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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By xraydoc
Choosing the Appropriate Reef Cleaners?

Hi all, My new 90 gallon tank is nearing the end of its cycle (NH3 0, NO2 0, NH3 ~ 10) and Im debating on which cleaners to purchase and in what volumes.

The tank will be a truly mixed reef...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By xraydoc
Thats is what I had hoped to hear. Should I not...

Thats is what I had hoped to hear. Should I not dose any Mg, I obviously cant test for it. Call me naive, but is there a risk to overdosing Mg?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By xraydoc
Dosing 2 Part

I have been out of the hobby for severeal yearsand recently decided to get back in. I decided to go with 2 part dosing (ordered from twopartsolution.com) in order to maintain Ca/Alk/Mg levels.
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By xraydoc
My lights are probably about 10 (maybe even 12)...

My lights are probably about 10 (maybe even 12) inches off the water, so I dont think I can improve the issue any further by changing the reflector height.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,530
Posted By xraydoc
I have a RS-135 and love it.

I have a RS-135 and love it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By xraydoc
Consider the Lights of America PC floodlights at...

Consider the Lights of America PC floodlights at Home depot. The 65W (6500k I think) is $40 and about 12 inches in length. If you go that route dont forget to buy a cord to wire it up.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By xraydoc
The filter guys have very nice and affordable...

The filter guys have very nice and affordable RO/DI units as well as outstanding customer service. Spectrapure units are also very good IMO (also more expensive.)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By xraydoc
I have an open backed canopy already. Is there a...

I have an open backed canopy already. Is there a good way to force air through a enclosed DE halide reflector? I have circular holes cut in the end of the canopy where I can mount fans but they...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By xraydoc
Halide Heat Management - Opinions Wanted

So I recently installed a dual 250W DE halide retro into my hood (standard 90 gallon). I have my temperature set at 78, holding steady at 77.6 - 78.4 with fuge lamp and T5 actinics on, when the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By xraydoc
Is is not producing any bubbles? If it is not,...

Is is not producing any bubbles? If it is not, the venturi is likely clogged and needs some cleaning.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By xraydoc
Question Question for DE retrofit MH users:

I installed a hellolights 2 x 250 W halide and 2 x T5 retro kit into my hood. I mounted the halide filtures directly to the wood with no insulating material between the wood and aluminum of the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 506
Posted By xraydoc
I agree, I would just buy a PC fixture. Very...

I agree, I would just buy a PC fixture. Very affordable and plenty of light for your apllication. I would steer clear of MH for your tank, that is an awful lot of heat for 10G of water and most...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By xraydoc
It is temporary, skimmers often go crazy when any...

It is temporary, skimmers often go crazy when any excess foaming agents are added. You could try adjusting the airflow to the skimmer, but if it has been running stable I would just wait it out...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 69,711
Posted By xraydoc
Absolutely gogeous. I can only imagine what is...

Absolutely gogeous. I can only imagine what is financially invested in a tank that size.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By xraydoc
Yes, the RS series is a sump only system. You...

Yes, the RS series is a sump only system. You would have to buy the recirculating model (CS series) to run outside the sump. Keep in mind the CS series is substantially more expensive.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 708
Posted By xraydoc
Thanks a lot, I hope that fixes it.

Thanks a lot, I hope that fixes it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 708
Posted By xraydoc
What brand do you recommed for the filter sock? ...

What brand do you recommed for the filter sock? Im just worried that Ill have to redesign my sump, which would essentially require a tank tear down, really really dont want that to happen. I should...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 708
Posted By xraydoc
I think that is probably how I should have...

I think that is probably how I should have designed it. I think the OR 3500 is big, but I am splitting the flow over to the fuge and I have ball valves in place to regulate the flow volume to each...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 708
Posted By xraydoc
Thanks Ewan, Ill try that, obviously easier than...

Thanks Ewan, Ill try that, obviously easier than a radical sump redesign.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 708
Posted By xraydoc
Do you put filter socks on the skimmer outlet...

Do you put filter socks on the skimmer outlet pipe in addition to the main tank drain?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 708
Posted By xraydoc
Well, your not going to get flamed by me because...

Well, your not going to get flamed by me because Im watching (frustrated) the exact thing you describe happen in my sump.

I just wish I knew how to fix it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 708
Posted By xraydoc
Im guessing that the flow rate through the sump...

Im guessing that the flow rate through the sump is 350-450 gph. My main circulation pump is an Oceanrunner 3500 with flow split (unequally favoring the tank) between the main tank and fuge.

sjm -...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 07:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 708
Posted By xraydoc
Microbubble Frustration: Help Needed

So I built this sump for my 90, modeled after Melev's model F, which I really liked. However, ever since starting the tank yesterday I have had an unacceptable number of microbulles entering the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By xraydoc
Well, for a 75 I would consider a Oceanrunner...

Well, for a 75 I would consider a Oceanrunner 2500 (or 3500 if you need that much flow). The pump is nearly silent and very affordable. Here is a diagram of my sump, maybe that will give you some...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By xraydoc
Euro Reef RS-180. I am using the RS-135 on my 90...

Euro Reef RS-180. I am using the RS-135 on my 90 and am very happy with the quality, noise level, and skimmate.
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