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Forum: Advanced Topics 01/09/2008, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,829
Posted By reefmutt
O.k. so the short answer is that I shouldn't...

O.k. so the short answer is that I shouldn't worry about it. That's good to know.
But just out of curiosity then, how does dimming work? Isn't it done by changing the frequency?
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/08/2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,829
Posted By reefmutt
Thanks for the reply, H20ENG. Yes, I have come...

Thanks for the reply, H20ENG.
Yes, I have come to that conclusion as well from others who say as you, that the ballast lights up the bulbs, no problem. But I am wondering if there will be any color...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 165
Posted By reefmutt
50hz. vs 60hz. A question for any electricity masterminds

I have a european t5 light fixture which runs on 230v and 50 hz.
I want to run it here in Canada. I have a 220v line ready to go but here we run on 60 hz.
I am wondering if the different frequency...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/08/2008, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,829
Posted By reefmutt
lighting question for someone who knows electricity

I'm not sure if I should post this here or in the lighting, filtration...forum, anyways here is my question: I have a european t5 light fixture which runs on 230v and 50 hz.
I want to run it here in...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 11:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,391
Posted By reefmutt
Hey Tony, Thanks for the info. Here in...

Hey Tony,
Thanks for the info.
Here in Canada, we changed to metric about 20 or so years ago, but I'm old enough to still think in gallons..so 7000lph is aprox. 1800 gph. With a total of 30 inches...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/06/2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,297
Posted By reefmutt
Muligan, fantastic work! Love the stone and love...

Muligan, fantastic work! Love the stone and love the oak. Your basement looks like a high class cigar lounge.
Beautiful detail.
I am also curious about the building of the tank- what type and...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/06/2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By reefmutt
I agree with medecine man. Turnover within the...

I agree with medecine man. Turnover within the tank,ie. good circulation is key, but I have always used smaller system turnover. I don't know if I would go as low as one tank volume per day...I have...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/06/2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,391
Posted By reefmutt
Wow nice set up! What a difference 6 weeks make...

Wow nice set up!
What a difference 6 weeks make in terms of coloration and clarity in the tank.
really nice open spaces- I love to see a reef that is open and uncluttered.
The bartlett's anthias...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/02/2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,367
Posted By reefmutt
Bringing the tank in... Notice I didn't measure...

Bringing the tank in... Notice I didn't measure well. Had to cut door and side windows out of the house..

Too funny- great set of photos!

I admire your dedication!!
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/25/2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,982
Posted By reefmutt
MCsaxmaster, that was very concise and...

MCsaxmaster, that was very concise and informative.
One Question I have, though:
How is Zooxanthellae actually pronounced??
thanks!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By reefmutt
I think you will have to go with an external...

I think you will have to go with an external shaft driven pump to give you a reasonable flow at 20 or so feet of head pressure. You could check out Reeflo pumps- their website gives all of the head...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/19/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By reefmutt
and you don't have to worry about rusting with a...

and you don't have to worry about rusting with a wood stand. My old stand under a 265g was steel and even with a few coats of paint, it began to show spots of corrosion. My next stand will be wood.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By reefmutt
very interesting.. maybe the dimpled reflector...

very interesting..
maybe the dimpled reflector parts play a role in maximizing the spread from a smaller reflector
thanks
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,245
Posted By reefmutt
not to divert this thread, but I just have to say...

not to divert this thread, but I just have to say how dam cool that video of mantis shrimps is
check out Flint&Eric's red house..
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By reefmutt
DarG- the larger lumenarc (19.5x19.5) is for...

DarG- the larger lumenarc (19.5x19.5) is for mogul and I plan to use DE bulbs. I guess as you and gcarrol suggest, the larger the reflector the better the spread of light. So the lumenarc stealth at...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By reefmutt
Thanks, Brent- how many do you use, what wattage...

Thanks, Brent- how many do you use, what wattage and over what size tank?
DarG, thanks for the comparison- the lumenarc are a little bigger 14"x14" whereas the lumenmax are 11'5"x11. I am leaning...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By reefmutt
Anybody?

Anybody?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/17/2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,367
Posted By reefmutt
Wow, really nice!!! Beautiful health. I'd also...

Wow, really nice!!! Beautiful health.
I'd also LOVE to see the after shots...come to think of it I'd love to see the whole darn set up..
WHERE DA PICS- you might have created a (another) monster!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By reefmutt
lumenmax 3/lumenarc 3 vs reef optix 3 - opinions?

Hi all,
I'm undecided between these reflectors. I have used the reef optix 3 in the past and quite liked them, but I hear that there is better distribution of light from the slightly larger and...
Forum: SPS Keepers 02/22/2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,427
Posted By reefmutt
I'm just reporting that after nearly 10 monthes...

I'm just reporting that after nearly 10 monthes since my last treatment, I am still bug free (knock on wood)!
All new additions to the tank over that period have been dipped in a very strong...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/09/2005, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By reefmutt
maybe the black nut in the front of the regulator...

maybe the black nut in the front of the regulator needs to have the pressure reduced, ie: unscrew it all the way before plugging in the solenoid.
maybe you already did this..
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/09/2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By reefmutt
any Deltec users out there??

any Deltec users out there??
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/09/2005, 10:04 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,427
Posted By reefmutt
well, anything's possible, I guess... I intend...

well, anything's possible, I guess...
I intend to cover all possibilities this time!
only one little problem, I've got to get my hands on more meds in the next two weeks..
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/08/2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 19,427
Posted By reefmutt
well, I finished dosing my tank for the second...

well, I finished dosing my tank for the second time (as per the instructions) in january and the bugs came back last month (march)
I will do a third dose- it will consist of FOUR shots, 2 weeks...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/08/2005, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By reefmutt
Deltec calcium reactor users: Results??

I am trying to get a sense of what most Deltec calcium reactor users are running their reactors at ,in terms of internal chamber ph, co2 bubble rate, effluent dkh and effluent rate.
Are you using...
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