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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/12/2008, 12:41 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,916
Posted By saltydragon
yes its a drain for the cup....you can use...

yes its a drain for the cup....you can use it....if not..there should be a plug that came with your skimmer.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,989
Posted By saltydragon
fans are not quiet........but i cant say they are...

fans are not quiet........but i cant say they are too noisy neither...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,965
Posted By saltydragon
first time seeing one of these myself.....

first time seeing one of these myself.....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 02:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 790
Posted By saltydragon
one word......definately... the fixtures you...

one word......definately...

the fixtures you linked do not have individual reflectors......but 1 reflector bent like this /\/\/\/\...and they come with the factory bulbs

the sls and icecap...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,989
Posted By saltydragon
i have the 36" 2x150 with 4 t5s... i changed...

i have the 36" 2x150 with 4 t5s...
i changed out the Mh to phoenix 14k's and still using the stock t5's......
the stock 10k's was too yellow for me....even with the actinics on...but its true...my...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 828
Posted By saltydragon
for a 4ft stand....its a good amount of...

for a 4ft stand....its a good amount of space....it should be able to have a skimmer/fuge/return .....but for sps...i think a strong skimmer is better than having the fuge....if your plan was to use...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,916
Posted By saltydragon
ooo..that sucks.....is the sump acrylic or glass?

ooo..that sucks.....is the sump acrylic or glass?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By saltydragon
t5's are a great choice...make sure you include...

t5's are a great choice...make sure you include the reflectors in there too
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,368
Posted By saltydragon
wow...the new pump looks promising..... too bad...

wow...the new pump looks promising.....
too bad theres no smaller ones....they should design a smaller version of the pump and then there will be a smaller version of the ultimate skimmer....haha.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,916
Posted By saltydragon
i havent ordered the skimmer yet.....still...

i havent ordered the skimmer yet.....still deciding on the 160 or a ex-1...
but your right....i will test the skimmer in a tub and see where it performs best before i finish the baffles in the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,916
Posted By saltydragon
thanks joker....i looked for the post but guess i...

thanks joker....i looked for the post but guess i totally missed it....

so maximum is 10" so ill have to go with that.....(could use it for more water volume)
can someone explain why it wouldnt...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,916
Posted By saltydragon
ok...checked and rechecked my space in the...

ok...checked and rechecked my space in the stand......i have 24" of height i can use......will the 160 be a tight fit?.....what is the total height of the skimmer and how much is actually needed to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,126
Posted By saltydragon
very nice fixture....those MH reflectors looks...

very nice fixture....those MH reflectors looks top notch....its so purdy...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By saltydragon
thats a good thing..... but if its pulling dark...

thats a good thing.....
but if its pulling dark coffee nog....then your skimming good....
also....too much gph going through the sump can effect the skimmer's efficiency
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By saltydragon
the gate valve will help you fine tune the water...

the gate valve will help you fine tune the water level in the skimmer.....mesh modding the impeller will result in finer bubbles.....but since you have it running at the moment....give it time to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 01:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By saltydragon
it will work well with a gate valve mod and...

it will work well with a gate valve mod and possibly a mesh mod for the impeller....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,424
Posted By saltydragon
bean is right though......

bean is right though......
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/08/2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,442
Posted By saltydragon
wow...very nice corals you got there....

wow...very nice corals you got there....
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,150
Posted By saltydragon
no problems here.....i just find him floating...

no problems here.....i just find him floating around looking for algae and cleaning the glass
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By saltydragon
yea..love that ric garden...

yea..love that ric garden...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,775
Posted By saltydragon
very nice piece ..aurora

very nice piece ..aurora
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,424
Posted By saltydragon
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/toisanjim/IM...

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/toisanjim/IMG_1392.jpg

36" outer orbit 2x150w mh 4xt5
thats the closest i can get to real life colors....i say its 25% whiter than the pic
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By saltydragon
i had the 36" tx5 on my 50br and it was very...

i had the 36" tx5 on my 50br and it was very nice....its bright
for the price...you would have to do your research on where is the cheapest around....you might even find a used one for sale...
then...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By saltydragon
yea i does look like hes using a canister...

yea i does look like hes using a canister filter...i can see the rio 600+ at the upper middle....that should the pump for the skimmer...

i would also change the bulbs for the display asap
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,916
Posted By saltydragon
update? would really like to see some pics...

update?

would really like to see some pics of the 160 in action now that its a few days broken in..
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