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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By smcdonn
Once your ammonia falls to zero, that is a good...

Once your ammonia falls to zero, that is a good indication that the tank has finished cycling. I don't quite understand your liverock situation. Either way if you put in fully cured rock, you...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By smcdonn
When they state an OUTPUT on the power supplies,...

When they state an OUTPUT on the power supplies, the amperage is simply a MAX. The fan will pull .19 amps at 12 volts no matter what amperage the supply is rated at (assuming its rated higher than...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/03/2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By smcdonn
Sold!!!

Sold!!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By smcdonn
ASM mini g skimmer

I was thinking about one of these for my 20g with a 10g sump. Anyone who is using one please let me know how you like it. Also, I have seen specs that this thing has a footprint of 12"x6". This...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 284
Posted By smcdonn
I am not sure about carbon but phosban seems to...

I am not sure about carbon but phosban seems to last me quite some time. I buy the small container of it from my LFS and change it out every 4-6 months or so. Now is that how long it will last you?...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/02/2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By smcdonn
kynan, if no one gives me my asking price by...

kynan, if no one gives me my asking price by tomorrow it's yours.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/02/2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By smcdonn
Ok well it won't let me link you directly to it...

Ok well it won't let me link you directly to it so go to www.marinedepot.com and do a search for ph probe. It is the neptune lab grade ph probe.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/02/2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By smcdonn
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~p...

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~ph%20probe~action~view~idProduct~NS5113~idCategory~FITERPPH~category~Neptune_Systems_Lab_Grade_pH_Probe_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Testing_Equipment_R...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/02/2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By smcdonn
Lab Grade PH probe "Brand New"

I got this with my Aquacontroller then realized there is really no point in me having this. I have no means of controlling PH so I figured I would sell it. This sells new for about $65 plus...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 250
Posted By smcdonn
It is hit and miss with the cheap bulbs. I had a...

It is hit and miss with the cheap bulbs. I had a couple burn out quickly then had other last OK. Color is also hit and miss. I got 2 10K's from the same seller that looked completely different.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 496
Posted By smcdonn
A little too loud for my liking. I switched to...

A little too loud for my liking. I switched to an iwaki
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By smcdonn
I honestly feel your best bet would get a 150w...

I honestly feel your best bet would get a 150w HQI if you want to have an sps frag tank. By the time you get enough LED's to support SPS's, you'll probably have more money invested in it than a 150W...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/30/2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By smcdonn
I'll give ya $25 to ship one. Your choice of...

I'll give ya $25 to ship one. Your choice of shipping, snail mail is fine. Lemme know.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By smcdonn
go to affordablelighting.com. They sell...

go to affordablelighting.com. They sell electronic ballast for excellent prices, and they are the same as icecap ballast. Stay away from the retro kits on ebay, although they have great prices,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/23/2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By smcdonn
depends on what color MH's your going for. If...

depends on what color MH's your going for. If your going for a 14K MH then I would get one day light and one actinic. If you going with 10K, I would get both actinics. But it's all personal...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 221
Posted By smcdonn
How old is this system? Did you buy it used? ...

How old is this system? Did you buy it used? The reason I ask is because THE FILTER GUYS sell quality units. If this thing has been sitting around, there is a possibility that the RO membrane...
Forum: The Lounge 12/18/2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,133
Posted By smcdonn
JEEP LIBERTY "DIESEL"!!!!!! Great fuel mileage...

JEEP LIBERTY "DIESEL"!!!!!! Great fuel mileage along with a 4wd SUV. Good luck finding one though
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2007, 11:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,245
Posted By smcdonn
http://cgi.ebay.com/Contractor-Line-4000W-Peak-Gen...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Contractor-Line-4000W-Peak-Generator-6-5HP-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ120198840393QQihZ002QQcategoryZ46412QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I bought one of these just to put in my...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By smcdonn
Can you put styrafoam underneath the sump or any...

Can you put styrafoam underneath the sump or any tanks that are sitting on your basement floor.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By smcdonn
4" from water level to top of cup is pretty much...

4" from water level to top of cup is pretty much going to be impossible. Havent ever seen anything like that.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 190
Posted By smcdonn
I bought a CF bulb from the LFS a while back for...

I bought a CF bulb from the LFS a while back for about $35 and then found I could get them online for about $10. Either way I try to support my local store as much as I can, but there are some...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/16/2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 642
Posted By smcdonn
http://cgi.ebay.com/Contractor-Line-4000W-Peak-Gen...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Contractor-Line-4000W-Peak-Generator-6-5HP-NEW_W0QQitemZ300181266011QQihZ020QQcategoryZ46412QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I bought this generator and it works like a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By smcdonn
snowflake eel in a 10gallon?? Sorry but your...

snowflake eel in a 10gallon?? Sorry but your probably going to get hammered for this. Anyways look for some power compact fixtures.
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/10/2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By smcdonn
It looks like I am just going to have to buy a...

It looks like I am just going to have to buy a socket and bend some aluminum.
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/10/2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By smcdonn
I really want something smaller than that. I am...

I really want something smaller than that. I am putting 2 x 24w T5's in my hood along with a 70w halide. I don't think I will have the room for one of those
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