Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
11/02/2003, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 131
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
11/01/2003, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 131
SOme qiestion about DIY DE fixture
I'm considering fixing a retro fit 150w DE kit inside my new DIY canopy. The design was to have 3 bulbs, each with its own reflector, enclose in a 6' long light compartment. A fan will be position...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
09/15/2003, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 123
HQI ballast
I'm thinking of switching over to use the double end type lamp. So I would like to know if they operate on the same type of ballast that is use with mogul base type bulb?
I noticed that some...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
04/07/2002, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 163
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Forum: Reef Discussion
04/07/2002, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 163
2 Part solution - What are they?
I remmember reading that the 2 part additive consists of Ca in the what would normally be called solution "A" and buffer component in solution "B". But I don't remember what they actually are?
I...
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Forum: The Lounge
04/03/2002, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 146
Mp3...
I'm new to encoding songs off CDs into MP3 format. After listening for hours, I cannot detect the difference between recording made with 128 kbps, 160 kbps, and 100% VBR.
What do you people...
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Forum: Advanced Topics
04/03/2002, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 272
I meant those that reside in the average tank....
I meant those that reside in the average tank. Could this diatom could possibly serve as a good food source for the larger size copepod poppulation. How about the bigger amphipod in our tank, are...
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Forum: Advanced Topics
04/03/2002, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 272
Thanks Matt, Although I believe that...
Thanks Matt, Although I believe that Nannochloropsis is probably available somewhere :)
But going as far as culturing it is a bit too much for me :) I have thought about it, but really don't know...
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Forum: Advanced Topics
04/03/2002, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 272
Unfortunately Chaetoceros is the only live...
Unfortunately Chaetoceros is the only live culture phytos available to the hobby here in Thailand at the moment :( Given this situation, do you think it would be worthwhile at all?
So I just...
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Forum: Advanced Topics
04/02/2002, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 272
chaetoceros sp. phytoplankton
Hi Doc,
A lfs here has begun offering a live culture of diatom - chaetoceros sp.
Are these diatoms any different than those that build up on the surface in our aquarium? Are they nutritionally...
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Forum: Advanced Topics
04/02/2002, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 152
Bacteria utilizing phosphate?
I have seen a product that claims to be some kind of bacteria desgined to reduce phosphate. Does such bacteria exists?
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/20/2002, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 241
My Hippo Tang went beserk
I add a shoal of 10 blue green chromis to my tank yesterday. The size range from 0.5" to 1" . This afternoon right in front of my eyes, the hippo tang decide to eat the smallest chromis, it bite half...
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Forum: Advanced Topics
03/18/2002, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 310
Re: Re: Anemone moving awayfrom light
Wouldn't that go against the general recommendation of providing plenty of light for host anemones?
You mentioned that its foot and column are buried out of light, does this imply that the oral...
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Forum: Advanced Topics
03/18/2002, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 310
Anemone moving awayfrom light
I have an E.quadricolor for almost 4 months now. It used to be kept under PC lighting and the anemone attached itself in a rock crevice right under the lighting. It stayed there happily for 3 months...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/13/2002, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,292
PhD on the collection of the cleaner wrasse
Hi,
I have received this e-mail from Steve Box who is doing a PhD on the collection of the cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) for use in marine aquaria. He is at the University of Queensland...
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Forum: Frank Marini, Ph.D.
03/11/2002, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 484
Thanks for the clarification.
My tank looks...
Thanks for the clarification.
My tank looks normal, but I am fighting an uphill battle with hair algae at the moment. It is a 170g with DSB, LRs, Turbo Skimmer, carbon and refugium (set up for...
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Forum: Advanced Topics
03/11/2002, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 167
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Forum: Frank Marini, Ph.D.
03/11/2002, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 484
Skimmate
Hi Frank,
In your recent article on skimmer, you mentioned the word "dry foam". can you please explain what this mean? Is it preferable to have dry foam as opposed to "wet" foam?
Also, I have...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/09/2002, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 732
Looking for some more opinions...
In my...
Looking for some more opinions...
In my current sump, most of the detritus gets trap in the first chamber. So I figure it would be beneficial to direct the detritus into the refugium section.
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/04/2002, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 732
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/04/2002, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 732
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/04/2002, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 732
Thanks DJ,
that is certainly something to be...
Thanks DJ,
that is certainly something to be considered. I actually have thought of moving the Skimmer (Turbo skimmer) out of the sump altogether (mounting it externally). But then the skimmer...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/03/2002, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 732
Hi,
The sump wall was lowered because if I...
Hi,
The sump wall was lowered because if I raised it to high, the water in the last section would evaporate rapidly and the pump risk running dry (just in case). I intend to use fine plastic mesh...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/03/2002, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 732
This is for my 170g.
The baffles are mount...
This is for my 170g.
The baffles are mount sidewat instead of up and down to maximize the distance, this should allow the micro bubbles to to rise to the surface before reaching the refugium. I...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
03/03/2002, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 732
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