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  1. Dr.Fragenstein
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    New light off Criagslist

    Modd'ing in SLRs could be done.. as far as swapping out ballasts... a matter of cutting some wires and adding butt splices. No time at all
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  2. Dr.Fragenstein
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    Is this HQI still worth getting?

    130w PCs are a pain in the a... to find!! Plus they are not cheap, IMO I would forget that fixture entirely. You know my answer will be to build...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  3. Dr.Fragenstein
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    Sunlight Supply Retros

    Only problem with them in my eyes is the 3" wide SLRs. I am partial to Aquactinics 2" ones but I like to save space... ATIs are good but wider as...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    ATI Pro Colour 720nm

    I have said it once and will say it again, spectrum alone does not spur algae growth. NUTRIENTS spur algae growth, you can have a blue tank with...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  5. Dr.Fragenstein
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    ATI Pro Colour 720nm

    I haven't really heard all that much positives with them... They are a RED lamp, which will help bring out the reds and oranges. It should being...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  6. Dr.Fragenstein
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    What light combo to use for a new tank?

    Looks like a plan... Where are you ordering it? I only ask as its weird you are using IC endcaps but Tek SLRs, why not use the Tek endcaps? They are...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  7. Dr.Fragenstein
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    galaxia releasing white substance

    What does it look like? Stringy, with a bulbed tip? If so that is galaxeas nemotocysts, or their way of attacking surrounding corals.
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    Can I / should I mod my Tek light with a fan?

    I would keep the fans running year round, at least to cool the ballasts and lamps. Optimal temp for most lamps is 77degrees F,
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  9. Dr.Fragenstein
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    Which light set-up do you reccommend??

    3 white one actinic will be awfully white if not somewhat yellow, I would do 1:1 ratio.. What lamps are you going to use?
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Can I / should I mod my Tek light with a fan?

    Jon Manke, aka Hahnmeister modded a Tek wth fans years back and is supposedly the basis for the new Teks with fans coming out during MACNA... That is...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Lighting for my new 56g tank

    You have the Perfecto 56 gal Column? If so that is a great tank for one large MH pendant... If the center brace is a concern(which is valid) I would...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    New Bubble Blaster Pump from Octopus

    Bubbleblaster might push the Askoll to the side!
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    New Bubble Blaster Pump from Octopus

    As far as CV's new cone skimmer goes, they really won't be for sale until late September now, at least thats what Dave at CV is saying.... The...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    LED More powerful than 250W MH ?

    Billy buddy, you need to make a better probe holder than that!! :D Use egg crate and create an "L" and use that if needed.... What fixture is...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    dry rock conversion to live rock

    I would disagree that 25% of the rocks weight is water... I have weighed many a ton of rock and would seriously doubt any of the pieces had that much...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Live Rock
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    Rtn

    My tank is sitting at 86 at the moment... Haven't had any RTN but crossing my fingers... Temp spikes short term aren't as fatal as many think... more...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Coral
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    Weird Algae Blenny?

    They will eat meat no doubt... Its just not best for them longterm.. Plus are you sure there is the RIGHT type of algae for him? Many people think...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    What light combo to use for a new tank?

    Honestly I would do the 60" T5s, less heat issue and less watts consumed... Couldn't you try to sell all your old equipment to raise funds for the...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    Steve I am not 100% what the ratio to PAR output to watts as, but I am sure that it is pretty close proportionately for say a 39w lamp to a 80w...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Attention all pc bulb users

    I guess its been a while since I've shopped for PCs, let alone online.. Plus I always used ESU... All I know is what I sell them for! :D
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
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