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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 48,951
Posted By flyingphish
woz... where do you keep the level inside...

woz...

where do you keep the level inside the skimmer? thats nuts.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 48,951
Posted By flyingphish
i got lazy and decided to just throw the skimmer...

i got lazy and decided to just throw the skimmer in the sump and continue to let the tank just drain into the sump bypassing the sock. i do have my chiller return dumping into the sock, but its not...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 12:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By flyingphish
nice work brandon. looking forward to comparing...

nice work brandon. looking forward to comparing notes. youll really like it. its big!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/04/2008, 03:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By flyingphish
yep too high. the level is at the neck. i backed...

yep too high. the level is at the neck. i backed it off. the water level inside the skimmer is now 2-3 inches lower. its a needlewheel.

making some nice dark foam tonight.

earlier, i was...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By flyingphish
thanks hahn. you provided most of the...

thanks hahn.

you provided most of the inspiration...

so far ive found the atb to be very reliable. just set it and forget it. this mornings foam head is nice and dark, im slowly adjusting the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 02:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By flyingphish
atb conical skimmer on elos 55g

never wanting to be left behind, figured id give the atb skimmer a test drive. first impressions? very well made. very easy to install. it started to skim a fat head of foam immediately...in the...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/01/2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,919
Posted By flyingphish
yes. ssb. i've been in the process of...

yes. ssb.

i've been in the process of removing my 1-2 inch bed, was going bb because of those same complaints. detritus build up. been doing it with water changes, little bit each week.
...
Forum: The Lounge 12/31/2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,561
Posted By flyingphish
bischoff pils. thank you.

bischoff pils. thank you.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 48,951
Posted By flyingphish
sounds like a good idea...been thinking about...

sounds like a good idea...been thinking about trying that myself.

wouldnt you think itd keep the sump box cleaner anyway?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 48,951
Posted By flyingphish
can i plumb off of the 'T' and route it via pvc...

can i plumb off of the 'T' and route it via pvc into a filter bag?

a la elos sump?

thanks
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 02:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,291
Posted By flyingphish
i bet mommy is still sitting in that corner... ...

i bet mommy is still sitting in that corner...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2045624015_5da9d04f6a.jpg
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 02:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By flyingphish
you are using a top off device to add the kalk. ...

you are using a top off device to add the kalk. how often does the top off trigger?...ie how many liters per day are you evaporating...

i bet you not getting enough kalk into the system because...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
Posted By flyingphish
abt, kz, or the new royal...all conical skimmers....

abt, kz, or the new royal...all conical skimmers.

leaning towards the kz-s for my 55g.

when is the royal comng out with the cones inside...the bk replacement?

??
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/08/2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,522
Posted By flyingphish
του μια συνωμοσία

του μια συνωμοσία
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/08/2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,322
Posted By flyingphish
krakens! i love it. harry hamlin fan are ya?

krakens! i love it.

harry hamlin fan are ya?
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/08/2007, 02:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,322
Posted By flyingphish
i cherry picked my rock from various lfs's over...

i cherry picked my rock from various lfs's over the course of a couple of months while waiting for my tank to be built.

cured it in rubbermaid bins in the garage. water heated and skimmed.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/08/2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,114
Posted By flyingphish
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2045626025_e76...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2045626025_e76da871e8_m.jpg

1X400 watt radium 20K 4X24 watt T5's over a 55g.



I would do a combo MH/T5 fixture if i were you. you get the best of both...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,522
Posted By flyingphish
drinking DI water will strip minerals from your...

drinking DI water will strip minerals from your body.

use the drinking water kit for sure...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 18,718
Posted By flyingphish
1X400 20K Radium on hqi, 2 X Fiji Blue 24w T5, 2...

1X400 20K Radium on hqi, 2 X Fiji Blue 24w T5, 2 X Giesemann Actinic+ (60/40, blue/actinic) 24w T5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2045626025_e76da871e8.jpg
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 18,718
Posted By flyingphish
dp my bad

dp my bad
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 445
Posted By flyingphish
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1238757
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/29/2007, 11:56 PM
Replies: 825
Views: 245,588
Posted By flyingphish
i agree about the look of sand. it is the only...

i agree about the look of sand. it is the only thing thats keeping me on the fence.

how and what do you feed? ive been feeding rotifers once a week, 2 or 3 teaspoons. then depend on fish poop...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/29/2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 825
Views: 245,588
Posted By flyingphish
i am going back to bb edward. do you like...

i am going back to bb edward.

do you like being bb?

i had better coral health with no sand vs. a ssb.

and youve got your lighting and colors down to a T.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/25/2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By flyingphish
$1899.00

$1899.00
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/22/2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By flyingphish
specs: 150 watt 10k elos bulb ice cap...

specs:

150 watt 10k elos bulb
ice cap ballast

check link in first post for pictures...gives you an idea what the hubbub is all about.

new $3200.00
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