bravanc
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i am noticing the same results with my corals. i lost some color and polyp extension on some of the corals. This happened when i went from 65/45 to 80/65 (Blue/white). Maybe too much light? i am going to bring my light intensity back down instead of up to see if the color comes back. if not i am ready to supplement with t5 too. following along to see how this goes.
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i have a orange spotted goby, bi-color blenny and lawnmower in my 220 and have no issues with them at all (probably because of the extra room) i see no aggressions toward each other even when they cross paths.
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i was at Myrtle beach for my daughters graduation and the water was nice but not looking like that, but i was much more north.
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treat the entire tank, much easier
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thats cool. i use my GoPro and have taken video and pictures underwater of my tank nice quality i say go for it.
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you can look at my gallaery for the finished look
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the materials looks like the 8020 t-slot from 8020.net. after opening the d120s you should be able to remove the original hanging studs and replace them with ones that will fit the hole or to your liking.
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A big thank you too, I won the other clam in the raffle. Great Sponsor for an awesome club!
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So, I was doing my build using the 8020 aluminum bar. I wanted to see if I connected the power plug from one to the other if we can use just one plug. It works! I use a regular straight plug in place of the 90 degree and plug from the regular plug to the universal. (The aluminum bar was in the way of using the plug that came with the light) anyhow I just jumped from one light to the next and the last one I plugged into the wall and they all came on.
Anything wrong with doing this?
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it could take a few more days. he is just letting everyone know who is boss. My YT does this to all fish in introduce to the tank. after awhile he will calm down but still let the others know who is boss
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i have hundreds in my tank and they don't seem to do any harm. i see them mostly on the sand bed and edges close to the glass. when lights go out they climb up the glass and by morning they are gone. Seem like there is alot more now... maybe its time for a Harlequin shrimp
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there is a light sensor for night time, is the sensor covered in coraline algae keeping it running in night mode?
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I sent this design over to EZ-Tube to construct me a light rack. Any comments or help with my dimensions? I am having a hard time explaining to them over the phone what I want.
you need to put together the measurements along each rail so that they can make the cuts accurate. all they will want to see is the part they will be making. look on their site and get the measurement of the connector pieces and add that to you drawing measurements total and give them the type of material you want for what section.
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i made a designed using Google sketchup made the measurements, sent it to them via email and they cut it for me and packed it very well with labels. i then just used a rubber mallet and put it together.
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Thanks, My original plan was to skin it too, but I got use to the industrial look. Still need to add the t5 to finish up the fixture. Not sure if you can see it in the pictures but mine are on rails too so it can slide out to maintain and clean. I used a pocket door kit for mine.
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You can also look up 8020 t-slot aluminum on eBay to for another type of light weight framing for your lights
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Inevo, nice build. Do you have any plans to raise the fixture any? Are you worried about condensation or corrosion building up on your fixture being that it's right on top of the water?
This was my build using EZ Tube for my MH back in 2012. It is still currently in use while waiting for my LEDs to come so I can do my build for it.
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i'll have to check but i use a mesh type which i like better than the felt type. I have to change out every 2-3 days or when it starts to over flow. i flip them inside out and rinse in hot water and hang dry
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a glass 220 empty alone is pretty heavy. if you are going to take all that out you might as well take the sand out too and just do it right the first time. I don't think the carpet sliders will hold up to the weight of the sand, tank, sump and stand and will probably just crush.
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4 boxes of IO please
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I like you currently have red bugs in my system. I am totally disappointed as I thought I have done everything to keep this from happening. I have dipped every coral I bought but one type of dipping does not kill or remove all pest. I have ordered the interceptor spectrum and currently in my first cycle of three to clear my tank. I have been doing a lot of research on the net and RC and opinions from others and I will start using the Bayer dip as this seems to be the one that kills all. I have notified those that have bought corals from me a few weeks back to check and make sure that they too have dipped their corals and or quarantined them. It is up to us who buy frags to make sure we dip or quarantine our frags to keep this from happening in our systems but pest always find a way. I'm not sure who I got them from and not blaming anyone but myself for not being more diligent about pest control but I can assure you I will dip and quarantine. Good luck in your fight with the red bugs.
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Great start and every things looking good. i would suggest you mount your electronics outside of the hood as the evaporation and humidity could cause premature corrision on the electronics components and connections.
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the last time i had to use my generator i used a plactic folding table as a cover and on the sides used a tarp to keep blowing rain from the generator and electrical connectors. In the last 10 years or so i have only ran it 4 times.
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basically yes, you will need to put 2x4 back depending on how you frame the opening put the dry wall back and mud it sand and paint.
I am adding t5s to my evergrow 2040
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so, do you ramp up your light through out the day or do they just come on? what is you light schedule and percentages? did you use the t5s (colors) stated earlier?