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    T5HO Endcaps

    in General Discussion

    · Edited by bprinehart

    Anybody know of an LFS that sells T5HO endcaps and standoffs in the area?  I ran up to TFP because they used to carry them and they told me they don't carry T5 anymore because "It's older technology" lol

     

    I just need to find one pair, tried my luck in the the WTB forum, but I really don't want to order another pair online and wait for them to ship and pay shipping.

    Who runs an ATS or Algae trough filter of some type?

    in Do It Yourself

    · Edited by bprinehart

    Excellent, good points for consideration zygote. So if I have a 45 cube, do you think for all practical purposes a 20 H with a DSB, and an ATS screen would provide enough filtration? This is taking into account I have approximately 30lbs of live rock in the display that displaces about 12 gallons of water.

    Show me yours?

    in General Discussion

    The member gallery has tons of biotopes. All are tanks are biotopes; picos, nanos, mixed, all fish, etc. We have some folks who have anemone and clowns or just seahorses and softies. Take a look in the gallery. or in the dedicated tank forum.

     

    Hi Jan,

     

    Thanks for your reply. In a sense I suppose you are correct. I guess I'm looking for more of a species specific approach. I've heard of people doing tank for one particular type of seahorse, with one particular type of gorgonian. That type of biotope, rather than in the general sense. Looking through the gallery is a good idea.

    Show me yours?

    in General Discussion

    Hey guys... I've got a couple ideas I'm tossing around, and I would like to see if anyone else has done something similar, and if you have, would you mind linking to / sharing pics of your setup? I'm considering doing a Clown / BTA biotope or possibly a Cardinal (PJ or Bangai)setup, something I was inspired by watching a Science Channel film on Raja Ampat, or a Carribean / Gulf of Mexico biotope. Anyone have anything along these lines they'd like to share?

     

    Thanks,

     

    Brian

    New and New

    in New to the Hobby

    · Edited by bprinehart

    Welcome to WAMAS! You'll find everyone here is friendly, and more than willing to help. I'd suggest looking at different systems as part of your research process. Don't worry the education will come along during the journey whether you like it or not. The only dumb questions are the un-asked ones.

     

    Cheers

     

    Brian

     

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    I am a bad person

    in General Discussion

    Coupled with the fact that you are also known to kick puppies, and occasionally smack babies, this only confirms that you are indeed--- THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD.

     

    But, I will try help you out at the meeting, if Gadgets doesn't get all my money first. :)

    Montipora spp. prop. questions

    in Propagation and Breeding

    GO WITH RADIUM BULBS. They are great. I have one in my Aquapod and the color is great.

     

    Aren't the Radiums relatively low par? I was always under the assumption that they do not encourage fantastic growth, but give good color. Also I've heard they have to changed frequently. Any truth?

    Montipora spp. prop. questions

    in Propagation and Breeding

    Wow sounds pretty impressive do you have photos? I was thinking of doing the same thing. But right now I have to finish payn the truck off first, then I will expand and grow larger tank first then use the old 75 as a frag tank.

     

    Thanks, but its not as impressive as it sounds. I basically had to start over from scratch when my last tank crashed. Thanks to the generosity of many Wamas members, it's well on it's way to being better than before. I'll be starting a dedicated thread eventually. Once I feel it's show worthy.

    Montipora spp. prop. questions

    in Propagation and Breeding

    · Edited by bprinehart

    Ok, question for all the monti lovers/ growers out there. What color temp do you guys find is the best compromise for growth and color? In my display my superman and rainbows are exhibiting outstanding color, growth is slow, however it is steady, I'd say approximately 1/4 inch in all directions, per month. I will say that I've taken some pretty ugly looking browned out frags, and after a short time under the T5s they color up beautifully. My lighting in the display consists of 4x54W T5, 2 Blue +, 1 Aquablue special, 1 Aquasun, and 2 VHO actinics. For circulation I have a closed loop pushing 1200G/hr, 2 nanostream 6025s, and 1 6045, and a Sure-Flow MJ1200, pushing about 1600G/hr, so I should be around ~70 x turnover/hr. Probably more so, if I knew the actual water volume of just the display, but regardless, sps do very well so far.

     

    I'm going to be tying in a frag tank to the system, as I'd like to be able to propagate my corals for trade, grow out new arrivals, and also to have a backup in the event of a tank disaster. I had to start over once already when my heater imploded, and want to be better prepared this time. I would also be able to contribute to coral conservation in some small way.

     

    For the frag tank, I have a 250W SE MH, Icecap Ballast and spider reflector. I'm figuring on keeping higher light montis in the main portion of that halides effective area, and lower light demanding species to the outside supplemented by a pair of 24" T5s. What I'm looking for are suggestions for the Metal halide bulb to use. I currently have a reeflux 10k, which has a few more months of good life left in it, but would like to switch it in the very near future.

     

    Looking forward to your input!

    Closed Recirculating Loop Design

    in New to the Hobby

    I ended up just drilling my closed loop. I was going to use the "over the top" pvc route, but decided in order to keep the peace with the Mrs. on aesthetics, it would be better to just drill it. I made 1 larger inlet, and two smaller outlets for mine, and connected to the pump through regular old bulkhead fittings. Look around online, there are a million and 1 closed loop designs. If I could do anything differently it would have been to think a little harder about my pump placement before I glued it all in place.

     

    Good luck, this is the fun stuff! Just make sure you're satisfied with it, cuz there ain't no pokin no more holes in it once it's filled! :)

    T-5 lighting

    in New to the Hobby

    · Edited by bprinehart

    If you're talking about lighting for reef corals and inverts, then it's T5 HO (High Output), which are used with individual reflectors. They provide much more light, and operate at a higher wattage than regular T5.

     

    Usually, people only use regular T5 NO (Normal output) for freshwater or FOWLR tanks

    BRK guy ticking me off

    in Vendor Experience

     

    I'm sorry for any wrong impressions I've made and hope to be a productive member of this community :biggrin:.

     

    Sam

    BTW: my nitrates are down to 15 :clap:

     

    You are well on your way then. We all want you to succeed, and to indeed become a productive member!! Just remember that nothing good happens fast in a saltwater tank. Good job on getting the 'trates down as well!

     

    -Brian

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