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Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2007, 03:32 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 81,217
Posted By tonyf
My experience with magnesium chloride hexahydrate...

My experience with magnesium chloride hexahydrate (magflake) is that it has boosted the bryopsis each time that I have used it. Mg around 1500 ppm using this product has only made the bryopsis worse....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/14/2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 16,536
Posted By tonyf
Ditto, I've still got it in my box of old junk!...

Ditto, I've still got it in my box of old junk! :bum:
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/23/2007, 02:32 AM
Replies: 613
Views: 66,017
Posted By tonyf
Then it is clearly not wisdom. What is important...

Then it is clearly not wisdom. What is important is that there is a reference point around which to work.

Really, all you need is nothing more than a tub of saltwater (NSW or ASW) in the sun and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/23/2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,743
Posted By tonyf
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/tfendt/Reef%...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/tfendt/Reef%20General/IMG_0161.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/19/2007, 10:59 PM
Replies: 613
Views: 66,017
Posted By tonyf
This is a great thread ... with qualifications. I...

This is a great thread ... with qualifications. I believe that it is dangerous to lessen the importance of the common wisdom in respect the parameters / metrics of our captive environments. What is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/19/2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 613
Views: 66,017
Posted By tonyf
Yes and no. A benefit of UV is taking out...

Yes and no. A benefit of UV is taking out water-borne pathogens and algae spore. After 18 months of battling muddy brown water, a UV unit cleaned up my tank overnight. I have not been without UV...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/30/2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 138
Posted By tonyf
Weldon 16 from your local acrylic supplier. ...

Weldon 16 from your local acrylic supplier.

Tone :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/17/2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 295
Posted By tonyf
Yikes, my new display is 1800L with a 3 foot wide...

Yikes, my new display is 1800L with a 3 foot wide weir. 18,000L/hr over the 3' wide weir is horrendous, I tried it running my CL from the weir ... have to change it!

Tone :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/17/2007, 01:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By tonyf
Hi Danny, The sump can take whatever you...

Hi Danny,

The sump can take whatever you want to put through it so long as it exceeds the flow through your skimmer (assuming that you pump from the sump to the skimmer) ... refugium is a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/05/2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,109
Posted By tonyf
I have 4 squamosa on the sand bed in my small...

I have 4 squamosa on the sand bed in my small tank, just over 2.5' from the lamp ... it is lit with 14,000k MH in the order 250W / 400W / 250W.

They were evenly dispersed across the bed ... they...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/04/2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,109
Posted By tonyf
Correction Robby ... "somebody" said, "1W = 1W it...

Correction Robby ... "somebody" said, "1W = 1W it doesn't matter what is using it." in relation to power consumption. This is significantly different from what you imply. :)

The rest has been...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/02/2007, 03:00 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,109
Posted By tonyf
1W = 1W it doesn't matter what is using it. T5's...

1W = 1W it doesn't matter what is using it. T5's generate almost equal heat as does MH, the difference being that it is along its length whereas MH is concentrated. There'd be just as much heat in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/02/2007, 02:53 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,109
Posted By tonyf
Interesting discussion ... I prefer to firstly...

Interesting discussion ... I prefer to firstly 'zone' my tank based upon some general habitat criteria ... then I select my corals ... and then the lights. For the record, I use predominantly XM's...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/29/2007, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By tonyf
200 OD x 500mm high. Twin should inject twice as...

200 OD x 500mm high. Twin should inject twice as much air without compromising the bubble size. Recirc takes a bit of the duty off the pump hence going down to a MD55R. My standard beckett has a 90mm...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/28/2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By tonyf
Neck size for twin recirc beckett skimmer

We're building a twin recirculating beckett skimmer ... what diameter neck should we be putting in to cope with the air? An Iwaki MD55R will be used to run the becketts which will have the modified...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/07/2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,856
Posted By tonyf
Here's some specific information on metal halide...

Here's some specific information on metal halide ... comparative analysis of vatious combinations and usable PAR.


http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/jb/index.php
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/05/2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,856
Posted By tonyf
I think the comparative life cycle for the lamps...

I think the comparative life cycle for the lamps is the other way around ... refer Sanjay Josh, Anthony Calfo, et al.

If your tank is over 2' deep then MH is your choice as T5 does not have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/05/2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 373
Posted By tonyf
Icefire's post got me thinking ... 3v drop over...

Icefire's post got me thinking ... 3v drop over 200m ... so i bought a length of low voltage wire and 'ha-zza'! it works. Problem seems to have been with the first length of wire -- it either had a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/04/2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 373
Posted By tonyf
I'm trying to extend the cable 4m from the power...

I'm trying to extend the cable 4m from the power supply ... then the lights don't work with the 9V x 500mA power pack. Checked the connections and polarity and all seems good so i've assumed that the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/04/2007, 01:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 373
Posted By tonyf
Thanks BeanAnimal, much appreciated. Tone

Thanks BeanAnimal, much appreciated.

Tone
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/03/2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 373
Posted By tonyf
Anybody else?

Anybody else?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/02/2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 373
Posted By tonyf
'Lunar Traker' Moonlights

Does anybody know where 'thelebos' is contactable nowadays? I've tried the old website www.thelebos.com and it won't connect.

The question I need answered relates to extending the power cord ......
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/28/2007, 02:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,028
Posted By tonyf
RO skimmers are not based on ASM and the DNW-200...

RO skimmers are not based on ASM and the DNW-200 skimmer NEVER did have a design with the pumps hanging off the side ... I've been following RO for a few of years already



You have either not...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/28/2007, 12:52 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 108,259
Posted By tonyf
My old DNW-200 sucked big time in a good way and...

My old DNW-200 sucked big time in a good way and drew a cup of black sh8t per day from the start. Now have FDNW-400 and it is just as good :)

Tone :bum:
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/12/2007, 02:44 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 176,227
Posted By tonyf
Read some of your previous posts, time to chill...

Read some of your previous posts, time to chill mate ... :D

Firstly, the exploded assembly diagram is very easy to follow in determining what goes where -- notch out the washer that partially...
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