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Forum: SPS Keepers 01/10/2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 874
Posted By HerbieK
Who's Using What Test Kit

Let me start:

Ca: Salifert
ALK: LaMotte
Mg: Salifert
Nitrate: Salifert
PO4: Salifert
PH: Milwaukee Meter/Controller
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/03/2008, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By HerbieK
Powder Blue SPS Muncher

I have a Powder Blue Tang in my 180 that seems to be developing a taste for a blue tipped stag and a teal acro. Has anyone ever experienced this type of behavior in a powder blue? He is a really...
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 12/30/2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,303
Posted By HerbieK
sorry, wrong forum. Please remove!

sorry, wrong forum. Please remove!
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 12/30/2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,303
Posted By HerbieK
Stan (smcooler) s the Man For SPS Frags in Central NJ

Anyone who lives in the central Jersey area in need of any SPS frags, Stan (smcooler) is the man. Great tank, great guy, great selection. He has tons of mounted frags and can also fresh cut some...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By HerbieK
I have a Schuran JS 1 and I use the larger media,...

I have a Schuran JS 1 and I use the larger media, similar to the Gen-X CRM, and it works great. These are essentially dead "coral bones", so you are essentially dissolving old coral skeletons to...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/25/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 931
Posted By HerbieK
DO NOT MOVE THE SANDBED. I did a 90 gallon move...

DO NOT MOVE THE SANDBED. I did a 90 gallon move to my basement when I was setting up my 180 and I lost 80% of my well established SPS and acro colonies. I believe disturbing the sand bad released...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/23/2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By HerbieK
You've got PM

You've got PM
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 367
Posted By HerbieK
Lumenarc Mini vs. LumenBright Mini

I currently have a Lumenarc Mini SE, a LumenBright Mini and a Reef Optix I parabolic reflector on my 180 (all 250W XM SEs). This is a standard 6' X 2' X 2' tank, so I am looking to light up 3 2ft...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,665
Posted By HerbieK
I have a Bermuda Aquatics BPS-5C on my 180 SPS...

I have a Bermuda Aquatics BPS-5C on my 180 SPS tank, and it skims like a champ! It is rated from a 200-500 gallon tank. I could have possibly gotten away with the 3C, but I wanted to size it up a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 880
Posted By HerbieK
I am using a Bermuda 5C on my 180 SPS tank and it...

I am using a Bermuda 5C on my 180 SPS tank and it is very quiet. You may only need the 3C on your 125.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By HerbieK
I have a Hammerhead on my 180 which is 1/2 in...

I have a Hammerhead on my 180 which is 1/2 in glass and this baby really does a great job. I am not sure if it will too much for a 90, which I believe has thinner glass. I used a Mag Float on my 90...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,839
Posted By HerbieK
3 250 Watt XM 10K and 2 6 ft. vho actinics on my...

3 250 Watt XM 10K and 2 6 ft. vho actinics on my 180. I am in the process of upgrading reflectors. I had 3 "spider light" types of reflectors. I have replaced the center light with a LumenBright...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/19/2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By HerbieK
The Midwest unit comes with a pinch valve that...

The Midwest unit comes with a pinch valve that restricts the flow. I use one of those little cheapo plastic mini "ball" valves to reduce the flow. The pinch valve was kind of lame.

I have had...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/19/2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By HerbieK
I have the smaller unit running on my 180 at the...

I have the smaller unit running on my 180 at the moment, and I gravity feed from the tank using the supplied 1/4 inch hose. These things need extremely slow flow of a few drips per second.

Hope...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/19/2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By HerbieK
Lumen Bright Questions

I am going to be "testing" a Lumen Bright mini on my 180 (6 ft X 2 ft X 2ft) and will be replacing a Reefoptix parabolic reflector. I am going to replace my 250 watt MH center reflector with the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/19/2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 108
Posted By HerbieK
Bermuda Aquatics BPS-5C Question

I have been running a BPS-5C on my 180 for a couple of months and it is by far the best skimmer I have used. Currently the skimmer outflow pipe is under the water level in my sump. Will this affect...
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 09/18/2007, 05:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 279
Posted By HerbieK
Champion lighting has them at...

Champion lighting has them at www.championlighting.com. Also, I stopped into the Hidden Reef over in Levittown PA, and they have them there in stock.

Hope this helps.

Herb
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/16/2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 255
Posted By HerbieK
I have had my 5C for about a week now and it is...

I have had my 5C for about a week now and it is skimming better than anything I have ever owned including an AquaC EV180 w/Mag 9.5 and an MTC HSA 250 w/ a Mag 9.5 (this is a Beckett). I am pulling...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/10/2007, 05:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By HerbieK
You've Got PM

You've Got PM
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/08/2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 226,168
Posted By HerbieK
Looking At Buying A G4 Plus

I am looking at buying the G4 Plus. I will be using this for a 180 gallon SPS tank w/ total water volume at about 210 gallons.

Would this work OK stock on this setup?

What are your thoughts...
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 09/04/2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By HerbieK
What size tank is the shorty rated for? Do you...

What size tank is the shorty rated for? Do you have any dimensions (ie. height) of the skimmer? What size tank did you have it running on?

Let me know.

Thanks.

Herb
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/03/2007, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 270
Posted By HerbieK
I have used an EV - 180 on my 90 gallon reef w/ a...

I have used an EV - 180 on my 90 gallon reef w/ a Mag 9.5. I was never very happy with this skimmer. It never really pulled out a lot of gunk. I recently upgraded to a 180 and I am currently using...
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 09/02/2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By HerbieK
Stan: As usual, great frags, great guy. ...

Stan:

As usual, great frags, great guy.

Thanks again Stan.

Herb
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/29/2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 176
Posted By HerbieK
Opinions on a Skimmer for a 180

Looking for a skimmer for my 180 w/ total water volume of maybe 220 gallons. I will be keeping SPS mostly along with a nice variety of fish. I am looking to spend in the 400 - 600 dollar range. I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/28/2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By HerbieK
ATI Bubble Master Skimmers

Looking for feedback on these guys. I am looking for a skimmer for my 180 gallon SPS tank.

Any comments are appreciated.

Thanks.

Herb
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