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Forum: Do It Yourself 06/08/2003, 01:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,710
Posted By moneyclip
I currently run 4x55 watt bulbs on my Workhorse...

I currently run 4x55 watt bulbs on my Workhorse 7. Runs them like a champ, though I did attach an old computer CPU heatsink to it to reduce the heat of the ballast. Works well without it though....
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/06/2003, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,710
Posted By moneyclip
I used this guy to get my WH7, I have been most...

I used this guy to get my WH7, I have been most pleased, got the ballast and 4, 55 watt bulbs of my choice (I got 2 50/50 and 2 10k's) for $115, he shipped fast and had great communication.

HE...
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/30/2003, 11:36 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,081
Posted By moneyclip
I just bought a Mandarin, my second one to date....

I just bought a Mandarin, my second one to date. The first I bought knowing nothing about them and watched him wither, luckily I was smart enough to give the poor little guy away to a good home where...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/04/2003, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By moneyclip
Also, if you don't have your bulbs yet, he has a...

Also, if you don't have your bulbs yet, he has a deal for $65 that include the ballast (pre-wired) and the bulbs (you get to choose color temp)
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/04/2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By moneyclip
Check out this guy ...

Check out this guy
http://www.petsupplyliquidator.com/htm/aparts_pwrcompactballast.htm#b2
I have order two ballast from him and he has been excellent. If you order your ballast pre-wired however,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/04/2003, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By moneyclip
I have both the Fulham Workhorse 5 and a...

I have both the Fulham Workhorse 5 and a Workhorse 7. The 5 is running two 55 watt bulbs beautifully. The 7 is running four 55 watt bulbs and no problems. I highly recommend these ballast to anyone...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/03/2003, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 133
Posted By moneyclip
Refugium vs Sump? Questions

This weekend I installed my new 660gph pump and a 20 gallon refugium onto my cycling 55 gallon reef. Me and Darkrose on the board are in a debate over weather or not my fuge is actually a sump.

It...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 02/24/2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By moneyclip
The biggest Mantis Ever!!!

Fellow reeferDarkrose sent me this article, thought you might find it interesting. Look at the size of the Mantis' in the pics.

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2003/Feb/14/ln/ln01a.html
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/07/2003, 12:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 357
Posted By moneyclip
simple stick pins for sewing will work fine, you...

simple stick pins for sewing will work fine, you simply insert the tip under the edge of the acrylic. This creates a gap into which the solvent can flow. Because of the larger gaps, you get...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/06/2003, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 518
Posted By moneyclip
Say, that's a pretty impressive tank, what are...

Say, that's a pretty impressive tank, what are the dimensions and materials?
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/06/2003, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 518
Posted By moneyclip
a helpful hint: Tanks ALWAYS have to be level...

a helpful hint:
Tanks ALWAYS have to be level when filled, otherwise you'll exert ten times the amount of stress on the joints than when they are level.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/06/2003, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By moneyclip
Thanks for the link, they have great prices, a...

Thanks for the link, they have great prices, a Workhorse 7 with caps and bulbs for 65 bucks, I think I'll order two.

I would'nt worry about the ballast, 2 55 watt bulbs are well within the rated...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/06/2003, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By moneyclip
I just recently ordered this ballast and am...

I just recently ordered this ballast and am running two 65k bulbs from AHSupply on it.
The Workhorse 5 is good to power up to 128 watts, It will more than adequately run your two 55's.
Yes, the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/06/2003, 12:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 357
Posted By moneyclip
Personally, I would find myself a different...

Personally, I would find myself a different supplier. Way to many of us have built tanks using this method to say that it is unreliable or even difficult. I would aggree to go with the half inch...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/05/2003, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,204
Posted By moneyclip
check out farco Plastics...

check out farco Plastics http://www.farcoplastics.com
They have a location in hackensack and I use them locally here. The company and their products are great and the pricing is very fair. I bought...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 02/04/2003, 12:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By moneyclip
another pic

another pic
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 02/04/2003, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By moneyclip
Unhappy Condylactus questions

Ok, My LFS was totally abusing this poor condy, had him in a very poorly lit tank, had'nt feed him in a week and had no idea what the poor thing required. Needless to say, I'm sure he's looked...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/03/2003, 04:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,203
Posted By moneyclip
I'm not complaining, other than the fact this...

I'm not complaining, other than the fact this hobby is way more expensive than I had anticipated.

I find it totally pathetic that when I go to a store and price a part it cost 1000% more than I...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 02/03/2003, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 209
Posted By moneyclip
pics?

pics?
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/03/2003, 03:00 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,203
Posted By moneyclip
My wife bought me a ten gallon fish tank for my...

My wife bought me a ten gallon fish tank for my birthday, we proptly stocked it with freshwater stock. 6 months later I have now have 6 tanks totalling over 200 gallons of water, all to meet my wife...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/01/2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 484
Posted By moneyclip
You can buy a Diamond hole saw set from Harbour...

You can buy a Diamond hole saw set from Harbour freight for under $10 shipped to your door. Mine work great.

Here's a Link
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=32400
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/30/2003, 12:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,907
Posted By moneyclip
sorry, double post :(

sorry, double post :(
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/30/2003, 12:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,907
Posted By moneyclip
Here's a couple of notes for you guys, 1. Fl...

Here's a couple of notes for you guys,
1. Fl mangroves are protected and cannot be harvested legally

2. Mangroves live in the most disgusting mud you will ever smell (thank god for the 6" of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/29/2003, 11:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 433
Posted By moneyclip
I just purchased my first xenia about 4 days ago,...

I just purchased my first xenia about 4 days ago, I am keeping it in my 10 gallon nano-reef while my 55 gallon cycles. It seems to like just enough water flow to make a sway a little and seems to be...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/28/2003, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 144
Posted By moneyclip
You may want to consider egg crate or some sort...

You may want to consider egg crate or some sort of screen that will allow the light through but prevent the fish.
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