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Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/07/2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 811
Posted By ReefBum
Yes. I have 8 39W T5 actinic bulbs.

Yes. I have 8 39W T5 actinic bulbs.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/06/2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 811
Posted By ReefBum
I'm running a couple of SE 400w 14.5k Megachromes...

I'm running a couple of SE 400w 14.5k Megachromes over my tank. They have a very high PAR and run a crisp white with a hint of blue. Not like the Radiums but I like the color a lot.
Forum: Photography 12/30/2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 993
Posted By ReefBum
Thanks Mache62. No flash on those coral shots...

Thanks Mache62. No flash on those coral shots but I am experimenting with that option.
Forum: Photography 12/30/2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 993
Posted By ReefBum
I bought this camera a few months ago and I love...

I bought this camera a few months ago and I love it. I also purchased a Sigma 105mm macro lense and it is awesome. Here are some sample shots using the macro. Other pictures with the lense kit are...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/28/2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 21,302
Posted By ReefBum
Thanks everybody for the great compliments! ...

Thanks everybody for the great compliments!

Jim- That is a Red/Green Symphyllia or Closed Brain. It is one of my favorite LPS corals.

hatfielj- The rock does not touch the back glass so I...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/28/2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 21,302
Posted By ReefBum
Ok....I thought I would post some updated shots. ...

Ok....I thought I would post some updated shots. The tank is about 8 1/2 months old. Enjoy!

http://www.reefbum.com/linked/aug3007tankpic6b.jpg
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Forum: SPS Keepers 12/24/2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 20,674
Posted By ReefBum
Thanks guys. With the exception of the green...

Thanks guys. With the exception of the green slimer, all the acros started as either small colonies or frags. I have used a number of different halides...now I am running 2 SE 14.5k 400W Giesmann...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/24/2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 20,674
Posted By ReefBum
Here it is when I started the tank back in...

Here it is when I started the tank back in April...

http://reefbum.com/linked/tankapril1607pic3b.jpg

and 8 months later....

http://reefbum.com/linked/dec2307tankpic2a.jpg
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,864
Posted By ReefBum
Thanks guys. How many months do you get out of...

Thanks guys. How many months do you get out of the Megachromes running on HQI ballasts before they need to be replaced?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,864
Posted By ReefBum
Is the Megachrome made to run specifically on HQI...

Is the Megachrome made to run specifically on HQI ballasts? I believe the Aqualine 10000, Aquaconnect and Ushio BLV bulbs are European bulbs made for HQI ballasts. Is the Megachrome in the same...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 190
Posted By ReefBum
No fans. The fixture does not come with any...

No fans. The fixture does not come with any built in fans and that is one of the unique selling points of the fixture. I do run a ceiling fan right above the tank.

Apparently, this problem is a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 190
Posted By ReefBum
MH Bulbs Melting???

I have the Sfiligoi Infiniti XR4 fixture, which has 3 400w single ended moguls and 8 39W T5 bulbs (ballasts are HQi). I have been having a problem with the glass on the MH bulbs melting after a few...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/30/2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 655
Posted By ReefBum
Could be vermetid snails...check this out.. ...

Could be vermetid snails...check this out..

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rs/index.php
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/21/2007, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 384
Posted By ReefBum
Do you think shooting Joes Juice or Kalk paste...

Do you think shooting Joes Juice or Kalk paste down the hole would work? I have some of these that are circular with holes about 1/8 inch wide so I could easily get in there with a syringe.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/17/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,750
Posted By ReefBum
Re: Link up.

Many thanks for the great compliment Joe. I'm lovin the open top tank and I'm sure you will as well. You can be first in line for some frags in a few months when things will need some pruning.
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/17/2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,750
Posted By ReefBum
Joe- It looks like you are off to a great...

Joe-

It looks like you are off to a great start with the new tank. Doing a tear down is not a fun project but starting a new tank is always a lot of fun. BTW....the frags I got from you a few...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/13/2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 21,302
Posted By ReefBum
Updated FT shot.. ...

Updated FT shot..

http://reefbum.com/linked/oct1307tankpic2a.jpg
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/12/2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 21,302
Posted By ReefBum
Thanks Jamie. These fixtures come in both DE and...

Thanks Jamie. These fixtures come in both DE and SE. I have the SE and I'm running Ushio 14ks on the HQI ballasts. I was running them without the glass lenses and a couple of my corals were...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/11/2007, 06:51 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 21,302
Posted By ReefBum
Thanks invincible569. The 6200s are working...

Thanks invincible569. The 6200s are working great. I have them on the controller so that is a very nice combination .

I built that box for the halide and Tunze ballasts and controller. I also...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/10/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 21,302
Posted By ReefBum
Many thanks everybody for the great comments. ...

Many thanks everybody for the great comments.

GSMguy- I purchased both of the Birdsnests as colonies, although one was small. They are growing fast and are holding their color despite a little...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/10/2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 758
Views: 129,858
Posted By ReefBum
Re: Lumenarc Reflectors

No concern about the intesity of the bulb being reduced by having it covered by glass?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/25/2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 36,649
Posted By ReefBum
Here is my 225g tank from this past April. Only...

Here is my 225g tank from this past April. Only 7 pieces of rock weighing around 200lbs.

http://reefbum.com/linked/tankapril1607pic3b.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/20/2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 947
Posted By ReefBum
Thanks Danny Try WebEasy. It costs $50 and is a...

Thanks Danny Try WebEasy. It costs $50 and is a simple drag and drop program. I tried demos for a bunch of web builder software programs and this one had a lot of nice templates and cool bells and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/20/2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 947
Posted By ReefBum
http://reefbum.com

http://reefbum.com
Forum: Photography 09/18/2007, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By ReefBum
Thanks guys...yes shots were taken with the...

Thanks guys...yes shots were taken with the Sigma. I've been using it for just a couple of weeks and I love it.
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