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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 12:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,180
Posted By rickh
What size Mag was that?? R

What size Mag was that?? R
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/08/2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By rickh
I hope the dog got Zapped!!!!:)

I hope the dog got Zapped!!!!:)
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/08/2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By rickh
Does your 29 have a center brace?? The MH...

Does your 29 have a center brace?? The MH directly above the brace is not good. You could melt it and you will have a big shadow. A single MH will not cover a 30" tank very well, the areas at the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By rickh
Fan cooled lights need the shield in place for...

Fan cooled lights need the shield in place for the proper air flow. R
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By rickh
The "regular" Nova with 4X24 watts over a 12"...

The "regular" Nova with 4X24 watts over a 12" deep tank would be great. I ran a single 65 watt PC over a 15 long with Zoas, Mushrooms and LPS for 2 years. No problem. R
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 514
Posted By rickh
Take a look at the Current Nova 2 tube 18"...

Take a look at the Current Nova 2 tube 18" lights. They are cheap, run cool, very compact and bright. Forget all the "no individual reflectors" comments about the Nova--your tank isn't very deep. I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By rickh
Current makes an 18" unit. They are only 2x18...

Current makes an 18" unit. They are only 2x18 watts, but they are cheap and small--so you can put 3 of them on your cube. Three units, 108 watts is as bright as 160 watts of PC and much cooler. R
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/04/2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By rickh
Well I have never tried it first hand but...

Well I have never tried it first hand but Hellolights and Marine Depot sell ballasts that will operate 96 or 65 watt bulbs and 40 or 32 watt bulbs. I think you will be fine. R
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By rickh
I am not convinced that Phyto is a good thing. ...

I am not convinced that Phyto is a good thing. It when I was adding Phyto I was also having an Algae problem. I quit and the problem went away. I have no SPS in my tank, but all the other coral...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By rickh
The Remora was a good skimmer, I think the...

The Remora was a good skimmer, I think the Octopus is a better one. Most people who use a HOB need it to be compact. The Remora is small and works OK, but if you have the room get the Pus. R
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By rickh
A power head in the overflow will work fine---BUT...

A power head in the overflow will work fine---BUT remember to drill a siphon break hole in the PH return. If you don't your tank will drain lower than the level of the overflow when the pumps are...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 398
Posted By rickh
What about the loss from the gunk on the bulbs...

What about the loss from the gunk on the bulbs and reflectors?? Clean them every other day. Yikes!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 398
Posted By rickh
You know they put that shield there for a reason....

You know they put that shield there for a reason. Use it.
You can wipe off a dirty shield or you can replace the corroded reflectors, it's your call. R
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By rickh
I have seen tanks where LR is the only filter--no...

I have seen tanks where LR is the only filter--no mechanical filter to remove particulates--have a problem. The rock eventually "suffocates" from the gunk in the water. Use a filter sock. R
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By rickh
The maximum absorbency of Chlorophyll is 400-480...

The maximum absorbency of Chlorophyll is 400-480 nm.
The shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy.
After full spectrum light passes through a few feet of sea water what's left?? Actinic.
R
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By rickh
Try this link. R ...

Try this link. R

http://www.modernplastics.com/eggcrate-styrene-lighting-panel-p-1193.html?osCsid=9b122987d672fc60af71ba235a7a7285
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By rickh
I see how your method works. It's the IV drip...

I see how your method works. It's the IV drip method that I was referring to.
The IV just drips at hopefully a constant rate, independently of the rate of evaporation. R
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By rickh
OK. I really doubt that the egg crate...

OK.
I really doubt that the egg crate manufactures are out to rip off the hobbyists. The total amount of egg crate sold for aquarium usage is probably a fraction of a fraction of one percent. For...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By rickh
This method will work, but the amount of water...

This method will work, but the amount of water added has no relationship to the amount of water needed to bring the level back. You set it and hope the evaporation rate stays constant. R
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By rickh
If that thing comes loose you would have a h@ll...

If that thing comes loose you would have a h@ll of a mess.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/23/2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By rickh
Mine lived for about 4 months. Never saw it eat...

Mine lived for about 4 months. Never saw it eat hair algae or Byropsis, only Coraline. R
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By rickh
Unless you want silver--they also only have 3/8"....

Unless you want silver--they also only have 3/8".
What the world coming to?:(
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By rickh
Sure I have done that. Two years out of a...

Sure I have done that.
Two years out of a Won--you were very lucky. I had the first one fail in 2 months and the free replacement only lasted about 6 months. R
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By rickh
Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 10:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By rickh
Egg Crate problems

I can't fine any "good" egg crate. Everything at Lowe's, Home Depot and Menard's is only about 1/2 as thick as the old standard stuff I have used before. This reduced thickness is probably better...
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