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Forum: New to the Hobby 04/25/2006, 03:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 502
Posted By conspicman
FYI. There is no difference between the light out...

FYI. There is no difference between the light out put of a SE or DE halide. Please do not fall victom to the majic spells. If you google Sonjay halide you will find an amazing amout of info on the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/25/2006, 03:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 502
Posted By conspicman
FYI. There is no difference between the light out...

FYI. There is no difference between the light out put of a SE or DE halide. Please do not fall victom to the majic spells. If you google Sonjay halide you will find an amazing amout of info on the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/25/2006, 03:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 585
Posted By conspicman
I at one time or another have owned most of the...

I at one time or another have owned most of the high end skimmers. I would stay away from the down draft, beckett and venturi skimmers unless you plan to rely over stock you tank. They are power...
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/23/2006, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 242
Posted By conspicman
Something does not sound right. Try removing the...

Something does not sound right. Try removing the heater from the tank. There is no way the magnum is transfering that much heat. Is your house a constant 70 or do you turn it up durring the day?
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/23/2006, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 502
Posted By conspicman
Could it be that the temp is rising really fast...

Could it be that the temp is rising really fast when the lights turn? (major heat transfer) All of the major brand light bulbs work very well. The companys may lie about the kalvin or not really...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/23/2006, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 417
Posted By conspicman
In the past I had very successful tanks with out...

In the past I had very successful tanks with out ozone. Now I use ozone and I feal that it is a great asset. Just rember the greater the water clarity, the greater the light penatration. One of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/23/2006, 07:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,698
Posted By conspicman
I use; (4)175's, (4)110 vho's, (2) 54 watt T5's...

I use;
(4)175's, (4)110 vho's, (2) 54 watt T5's and I have to run a heater.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/20/2006, 03:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 331
Posted By conspicman
Ohio is right vho by itself would be fine. IMO a...

Ohio is right vho by itself would be fine. IMO a reef is not a reef if you don't have the shimmer from the halides.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/20/2006, 03:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,098
Posted By conspicman
The contents are so amazing that I don't think...

The contents are so amazing that I don't think there is any way to describe them. Even more impressive is how well thought out and well executed the system seams to be. You have really done an...
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/20/2006, 02:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,187
Posted By conspicman
ladies and/or gentleman, We are constantly...

ladies and/or gentleman,
We are constantly trying to recreate nature in a little glass box. Is it possible? I doubt it. Maybe we can sterilize and possibly provide a temporary positive...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/20/2006, 12:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By conspicman
you should not have any problems with the maxi...

you should not have any problems with the maxi jet. on the down side if you do just replace it. they are very inexpensive.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/20/2006, 12:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 330
Posted By conspicman
got2 you need to raise the water level inside...

got2 you need to raise the water level inside your skimmer. gate valve is the way to go imo. when you first fire up your skimmer the water/bubble level should not be any lower than the gray ring at...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/20/2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By conspicman
if you can pin try to go with pendants you will...

if you can pin try to go with pendants you will get almost zero heat transfer. you will be amazed. i promise
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/20/2006, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 331
Posted By conspicman
if it is going to be a mixed reef i think the...

if it is going to be a mixed reef i think the best way to go is the oldie but goodie. two 175 65k (the closest to natural sunlight) and good old vho. i would try atleast 4 @ 46.5 blues to off set...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/19/2006, 11:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By conspicman
just use 250watt horizontal pendants. that will...

just use 250watt horizontal pendants. that will give you tons of light and VERY little heat transfer. good luck with everything
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/19/2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 66,913
Posted By conspicman
Hello. Geos website is pretty slim. I have seen...

Hello. Geos website is pretty slim. I have seen quite a bit of his work and his products seem to be top knock. Is there any where I can go to see his full line of products?
Any help will be...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/27/2006, 12:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By conspicman
They are both great skimmers! The Becket skimmer...

They are both great skimmers! The Becket skimmer is just more efficent. It requires a much smaller pump. Even with the smaller pump the Becket is more efficent in the process of injecting air into...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/27/2006, 12:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,340
Posted By conspicman
Just my two cents worth. You really have to take...

Just my two cents worth. You really have to take into concideration what you are looking to accomplish. There are many factors that we need to take into account. Bio load, type of corals and last...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/15/2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 231
Posted By conspicman
I 2nd the motion. Bio balls in the...

I 2nd the motion. Bio balls in the overflow=problems
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/15/2005, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By conspicman
Yes. The ozone will shut down your skimmer. You...

Yes. The ozone will shut down your skimmer. You should put the ozonizer on a time and only run it at night. It is best to run it at night any way. It is when your O2 levels are at there lowest and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By conspicman
Add another pump. I did. My skimmer is an ASM, ...

Add another pump. I did. My skimmer is an ASM, it is a Euro knockoff. The extra pump is recirulating and it made all the diffrence in the world. The retro work is really easy. Dont be afraid...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2005, 11:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,110
Posted By conspicman
I have tried almost every way possible to set up...

I have tried almost every way possible to set up a system. I am here to say that I would never set up another tank with out both ozone and uv. The diffrence in your water clarity is absolutely...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/12/2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,361
Posted By conspicman
Yep thats a pic of my baby. I think the conspic...

Yep thats a pic of my baby. I think the conspic is the most elegant fish in the oceans. I just wish the prices would come down so more people would by them.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/12/2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,706
Posted By conspicman
I will have to find my camera. As soon as I do...

I will have to find my camera. As soon as I do it will be my pleasure to send the pics to you. You my be interested in seeing the new skimmer I am building. It will be 6ft tall by 6in wide. It...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/11/2005, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 208
Posted By conspicman
I think that by far the best salinity in a FO...

I think that by far the best salinity in a FO tank is no higher than .018. It really helps to keep the paracites at bay. The worst thing you could ever do is use natural seawater. Their is way to...
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