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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By cwilson
ok.... yeah, if the tank isnt that size,...

ok....

yeah, if the tank isnt that size, itll be a 40B

is there a differance in pull
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By cwilson
ok thanks. i wasnt doubtign the ASM, ive...

ok thanks.

i wasnt doubtign the ASM, ive had it for a while now adn i have nothing but good to say about it, i was just wondering if it was too large.

but if youve got the mini on a SEVEN AND...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 507
Posted By cwilson
yeah AGA tanks come without the kit. i used...

yeah AGA tanks come without the kit.

i used to work in a pet department at a bargain store by me, and AGA was in our supplier book. the cost for a store to get the overflow kit is $29.50, so...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By cwilson
alright cool. yeah, i figured i should be fine,...

alright cool. yeah, i figured i should be fine, but i just likt to double check...

although it would be fun to send flying with a bat, i think ill keep the remora around. just in case i ant ot...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By cwilson
skimmer overkill?

this is what i plan to set up. i want to use my existing skimmer, but would it be too much?

tank- 30gallons (24X18X16)
sump- 20gal with DIY buildout/deviders (apx 13-15gal of water)

lighting-...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/02/2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 731
Views: 303,267
Posted By cwilson
wow. thats looks great. thats seriously...

wow. thats looks great.


thats seriously so impressive

thats storm-trooper worthy! :strooper:
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/02/2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By cwilson
if its hood space your worried about, you can...

if its hood space your worried about, you can always set up an overflow feeding into a DIY sump. adn even if you dont have room directly below the tank, im sure theres a spot you can plumb to. you...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/28/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By cwilson
yeah kole tangs!!! wooohoooo!! ...

yeah kole tangs!!! wooohoooo!!







at this time i should probably add that ive never owned a kole tang :rolleyes:
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,427
Posted By cwilson
the thing ive noticed about cromis (had chromise...

the thing ive noticed about cromis (had chromise in severeral setups for about 3 years now), is that when you first get them, they will school. as our buddy apparition said, they really only group...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By cwilson
i know its not really what you asked,...

i know its not really what you asked, BUT.........

14K tend to look like an even balance of blue and white. it looks like a 10K MH w/actinics.

20k is a deeper blue.

ive used both with no...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/27/2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By cwilson
the 24 has two 36W PC bulbs, right? that may be a...

the 24 has two 36W PC bulbs, right? that may be a little bit on the long side, but like you said, it shouldnt be anything you cant control. what kind of clean-up crew do you have (snails, hermits,...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/27/2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,263
Posted By cwilson
that would actually be the perfect thing for you....

that would actually be the perfect thing for you. well, i dont want to say 'prefect', but it will give you more lighting, it will be cheap, and if you dont like it, its not like you spent a fortune....
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/26/2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,263
Posted By cwilson
i would sya for a 20gal just get one MH (70w or...

i would sya for a 20gal just get one MH (70w or 150w), and then just add actinics as well. you could do a 70W and then two T5 bulbs.

and i agree with our buddy micheal. retro-fit all the way. if i...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/26/2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By cwilson
dang. alright, i appreciate all of your info... ...

dang. alright, i appreciate all of your info...

i knwo they arent exactly the same, but do you have any knowlede on pipefish? i thought about starting up a pipe reef, but i could find even less...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By cwilson
this is just a thought, but........... i...

this is just a thought, but...........

i know some people, and unfortunatly ive seen a few LFS do this, but they will confuse true peppermints (Lysmata wurdemanni) with camel/mechanical shrimp...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/26/2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By cwilson
please excuse me somewhat taking over this...

please excuse me somewhat taking over this thread....

ive been thinking about setting up a seahorse tank as well. however, i wont be using a tall tank the two sizes im debating on (LxWxH) would be...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/26/2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,180
Posted By cwilson
i agree on the demand for pics lets see em'...

i agree on the demand for pics

lets see em' in there! :rollface:
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/26/2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 112,454
Posted By cwilson
this is just crazy! i love it! lol i dont...

this is just crazy! i love it!

lol i dont think this tank oculd fit anywhere in my place, i seriously think its longer than my living room :lol:
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/26/2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,434
Posted By cwilson
then i appologize for assuming. :) i was...

then i appologize for assuming. :)

i was just always under the impression that the smaller the reflector the light has, that harder it is for the light illuminate a wider area.

and i know my...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/24/2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,434
Posted By cwilson
AGREED!!!

AGREED!!!
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/24/2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,434
Posted By cwilson
AGREED!!!

AGREED!!!
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/24/2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,434
Posted By cwilson
sorry i should have been clearer. i believe...

sorry i should have been clearer.

i believe the viper would be a poor decision for a 48" tank. i was recently considering setting up a nano, and that wouldve been the first light i choose. also, i...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/23/2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,434
Posted By cwilson
bursa, two JBJ's are NOT enough to cover a...

bursa,
two JBJ's are NOT enough to cover a 48" tank. disregarding quality of light, bulb spectrum, height off of water, or anything, you must consider the design of the light itself. those lights...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 12,503
Posted By cwilson
:eek2: *bag of ice pressed against swolen chin...

:eek2: *bag of ice pressed against swolen chin from JAW HITTING THE FLOOR*

beautiful tank. everything about it is SO sweet! those fish are absolutely STUNNING



"wow" thats all i can say
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/21/2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,364
Posted By cwilson
looks great! i love how simple and up-close...

looks great!

i love how simple and up-close nanos are

sweet tank! :D
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