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Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,696
Posted By Obi-dad
You replaced the ballast without replacing the...

You replaced the ballast without replacing the capacitors? They may not be the same value of capacitors needed for different wattages.

Also, are the bulbs appropriate for the ballasts? (pulse...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/11/2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,850
Posted By Obi-dad
I found the epoxy on rock work only works if you...

I found the epoxy on rock work only works if you do one layer at a time and give plenty of time for the epoxy to finish curing (takes a while to have the strength to hold the heavy rocks as compared...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/10/2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,104
Posted By Obi-dad
The conference details and signup are up on our...

The conference details and signup are up on our website (http://www.ctars.org/default.aspx?uc=conference)

Should be great! :)
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/08/2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 475
Posted By Obi-dad
I sent you a pm today, let me know

I sent you a pm today, let me know
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/07/2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,679
Posted By Obi-dad
Hyatt Cerromar and Hyatt Dorado in Puerto Rico...

Hyatt Cerromar and Hyatt Dorado in Puerto Rico have snorkeling at the beach, fish and coral. I used to get sent there on business trips, and would snorkel there before and after work. Way cool...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/07/2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By Obi-dad
What is the brand name and where did you get it?

What is the brand name and where did you get it?
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/06/2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 734
Posted By Obi-dad
Clown, what is the noise like? Some of the...

Clown, what is the noise like? Some of the reviews on the PA site say the mod for the 1200 is loud.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/03/2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 751
Posted By Obi-dad
Nuclear weapons will do the trick. They...

Nuclear weapons will do the trick.

They are pretty tenacious, even if you scrape them off sometimes all it takes is a small piece to regrow. I think Anthony Calfo said that someone put a...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 01/03/2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Obi-dad
It is for measuring the flow rate of air through...

It is for measuring the flow rate of air through a skimmer (the skimmer 'pulling' air through the venturi)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 548
Views: 46,545
Posted By Obi-dad
Grim, The shots of the pure actinic type bulbs...

Grim,
The shots of the pure actinic type bulbs (purple, primarily 420nm as opposed the blue primarily 450-460nm bulbs) look blue in these shots in the above thread. Do they appear blue in your...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By Obi-dad
I don't think there is an answer you would like...

I don't think there is an answer you would like (that will get it to stop nipping) - you may have to remove it (sell back to store, give to friend, trade at reef club, etc). I had a flameback angel...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/22/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By Obi-dad
What test kits do you have? I have Ca, Alk, Mg in...

What test kits do you have? I have Ca, Alk, Mg in electronic form. Like Mike said, none of those are color. The nitrate and pH kits are color charts though, I could take photos of them. Did you...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/19/2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 133
Posted By Obi-dad
Anyone using Blue Life SPS 20k bulbs?

I want to try 20k bulbs, and was going to try XMs. Has anyone used the 20k Blue Life SPS bulbs?
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/17/2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By Obi-dad
I have had XM10, Iwasaki 15k, and the reeflux 12k...

I have had XM10, Iwasaki 15k, and the reeflux 12k on this tank. I had thought the XM looked white, but when I had the XM and Iwasaki side by side for comparison the XM looked yellow compared to the...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/17/2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By Obi-dad
I like the Reeflux 12k, bluer but not radium...

I like the Reeflux 12k, bluer but not radium blue. But I am going to be replacing them with XM20k because I want that look.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/15/2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 992
Posted By Obi-dad
I would check back on this forum in the morning...

I would check back on this forum in the morning to see if there is an announcement about the meeting.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/11/2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,237
Posted By Obi-dad
I'll take a green birdsnest. PM sent.

I'll take a green birdsnest. PM sent.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/07/2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By Obi-dad
If you want to save on electricity and want a...

If you want to save on electricity and want a 'white' look, you could even use 175W bulbs provided you use Iwasaki 15K or XM10K. Both provide enough PAR for acros (more than some 250s) - I have used...
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/04/2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 464
Posted By Obi-dad
That's what I posted above - firefox has a nicer...

That's what I posted above - firefox has a nicer user interface and WAY less security issues than IE6 (although IE7 is much better in security than IE6).
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/04/2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 464
Posted By Obi-dad
I gave you the path from my IE7, PM me and I will...

I gave you the path from my IE7, PM me and I will give you my phone number so you can call me.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/03/2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 464
Posted By Obi-dad
Are you using IE or Firefox? (firefox is better...

Are you using IE or Firefox? (firefox is better IMO). If IE, go to the Tools/InternetOptions menu. Click the general tab if not already there, then click the Settings button in the Browser History...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/03/2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 54,409
Posted By Obi-dad
jawsee - sweet!

jawsee - sweet!
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/03/2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,687
Posted By Obi-dad
Not yet, but I tested 2 ml of a concentrated...

Not yet, but I tested 2 ml of a concentrated phyto product in the tank - 0.45. Yikes! Can't really 'rinse' phyto. I won't be using it anymore.
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/01/2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,100
Posted By Obi-dad
:lol: Bet you need a big skimmer to handle...

:lol:

Bet you need a big skimmer to handle the chihuahua's waste!
Forum: Connecticut Area Reef Society (C.T.A.R.S.) 12/01/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By Obi-dad
Ooops. I misunderstood the instructions from the...

Ooops. I misunderstood the instructions from the board, that special was only for testing. There will be specials and group buys soon.
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