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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/11/2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 444
Posted By rcollick
Phosphate test kit which one?

I am getting ready to order a phosphate test kit and heard some are not very accurate. Which would be the best to get? Thanks for all the help.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/03/2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 213
Posted By rcollick
Some polyps browned out others ok

I have quite a few sps corals that the polyps have browned out mainly acros and millies my monti caps have remained the same with good polyp colors. All seem to be growing quite well and a couple...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/05/2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 66,391
Posted By rcollick
Did you have to make any adjustments at all or...

Did you have to make any adjustments at all or did it still pop in just like it was supposed to? Also did you just break one end of the ceramic or both? Maybe it was those few cocktails before that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/05/2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 495
Posted By rcollick
i would do two 250 and 4 vho actinics and get...

i would do two 250 and 4 vho actinics and get bulbs that have a very good par. I dont have vho's but from what I have heard nothing works better to make the corals really pop. Going with four 250's...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/05/2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 312
Posted By rcollick
I think you will be fine just keep your sps...

I think you will be fine just keep your sps closer to the top half and your lps will be fine at the bottom half.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/05/2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 66,391
Posted By rcollick
No, the pieces fell in the tank never to be seen...

No, the pieces fell in the tank never to be seen again. What are the chances of getting 2 more bulbs and the same thing happening.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/05/2007, 09:25 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 66,391
Posted By rcollick
Ok so I got my new fixture last week and decided...

Ok so I got my new fixture last week and decided to switch out the stock bulbs for phoenix 14k. When I installed them the ceramic ends broke off. The part that broke is the ceramic part that makes so...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/02/2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 662
Posted By rcollick
So you think its ok to use the 30+ gallons that I...

So you think its ok to use the 30+ gallons that I just made?
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/02/2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 662
Posted By rcollick
Oh great I just got my ro unit and just filled my...

Oh great I just got my ro unit and just filled my black roughneck trash can with ro water am I doomed? Should I dump it out and go get a brute or is the water still ok to use?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/29/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 305
Posted By rcollick
Totally agree very blue.

Totally agree very blue.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/29/2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 66,391
Posted By rcollick
Ok guys this is what I found. My issue with the 2...

Ok guys this is what I found. My issue with the 2 bulbs not firing at the same time was that the new phoenix bulb was not seated into the socket all the way. It took some time to get it just right...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/28/2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 66,391
Posted By rcollick
Yes one phoenix and one stock bulb. My other...

Yes one phoenix and one stock bulb. My other phoenix bulb comes in today so I am going to switch out the other stock bulb. I will try the extention cord as well. This is what I have on that circiut:...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/28/2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 66,391
Posted By rcollick
Yes, they both work but not at the same time. I...

Yes, they both work but not at the same time. I have to shut one off before the other will come on. When I tested them in the kitchen with both stock bulbs they both came on at the same time.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/28/2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 66,391
Posted By rcollick
Just got my 48" light last night and the coralife...

Just got my 48" light last night and the coralife ceiling hanging kit does work I mounted mine last night. Everything was working great when I fired it up in the kitchen before hanging the fixture....
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/04/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 944
Posted By rcollick
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/04/2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 944
Posted By rcollick
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2006, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 685
Posted By rcollick
sound very odd, I wonder if the bristle worm was...

sound very odd, I wonder if the bristle worm was eating some other kind of worm.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By rcollick
Starting a qt tank few questions

I took dow my 38 gallon tank to upgrade last weekend. I want to set it up as a qt tank but im not sure what to put in it. I have extra live/dead sand that has been setting in a 5 gallon bucket from...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/27/2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 266
Posted By rcollick
This is how NOT to split a bta

I upgraded my 38 gallon to a 85 this weekend. After setting up the new tank I start to transfer all live stock to the 85. I have a gbta that is about 11" his foot was wedged between two rocks....
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2006, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 398
Posted By rcollick
Thanks hatfielj for that link, I just talked with...

Thanks hatfielj for that link, I just talked with steve. I thought I knew what I wanted but after talking to him I am going to take a drive down there saturday. By the way you were right much lower...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 398
Posted By rcollick
The tank I am looking at has the overflows in the...

The tank I am looking at has the overflows in the both rear corners not sure if this is any different than yours techreef.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/21/2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 398
Posted By rcollick
bpd964, is your 180 the mega flow? The one I am...

bpd964, is your 180 the mega flow? The one I am looking at has 4 1" holes they might be 1.5" it has 2 holes in each corner at the bottom.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/21/2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 398
Posted By rcollick
Any opinions on aga mega flow aquariums

I am looking to purchase a 125 gallon aga on friday just wondering if anyone has seen or has one of these. I plan on using my 38 gallon for my fuge/sump any ideas on return pump and lighting I want...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/15/2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 249
Posted By rcollick
Do you test for alk? If so what are your...

Do you test for alk? If so what are your readings. It looks like your calc is ok but if your alk is to low or to high you might not get good coraline growth. Also make sure you have good water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2006, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By rcollick
Imo I wouldnt add caulerpa to my display tank. If...

Imo I wouldnt add caulerpa to my display tank. If this stuff is anything like the feather caulerpa it can spread like wild fire. Trust me I put caulerpa in my fuge and now I have some in my display...
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