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Forum: Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of Springfield 01/10/2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,623
Posted By Medicine Man
I have been thinking of the "Guardian" system...

I have been thinking of the "Guardian" system that runs off of natural gas and is completely automated. Kind of expensive but if this kind of weather (Ice Storms, Tornadoes) is going to be the norm...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/10/2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Posted By Medicine Man
Have you seen good results with ultralith? Never...

Have you seen good results with ultralith? Never heard of it.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/09/2008, 12:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By Medicine Man
Not really sure what that is about. I was there...

Not really sure what that is about. I was there and so was several other people. Must have changed his mind? Why were you so intrigued by this anyway? Were you planning on going to a 1x turnover...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/08/2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Posted By Medicine Man
I kind of wondered the same thing Mikigo.

I kind of wondered the same thing Mikigo.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 11:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By Medicine Man
Its no that he advocates it but just uses it as...

Its no that he advocates it but just uses it as an example of low flow through the sump.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 10:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By Medicine Man
(Just an Example) HERE...

(Just an Example) HERE (http://www.reefs.org/library/aquarium_net/1096/1096_5.html) is an article about the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium that uses a 1 time turnover per 24 hours.

HERE...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Posted By Medicine Man
I actually asked the same question on Zeovit.com...

I actually asked the same question on Zeovit.com and haven't had anyone with a large system reply. So I thought I would try here.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By Medicine Man
Anthony's first book on coral propagation. You...

Anthony's first book on coral propagation. You guys are forgetting that I agree with you. I'm just merely stating the research that has already been done. Opinions have little weight against facts...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 01:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Posted By Medicine Man
Anyone with Large System Using Zeovit??

My new tank will be finished in about 2 weeks. It will be a 360 gallon tank plumbed together with my propagation system and sumps equaling around 600 gallons gross so my net water volume will be 480...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 01:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By Medicine Man
I'm not quoting my own research but that of...

I'm not quoting my own research but that of Anthony Calfo's. He knows more than I ever will about reefing so I trust what he says.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2008, 01:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By Medicine Man
Agree with you Matt. So many things can go wrong...

Agree with you Matt. So many things can go wrong and are difficult to fix when you have high turnover in the sump instead of the tank. Supposedly, high turnover through the sump makes it harder for...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/05/2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By Medicine Man
My 360 gal is being built with a Calfo Overflow. ...

My 360 gal is being built with a Calfo Overflow. I'm not a believer in high flow return pumps which leads to high flow through the sump. All of the experts say that anything over 1x turnover in a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 134
Posted By Medicine Man
Anyone??

Anyone??
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 134
Posted By Medicine Man
Opinion On Lighting Frag Tank

I have a 40 gallon breeder connected to my system that I use for a frag tank. Currently I have one 175 watt MH Helios 20K over it and was curious if you think it would be enough light? Mostly SPS...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/30/2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,049
Posted By Medicine Man
I have mine about half way up and its the fastest...

I have mine about half way up and its the fastest growing coral I have. Using 400 watt 20k helios.
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/29/2007, 04:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Medicine Man
The 20k 400 watt Helios bulbs are closer to a 14K...

The 20k 400 watt Helios bulbs are closer to a 14K Phoenix 250 watt only brighter. Crisp white with blue accent. The colors from my SPS under this bulb are amazing. I'm also using lumenarc III...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/28/2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Medicine Man
I have 20k Radiums and have switched them out for...

I have 20k Radiums and have switched them out for the Helios 400 watt bulbs. I didn't really care for the XM 20k personally. The PAR on the Helios 400 watt 20k are actually higher than the Radiums.
Forum: Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of Springfield 12/20/2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By Medicine Man
Just FYI, I have a Christmas wrasse that has the...

Just FYI, I have a Christmas wrasse that has the same diet tendencies. Eats flat worms. I bought mine from Fish so I'm sure he can get them. HTH
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/13/2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 478
Posted By Medicine Man
Good thought uhuru. I have sent Scott an email...

Good thought uhuru. I have sent Scott an email asking about that. Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 478
Posted By Medicine Man
Well, Scott at Aquatic Systems Design in KC is...

Well, Scott at Aquatic Systems Design in KC is building a 360 Gallon Acrylic tank for me. I asked him to go ahead and get the starboard so that he can drill the closed loop holes into it. He is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/11/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 478
Posted By Medicine Man
Mako, does the sand stay put or does it...

Mako, does the sand stay put or does it eventually come loose? do you have to go back over it with anything after you apply the sand?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/11/2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 478
Posted By Medicine Man
Starboard BB Reef Questions

Having a 360 gallon tank (96x36x24) made and planning to go BB. Curiosity, does Starboard float? Should it be fixed down with silicone? Also, what color does everyone find appealing? I'm afraid...
Forum: Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of Springfield 12/09/2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 721
Posted By Medicine Man
Bought a 100 gal Rubbermaid yesterday from Race...

Bought a 100 gal Rubbermaid yesterday from Race Bros. It was $65 Just FYI
Forum: Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of Springfield 12/09/2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By Medicine Man
Sorry I didn't call you RnChicago. Got really...

Sorry I didn't call you RnChicago. Got really busy and never had a chance after they were gone. Thank you for your interest though :-)
Forum: Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of Springfield 12/09/2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By Medicine Man
I used a mag 5 on them in the 50 gallon tank and...

I used a mag 5 on them in the 50 gallon tank and a mj1200 with the hydor in the aquapod. HTH! Thanks again!
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