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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 08:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 309
Posted By gspgretchen
Blue CFL bulb

I started using one of these blue CFl 13 watt bulbs as a moon light. I sheild it a little so it isnt to bright. It looks good, runs cool, and cheap. I cant find any info as far as CRI or degrees K....
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,977
Posted By gspgretchen
Do a google seach for LED wizard. it shows you...

Do a google seach for LED wizard. it shows you how to wire them.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 295
Posted By gspgretchen
Rio 2100

I have a Rio 2100 for my sump. I need a new impeller assembly. Can anyone tell me if there is an octangle bushing that that goes in the magnet end of the assembly. Mine does not have one and I think...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By gspgretchen
Thanks for the replies. I never thought of...

Thanks for the replies. I never thought of drilling a small hole at or just above water live.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By gspgretchen
Thats where they are now, I tried them a little...

Thats where they are now, I tried them a little deeper and got better water movement. I want to avoid powerheads in tank if I can. I have a 44g acrylic cube with a drain drilled in the bottom.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By gspgretchen
Anti siphon valve

Does anyone have a good source for an anti siphon valve for a return line from a sump system.
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/24/2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By gspgretchen
Algae bloom in new tank.

I have an algae bloom in a tank that has been up for 2 weeks. The base rock is from my prior reef tank and I added some new live rock. My question is can I add snails, crabs, ect while it is cycling?...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/08/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By gspgretchen
Reef balls

Has anyone seen these (reefballs.org) Wondering if I could make smaller version at home in a bucket. The only problem might be the silicas in the concrete. They also use special concrete with a PH...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/10/2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 78
Posted By gspgretchen
Anyone use this?

http://item.express.ebay.com/200-Watt-FLUORESCENT-PLANT-GROW-LIGHT-CFL-BULB-T5-w-mh_W0QQitemZ260158643974QQihZ016QQtrZexpQQcmdZExpressItem
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 168
Posted By gspgretchen
6500K CFL spiral bulbs.

Is anyone using 6500k CFL spiral bulbs for FOWLR tank lighting?
Searech function isnt working.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 257
Posted By gspgretchen
I was wondering what the PAR might be?

I was wondering what the PAR might be?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 257
Posted By gspgretchen
Has anyone used these types of lights (the 6500...

Has anyone used these types of lights (the 6500 CFL bulb that is on the melevsreff link) for lighting a FOWLR tank?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 142
Posted By gspgretchen
Oceanic plus series 4 skimmer

I need a cup for plus series 4 skimmer mine got lost while remodeling basement. Any ideas?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/24/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 895
Posted By gspgretchen
I made homemade reflectors out of aluminum...

I made homemade reflectors out of aluminum flashing from Home Depot. Just cu and bent to the right size. I replace it when it corrodes a little, around a year.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/22/2007, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By gspgretchen
The HD's in Nebraska dont carry any.

The HD's in Nebraska dont carry any.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/21/2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By gspgretchen
Substrate

I am looking for non silica substrate in Nebraska. HD and Lowes dont carry anything, LFS is was to pricey. Any ideas?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/17/2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 207
Posted By gspgretchen
PC ballast

Anyone know of a good site to find PC ballast for DIY lighting? I need a new one to run 2 55 watt bulbs.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/07/2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By gspgretchen
Check out LED center...

Check out LED center (http://led.linear1.org/led.wiz.) I just made a setup with 4, 5mm blue LEDs and a 12v DC power supply using the wizard.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 03/03/2003, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By gspgretchen
lighting

Thanx for the input. Now I want kill any trying. Will look into MH
Forum: Advanced Topics 02/28/2003, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 286
Posted By gspgretchen
pulsing

I have 4 clumps of xenia with moderate indirect flow under 6 NO(6500K,2 Actinic). They have doubled in size in 2 months and they pulse moderately.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/28/2003, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By gspgretchen
Question Lighting

I am currently running 6 NO lights 4 6500K, 2 Actinic, above my 55G reef. It equates to 4.37 watts/gallon. Xenia, schrooms,and green star polpys all growing well. Would this lighting be anywhere near...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/16/2003, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By gspgretchen
Unforunately I do not own a digital camera so no...

Unforunately I do not own a digital camera so no pics right now. I currently have only inverts it the tank(see original post). Spots are dime sized, polyps retracted, brownish in color. They appeared...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/15/2003, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By gspgretchen
polyphyllia with dark spots

I recently purchased this specimen from LFS. All polyps were extended at store, Now there are four spots that polyps are retracted and it appears the top layer of tissue is shedding. LFS says this is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2002, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 154
Posted By gspgretchen
Question Metal Halides

I found 175w 4200k halides at local hardware store. I was looking for any input on running this with 2 blue actinic N/O fluorescent bulbs. I read in a reef book that shallow water corals like a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/14/2002, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 295
Posted By gspgretchen
Thumbs up hood

I use a wood canopy with flourescent bulbs 6 inches from water. I bought fluorescent bulb protectors from my local hardware store(clear plastic tubes 48 inches long), they cost $2.99 each. These are...
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