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Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By PRC
Ok, first question is how'd you get to be a Hokie...

Ok, first question is how'd you get to be a Hokie without taking thermo? Are they getting soft up there in Blacksburg or what? Back in my days at VT it was thermo for everyone and uphill in both...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 428
Posted By PRC
I've been using a gravity feed DIY topoff system...

I've been using a gravity feed DIY topoff system for three years now with no problems whatsoever. It uses this float switch http://www.aquahub.com/store/ifloatfloatswitch.html and this solenoid valve...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/15/2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 648
Posted By PRC
I do also feed mine mysis and blender mush on...

I do also feed mine mysis and blender mush on occassion, but mostly Formula One because it's easy and I'm lazy. Like Mark, I've also not fed mine for awhile, up to a couple months, at a time.
It...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/13/2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 648
Posted By PRC
lol, right or wrong, black or white, hehe. This...

lol, right or wrong, black or white, hehe. This hobby drove me crazy for awhile til I learned to accept that there is no one right way for most anything, just lots of opinions. I feed my Caulastrea...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/13/2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 840
Posted By PRC
I bought a float switch and a solenoid valve for...

I bought a float switch and a solenoid valve for about $25 total. Float switch goes in the sump, solenoid valve on the topoff tank which drains into my downstream refugium. The setup has worked...
Forum: Advanced Topics 02/13/2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,860
Posted By PRC
Youngsilver, I think it'd be pretty difficult to...

Youngsilver, I think it'd be pretty difficult to move 300GPH that way. If I'm understanding your concept, and it's the only way I could think to do it as well, you'd need to pump a whole lot of tank...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/27/2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,860
Posted By PRC
OK, here's the article. I didn't have a chance to...

OK, here's the article. I didn't have a chance to read it again but it may be of interest: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/rs/feature/index.php
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/27/2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,860
Posted By PRC
I think Ron Shimek did an analysis on skimmate...

I think Ron Shimek did an analysis on skimmate content awhile back. If I remember correctly it contained some rather unpleasant stuff, heavy metals and such. My memory's not the best anymore so this...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/25/2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 240
Posted By PRC
Don't forget that you have to change the bulbs...

Don't forget that you have to change the bulbs rather often for them to be effective and they can be pretty expensive. IMO your money could be better spent on other items, like a QT tank.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/25/2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 305
Posted By PRC
For a 75G mostly LPS and softies I'd ditch the...

For a 75G mostly LPS and softies I'd ditch the closed circuit altogether and put two Seio 620s in the tank. They're not much bigger than the actual return nozzles for most closed loops, will move...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/25/2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,220
Posted By PRC
Horace, I'm not certain but I don't think you can...

Horace, I'm not certain but I don't think you can run 4x54w T5s on one 660.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/25/2006, 05:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,220
Posted By PRC
It really depends on what you want to keep in the...

It really depends on what you want to keep in the tank. On a 55 you could probably use 2-4 T5s depending on what you wanted to keep. It also depends more on the tank dimensions than on the gallons....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/25/2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By PRC
I have six T5s about two inches off the water and...

I have six T5s about two inches off the water and only get temp swings of about 2 degrees. They're not all Sunlights but I don't imagine that matters since they're all pulling about 100W from the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/25/2006, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By PRC
I've always gotten the best prices from premium...

I've always gotten the best prices from premium aquatics.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/24/2006, 12:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 623
Posted By PRC
I've only got one overflow in my 220 which has 6'...

I've only got one overflow in my 220 which has 6' x 2' surface so I don't think that should be a problem. I wonder if you'll have an issue of competing overflows though. The overflow running the Dart...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/23/2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,850
Posted By PRC
Wow, 18' to the sump! I guess you're not using...

Wow, 18' to the sump! I guess you're not using that Mag9.5 for your return pump since they list the shutoff head as ~13.5' I think. What are you using for a return pump? If you're using the Mag as a...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/23/2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,124
Posted By PRC
Do you still have the jawfish Matt? I'll take...

Do you still have the jawfish Matt? I'll take them if you can hang on to them until the end of next week. I'm going on vacation next week and wouldn't want to leave them alone for their first week in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/23/2006, 03:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,096
Posted By PRC
nikonosis, Where is Orange Park? If you're...

nikonosis,
Where is Orange Park? If you're anywhere near south florida you should be able to get all the base rock you want from a quarry or a landscaper. They sell the stuff for landscaping yards....
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/23/2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 623
Posted By PRC
It all really depends on how your system is...

It all really depends on how your system is plumbed, but unless you have some pretty serious overflow plumbing (like 2" tubing) I don't think you'll ever get the 2,000+ GPH into your sump so you'd...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/23/2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,850
Posted By PRC
Actually, lots of people grow acros under T5's. I...

Actually, lots of people grow acros under T5's. I know of a couple coral farmers around here that use them exclusively. I have six 80W T5's on my 220 and I need to trim my acros pretty regularly to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/20/2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,850
Posted By PRC
All hope is not lost. I cut the electric bill on...

All hope is not lost. I cut the electric bill on my tank significantly by switching to more efficient equipment. At $0.18/kWhr you'll recoup the cost of new equipment pretty quickly. First get the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/20/2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,860
Posted By PRC
Has anyone tried urchins? I have a couple in my...

Has anyone tried urchins? I have a couple in my fuge but I've never seen them spawn.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/20/2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 806
Posted By PRC
I got a DI cartridge once that increased my TDS...

I got a DI cartridge once that increased my TDS no matter how much water I put through it. I ended up just tossing it and getting a new one which was fine.
I'd run yours for awhile and see what it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/20/2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,083
Posted By PRC
I ditched my two closed loops with Iwaki 55's and...

I ditched my two closed loops with Iwaki 55's and put six Seio 620's in my 220 instead. Much better water movement and much cheaper to run.
2 x Iwaki 55 = ~360W, 1800GPH
6 x Seio 620 = ~48W,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/20/2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 537
Posted By PRC
I now have six Seio 620's in my 220G and I would...

I now have six Seio 620's in my 220G and I would highly recommend them. I had trouble with one of them initially but I think it was assembled wrong. I took it apart, cleaned it and reassembled it and...
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