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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 03:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By TK3
I have a CurrentUSA Outter Orbit 2x150 w/ T5's...

I have a CurrentUSA Outter Orbit 2x150 w/ T5's and it's been working great. They seem to have a nice product line.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 03:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By TK3
You'd be amazed how bad they are when compared to...

You'd be amazed how bad they are when compared to other skimmers.

I went with a Deltec MCE600.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 03:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By TK3
I have a Deltec MCE600 on my tank and have been...

I have a Deltec MCE600 on my tank and have been quite happy.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 03:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By TK3
2 Vortech's.

2 Vortech's.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 706
Posted By TK3
Deltec. I have the MCE600 but will be upgrading...

Deltec. I have the MCE600 but will be upgrading as I now have sump in my 120G.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 207
Posted By TK3
Not enough movement, in my opinion. I have 2...

Not enough movement, in my opinion. I have 2 Vortech's in a 56G (3000 GPH each). They shouldn't be making bubbles unless you're using the venturi's for some reason.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 02:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By TK3
Neither. See above.

Neither. See above.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 02:47 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,035
Posted By TK3
But $800 for Office 2007 seems reasonable, right?...

But $800 for Office 2007 seems reasonable, right? People wouldn't pirate or rip off these products if the companies weren't beating consumers over the head. $1500 for acrylic with a pump or two? R&D...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By TK3
Also... if you drill the hole only as big as it...

Also... if you drill the hole only as big as it needs to be for the bulkhead to fit, stretching (if any) won't effect performance.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By TK3
Rubbermaid's have been used with bulkheads...

Rubbermaid's have been used with bulkheads successfully by LOTS of people for water holding. I'm using one for R/O top off, always full of water, with a bulkhead, and no leaks for months.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By TK3
Both are closed cloops. Not quite sure what your...

Both are closed cloops. Not quite sure what your question is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,694
Posted By TK3
Wouldn't you have a very empty sump? I guess if...

Wouldn't you have a very empty sump? I guess if he had ATO using sump water level, things would get very wet very fast.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By TK3
ebay has a bunch of 'dosing pump' listings that...

ebay has a bunch of 'dosing pump' listings that are reasonably priced.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 05:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 512
Posted By TK3
Do you have budget? I'm using 2 Vortech's in my...

Do you have budget? I'm using 2 Vortech's in my 56G and they're amazing. One was fine, but I wanted a second after the wireless drvers came out to run in sync/anti-sync mode and really get some wave...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 03:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 904
Posted By TK3
Go MH.. it will cover all your current/future...

Go MH.. it will cover all your current/future coral needs. Heat won't be a factor since you don't have a canopy. I have 2x150 MH w/ T5's (Current USA Outter Orbit) and don't use a chiller. You will...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 03:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 836
Posted By TK3
I have the: Current USA 36 inch Outer Orbit...

I have the:

Current USA 36 inch Outer Orbit 2x150w 10K HQI-MH w/ 4x39W T5 HO & 18 Lunar Lights

.. on a 56G that is 24" tall. Has been running without problems, and I'm considering the 2x250 MH...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/08/2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By TK3
Hope Depot, or Lowes has small valves used for...

Hope Depot, or Lowes has small valves used for refrigerator/ice maker lines. Works great.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/05/2007, 01:48 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,004
Posted By TK3
If you know how to read and don't mind making...

If you know how to read and don't mind making mistakes along the way (aka: learning) - you can. Just started myself and it's really not that hard. Used to just buy everything, but doing it yourself...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/15/2007, 01:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 887
Posted By TK3
Try using a valve to slow down the water flow?

Try using a valve to slow down the water flow?
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/15/2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 771
Posted By TK3
Yeah always under the water line. Allow for evap...

Yeah always under the water line. Allow for evap if you're not using auto-top off, and go about an inch (basically use the amount of water your sump can handle before it gets too close to the top, as...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/30/2007, 02:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By TK3
Just ordered 4 fish from them and a ton of...

Just ordered 4 fish from them and a ton of clean-up crew inverts. Mystery Wrasse was fine, and out of 3 chromis one was DOA and the second didn't make it through the night. The wrasse was packaged...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/30/2007, 01:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 581
Posted By TK3
Just bought one last week. Great looking fish.....

Just bought one last week. Great looking fish.. Check out flame hawk's. They're cool fish and work in smaller tanks.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/25/2007, 03:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By TK3
For red slime: My recommendation is to...

For red slime:

My recommendation is to eliminate excess nutrients (cut back a little on feeding temporarily, although this can be addressed via another export method), cut back an hour or so on...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/25/2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 663
Posted By TK3
Just remember that for next time. You can over...

Just remember that for next time. You can over react (we all do at times), and simply cause more problems. Guilty of that myself. Bad test kit had my alk at 30 dkh.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/24/2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By TK3
I've had aiptasia on my rock, and it didn't look...

I've had aiptasia on my rock, and it didn't look like that. Hmm. I guess either way it's probably not good and should be removed.
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