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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 02:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,401
Posted By IanJ
I have both Tunze and Vortech, for me it's...

I have both Tunze and Vortech, for me it's Voretch every time. I have no noise issues with mine so far and they do create a much wider flow. As other say, they take up a lot less space in the tank,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/29/2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 104
Posted By IanJ
I feed mine around 2400 lit/hr, i think it could...

I feed mine around 2400 lit/hr, i think it could easily take more.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/18/2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 160
Posted By IanJ
Question on bulbs and ballasts

I have used Phoenix 250W DE bulbs in 2 fittings. One with what i think is a magnetic ballast, where the colour is a very bright white with a tint of blue. In the other fitting i think it has an...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By IanJ
For in the sump i have used various filter pads....

For in the sump i have used various filter pads. Seems to do the job.
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/26/2007, 01:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By IanJ
Look pretty good to me. The only question would...

Look pretty good to me. The only question would be how it would look once you get a load of rock and coral in there.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/24/2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,952
Posted By IanJ
No problems at all. Best pump i have owned by far.

No problems at all. Best pump i have owned by far.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,495
Posted By IanJ
I say go with the vortechs. I have both vortech...

I say go with the vortechs. I have both vortech and tunze in my tank. The tunze gives a very direct and narrow flow in comparison.
The vortech is smaller and does not need to be aimed. The tunzes...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By IanJ
Romarn The DDNW-250 is an out of sump model. No...

Romarn
The DDNW-250 is an out of sump model. No problems with leaks so far.
The rubber suckers on the pumps was not really a problem as once set there is no need to move them.
Forum: SPS Keepers 08/27/2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By IanJ
bureau13 With the Phoenix 14k's i tried various...

bureau13
With the Phoenix 14k's i tried various T5 combo's from actinic, Fuji purple, Blue plus.
I also ran an extra 14k's for a while in a unit with an electronic ballast. The colour was much...
Forum: SPS Keepers 08/26/2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By IanJ
Phoenix vs Ushio - back to the past

For several years i have used Phoenix 250W DE 1400K bulbs, most recent in Lumenarc reflectors, but always magnetic ballasts, so the colour is white with a touch of blue.
Over this time, growth was...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/23/2007, 02:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 845
Posted By IanJ
I have both and will get the controller for the...

I have both and will get the controller for the Vortech later.

In my opnion the Vortech is much neater as it is less intrusive in the tank.
The Vortech moves water in a much wider pattern, the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/22/2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,498
Posted By IanJ
Spongebobby Well if you need an overseas...

Spongebobby

Well if you need an overseas tester to make sure they can survive both the shipping process and 240V pumps, count me in.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/22/2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,686
Posted By IanJ
Klaus My experiece is only with OR3500 with...

Klaus

My experiece is only with OR3500 with both mesh mod and Aquamedic needle wheel.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/22/2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,686
Posted By IanJ
Hahn Have you done much testing with the...

Hahn

Have you done much testing with the force feeding of needlewheel or mesh mod pumps?

My experince is that the meshmod pump can take a lot more forced air than the std needlewheels. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/17/2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By IanJ
Thanks In the end i went for Ushio 250W DE, to...

Thanks
In the end i went for Ushio 250W DE, to good a price to not give them a try.

Look pretty white to the eye, but have added 3 T5 Blue+ and 1 T5 actinic to make the look better.

Was using...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/15/2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By IanJ
BLV 10000K or 14000K 250W DE

Is there any advantage to use the 250W DE BLV 14000K bulb over the 10000K bulb for SPS tank?

Is the 14000K giving better results?

I also have T5 for suppliment so can add blue, actinic etc as...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/14/2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 156,412
Posted By IanJ
Yes, you need to glue it in with PVC glue

Yes, you need to glue it in with PVC glue
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/09/2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By IanJ
thugmebaby I think thats your problem, best not...

thugmebaby
I think thats your problem, best not to discharge underwater.
Suggest you raise it just above and then see if the overflow problems go
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/09/2007, 01:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By IanJ
I can easily imagine that the mods would make it...

I can easily imagine that the mods would make it into a monster.
From the box it's easily exceeding my expectations so no rush to mod it.
I was thinking about a Deltec AP-902, the DDNW-250 is just...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/08/2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By IanJ
Just a brief update. The skimmer has been running...

Just a brief update. The skimmer has been running a few days now, it started skimming after about 24 hours.
Seems to perform straight out of the box, no need to mod.
It's really pushing out a mass...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By IanJ
The cup sits pretty solid on my skimmer, but i...

The cup sits pretty solid on my skimmer, but i can see that the lid could make some noise if there is vibration. I had similar vibration with my aquamedic, so i think a solid a base as possible works...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By IanJ
Thanks guys, just purchased an in-line tap

Thanks guys, just purchased an in-line tap
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/02/2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By IanJ
Reduce output from Eheim 1260

If i want to reduce the output a little, should i put a restriction on the inlet or outlet?

Thanks
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/02/2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By IanJ
So I put it all together last night, no real...

So I put it all together last night, no real problems. Can’t say its noisy, about the same as my old Aquamedic 5000 baby. It has a slight vibration which causes some resonance with the tank cabinet,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/02/2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By IanJ
Oh, dear, thats a worry. I only saw the 3 pump...

Oh, dear, thats a worry.
I only saw the 3 pump model that has been running a long time at the shop. It's run faultlessly for them and the results are really excellent. I did not notice any pump...
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