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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/19/2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 426
Posted By bgi
Unless I completely misunderstand what's goin' on...

Unless I completely misunderstand what's goin' on here...

You really need to install something like an overflow that will automatically balance the outflow to the return flow. You're balancing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By bgi
I have to pluck the zoas off my sps occasionally.

I have to pluck the zoas off my sps occasionally.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2005, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By bgi
Did you see this? ...

Did you see this?
<http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php>
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/30/2005, 10:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,545
Posted By bgi
So tell me, which tastes better? The phyto or...

So tell me, which tastes better? The phyto or poo? I'm kinda curious... :lol:
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/28/2005, 01:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,545
Posted By bgi
I clean the front glass. I believe they eat the...

I clean the front glass. I believe they eat the algae.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2005, 11:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
It's generally recommended to use two heaters the...

It's generally recommended to use two heaters the same size.

So APC endorses their own UPS sizing web page. Heh. ;)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2005, 11:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
Depends on how much the heater has to warm the...

Depends on how much the heater has to warm the tank over ambient. I believe IWon has a chart with this info. If you size the heater too big and it sticks on, you'll cook the tank. If your furnace...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2005, 07:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
Easy. Tell us how many watts these items consume...

Easy. Tell us how many watts these items consume and how long you want it to run on the UPS. Then go here:

http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm?lid=Go%20to%20the%20UPS%20Selector
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 08:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
What Bean said. ;-) I've used an APC 1400 on my...

What Bean said. ;-) I've used an APC 1400 on my computers for many years and typically go 5 years between battery changes. After 5 years the battery lasts about 2 seconds.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
I believe so. I've never bought one from the...

I believe so. I've never bought one from the refurb outlet. I almost did, but someone gave me another one! They are warrantied, so it should be fine.



I'm speaking specifically about two...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 03:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
Forgot to mention. Important. If you replace...

Forgot to mention. Important. If you replace the battery in one of these 1400's, don't get the cheap crap chinese batteries at Batteries Plus. They aren't up to spec - the voltage reads a bit low....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 03:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
They are discontinued by APC. There were...

They are discontinued by APC. There were thousands of these installed in data centers and comm closets all over the world. When companies upgrade or rebuild these facilities, they tend to toss...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
There are many options aside from APC. I just...

There are many options aside from APC. I just mentioned those because I have a few that were given to me needing new batteries. I installed new batteries and the work fine. The older 1400 APCs are...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 02:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
Righty-o! Forgot that little tidbit. Good...

Righty-o! Forgot that little tidbit. Good stuff.

The smart-UPS models from APC output a true sine wave.
The BackUps series DO NOT.

BTW: I do run a tiny MiniJet 404 in a nano tank on a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 12:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
for an APC, go here, then click "Configure by...

for an APC, go here, then click "Configure by load"

<http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm>
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 08:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
The UPS will consume a certain wattage all by...

The UPS will consume a certain wattage all by itself with no load just to keep itself running. Newer UPSs will specify this no-load runtime, as well as certain runtimes with specific loads. Any...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2005, 07:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 620
Posted By bgi
I have an old APC 1400 running my Red Sea...

I have an old APC 1400 running my Red Sea wavemaker. The wavemaker runs a Mag 3 return and 3 maxijets (900, 600, 600). It will last at least 3-4 hrs. I haven't run it down completely yet, so...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2005, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 523
Posted By bgi
I like the MDF idea. You could get the MDF under...

I like the MDF idea. You could get the MDF under the stand then use a rope and winch to slowly pull the stand by the bottom. I would like to replace the stand under my 54 bow/corner. Getting the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/19/2005, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By bgi
It's so freaky wierd, it looks like something...

It's so freaky wierd, it looks like something from a cheap horror movie.

MANTIS SHRIMP!!?!?!?!? LOL! Good thing it isn't.

What was wierd is that Mr. Six-Line didn't show any interest in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/19/2005, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By bgi
What the heck is this thing?

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/563/51856DSCN5677a.jpg
Forum: Corallimorpharians 04/14/2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 421
Posted By bgi
Thanks for the tips, guys. I'll give it a try...

Thanks for the tips, guys. I'll give it a try this weekend.
Forum: Corallimorpharians 04/13/2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 421
Posted By bgi
I have a similar problem. A large-ish green...

I have a similar problem. A large-ish green hairy shroom is moving up and starting to sting a purple acro. How should I remove it without killing it? GARF recommends using a hemostat to grasp the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/07/2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By bgi
I might, now that it has been suggested.

I might, now that it has been suggested.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/07/2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By bgi
I bought the "Remora Pro is quiet" line, too. ...

I bought the "Remora Pro is quiet" line, too. Sheesh, what a hoot. $170 down the drain.

It's much more efficient than the pro aquatics cheap-crapo skimmer I had, but guess which one I'm using?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/07/2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 321
Posted By bgi
I have been running an AB 10K 250W DE about 4"...

I have been running an AB 10K 250W DE about 4" above the water (2" right over the glass) an IceCap ballast over my 54 bow corner RR for some time. It's bright and heat has not been an issue. I...
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