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Forum: Advanced Topics 01/09/2008, 12:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By aaronc
This may also help. Calculations: ...

This may also help.

Calculations: http://ateam.lbl.gov/Design-Guide/DGHtm/fiberopticfluxcalculation.htm
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/09/2008, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By aaronc
The wavelength of the light source, power rating....

The wavelength of the light source, power rating. Fiber type, Make and Manufacturer all play a role. I couldn't find the g12 light source that you are referring to. I did find this site though:...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/08/2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By aaronc
At what angle will the light be entering the...

At what angle will the light be entering the fiber? What size of fiber? What are you trying to do?

Aaron
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 71,621
Posted By aaronc
Awesome tank.. If only there were 72 hours in a...

Awesome tank.. If only there were 72 hours in a day, then I could get three more jobs to support a tank that size. Fantastic tank. Congrats.
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/06/2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By aaronc
I might have it in a Fiber Optic OTDR manual,...

I might have it in a Fiber Optic OTDR manual, when I get a chance I'll have a look. The best I can do off the top of my head is .25db per Km @ 1550 nm. Or .35db per Km @ 1320 nm. That's assuming...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,055
Posted By aaronc
It was pretty depressing/upsetting to leave the...

It was pretty depressing/upsetting to leave the hobby the way I did. I was always planning to get back in though. :) Would you recommend cycling with lights on or off? I have 2 - 175w MH and 1 -...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,055
Posted By aaronc
Unfortunately I didn't but it smelled clean and...

Unfortunately I didn't but it smelled clean and looked nasty.;)
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,055
Posted By aaronc
It's been so long since I've had to start a new...

It's been so long since I've had to start a new tank.... Now with new water, new substrate and DEAD live rock; what would be the best way to get the tank started? I am going to add some substrate...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,055
Posted By aaronc
Thanks for the replies. My plans are to take it...

Thanks for the replies. My plans are to take it slow again and watch everything carefully. I will add some substrate from friends tanks to get things started. I expect a cycle, at least a mini...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 890
Posted By aaronc
My cat has been eyeing up the sump but hasn't...

My cat has been eyeing up the sump but hasn't stuck its head in yet. I'm pretty sure he will.

Aaron
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,055
Posted By aaronc
live rock - stored in saltwater for 2 years.

Hi,

Two years ago my reef tank(180g) crashed hard. Fortunately most everything had been fragged and shared with others. The tank had been running for about 6 years in total, the first 5...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,343
Posted By aaronc
I've had a 180 gallon bowfront for 4 years or so...

I've had a 180 gallon bowfront for 4 years or so now. They only headache is trying to build a bow front stand/canopy for it. I've never gotten a headache from viewing. Eyes go a little wierd if...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2007, 01:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By aaronc
I filled the sump with water today. All is well....

I filled the sump with water today. All is well. :-) Still going to add some glass across the top at each end, just to be safe.

Aaron
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/25/2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By aaronc
It's not bowing that I'm concerned with but...

It's not bowing that I'm concerned with but flexing in the seems, bonding, etc..

Thanks,

Aaron
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By aaronc
built a glass aquarium/sump, it seems....

Hi,

I just built a new sump for my 180 bow front. The sump measures 14" high x 20" wide x 64" long, about 77 gallons. Two of the vertical seems are quite solid, no flex. The other two vertical...
Forum: Tank of the Month 08/17/2005, 09:01 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,254
Posted By aaronc
Awesome tank. Great Job. Would you happen to...

Awesome tank. Great Job. Would you happen to have the design plans for your current skimmer? Diameter, lengths of pipe, etc.

I find the work you have done with your tank very encouraging.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/03/2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 117
Posted By aaronc
Photoperiod

Hi,

I have a 180 gallon tank with some SPS, LPS and a few softies. As of late I have been questioning my photoperiod. I have 2 @ 6 foot VHO actinics, 2 @ 175 watt 10,000K MH and one 400 watt...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/19/2005, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By aaronc
It is 24" high. But even the corals under the...

It is 24" high. But even the corals under the 400, the same corals in his tank grow faster and larger. At one time both of us had 90 gallon tanks with the exact same lighting, and his corals grew...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/18/2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By aaronc
lighting for a 180 gallon bowfront

Hi,

I currently have a 180 gallon bowfront with assorted soft, sps & lps corals. Eventually all I wish to have are sps & lps corals. Right now I have 1 - 20,000K 400 watt in the center, 1 -...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 12/26/2004, 09:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 201
Posted By aaronc
Loctite XTREME

Does anybody know if Loctite XTREME is safe for propagating corals?

Thanks,

Aaron
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2004, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 217
Posted By aaronc
I purchased an existing tank, fish, corlas, etc...

I purchased an existing tank, fish, corlas, etc from a fellow. The tank needed alot of cleaning and the fish had ich. Before combining my 90 gallon with the new 180 I treated the fish with garlic...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/15/2004, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 161
Posted By aaronc
Thak you.

Thak you.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/15/2004, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 161
Posted By aaronc
Hi, I've tried that calculator before,...

Hi,

I've tried that calculator before, unfortunately it doesn't calculate anything for Ken Pro Buffer. The option is there, but the formula in the java code is not. Do you know the formula for...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/15/2004, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 161
Posted By aaronc
Question dKH - make up water

Hi,

I am trying to match the parameters of my make up water to the parameters of my tank before doing a water change. I am using Ken Pro Buffer dKH. I do a 20 gallon water change but mix 10...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/09/2004, 11:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 114
Posted By aaronc
suppliers

Hi,

I am interested in propagating and supplying corals in Canada. Unfortunately I am unable to find a wide variety of corals that I see on this site and in the USA in Canada. The only supplier...
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