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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By barjam
Is that type the problem one? I thought it was...

Is that type the problem one? I thought it was the redder ones? I have had those type in my tank since day one (can only be seen in the sump) and they have never caused a problem. Their population...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/10/2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By barjam
That seems to go along with what I have found. ...

That seems to go along with what I have found. My tank has a SSB with an undersized skimmer (light feeding though) and kalk has no problem keeping up with my calcium but I have to dose alk once a...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/10/2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,607
Posted By barjam
Btw, here is Randy's article: ...

Btw, here is Randy's article:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-05/rhf/feature/index.php
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By barjam
The T5s are still more efficient, I can't...

The T5s are still more efficient, I can't remember where the reference is though.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 403
Posted By barjam
Get some blue plus bulbs in there in place of the...

Get some blue plus bulbs in there in place of the actinics... more blue and more par.
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/10/2008, 01:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,607
Posted By barjam
Kip, have you done that experiment? Randy's Kalk...

Kip, have you done that experiment? Randy's Kalk article showed that not to be the case because the crust and the lid to the container basically kept the CO2 out.



I have ran 400 gallons of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 01:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 403
Posted By barjam
T5s don't seem to work that way. I don't think...

T5s don't seem to work that way. I don't think there is any single bulb that you could consider as an equivalent to a 20k halide (or any specific halide that is). T5s tend to have a peaky spectrum...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 01:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,955
Posted By barjam
That is a sad statement. Land of the free indeed...

That is a sad statement. Land of the free indeed :(

Good luck on your move! Everytime I have moved I have just sold the fish local.... I figure the odds of them making it were pretty slim.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 01:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,159
Posted By barjam
My tank is an in wall and it is pretty high up, 4...

My tank is an in wall and it is pretty high up, 4 foot or so... it isn't too bad but some (SPS) corals don't look as good if you are looking up at them because the better coloration will be on the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 01:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By barjam
Looks like a fighting or maybe a queen. I am...

Looks like a fighting or maybe a queen. I am guessing there are many snails that have that same grow out pattern though, who knows.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By barjam
I have a 20 year old 75 gallon tank with a couple...

I have a 20 year old 75 gallon tank with a couple of powerheads and a 120 dollar skimmer up until a few weeks ago I ran 4 T5 bulbs which basically is the same as VHO (I upgraded to MH). I have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By barjam
You should not force air through a DE reflector,...

You should not force air through a DE reflector, they are made to run to a certain spec heat wise. Or at least that is what I have read.

For what it is worth (someone in the thread brought it up)...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 12:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By barjam
Fans should be enough. I run 2x250 on my 75 and...

Fans should be enough. I run 2x250 on my 75 and believe it or not my tank actually runs warmer at night with no fans and my 25x3 cheato light on. I run 2 4" fans at about 50% during the time the Mh...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,846
Posted By barjam
I don't know how it ranks with what a pro can do...

I don't know how it ranks with what a pro can do but there is a free patent search util online. That is what I used.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 741
Posted By barjam
I say skip the T5s and go with 2x250 (I had T5s...

I say skip the T5s and go with 2x250 (I had T5s for 1.5 years and didn't like them). aninjaatemyshoe is right about the MH overpowering the T5s. I have two T5s for supplemental on mine and I can...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 246
Posted By barjam
I just zip tied them but I only had 2 bulbs...

I just zip tied them but I only had 2 bulbs (supplemental).
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,846
Posted By barjam
You know in the late 70s early 80s we laughed at...

You know in the late 70s early 80s we laughed at cheap inferior Japanese products and we all know what happened there. The exact same thing will happen with Chinese products the difference is the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,192
Posted By barjam
2 Phoenix 250 bulbs in those crappy reflectors...

2 Phoenix 250 bulbs in those crappy reflectors completely mask 2x54 (blue plus/actinic) T5s with good (icecap) reflectors. You barely notice they are on and I suspect 2x250 would have no problems...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 12:53 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,192
Posted By barjam
I have those reflectors over a 75 about 5-6...

I have those reflectors over a 75 about 5-6 inches off the surface and I don't notice any hotspots (not arguing if they are there, just that aren't visible to my eye). Of course mine is a 75 not a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 657
Posted By barjam
I have 2 3s and 420 return and it isn't enough...

I have 2 3s and 420 return and it isn't enough (sps). I plan to add more flow when I can.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By barjam
I put 6 gallons of water in one of those blue...

I put 6 gallons of water in one of those blue water storage containers you can get at WalMart... add 6 tsp or so of lime, 6 gallons of water and stir. This lasts me about a week and I figure I am...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,846
Posted By barjam
"never ever compete on price" You are...

"never ever compete on price"

You are telling me there isn't some slack that could be taken out of this market when an electric motor hooked to a prop commands 300+ dollars?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 12:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By barjam
Mine lay eggs every two weeks or so. I didn't do...

Mine lay eggs every two weeks or so. I didn't do anything special and don't have an anenome (they host in frog spawn).
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,846
Posted By barjam
What hard work? These things are motors with...

What hard work? These things are motors with propellers on them.

What are the patents in question? The only Tunze related patents I could find were from the 70/80s. Copyright wouldn't play...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/06/2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By barjam
The phoenix is a 450nm spiked bulb. I too have...

The phoenix is a 450nm spiked bulb. I too have the phoenix and 2x T5s on my tank and it really doesn't matter visually if I have the blue plus or the SA... the phoenix is much, much brighter and you...
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