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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By ScubaTC
Good information DarG - Thanks! Do you have...

Good information DarG - Thanks!

Do you have more info / opinions on the JBJ chillers?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/15/2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By ScubaTC
wizmaster - how has the replacement parts worked...

wizmaster - how has the replacement parts worked out for you?

hipertec - I replaced mine with the one from premium aquatics and the bubble flow has not given me any problems since.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/15/2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 52,191
Posted By ScubaTC
Hahn - hope the flu bug didn't get a hold of you!...

Hahn - hope the flu bug didn't get a hold of you! Again, excellent straight-forward information.

Bubbletip2 - looking forward to seeing those pics. My work has web filtering implemented so the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 52,191
Posted By ScubaTC
Looking forward to more comparison pics SlowCobra...

Looking forward to more comparison pics SlowCobra - Thanks!

I wonder if these can have a port added for heat exhaust like the lumenarc. I'm asking because before I noticed the 'Brights I was...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By ScubaTC
I called them when having the bubble flow problem...

I called them when having the bubble flow problem with mine. They were very nice on the phone, but because I was not sure of the cause, I would have needed to ship the entire unit back to them.

I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 52,191
Posted By ScubaTC
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www.pacificgardensupply.com
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 52,191
Posted By ScubaTC
I believe the Lumenarc design is owned by Pacific...

I believe the Lumenarc design is owned by Pacific Garden Supply. Coralvue's may be a copy. I could be wrong though.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/10/2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 52,191
Posted By ScubaTC
Mine is a 6'x2'x'2. I'm switching from 2 400w XM...

Mine is a 6'x2'x'2. I'm switching from 2 400w XM 10Ks in standard reflectors and just purchased 3 250w 10K Reeflux and Coralvue ballasts. Have not received them yet.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/10/2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 52,191
Posted By ScubaTC
Deuce - Nice tank! What's your tank...

Deuce - Nice tank!

What's your tank measurements?

What type bulbs and ballast combo are you running in the Brights?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/10/2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 52,191
Posted By ScubaTC
I've been following this thread with each new...

I've been following this thread with each new post and Hahn has made some excellent and well explained points. Hahn has definitely helped to explain which of the two reflectors would be the better...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/09/2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 331
Posted By ScubaTC
Yes, these are the bulbs I am using and plan to...

Yes, these are the bulbs I am using and plan to stick with them unless something better cvomes out.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 526
Posted By ScubaTC
I have the BARS. But for starters with ATO... do...

I have the BARS. But for starters with ATO... do not add a lot of kalk to the reactor in the beginning and continue to monitor your PH often.

100% of my ATO goes through my kalk reactor. When I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 156
Posted By ScubaTC
I ran one for more than a year with 4 MJ 1200s....

I ran one for more than a year with 4 MJ 1200s. Worked great!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By ScubaTC
Here ya go: ...

Here ya go:

http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By ScubaTC
I had the same problem you're describing. It was...

I had the same problem you're describing. It was very frustrating! I finally replaced the needle wheel valve with another and problem gone!

My Milwaukee reg was less than 1yr old too. I researched...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 331
Posted By ScubaTC
16w bulb w/75w output great lightbulb for your...

16w bulb w/75w output great lightbulb for your fuge...

http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 331
Posted By ScubaTC
dp

dp
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By ScubaTC
I prefer the phosban verse the kent. - I have...

I prefer the phosban verse the kent. - I have both, one for phos and one for carbon. Wanted to see if one was better than the other ..and I found out!

I would swap the kent for a phosban if I had...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 280
Posted By ScubaTC
I'm running Tunze streams on a variable...

I'm running Tunze streams on a variable controller, but you could go the cheaper route and run 2 or 4 maxi-jets on a wavemaker without much problem.

Some ppl have complained they can hear the MJ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By ScubaTC
This info should help explain which ballasts run...

This info should help explain which ballasts run which type of MH bulbs:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=201570

You need an M80 (HQI) ballast. Some of the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By ScubaTC
dp

dp
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 286
Posted By ScubaTC
You'll need to shut off the input side of the...

You'll need to shut off the input side of the ro/di system in order to change filters.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 494
Posted By ScubaTC
chrismhaase - I have two phosphate reactors, Kent...

chrismhaase - I have two phosphate reactors, Kent phos and Two Little Fishies phosban. I prefer the Two Little Fishies reactor.

The kent reactor seems harder to align the top piece w/ center tube...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 10/08/2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By ScubaTC
what's the depth of your prop tank and how high...

what's the depth of your prop tank and how high are you planning to keep the bulbs from the surface?

I'm running XM 400w 10Ks on my display tank and am switching to Reeflux to see if this improves...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/05/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 52,191
Posted By ScubaTC
acropora nut - which seems to have more of a...

acropora nut - which seems to have more of a light spread, your new lumen brights or the lumen arcs you replaced?

I thought the lumen arcs may have more of a spread, but you stated that there are...
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