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Forum: Nano Reefs 01/02/2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By bsagecko
why do you have it so far off the water? Are...

why do you have it so far off the water?

Are you able to keep SPS, LPS, and clams as well as softies and zoos?

What brand of bulb do you use
Is it SE or DE
Who makes the ballast
What kind...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/02/2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,729
Posted By bsagecko
150W SE MH min

150W SE MH min
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/02/2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By bsagecko
Lighting for 40g B

the tank is 36" long and less than 20" deep

I am thinking 2 175W MH with ?

should i go up to 250W

If i did do 250W could i get away with one

I will be keeping zoos, softies, a clam or...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 542
Posted By bsagecko
Anyone who sells mags is good The pump comes...

Anyone who sells mags is good
The pump comes with a wartnee so as long as you end up getting the pump it is worth its weight in gold.

BTW, IMO a 10g sump is no way in the world big enough go with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By bsagecko
ok i now it is not a cheap hobby trust me the...

ok i now it is not a cheap hobby trust me
the tank is 6ft but i would rather go with 2 250w

If i change the bulb type will i be able to stick with the 2?

if i had the 3 250w w/ 14k bulbs...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By bsagecko
i would go with a flow rate of about 900gph for a...

i would go with a flow rate of about 900gph for a 120g return

on my 150g i use a mag-18 which after the height loss does about 1300gph.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By bsagecko
lighting 150g for zoos, clams, softies maybe hards?

Ok i am thinking of 2 250w MH's SE maybe double if i can get a good deal

I am wondering if i should have some supplemental lighting and if so what kind.....


Also what would be the best...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 438
Posted By bsagecko
they are just use to grow more bacteria

they are just use to grow more bacteria
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 542
Posted By bsagecko
ok first and foremost you need to get anothe...

ok first and foremost you need to get anothe return pump that is made to handle saltwater.

There are alot out there mag-drive or Viaaqua are good solid pumps that wont break your wallet. However...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By bsagecko
UV sterilizers arent really worth the money ...

UV sterilizers arent really worth the money

But if you want one i would go with a used one.

Just make sure that the amount of time and the amount/clarity of the uv hitting the water is high.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 557
Posted By bsagecko
My budget is prbly $100-$175 I want a skimmer...

My budget is prbly $100-$175
I want a skimmer that i can use for corals/fish
mainly zoos,softies, and a clam or two

I would prefer 24" (height) or under

If it is under 24" it can have some...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 557
Posted By bsagecko
Thanks for providing the other turn of the leaf...

Thanks for providing the other turn of the leaf so to speak
I am still debating whether to make this FOWLR or a softy/zoo tank w/ a clam or two

I think i will skip on the sock for now and go with...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 557
Posted By bsagecko
should the filter sock me submerged or above the...

should the filter sock me submerged or above the water?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 557
Posted By bsagecko
ok so how about this in the order it is listed ...

ok so how about this in the order it is listed

water from HOB overflow to filter sock
then bioballs fully submerged (until i can pay for rock)
Then 15g fuge w/ 2lbs live rock 3" deep sand bed...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/01/2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By bsagecko
I would not recommend the butterfly fish for two...

I would not recommend the butterfly fish for two reasons
One they are like one of the most difficult fish to keep and the second being they require specialized food and a nonaggressive tank.

With...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 557
Posted By bsagecko
Why does everyone think that bioballs are so bad?...

Why does everyone think that bioballs are so bad?
They naturally produce the greatest areobic bacteria population that is possible ?
what is a filter sock?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 557
Posted By bsagecko
sump/fuge 150g ?

Will this work or would it be better to have it different any ideas would be good and appreciated


Ok the sump will be a 55 gallon aquarium which measures 48" long 12" wide 20" high

The water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 841
Posted By bsagecko
what kind of lighting system do you have for this...

what kind of lighting system do you have for this tank it is awesome i would love to do this to my 150g

I have never seen a black clown like that where did you get him

Your clams are truly...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/31/2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By bsagecko
ok if you really like the eel thing i would go...

ok if you really like the eel thing i would go with a zebra they are not extremely aggressive and with an 8' tank it would have enough room.

Defintately lose:
boxfish
cowfish
grouper


If...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/31/2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 490
Posted By bsagecko
Sump/fuge for 150g tank?

Will this work or would it be better to have it different any ideas would be good and appreciated


Ok the sump will be a 55 gallon aquarium which measures 48" long 12" wide 20" high

The water...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/30/2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By bsagecko
get rid of the frogfish, moral eel, and boxfish ...

get rid of the frogfish, moral eel, and boxfish

the boxfish secrets a poison that will kill all the other fish in the tank overtime.

the frogfish are dangerous and i think they might be...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/29/2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,142
Posted By bsagecko
plz e-mail me this system to...

plz e-mail me this system to simonarmitage@yahoo.com if it is avaible to the public for free
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/29/2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,230
Posted By bsagecko
i would up the lighting to MH even if you can...

i would up the lighting to MH even if you can only get like 1 SE 150W 10k? because of the clam

It wont survive unless it has MH or alot of T5's

You might even be able to do like a 70W SE 10k on...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/29/2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By bsagecko
ok IMO, get the biggest skimmer you can afford...

ok IMO, get the biggest skimmer you can afford the oct 150 NW is popular. (Never have used it myself) It is less than $200 and it is good for a tank IMO up to 90g in case you decided to upgrade.
If...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/29/2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,639
Posted By bsagecko
it looks ok in the future if you have any...

it looks ok in the future if you have any "overstocking" problems just go to your lfs and see if they will trade you one of your big fish for a smaller size of the same fish ?

my lfs already...
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