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Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 03/16/2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 583
Posted By FatmanII
When my two tangs had ich, they did not have it...

When my two tangs had ich, they did not have it very long after the introduction of my clean shrimp and lots of Kent Marine Garlic.
Also I heard ich does not like warm tanks, and my tank is...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 03/13/2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 249
Posted By FatmanII
Before I was certified I was free...

Before I was certified I was free diving/snorkling the keys/reefs. Miami Beach believe it or not has alot of sites offshore-relatively shallow except visibility is very hit or miss (usually miss)...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/27/2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,476
Posted By FatmanII
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/fatty0203/fu...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/fatty0203/fulltank.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/27/2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By FatmanII
Pics? I have the 48" Double 150W, personally I...

Pics? I have the 48" Double 150W, personally I really like the craftsmanship and quality of these lights. Just throw some good bulbs and your good to go. Ive had mine over a year no signs of rust...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 02/27/2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By FatmanII
*Sigh* got a 3 page paper to write, sorry guys ,...

*Sigh* got a 3 page paper to write, sorry guys , please post how it goes.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 02/27/2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 285
Posted By FatmanII
Yea 5550 is a NICE Size, living in Florida we...

Yea 5550 is a NICE Size, living in Florida we have a 6000 and 5000 and nothing is better than having A/C after those humid days after the hurricane. Especially since you were just working your A**...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 02/27/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 823
Posted By FatmanII
Sounds like a plan, Im currently setting up a 10...

Sounds like a plan, Im currently setting up a 10 gallon one with a 75W Metal Halide spare I got, until things out grow that one. The 75W means less $$$ on electricity.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 02/27/2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By FatmanII
Buy a Generator? And it gives you way more power....

Buy a Generator? And it gives you way more power. Plus Im not sure about running resistance items like pumps on inverters.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/20/2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 801
Posted By FatmanII
Here is the Coral Life 48" Set up with twin 150s...

Here is the Coral Life 48" Set up with twin 150s HQIs and supplemented with Actinics. You can use w/e bulbs you want (that run off M81 ballast) this is with the 10k bulbs that came with the tank,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/19/2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 581
Posted By FatmanII
Being that I live in hurricane "central" I just...

Being that I live in hurricane "central" I just went the safe route and bought a 6000W Generator, more than enough POWA!

Ive seen 3 or 4+ back up battery systems though that run for over 6 hours. ...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 02/19/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 235
Posted By FatmanII
Gratz I loved that pic, and had a tough time...

Gratz I loved that pic, and had a tough time choosing, but after I found out you were with FMAS well it was much easier then lol.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/18/2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 325
Posted By FatmanII
Ive heard of automation systems that can do this...

Ive heard of automation systems that can do this , for example send you a text if temps get to high or something similair. Not sure on computer though.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/18/2007, 03:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,061
Posted By FatmanII
I did that for my girlfriends 10g nano, Im not...

I did that for my girlfriends 10g nano, Im not sure about using it for a larger system.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/18/2007, 03:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By FatmanII
Here are the ballast I used. ...

Here are the ballast I used.

http://www.hellolights.com/70wunmam85ba.html

THe lights I think come with a diagram if not I'd have to wait till monday to ask my friends boss.

I just made a...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/18/2007, 02:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By FatmanII
It would probably be very good to keep PH levels...

It would probably be very good to keep PH levels stable.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/16/2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By FatmanII
Im honestly not sure, Im not to good with...

Im honestly not sure, Im not to good with electrician stuff, so thats why I asked everything on that forum. Their the ones that directed me to hellolights.com too for the ballast. My friend wired...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 02/16/2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 296
Posted By FatmanII
Hey Red where you located it will fit perfect.

Hey Red where you located it will fit perfect.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/16/2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By FatmanII
The 150W is an inch longer. I like it just fine....

The 150W is an inch longer. I like it just fine. The guy in that thread bought a more expensive ballast that came with an enclosure, I got mine from hellolights.com . If you had it in your hand...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 02/16/2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 296
Posted By FatmanII
I may take both of em off your hands Im going to...

I may take both of em off your hands Im going to measure my sump area tonight and let you know, I was planning to use one for a refugium and just have the other as a spare.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/16/2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By FatmanII
Here is the original poster, that I got the idea...

Here is the original poster, that I got the idea from.

http://www.captivereefing.com/showthread.php?t=1719
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/16/2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By FatmanII
Yea, this is actually a pretty clean retro imo,...

Yea, this is actually a pretty clean retro imo, as long as you can hide the ballast.

This is an idea how the housing from Home Depot looks like, notice it uses the standard double ended bulb which...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 02/16/2007, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 296
Posted By FatmanII
^Bump^

^Bump^
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/16/2007, 02:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By FatmanII
No I have a retrofit with ballasts from...

No I have a retrofit with ballasts from hellolights.com and used a homedepot casing (20$ ) with a 75W bulb that was 50$ total cost was like 140$
Forum: SPS Keepers 02/16/2007, 02:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By FatmanII
Sure the more the merrier lol.

Sure the more the merrier lol.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/15/2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By FatmanII
If you dont want a retro this looks pretty good. ...

If you dont want a retro this looks pretty good.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=15489&N=2004+113352

I have a 10g with a 75 watt and its plenty, 150W imo would...
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