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Forum: Reef Discussion 08/16/2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 822
Posted By PrangeWay
A few good ways to tell how a clam is... 1)...

A few good ways to tell how a clam is...

1) They 90% of the time react to light, if you shadow them they should flinch closed.
2) They always react to touch, if you touch its mantle it should...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/16/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By PrangeWay
Never had any hair algae for him to try. But if...

Never had any hair algae for him to try. But if it is vegetation or green, he picks at it (they grazers like tangs).
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/16/2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By PrangeWay
Yeah they'll eat your bubble algae. They are also...

Yeah they'll eat your bubble algae. They are also great, great fish. They are active, dont' bother much, have some personality. If you have to room definetly keep one about :)


PW
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/05/2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 530
Posted By PrangeWay
Well lumen wise PC = 65 lumen/watt, T5 = 95...

Well lumen wise PC = 65 lumen/watt, T5 = 95 lumen/watt

So 2 x 55 = 110 watts = 7150 lumen
t5 2 x 24 = 48 watts = 4560 lumen
t5 4 x 24 = 96 watts = 9120 lumen

That is just generalized bulk...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/29/2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 449
Posted By PrangeWay
Auto-Topoff. All decent sump skimmers will have...

Auto-Topoff. All decent sump skimmers will have this problem.

Or put it behind a level plate where the water level is constant.


PW
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/25/2007, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By PrangeWay
For my LPS/Softie tank (60gallon, actually 40") I...

For my LPS/Softie tank (60gallon, actually 40") I run 4-39W Current USA fixture, everything does good on it, even the monti and porties that where encursted on the rock at mid-level are growing fast...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/24/2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,039
Posted By PrangeWay
Poor clam. That is irony though, the tangs are...

Poor clam. That is irony though, the tangs are going about being jerks, nipping at the clams mantle. You reap what you sow is the old saying!


PW
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/24/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By PrangeWay
Comparing

What matters? Volume, LPH, Watts, Price

ER RS-135
Dia & Height: 6" Dia 24" Ht
LPH: 720 lph
Wattage (listed): 40W
Price: 328 (PA)

DNW 150
Dia & Height: 6" Dia 26.5" Ht
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/22/2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,976
Posted By PrangeWay
jmluna "refugium" takes it to a whole nother...

jmluna "refugium" takes it to a whole nother level. I'm not a big refuge fan, but something like that, basically a whole nother macro lagoonish tank is really really neat, I wish I could do that.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/22/2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,944
Posted By PrangeWay
Depends on layout and flow you're trying to...

Depends on layout and flow you're trying to achieve. My Seio 1100 pushes all the way across a 3ft tank with the current very easily, the K3's don't, but the flow cone is wider for the 18" or so the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/21/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By PrangeWay
http://www.dfwmas.org/ Is the Reef Club...

http://www.dfwmas.org/
Is the Reef Club Website. Big Club.

http://www.dfwmas.org/lfs.html
Map of all the LFS's

Depending where you live there are alot of good ones. Exotic Aquactis, Franks...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/21/2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,719
Posted By PrangeWay
Yes and No. The truth is how many people that you...

Yes and No. The truth is how many people that you know that have reef tanks DIY? Here at RC it's a higher percentage but if you think of everyone you actually know from clubs and such it's probably...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/21/2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 941
Posted By PrangeWay
Yeah this is a topic that's been popping up a...

Yeah this is a topic that's been popping up a bunch recently, Salifert Alk tests reading a bit strange. I just ordered a refill Lamotte and Seachem (more for reference set) to get it all figured...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/18/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,719
Posted By PrangeWay
There is a "new, cheap, skimmer band wagon" that...

There is a "new, cheap, skimmer band wagon" that revolves, ie ASM, Octo, AquaEuro now. It's best to NOT get aboard it, Ex: AquaEuro pumps are crap, does 280lph, Octo and ASM are far far better, but...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/17/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 560
Posted By PrangeWay
Yeah I've found if you swap them out every 3 days...

Yeah I've found if you swap them out every 3 days no problem, longer than that and film algae appears. I soak mine in bleach/water mix overnight, than rinse them, let them dry, rinse again, dry,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/17/2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 481
Posted By PrangeWay
Yeah I use the ER-CS80 in my 50 with 10gal sump,...

Yeah I use the ER-CS80 in my 50 with 10gal sump, rocking skimmer. I'd definetly go with it, far better than the CSS-65 I tried out for a few months.

PW
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/17/2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,617
Posted By PrangeWay
Still odd, I'm on my 3rd bucket of Red Sea Coral...

Still odd, I'm on my 3rd bucket of Red Sea Coral Pro and never seen this. You are definetly bad luck central.

PW
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/09/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 26,713
Posted By PrangeWay
50 gallon (36x15x20) ...

50 gallon (36x15x20)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/PrangeWay/50gal%20SPS%20Reef/SPSFullTankShot03-09-07.jpg
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/04/2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By PrangeWay
I'd go with the octo 200 and mesh mod it,...

I'd go with the octo 200 and mesh mod it, rocking.


After hahns' review, and the unbelievably low lph draw, that due to poor pump design (even mesh mod, boring out vent doesn't raise it to an...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/03/2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 266
Posted By PrangeWay
All AquaEuros have that crappy 285 lph pump. Go...

All AquaEuros have that crappy 285 lph pump. Go with the octo, better pump.


PW
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/01/2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 444
Posted By PrangeWay
If you're going t5's, grab the 4-bulb Tek...

If you're going t5's, grab the 4-bulb Tek fixture, you should be set. If you're not going to have any softies, you can bump that up to the Aquactinics fixture.

Tek:...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/30/2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By PrangeWay
I voted for Red Sea (Coral Pro) My tank runs...

I voted for Red Sea (Coral Pro)

My tank runs at 420 Calc, 7.5 dkh, 1300 MG.

I test every bucket of salt I buy.

I buy salts that test somewhere in the area of what I my tank runs at. Red Sea...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 552
Posted By PrangeWay
Yeah I'm not sure why so many people suddenly...

Yeah I'm not sure why so many people suddenly recommending the AquaEuro, depsite it's just horrid pump, I think it's just the "new, cheap skimmer" of the month.

Of the 3 choices you gave I'd go...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/25/2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 221
Posted By PrangeWay
No point to it... ...

No point to it...

http://www.finsreef.com/product.php?productid=16134&cat=253&page=1
Notice none of those H&S's have an inside, 45, 90 or T.

All you do is lose flow, water & air, by adding...
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/25/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,362
Posted By PrangeWay
Also remember if the power kicks out and you're...

Also remember if the power kicks out and you're battery backup starts, assuming you're using the photocell with a multicontroller, you'll ramp down to 30% output and a much lower wattage, about 12W...
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