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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/15/2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 893
Posted By Kshack
I have a tank from them and am very happy with...

I have a tank from them and am very happy with how it turned out. I have seen others that have better looking joints, but the I spend more time looking into the tank. My tank is 68X25X36. My prior...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 575
Posted By Kshack
I went with the A250. Works better with U.S....

I went with the A250. Works better with U.S. power (60 cycle).
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/24/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,190
Posted By Kshack
I had problems with light colors with my bare...

I had problems with light colors with my bare bottom. I was not feeding much trying to keep nutrients down. I am feeding more and have more fish and things are looking much better. Also went with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/21/2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 531
Posted By Kshack
I have had a 250 glass for 1 year. No problems,...

I have had a 250 glass for 1 year. No problems, but the edges are not perefectly matched. If you want perfect seams and polished edges look somewhere else. If you want to look into your tank at...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/17/2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 433
Posted By Kshack
"What if I try to raise the tank by applying...

"What if I try to raise the tank by applying shims as far as I can go from each side between the tank and the plywood top of the stand?"


That would be a bad idea. Most important thing is to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/15/2007, 08:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,516
Posted By Kshack
My tank is close to the same size, 68X36X25. I...

My tank is close to the same size, 68X36X25. I went with H&S A250 and am very happy.
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/09/2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 690
Posted By Kshack
Glass Cages will not make an external overflow. ...

Glass Cages will not make an external overflow. I went with a Calfano (sp?) linnear overflow. They make a box inside the tank that is about 6X4 (just enough room to place a 1.5 inch elbow). Have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/06/2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 114,859
Posted By Kshack
I have almost the same tank (68X36X25) and I had...

I have almost the same tank (68X36X25) and I had to use two (serries G). In order to light the full width your light would have to be about 12 inches above the tank. Not enough umph for the G, but...
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/04/2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 627
Posted By Kshack
There are several good LFS in the Portland area...

There are several good LFS in the Portland area as well as an active club. If you want to come see my 250 gal tank and talk about setting up a tank you are welcome. Just send a private message.
Ken
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/15/2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,254
Posted By Kshack
I went from a 30" wide X 30" deep to a 36" wide X...

I went from a 30" wide X 30" deep to a 36" wide X 24" deep. I like the new tank much better. Much easier to reach the bottom. If it is plastis, you will have a tough time getting enough angle to...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 06/08/2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By Kshack
Lymphocitis ?

Mystery wrass at local LFS just came in yesterday and is already eating. There are three small areas of what look like lymphocitis on the tip of some of it's fins (two of the 4 Mystery wrass have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/04/2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By Kshack
Option #1. Gravity will be constant and does not...

Option #1. Gravity will be constant and does not have to be cleaned and does not cost you anything to run. In short, it is the only thing in your tank that can not fail.
On the return side (not...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 05/09/2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,543
Posted By Kshack
Where are you located? Pick up possible?

Where are you located? Pick up possible?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/30/2007, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By Kshack
Check out H&S. Three sizes available. Made to...

Check out H&S. Three sizes available. Made to go in sump and no plumbing for feed water required. The pump gets its water directly from the water in the sump.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/25/2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 105,474
Posted By Kshack
Hahnmeister, You seem to know something...

Hahnmeister,

You seem to know something about these and T-5's. How would you recomend making the best setup with the Solaris and T-5 in combination. My tank is 36 inches wide and I have two 60"...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/19/2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 648
Posted By Kshack
Matt. Yes, I dial back the Barracuda. I...

Matt.

Yes, I dial back the Barracuda. I have a tall stand (41"), and go over the top for the return. Horizontal head pressure is not enough to calculate if you have 1.5" return. My sump sits on...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/19/2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 648
Posted By Kshack
I went with a Sequence Barracuda and I have to...

I went with a Sequence Barracuda and I have to close it down some on he return or else there is too much flow through the sump. I have 1.5 inch return going to three 1 inch returns at the tank. ...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/18/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 494
Posted By Kshack
Jim, I have that exact overflow. Box is...

Jim,

I have that exact overflow. Box is 2.5X5 placed 1.25 down from top of tank. Two 1.5 inch bulkheads. Bulkhead is connected to a "T" outside the tank and the top goes up about 6" and then is...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/07/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By Kshack
I use a Sequence Barracuda. If you call Sequence...

I use a Sequence Barracuda. If you call Sequence they wull be very helpful. Basically what he told me is that if you run 11/2 inch your horizontal loss will be almost nothing untill you get to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 198
Posted By Kshack
Noisy Wavy Sea

My 2 mo old Wavy Sea is making a squeaking sound at some points in its rotation. Anyone take one of these apart and lube?
Thanks
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,167
Posted By Kshack
Smitty, I went with a Barracuda for my...

Smitty,

I went with a Barracuda for my basement return. Even at that I had to close off the returns some to reduce the amount of flow through the sump. I have about 12 feet of head, so a Dart...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By Kshack
OK, I'll try to explain my system. tank is...

OK, I'll try to explain my system. tank is 60X36X25 viewable on three sides. It is glass, so I wanted to minimize holes in tank, and did not want to place holes in the bottom to eliminate those ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,167
Posted By Kshack
I just switched from under tank sump to basement...

I just switched from under tank sump to basement sump and I would never go back. Tank is 250 gal. If you are going to run all the plumbing up and down anyway, take the time to think this out. I...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/18/2006, 01:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,582
Posted By Kshack
Yes..60X36X25 penninsula tank and I like it. ...

Yes..60X36X25 penninsula tank and I like it. Able to have three islands of rock in a triangle arrangement. Lots of room for the fish to swim in and around, plus lots of area for corals.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2006, 11:57 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 105,474
Posted By Kshack
OK all you Solaris owners, what are your...

OK all you Solaris owners, what are your thoughts.
I have two 60 inch 20K units for about 1 mouth (tank is 36" wide). What have you done as far as programing? I tweaked the photo period so the...
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