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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/12/2008, 01:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,943
Posted By akabilly
I have the Double Switch controller Sump mount...

I have the Double Switch controller Sump mount system from autotopoff.com and its been running almost a year w/o problems. It's very simple in design and very reliable.

You can see on the right...
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/09/2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 510
Posted By akabilly
anyone?

anyone?
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/08/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 510
Posted By akabilly
Red Cortez Cardinal any one any info on these guys

Saw a small school of these at a lfs. I could not find much info on them. Are they territorial like a damsel or are they more like a chromis, or are they something else...Looking at adding some...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/04/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 572
Posted By akabilly
I run both a te and an ex on my system, and have...

I run both a te and an ex on my system, and have no complaints. Powering them I have a mag 12 on the ex and a mag 9.5 on the te. Now the bad, when I called Kent customer service to find a dealer...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/01/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 857
Posted By akabilly
I'm running a K1 & K3 with an ACjr controller. ...

I'm running a K1 & K3 with an ACjr controller. The K3 chatters on start up it appears the prop slides forwards when the head is not in use, adding to the chatter. The K1 has not made any chattering...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/26/2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,517
Posted By akabilly
Mag 12 built like a tank, no complaints.

Mag 12 built like a tank, no complaints.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/21/2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,322
Posted By akabilly
From my experience the T-5's are cheaper, last...

From my experience the T-5's are cheaper, last longer, run cooler and the PC hoods weigh almost twice as much as a comparable T-5 hood.
my .02
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/18/2007, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 220
Posted By akabilly
I currently run a te and an ex. My te is being...

I currently run a te and an ex. My te is being pumped by a rio 2100. I'm using the eductor attachment rather than the venturi. The skimmer will vary through out the day. I have mine set so the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/17/2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By akabilly
In the zoas I think you might be seeing some...

In the zoas I think you might be seeing some micro star arms (brittles) sticking out of the colony.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 989
Posted By akabilly
You may want to re-arrange your rock work if you...

You may want to re-arrange your rock work if you can. That way the existing territory is scrambled and the new fish will be on equal terms deciding territory as your current resident.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/17/2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By akabilly
I run 5 x 36" 39W Giesemann Powerchrome T5 High...

I run 5 x 36" 39W Giesemann Powerchrome T5 High Output Fluorescent Lamps on my bow front.

2 x Powerchrome AquaBlue+
1 x Powerchrome Midday
1 x Powerchrome Actinic+
1 x Powerchrome Pure Actinic...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/15/2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 900
Posted By akabilly
Hey Chopsuey Thanks. The te works great,...

Hey Chopsuey

Thanks. The te works great, pretty much maintenance free. I'm still trying to adjust it to the sweet spot to generate the most efficient foam. Not too wet and not to dry, but just...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/14/2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 483
Posted By akabilly
Load icecubes in ziplock bags and let the cooling...

Load icecubes in ziplock bags and let the cooling begin...HOLY S%$!@ 87.7 DEGREES!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/14/2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 900
Posted By akabilly
Uh ah, oh yeah...I see what your saying, oh crap....

Uh ah, oh yeah...I see what your saying, oh crap. I guess I'll be making some adjustments this weekend. So should I add a ball valve and a union prior to return pump as well?
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/14/2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 900
Posted By akabilly
1 I'll move them against the wall 2 I was...

1 I'll move them against the wall

2 I was looking at upgrading my RO/DI system, are 5-6 stage systems all about the same, I mean is a $199 6 stage system more or less the same as a $499 6 stage...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/14/2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 900
Posted By akabilly
Exclamation Here's a couple of pics of my tank w/ basement Fuge

I just recently got my basement fuge up and running, figured I'd share...
Heres my main display tank I've got some out of control macro in the main tank, therefore the basement refugium hopefully...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/14/2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 643
Views: 71,863
Posted By akabilly
Here's some of my 46 Gallon Bow: ...

Here's some of my 46 Gallon Bow:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa87/akabilly_bucket/IMG_8243.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa87/akabilly_bucket/IMG_8245.jpg...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/04/2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By akabilly
any opinions

any opinions
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/02/2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By akabilly
Which calibrating solution would you use?

Which calibrating solution would you use?
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/02/2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By akabilly
Cool, thanks for the replies. On the opinion...

Cool, thanks for the replies.

On the opinion of the reef mud stuff, is it because its bad or just because it does not make a difference (just like using sand).

Thanks again
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/01/2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By akabilly
Question So now what do i put in my refugium...

Besides the hardware, what inhabitants do I place in the refugium?
I am thinking about using some of the refugium mud with a half inch of sand over it and probably some live rock. As for the macro,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 322
Posted By akabilly
Lightbulb You can try Drsfostersmith.com or marinedepot.com...

You can try Drsfostersmith.com or marinedepot.com not sure about those exact sizes, they usually state what size hole they will fit in.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/28/2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 417
Posted By akabilly
all long spines are venomous, similar to a...

all long spines are venomous, similar to a hornet, worst case is that you are allergic and you die of an anaphylactic reaction.:(
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/28/2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 417
Posted By akabilly
Looks to be a prettier but standard black long...

Looks to be a prettier but standard black long spine urchin. I had one similar, not as blue towards the middle.

The spines don't actually fire into you, you actually have to be stabbed with it,...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 10/21/2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By akabilly
Well I'm glad to say I got most of the spine out...

Well I'm glad to say I got most of the spine out with tweezers, the pain lasted @ 30 minutes or so. Similar to being stung by a hornet or wasp.

When I pulled my glove off it really freaked me out...
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