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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 355,881
Posted By JoeW
Last try

400 gal sps. 30 inch depth. Please recommend number and types of lamps.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 355,881
Posted By JoeW
400 gal 84Lx36Wx30D SPS

Mr. Reefer/Reaper:

Please amplify on your response.

Are you recommending an 8-lamp Ice Cap system to me?

Joe
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 355,881
Posted By JoeW
T5's only in 400 gal tank

I am still in the planning stage for a 400 gal tank, 84 inch length, 36 inch width and 30 inch depth. The tank will include sps and anemones.

My current 265 gal tank has 400 watt metal halides.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By JoeW
T5's only in 400 gal tank

I am still in the planning stage for a 400 gal tank, 84 inch length, 36 inch width and 30 inch depth. I plan anemones and sps, no clams.

My current 265 gal tank has 400 watt metal halides.

I...
Forum: Tank of the Month 07/09/2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,826
Posted By JoeW
I especially like the beautiful color of the...

I especially like the beautiful color of the vibrant SPS in this magnificent reef.

Sunny, how do you clean the front panel and avoid scratching the glass?

Joe
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/04/2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By JoeW
Thanks for the reply, Alien. The hand-held side...

Thanks for the reply, Alien. The hand-held side of the cleaner magnet hits the recessed wall at the sides, leaving an inch or so of algae around the perimeter of the viewing side of the tank. I tried...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/02/2006, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By JoeW
Designing front panel of in-wall tank

I have a 265 gal in-wall tank, with a recessed front panel. I decided on this design after seeing the tanks at Mystic Aquarium in CT. There have been 2 problems. I use a cleaning magnet on the front...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/14/2005, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 614
Posted By JoeW
What is a penductor? Also, I have read about...

What is a penductor?

Also, I have read about the "Sea Swirl" and am wondering how it compares to the Tunze product.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/13/2005, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 614
Posted By JoeW
Thanks, Shawn and Travis. How much flow? I...

Thanks, Shawn and Travis.

How much flow? I know that many aquarists favor closed loop systems. For various reasons, I am hoping to get away without one.

I have a single Hayward pump in my 265,...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/12/2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 614
Posted By JoeW
Will I have to vacuum the tank?

I have a 265 gal reef tank with a deep sand bed, and I am planning a bare bottom 400 gal tank. Is there any way to avoid having to vacuum detritus from the bottom of the tank?
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 11/11/2005, 07:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 147
Posted By JoeW
Pajama cardinals

Is there experience breeding these fish in home systems?

I have a 265 gal reef tank with a breeding pair of maroons. Among the other fish, I have a single pajama cardinal. My plan is to add 2...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 11/01/2005, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By JoeW
Many thanks to the responders.

Many thanks to the responders.
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 10/29/2005, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By JoeW
Breeding in a community reef tank

I have had some success breeding maroon clowns in a community tank. The breeding pair are the oldest fish in my 265 gal tank, about 5 years old. They spawn regularly, and I retrieve the larvae as...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/15/2005, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By JoeW
One-way mirror

My nine year old nephew suggested a one-way mirror for the front panel of my planned 400 gal in-wall reef tank. He believes that the fish will not be frightened by people viewing the tank. My present...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 07/13/2005, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By JoeW
Thanks, Randy: When you refer to "separating...

Thanks, Randy:

When you refer to "separating them," do you mean simply putting them in a larger tank? Or are you suggesting reducing the numbers of fish per tank, regardless of its size? How many...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/13/2005, 08:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 856
Posted By JoeW
Thanks, Tool Fool: I just read your link,...

Thanks, Tool Fool:

I just read your link, and it is very informative. Are you saying that if I go with an acrylic tank, I will never be able to keep it entirely free of scratches and that I will...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/13/2005, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 856
Posted By JoeW
Thanks for the replies. Rambler, my current...

Thanks for the replies.

Rambler, my current tank is in-wall and does have a DSB. Hence the scratches.

My planned 400 gal will also be in-wall, but I am hoping to have better access to the front...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/12/2005, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 856
Posted By JoeW
Thanks, John and Rambler: I know that there...

Thanks, John and Rambler:

I know that there are many issues to be considered. One that I am focused upon is the matter of scratches. I have had a glass 265 gal for the last 5 years, and it has...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 07/12/2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By JoeW
Grow out tank for baby maroons

I have approximately 75 baby maroon clowns in a 10 gal tank. They are 4 weeks old and are now on flake food.

1. Do I have to move them to a larger tank?

2. If so, when should I do this?

3....
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/12/2005, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 856
Posted By JoeW
Acrylic versus glass

Which do you prefer for a 400 gal tank?
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/27/2005, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 598
Posted By JoeW
T5 lighting and SPS

I have a 265 gal, mainly SPS, tank. I currently have 3 400 watt metal halides and some PC and fluorescent lighting. Heat is a big problem. I am upgrading to a 400 gal and want to continue to feature...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/13/2005, 11:03 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,191
Posted By JoeW
My thanks to mmgm, who started this informative...

My thanks to mmgm, who started this informative thread, and to those of you who have offered suggestions that are helpful to all of us. I am designing a 400 gal display tank with at least 400 gal of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/09/2005, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 120
Posted By JoeW
Large sump/refugium

Any suggestions for a tub or other container, preferably rectangular, that can be drilled and used as a large (150-200 gal) sump/refugium?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/09/2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By JoeW
Large DIY sump/refugium

Any suggestions for an inexpensive tub or other container, preferably rectangular, that can be drilled and used as a large (150-200 gal) sump/refugium?
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/07/2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By JoeW
Your replies are greatly appreciated. I have the...

Your replies are greatly appreciated. I have the luxury of being able to take the rock out of the sump, treat it appropriately, and then return it to the display tank. Is there anything (more...
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