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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/13/2006, 10:55 AM
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Posted By robsmith32
I'd say no, the 1262 is about perfect for the...

I'd say no, the 1262 is about perfect for the 180..
and you point out its its going on an oceanic 90... the 180 would be the way to go on that tank, if not just a 120.
the 120 will skim a 90 fine.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/08/2006, 11:28 PM
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Posted By robsmith32
You should get a Small temp drop. You will get a...

You should get a Small temp drop. You will get a lower noise output, and lower wattage.
Probably better production.. probably can get away without restricting between the pump and skimmer, just...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/24/2006, 06:47 PM
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Posted By robsmith32
you can hang it over one.

you can hang it over one.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/24/2006, 06:33 PM
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Views: 489
Posted By robsmith32
yeah, but will clear any existing chemicals that...

yeah, but will clear any existing chemicals that are preventing it from providing a nice foam.
The microbubbles, will be worse for sure. as it will be like brand new, but that is temporary.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/24/2006, 05:56 PM
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Views: 489
Posted By robsmith32
Take It off the tank.. take it to a sink or tub.....

Take It off the tank.. take it to a sink or tub..
run it in vinegar/water mix, or better yet, bleach, then rinse it well
Really rinse it out.
Put the pump on in the STANDARD configuration.. pump...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/18/2006, 08:13 PM
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Posted By robsmith32
i still kind of ponder how much better the iwaki...

i still kind of ponder how much better the iwaki is, as they sey it is the best for th 180, and the ehiem a step under.. especially the difference there is going from the little mag to the eheim.
Of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/18/2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By robsmith32
but the polyfilter will take out all the other...

but the polyfilter will take out all the other nasties that the po4 remover leave behind.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/10/2006, 06:55 PM
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Views: 61,005
Posted By robsmith32
hmm, kind of hard to snap a pic of the remora pro...

hmm, kind of hard to snap a pic of the remora pro injector as its enclosed in the tube, Only way to get to it, is to snap the acrylic and make it useless, that i will not do to that piece of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/08/2006, 09:30 PM
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Posted By robsmith32
I've heard lots of people that have had ill...

I've heard lots of people that have had ill skimmer performance on ev120 and then works like a champ again by finding and removing snail from injector..Be interesting to see them cause to work...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/04/2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 266
Posted By robsmith32
I learned the hard way as well. Gotta QT.

I learned the hard way as well. Gotta QT.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/04/2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By robsmith32
iwasaki new one is a 15k..SE 175 aqua2, and a ...

iwasaki new one is a 15k..SE 175 aqua2, and a de 150 20k aqua2, I really like the 150w 20k in my sunpod. considerably more growth in half the time than the stock 14k it comes with.. But its also...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/03/2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By robsmith32
why waste the electricity for a Fish ONLY. just...

why waste the electricity for a Fish ONLY. just use normal t5's or normal output flourescents. Just get in color range you like.
personally, i like the coralife t5 S/w aqualight , its 1 10k and 1...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/03/2006, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 202
Posted By robsmith32
par is measurement within the given range that...

par is measurement within the given range that corals use, lux is a measurement of human visible.. 2 different readings and wavelengths
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/03/2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 157
Posted By robsmith32
looks too small to be effective for the size it...

looks too small to be effective for the size it quotes..
skimmer alone would be larger than the box its packaged in.
nice avatar
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/03/2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 676
Posted By robsmith32
ok, I have an asm g3, and a ev180 with eheim1262,...

ok, I have an asm g3, and a ev180 with eheim1262,
the ev180 gives 3 times the skimmate of the g3 when tuned. the g3 will still skim when the ev stops, but ev cranks out more when it is running....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/03/2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 152
Posted By robsmith32
what is the tds of the tap source water?? I've...

what is the tds of the tap source water??
I've had chlorine ruin a few membranes, and have to find why it is getting thru the carbon prefilters, before i trash another membrane.
If tds is that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/27/2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 61,005
Posted By robsmith32
there's a lot more to these than the skimmer...

there's a lot more to these than the skimmer itself settings, and pump.. orientation of where it is located, and what water is getting to it varies what it will do dramatically.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/27/2006, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By robsmith32
for 200 buck you won't get one that is really...

for 200 buck you won't get one that is really sufficient for a 125, much less best for 125g.
unless you go DIY.
yes css 225 is rated for 225 gallons, but an asm g3 is rated for 250g, but i sure as...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/25/2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 61,005
Posted By robsmith32
By the sound of it, you have too much skimmer for...

By the sound of it, you have too much skimmer for that tank..
if sits idle, and when you feed it starts working.. its skimming what its being given like a vulcher.
COuld be the other skimmer...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/24/2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 159
Posted By robsmith32
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=594995

that's the thread, but how is your input pump setup? is it in the first not changing area of your sump, or is it sitting in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/24/2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 365
Posted By robsmith32
just using plastic tubing from your local...

just using plastic tubing from your local hardware and run to the included connections, or you can run a 3/4 sch 80 thread into the pump and do it that way, many different ways can do it, and no...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/24/2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 718
Posted By robsmith32
Manderx, i'm not sure about the sls dual ballast,...

Manderx, i'm not sure about the sls dual ballast, but the csl dual i just sold, had power switches on each side., so yes, no problem running 1 bulb on a dual ballast.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/23/2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 61,005
Posted By robsmith32
Feeder, you will for sure have to leave exit gate...

Feeder, you will for sure have to leave exit gate valve full open. you may need to watch for a bit, sure to overflow if you leave air wide open.. I'd start with it about half closed, then work from...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/23/2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 61,005
Posted By robsmith32
for a lightly stocked, 180, yes 150 for sure is...

for a lightly stocked, 180, yes 150 for sure is enough. But by time you fill it up, and you do have sump volume as well?
Probably best to go larger, especially if sps are in the plans.

Like...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/23/2006, 01:19 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 61,005
Posted By robsmith32
yes you can turn the injector and air valve, they...

yes you can turn the injector and air valve, they just thread into the skimmer box.. be carefull with the air valve, as i stripped mine.. i've been using the quick connect to threaded air valve from...
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