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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/06/2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By OliverM3
Currently I don't have them on anything but a...

Currently I don't have them on anything but a light timer.
So far it hasn't been a problem but If there is potential to damage the ballast or bulbs I may just have to invest in some type of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,367
Posted By OliverM3
Same here a $350 powerhead with a $150 battery...

Same here a $350 powerhead with a $150 battery backup add-on and a $100 Driver upgrade kit - $50 after the return of the old one.
so $550 for one water movement device. That hurts just saying it out...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,555
Posted By OliverM3
could you elevate it if it wasn't a bucket? I...

could you elevate it if it wasn't a bucket?
I use a square tote to hold 5g with a $15 Kent float.
So it only cost me about $20 total for an auto top off that lasts me a week.
There are some pics...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/01/2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By OliverM3
Metal Halide restart question.

I have a M/H question.

Say you loose power for a moment and your M/H lamps don't restart. Is there any safety issue or damage that could result from them staying in this state for an extended...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/01/2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 353
Posted By OliverM3
I guess the easiest thing to do would be to use a...

I guess the easiest thing to do would be to use a power on delay timer like the one for M/H

http://www.wormsway.com/detail.asp?m=d&sku=HLC103

this will give you a 15 minute delay on your power...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/01/2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 353
Posted By OliverM3
Never experienced that myself but I have my...

Never experienced that myself but I have my skimmer external to the sump so water level is not an issue.
What about a simple check valve in the return line?
So that your sump never fills up when...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/01/2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,043
Posted By OliverM3
I do :) Anyway back to the discussion of which...

I do :)
Anyway back to the discussion of which is actually better :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/01/2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,043
Posted By OliverM3
I own a Vortech, and think it's the best thing on...

I own a Vortech, and think it's the best thing on the market.
There's no question about that.

But I can buy a PC for less then the cost of one. So saying that it's because of the DC voltage...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/31/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,043
Posted By OliverM3
I don't buy that. The maxijet is in the same...

I don't buy that.
The maxijet is in the same small market and just as good of a product as most pumps. Yet they still manage to keep the price ridiculously low compared to tunze and ecotech.

I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By OliverM3
What happened to the royal gramma? Since you...

What happened to the royal gramma?
Since you say the lawnmower is the only one in the tank.
I still thinking something is off.

then again could be where the fish was purchased.
I've had a fish...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/31/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 237
Posted By OliverM3
These work great very easy to adjust. They...

These work great very easy to adjust.
They came with my pendant.

http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=567
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/31/2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,043
Posted By OliverM3
Well not that they would be better. But really...

Well not that they would be better. But really how complex or expensive is it really to produce a pump?
I think some of the items in this hobby should be priced more appropriately.
Take a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By OliverM3
I've been having really good luck recently with...

I've been having really good luck recently with DT's Oyster Eggs.
My washed out looking Goni has gotten back to a nice deep red color.
Everything else seems to be benefiting as well but the Goni...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By OliverM3
What about just stress/water quality? Fish...

What about just stress/water quality?
Fish loose their fins when the water quality is bad.
It would have to be a pretty big/fast crab to catch a fish's fins.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/30/2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,043
Posted By OliverM3
I'd like to add that they are both ridiculously...

I'd like to add that they are both ridiculously priced.
If it wasn't for tunze's over inflated price I bet the market would have more reasonably priced devices.

I mean what are they really some...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/30/2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,043
Posted By OliverM3
Me too the new M is out :) Hell actually even...

Me too the new M is out :)
Hell actually even just paying an upgrade cost and sending in my M would be sweet :)
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By OliverM3
I have yet to see my skunk cleaner shrimp clean...

I have yet to see my skunk cleaner shrimp clean any of my fish including the hippo which is around 4".
I'm not sure if it's a size issue or the type of cleaner shrimp.

I know a cleaner wrasse...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/29/2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,636
Posted By OliverM3
I would say 5 to 10 on the current setup. who...

I would say 5 to 10 on the current setup.
who knows about how much over the course of the entire hobby.
Probably a nice little vacation homes worth.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/29/2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 963
Posted By OliverM3
I'm amazed at how long it really takes to get rid...

I'm amazed at how long it really takes to get rid of.
I thought mine was going away after a month of phosban.
It was all starting to turn white.
But I did a couple target feedings of DT's Oyster...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/29/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 607
Posted By OliverM3
That's funny that you mention the sockets. I bent...

That's funny that you mention the sockets. I bent the hell out of mine the first bulb change.
I thought it was just me being new to DE M/H.
The sockets were easy and cheap enough to replace.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/29/2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 553
Posted By OliverM3
I would think that running small amounts of media...

I would think that running small amounts of media would cause it to get beat up more and break down.

Once your phosphates are under control adding the max capacity of media shouldn't stress...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/29/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 607
Posted By OliverM3
No complaints at all with the AquaMedic Ocean...

No complaints at all with the AquaMedic Ocean Light.
I run two over my tank. I like that they don't have any fans.
Because I like to keep my setup as quiet as possible.

The reflector is a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/29/2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 553
Posted By OliverM3
I run 150g for my 76g. I see people using less...

I run 150g for my 76g.
I see people using less then recommended and I don't understand why.

The instructions say to run a minimum of 130g in a reactor.
And a max of 200g

My take on the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/26/2007, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 576
Posted By OliverM3
I like a combination of both pendants hanging...

I like a combination of both pendants hanging through an open top canopy.
I don't like the blinding light of an open top light.

But I do like the benefits of not covering the tank. (Better...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/25/2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 928
Posted By OliverM3
Re: Re: what do you think of the vortech pump

I would have to agree, The fish must have been sick because the undertow isn't that strong.
My lawnmower blenny sticks himself to it to eat then jumps away when he's done.
And I run the vortech...
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