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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/27/2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,498
Posted By SPACEMANS2
I think people are putting so much faith into the...

I think people are putting so much faith into the xtreme because the octos NW performed so well against the competion "EURO REEF and ASM" at only a fraction of the cost
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By SPACEMANS2
ha at one point i thought I was the only one. ...

ha at one point i thought I was the only one. Mine died after a few months months. I sent it in for repairs and the sent it back saying it was fixed, but itstill wouldn't work. retailers should not...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By SPACEMANS2
with and Icecap ballast you can mix T12 VHO and...

with and Icecap ballast you can mix T12 VHO and T5s together.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 07:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 921
Posted By SPACEMANS2
i used to have a remora and it worked great. ...

i used to have a remora and it worked great. From the looks of the skim bubbles being produced you skimmer is doing its job. You need a skimmer that handle your tank size.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By SPACEMANS2
This is too funny the Knockoff is getting knocked...

This is too funny the Knockoff is getting knocked off and complaining about it. hahahahahaha. I got mine from marinesolutions and it works great. I always wondered why it had SWV written on top of...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/08/2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,256
Posted By SPACEMANS2
Potent, Even Against Drug-Resistant Strains of...

Potent, Even Against Drug-Resistant Strains of Bacteria
Results of two studies suggest that garlic is a potent antibiotic, even against strains that have become resistant to many drugs. One study...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/07/2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,256
Posted By SPACEMANS2
From my own experience when I get a sick fish i...

From my own experience when I get a sick fish i soaked fresh finely cut cloves of garlic in water for a few hours, then I strain it and then pour the water directly in my tank. I don't even mix it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/05/2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By SPACEMANS2
corals brown when they dont get enough light....

corals brown when they dont get enough light. It's the opposite of bleaching.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/01/2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 844
Posted By SPACEMANS2
YOU'VE GOT TO BE A NIEVE NEWBIE OR INSANE TO...

YOU'VE GOT TO BE A NIEVE NEWBIE OR INSANE TO SPENT THAT MUCH ON A POLARIO
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/01/2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By SPACEMANS2
the algae begins to grow simply because you color...

the algae begins to grow simply because you color temp drops florecents always starts off cooler then eventually drops to a lower Kelvin that green plants and algae prefer. if you have ever been to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/28/2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By SPACEMANS2
a good becket will get the job done. I like them...

a good becket will get the job done. I like them because they dont take up so much space and they are pretty much hassle free
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 275,674
Posted By SPACEMANS2
so does this mean that the UVL's will last longer?

so does this mean that the UVL's will last longer?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By SPACEMANS2
actually I've heard the ambient temperature and...

actually I've heard the ambient temperature and not the blub should be 95 degrees
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 285
Posted By SPACEMANS2
Thats the thing about the skimmer. If its sitting...

Thats the thing about the skimmer. If its sitting in the water while you plug it in, you will have to prime it. simply plug it in then stretch your neck down to your airline and blow air in it until...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 125
Posted By SPACEMANS2
blow it

Thats the thing about the skimmer. If its sitting in the water while you plug it in, you will have to prime it. simply plug it in then stretch your neck down to your airline and blow air in it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 06:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 69
Posted By SPACEMANS2
blow it

Thats the thing about the skimmer. If its sitting in the water while you plug it in, you will have to prime it. simply plug it in then stretch your neck down to your airline and blow air in it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/30/2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By SPACEMANS2
I have one for My 65gal and love it. I think it...

I have one for My 65gal and love it. I think it works great right out of the box. A lot of people mesh mod and veture mod it to work like the hight end skimmers. But a nw 150 on my 65 gal I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,017
Posted By SPACEMANS2
Were both lamps new? I would put MY ENTIRE R&D...

Were both lamps new? I would put MY ENTIRE R&D in whatever sells too. Wouldn’t you? the fact is the world demands efficiency, and t-5s are more efficient. That’s not saying they put out more. If...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,017
Posted By SPACEMANS2
kysard1 I hope this chart will be enough for...

kysard1 I hope this chart will be enough for people to understand.
One could probably say "well they didn't use IC reflectors on the t5hos. " But on the same token you can say they didnt use T-12...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 02:50 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,017
Posted By SPACEMANS2
I'm talking about flourecents if you read...

I'm talking about flourecents
if you read further up he measured a 60 inches against a 36 inches. I was using the room as an example to help you understand. I guess it didn't work so i'll try again....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/22/2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,017
Posted By SPACEMANS2
in 36 inch system you couldn't fit a 60 inch...

in 36 inch system you couldn't fit a 60 inch tube. I agree with you that you probably can't think of anyone who has said they got better growth with the VHOs because there arnt many who have had...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/22/2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,017
Posted By SPACEMANS2
again not true. from what you are saying in your...

again not true. from what you are saying in your case a single 3 foot flourecent bulb would produce the same amount of PAR as 2 or more 3 foot bulbs stacked next to each other. have still not...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/22/2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,017
Posted By SPACEMANS2
to sum this all up if one were to have a 36 inch...

to sum this all up if one were to have a 36 inch long tank the florecent bulb that would put out the most light wouldnt be a t-5 bulb bet rather a t-12.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/22/2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,017
Posted By SPACEMANS2
actually it does matter how long the bulb is

actually it does matter how long the bulb is
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/22/2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,017
Posted By SPACEMANS2
if you go back to his post he compared a 5 foot...

if you go back to his post he compared a 5 foot lamp t-5 to a 3 foot t-12 lamp. Using a IC ballast on a t-5 to overdive will increase the output but then again if you use and IC ballast on a t12...
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