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Forum: Reef Discussion 11/19/2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 624
Posted By jgln
I love looking down through the top of the water...

I love looking down through the top of the water (no cover) into the tank, it's a really neat way to view things. So for me not so high I can't look into it from above.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/19/2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By jgln
I moved a 40 and 30 sump into a 125 while moving...

I moved a 40 and 30 sump into a 125 while moving into a new house and needed to use every drop from them both to try and recreate the conditions as closely as possible to the first. I think that is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/08/2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,037
Posted By jgln
Would doing that mean his/her whole tank will...

Would doing that mean his/her whole tank will need to recycle before putting fish and coral back in?
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/08/2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,037
Posted By jgln
Can't answer that since I never did it that way,...

Can't answer that since I never did it that way, but a gallon or two shouldn't dirty the water too much and my tank never crashed or anything. I wouldn't even lightly clean what you do use as it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,037
Posted By jgln
That's exactly what I did and it worked fine....

That's exactly what I did and it worked fine. Using too much of the old stuff looked like it was going to foul the water more than it was worth. You can clean the rest then use it later along with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By jgln
Ok I'll do that. But you know I notiiced when I...

Ok I'll do that. But you know I notiiced when I first brought the hoods I couldn't look at the bulbs they were so bright. Last night I looked at them with no problem, they are bright yes, but no...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By jgln
Guess I don't have a test for that.

Guess I don't have a test for that.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By jgln
Didn't mean thread to use this to solve my...

Didn't mean thread to use this to solve my mystery (sorry) but I thought while on the subject of old bulbs I ask.

Anyway to answer PSam the bulbs are Blue Line (made in china). Do you recommend...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/06/2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 568
Posted By jgln
Mine just shrink up until they totally dissapear...

Mine just shrink up until they totally dissapear when they die off. However I discovered that when they stop pulsing it's usually related to my bulbs getting old and dim. Whenever that happens I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/06/2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By jgln
I brought Sea Star hoods and balasts and the...

I brought Sea Star hoods and balasts and the bulbs came with them. I'm not home to check and I don't remember the make. As I said they are 250w 14k bulbs just 1 per hood, but would the make matter?...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/05/2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By jgln
My mistake, a 125 g tank!

My mistake, a 125 g tank!
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/05/2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By jgln
Hey while on the subject, I set up my new tank...

Hey while on the subject, I set up my new tank (still in process) back in April and purchased 2 hoods with 250 MH 14k bulbs in each. Not set up for 2 lamps yet I got by with using just one. After 3...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/24/2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By jgln
Ok, so maybe short term you are better off due to...

Ok, so maybe short term you are better off due to little/no light in the PVC, but over longer periods (years) there will be buildup and cleaning may be needed. I guess the best thing to do is monitor...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/24/2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By jgln
Thanks, that is what I susspected but wanted to...

Thanks, that is what I susspected but wanted to hear from experience.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/23/2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By jgln
Guess I will have to find out the hard way.....

Guess I will have to find out the hard way.....
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/23/2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By jgln
How do you clean your PVC plumbing?

I was concidering using all PVC from my main tank to sump and back, previously used a combination of soft tubing and PVC. My problem was sponges growing in the tubing and it needed to be cleaned out...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 762
Posted By jgln
I stared this thread because I may have the...

I stared this thread because I may have the oppertunity to place our tank in direct sunlight in our new home and wanted experienced feedback before trying it and so far it'a all been positive (I also...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,203
Posted By jgln
FYI :Here is the company's reply to me when I...

FYI :Here is the company's reply to me when I asked about using them in place of 400w MH lamps for lighting saltwater tanks.

We are very pleased that you are interested in our Solatube products. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,689
Posted By jgln
Re: Don't people buy books anymore?

True, but there is a beginners and advanced forum and this one seems to be in the middle/neutral and doesn't claim to be either of the other. I've noticed a lot of the questions brought up in the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,203
Posted By jgln
Sorry, I meant $3344 but not much different.

Sorry, I meant $3344 but not much different.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 762
Posted By jgln
No heat issues huh?

No heat issues huh?
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,203
Posted By jgln
WOW, I am buying a 125L.... hope they work well...

WOW, I am buying a 125L.... hope they work well for $3499

72" 13K Solaris LED Illumination System. Supplied with Control Modular and Mounting Feet. Solaris-G-72-13K $3344
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,203
Posted By jgln
Thanks, found it!

Thanks, found it!
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,203
Posted By jgln
Solaris System? Do you mean Sola-system as in...

Solaris System? Do you mean Sola-system as in Solatube? Checked the internet and only found the computer operating system.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,203
Posted By jgln
[QUOTE]<a...

[QUOTE]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9645504#post9645504 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RichConley
[B]Where are you getting $60-70 a month?


Not from my own experience. I never had...
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