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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 12:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 590
Posted By aclos3
I really like my EVC e-ballast. I run a hamiton...

I really like my EVC e-ballast. I run a hamiton 14k on it and it looks great. The EVC ballast generally runs the bulbs a little harder than an Icecap, so you get a little more light, but probably...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/29/2007, 12:40 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,335
Posted By aclos3
Thank you hahn, I think that settles it for me. ...

Thank you hahn, I think that settles it for me. I am going to try a Radium next.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/28/2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,335
Posted By aclos3
I've been thinking about the same bulb, but I...

I've been thinking about the same bulb, but I have an EVC e-ballast. The EVC runs a bit harder than an Icecap, would I therefore be ok, or at least better off in terms of lifespan than if I were...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/27/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 277
Posted By aclos3
2x400 keeps it simple and you lose less to the...

2x400 keeps it simple and you lose less to the center brace. There are plenty of reflectors that will get you good coverage over that tank.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/10/2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 137
Posted By aclos3
Ya, a 55g is the perfect candidate for a T5...

Ya, a 55g is the perfect candidate for a T5 setup. Its 48" length and narrow depth is perfect for 54w T5s!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/06/2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 41,472
Posted By aclos3
Given the prices that LED setups demand, they...

Given the prices that LED setups demand, they should be compared against a MH setup that costs around the same amount. If it is not possible to make a MH setup that costs the same, at least give the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 02:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By aclos3
Ya, probably not the best practice to turn them...

Ya, probably not the best practice to turn them on right after they go off, but its a normal thing.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/30/2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 667
Views: 141,910
Posted By aclos3
You can feed them lettuce too. Our yellow and...

You can feed them lettuce too. Our yellow and purple tangs love green lettuce rubber banded to a rock. That was a colorful sentence!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/25/2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 522
Posted By aclos3
Those "opponents" have a great understanding of...

Those "opponents" have a great understanding of lighting technology for this hobby. They have done far more for this community than the Solaris owners who can do nothing more than regurgitate...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/30/2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,786
Posted By aclos3
Ya, you can build a failsafe model with...

Ya, you can build a failsafe model with autotopoff.com parts (or others) for about $40 bucks (your own pump), its a great deal and a lot cheaper than the pre-built ones. I bought a relay from...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/16/2007, 01:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 337
Posted By aclos3
Coralife are crap for people who can't have a...

Coralife are crap for people who can't have a little patients in getting them turn run right. They are, however, great skimmers for anyone who is willing to put in a little effort tuning them. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/16/2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 511
Posted By aclos3
I run a 14k hamilton SE on my 29g, and corals are...

I run a 14k hamilton SE on my 29g, and corals are growing, but nowhere near as fast as they do on our 125g, that has 2x400w iwasaki 6500ks.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/14/2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By aclos3
It is impossible to know that. There are 10k...

It is impossible to know that. There are 10k bulbs that are very yellow, and 10ks that are a lot more blue. The same applies to 12k. I'm sure we could come up with many examples of 10ks that are...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/07/2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By aclos3
Yep, need to let it burn in, and swap ballasts. ...

Yep, need to let it burn in, and swap ballasts. I have heard other stories about these fixtures, involving very yellow operation, even with 14k bulbs. That thread was kicking around here somewhere....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/30/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By aclos3
Nah, go search on Sanjay's site, and you will see...

Nah, go search on Sanjay's site, and you will see that the top ppfd 150w HQIs around 60-70. Top 250w SE bulbs on say an EVC ballast, are around 100-110 ppfd.

As for OPs question, I would just...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 277
Posted By aclos3
On our 125, we run moonlights that are tied to...

On our 125, we run moonlights that are tied to the same timer as the reverse cycle sump light. So, they are on pretty much whenever the last real lights go off. Pretty cool looking stuff.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By aclos3
Mesh mod with dental floss

I just did a mesh mod on my needle wheel skimmer with mint flavored dental floss. Did it about a week ago, and it has not destroyed my reef. Just thought I'd let you all know.

As for dental...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/24/2007, 02:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 636
Posted By aclos3
Ok, but actually... a lot of us in this hobby DO...

Ok, but actually... a lot of us in this hobby DO calculate our amperage when we plan circuits and how much we can safely put on a power strip. Unless there is some reason that no on has mentioned...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/20/2007, 01:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 120
Posted By aclos3
http://students.washington.edu/closa/reefshots1-24...

http://students.washington.edu/closa/reefshots1-24-07%20004smal.jpg

Thats my canopy over my 29g. It leaves about 10 inches of interior room, the light reflector for the halide sticks down about 4...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/19/2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 472
Posted By aclos3
Actually, people in this hobby frequently pay...

Actually, people in this hobby frequently pay more than they need to. This skimmer works fine, but you need to be a little patient fine tuning it.

During your break in, set the pump valve to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/16/2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By aclos3
200mm-250mm should be plenty for that bulb. If...

200mm-250mm should be plenty for that bulb. If you are having heat issues, try blowing a fan across the top.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/16/2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 185
Posted By aclos3
I'm not sure if it is a good idea. I have no...

I'm not sure if it is a good idea. I have no idea how much your particular center brace in your particular tank is actually supporting.
At the very least, you are going to do this on an empty...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/16/2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 226
Posted By aclos3
What kind of "loud" is it? Is it a chattering...

What kind of "loud" is it? Is it a chattering sound, a hum, a vibration? Most of the time these pumps aren't too loud, perhaps something is wrong with it?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/12/2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 233
Posted By aclos3
I have a 50 gallon (36 inches long, 18 inches...

I have a 50 gallon (36 inches long, 18 inches tall) tank with one of those fixtures, and it is not very bright. I believe that you will not be happy AT ALL with two of those fixtures over a tank...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/12/2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 155
Posted By aclos3
A 55g tank is one of the tanks where T5s REALLY...

A 55g tank is one of the tanks where T5s REALLY make sense. Unless you must have the shimmer from halides, T5s make a lot of sense on a 55. For one, the 48 inch length is perfect for the 54w 48...
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