump...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/05/2008, 07:26 PM
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Feed pump or direct feed on skimmer?
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pjf
Here's a diagram from UCanDoIt's gallery: ...
Here's a diagram from UCanDoIt's gallery:
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/583/118362Gravity_Feed_Plumbing.jpg
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/05/2008, 05:48 PM
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What brand and model for corallline algae to thrive?
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pjf
I have a 75-gallon tank with a second coralline...
I have a 75-gallon tank with a second coralline algae outbreak within 4 months on the glass walls. My current lighting is comprised of only two 54-watt T5HO lamps. The actinic lamp is on for 12...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/05/2008, 05:22 PM
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help me choose a return pump!!
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pjf
I prefer external return pumps because I want the...
I prefer external return pumps because I want the return compartment to be used for water changes and a pump may get in the way of mixing salt solution. To save space in your cabinet, you can place...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/05/2008, 05:00 PM
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Holy LED light Hood Batman. Solaris.
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pjf
Dana Riddle...
Dana Riddle (http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/july2004/feature.htm) found photo-inhibition at 260 PAR and photo-protection at 100 PAR with Montipora coral. I'm not surprised that reduced...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/05/2008, 03:31 PM
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Holy LED light Hood Batman. Solaris.
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pjf
It's true that some light is reflected off the...
It's true that some light is reflected off the surface of the water. Very little passes through the glass walls. You can test that by looking for glitter lines on the floor next to the sides of an...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/05/2008, 03:25 PM
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Holy LED light Hood Batman. Solaris.
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41,458
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pjf
Total Internal Reflection (TIR)
To achieve TIR, the light entering the water must strike the water at an angle less than 60 degrees from vertical. When the light strikes the water, it will be bent to less than 41 degrees from...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/03/2008, 08:59 PM
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How much flow?
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280
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pjf
Part 1:...
Part 1: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/6/aafeature2/view
Part 2: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/8/aafeature/view
Part 3: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/9/aafeature2
Part 4:...
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