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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2008, 11:16 PM
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Phoenix 14k vs Giesemann 14.5k vs others...
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DarG
The 13K coral on sanjays site is actually the...
The 13K coral on sanjays site is actually the 14.5K Megachrome ... from what I have been told anyway. This is for the 250 watt DE lamps. I have no idea about the 150 watt or SE versions.
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01/11/2008, 11:11 PM
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Vortech Owners
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DarG
My tanks an in wall. They do get quieter over a...
My tanks an in wall. They do get quieter over a couple of days but the motor wasnt loud in the first place. My point was that the Vortec I have is quieter than any other pump that I have except for...
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01/11/2008, 09:50 PM
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Need help with 400w ballast
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DarG
It would very difficult for that to be damaged in...
It would very difficult for that to be damaged in shipping, unless it was faulty (cold solder) from the factory, without the case showing damage. The toroid is soldered to the board. For it to be...
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01/11/2008, 09:10 PM
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Vortech Owners
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DarG
GSM, is yours noisy like sjm describes? Not...
GSM, is yours noisy like sjm describes?
Not doubting your experience sjm, but I am doubting that much noise being normal for these pumps. I cant hear anything from the inner part and just a slight...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2008, 07:38 PM
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Need help with 400w ballast
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That didnt break from shipping damage. It...
That didnt break from shipping damage. It "broke" in use when something overheated either from a surge or just something else going bad ... a short, something failing and allowing too much power to...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2008, 05:55 PM
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Outer Orbit Pro Series - Opinions
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DarG
Dont need to put it on a pulley system. It comes...
Dont need to put it on a pulley system. It comes with adjustable hardware. Push a button on each side and slide to raise or lower ... there is a spring loaded cable adjuster on each side.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2008, 05:27 PM
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DarG
Im really surprised by the replys citing noise. ...
Im really surprised by the replys citing noise. Im glad I didnt ask about that before I bought or I would have passed. Mine is almost silent. My tank is not quiet but the Vortec is. I shut...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2008, 04:34 PM
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Well if im not mistaken the human eye is not as...
Well if im not mistaken the human eye is not as keen at seeing the blue lighting. The Giesemann is a whiter bulb so even though it may be the same or lower par than the Phoenix on Icecap ballast, it...
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01/11/2008, 12:14 PM
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DarG
I just got one a little while back. 90 gallon. ...
I just got one a little while back. 90 gallon. You wont get that wave with one Vortec. Mine is silent, so far anyway. There may be a very slight hum from the outer motor but it is very very...
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01/10/2008, 05:51 PM
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MH DE side by side Par comparison?
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DarG
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http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.com/
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01/10/2008, 03:43 PM
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electric bill ,,,,
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DarG
I dont know how long your tank is but you could...
I dont know how long your tank is but you could get a 3 foot x 3 foot spread with a single halide using the large Lumenmax or Lumenarc reflectors (possibly the lumenbrite as well but im not sure, I'm...
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01/10/2008, 03:22 PM
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Phoenix 14k vs Giesemann 14.5k vs others...
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DarG
The Giesemann lamps are very expensive, over 100...
The Giesemann lamps are very expensive, over 100 bucks each at most dealers.
Yes, the color of a lamp and how whether we like it or not is a personal choice, no doubt. But I was referring to the...
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01/10/2008, 02:47 PM
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Nova Extreme Pro EXCLUSIVE!!! just arrived
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DarG
Is the tank actually 24" deep or are you using a...
Is the tank actually 24" deep or are you using a deep sand bed that actually makes the tank shallower than the 24".
Also, something else to consider ... Will you actually be putting high light...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/10/2008, 01:09 PM
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Granulated ferric hydroxide questions
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DarG
Granular Ferric Oxide, Granular Ferric Hydroxide...
Granular Ferric Oxide, Granular Ferric Hydroxide ... same stuff.
Actually, the Phospure bottle does say to rinse. Atleast mine do. In fact, it reads "rinse thoroughly" in bold print on one...
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01/10/2008, 12:52 PM
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Phoenix 14k vs Giesemann 14.5k vs others...
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DarG
The giesemann coral 13K (which is actually the...
The giesemann coral 13K (which is actually the 14.5) has a ppfd of 126 on the magnetic HQI ballast. Your are getting the 88 on an electronic ballast. The M80 ballast is the ballast that the bulb is...
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01/10/2008, 11:09 AM
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Nova Extreme Pro EXCLUSIVE!!! just arrived
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Giesemann Aquablue special ... may just be called...
Giesemann Aquablue special ... may just be called Aquablue now.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 11:25 PM
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Phoenix 14k vs Giesemann 14.5k vs others...
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DarG
Try the UVL Super Actinic if you are going to try...
Try the UVL Super Actinic if you are going to try a 420nm actinic.
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01/09/2008, 11:22 PM
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electric bill ,,,,
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DarG
Because you use baby fans. I use two 6 inch fans...
Because you use baby fans. I use two 6 inch fans plus a large crossflow gutted from a full size floor fan. I also rely on evaporative cooling, a good thing for allowing plenty of kalk dripping.
...
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01/09/2008, 09:06 PM
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electric bill ,,,,
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DarG
... and my tank ran warmer with with 432 watts of...
... and my tank ran warmer with with 432 watts of T5 than it does with 500 watts of halide + 160 watts of T5. The all T5 was in a pre-made fixture and the halide + T5 lighting is on an open aluminum...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 08:55 PM
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over flow boxes created equal?
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DarG
Lifereef makes the best. Hurricane makes a...
Lifereef makes the best. Hurricane makes a cheaper reliable overflow. Go with a brand name that will not lose siphon when power goes out.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 08:51 PM
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Prime Modular Chiller
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DarG
I have a 1/3 hp. Works great and they do have a...
I have a 1/3 hp. Works great and they do have a very good compressor. Not the quietest chiller though. Not sure what else you are asking.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 08:33 PM
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10K 250Watt MH Double Ended question
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DarG
No, not even close. The Iwasaki is a white bulb,...
No, not even close. The Iwasaki is a white bulb, just a very slight blue tint. It is not a blue bulb. The Phoenix is a 20000K + bulb labeled as a 14000K.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 06:57 PM
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10K 250Watt MH Double Ended question
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DarG
Jeff ... 10000K reeflux is not more blue than...
Jeff ... 10000K reeflux is not more blue than white. Really doesnt have much of a blue look actually.
Sounds like you are looking for a predominantly white bulb with good par. If so, check out...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 06:18 PM
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Nova Extreme Pro EXCLUSIVE!!! just arrived
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DarG
Grim knows T5's and all and certainly deserves...
Grim knows T5's and all and certainly deserves respect and thanks for his efforts, but, his comments on the look of the stock bulbs were personal preference. I dont think he intended to imply that...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 01:06 PM
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Skimmer and filter sock?
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DarG
Some of the substances that are skimmed out by...
Some of the substances that are skimmed out by the skimmer may be trapped by the filter sock so it could reduce skimmate production some. That is the reply I got when I asked this Q a while ago. I...
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