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  1. kgross
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    T5 fixtures

    I would ask you what corals do you want to keep? Some fixtures are better than others, and some 6 bulb fixtures put out more light than some 8 bulb...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 27, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    New lighting?

    I would say it is time to change the bulbs as well. As for what bulbs I would suggest getting the Phoenix 14,000K bulbs, with electronic ballasts...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 27, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    New Aquaticlife T5 48"

    You should be in pretty good shape with that setup. The reflectors are pretty good, and the 55 is not that tall. Even with poor bulbs, you should...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 27, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    diy guru's need help with t5 related.

    Another suggestion to you, mount the ballasts outside of the canopy not inside. They will last a lot longer if they are kept cool and out of the...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    MH lighting and outlets

    The only easy way I know of is to test them. Start flipping breakers off, until your tank is off, and see if any close outlets still have power. Kim
    Post by: kgross, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Need book advice

    I would highly suggest as your first book the Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Bob Fenner. Kim
    Post by: kgross, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: Books & Magazines
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    my int ps 150 octopus

    You need to let the skimmer break in for about a week before you try to do some major tuning. Once it is broke in, you will need to lower the water...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    diy guru's need help with t5 related.

    I would suggest using plywood, and then put lots of polyacrilic sealer on it inside and out to make sure it is well sealed, or even better, use the...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    Upgrading my t5 lights

    I will say you are short on light, but before we can say how much more you want, we need more information. What corals do you want to keep in your...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    new T5 uvl with internal reflector!!!!!!!!

    I would agree on the internal reflector. With bad reflectors it should be good, but with good reflectors I think you will get less light out of the...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    when are MH bad?

    About the only way you can tell, is to use a par meter and a spectrum meter to see how much the intensity drops and the spectrum changes. With that...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    400watt MH problem

    First I will say, leave the ballast on for a few hours some times as the bulbs burn in, it can shut off. But if the ballast has a problem it is...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    MH lighting and outlets

    I never recommend putting everything on your tank on the same circuit. A small failure can cause the circuit to trip, and if you are not home, you...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    How long should I turn my lights on?

    Pc and T5 refer to specific types of lighting. Pc stands for power compact. These are bulbs that are folded back on themselves with all the...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Halide Penetration

    There is a very good chance that you have a lot less usable light now than you did with the 14k bulb, but without a PAR meter it is hard to say. I...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Hopefully easy Fuge questions

    Before you decide on the sand, what do you want the fuge to do? Just nitrate reduction or pod generation. If you want better pod generation leave...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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    How long should I turn my lights on?

    I would not drop your light period down below 8 hours a day. 10 to 12 is the best. Now you should have enough light for an anemone, but anemone's...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    250 metal halide reflector

    I will say that there are no good reflectors that are less than 4 inches deep. But with that said, a reflector like this one. Parabolic Reflector -...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Halide Penetration

    You have a very good question. The answer is it depends. It is true that the blue light will make it through more water before being attenuated by...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    New bulbs and ballast.

    With the same wattage, you should not have to much of a problem. A shorter time should work well with just newer better bulbs. Now if you increased...
    Post by: kgross, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
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