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    Can you attach a T5 retrofit under a canopy?

    Sorry, no sources for that, just passing on what I've been told about them so take that as you will. And if there is any info to contradict my...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    calcium help

    Might be worth doublechecking the test and maybe even against another test kit all together although I don't think a calcium level of 520 is all that...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    My 180g tank build, starting from scratch

    Awesome!
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Too Much light?

    I certainly wouldn't worry about it. Weird things happen sometimes, the fish are not robots. :)
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Can you attach a T5 retrofit under a canopy?

    How deep is your tank and what are you planning on keeping? That will help determine what lights you want. IceCap reflectors are pretty much top of...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    1.023 salinity for BTA

    I would raise it to 1.025 personally. I would probably just manually top off with saltwater until the salinity gets raised.
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Calcium, dkH levels

    I personally aim for 450 calcium, 9-10 dkh and 1400+ magnesium.
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Carbon questions

    Wouldn't run it if I didn't think it's worth it. :)
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Lighting Questions

    Tek fixtures are one of the best cost to performance fixtures out there AFAIK. I'm using 6 T5's over my 75g, If you go to 8 bulbs I think you're...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    is this a good light

    It's on the lower end of T5 fixtures and generally comes with poor bulbs but like said before it depends on your tank and what you want to keep. If...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Carbon questions

    I use them both, and change them at the same time. Technically carbon generally is used up faster than GFO though. If I was really motivated I would...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    2 Tunze 6105 or 2 MP40w ?

    I'm in the vortech camp too, I have a dialed down MP40 on my 30gal right now and will have 2 on my 75 although I may have to dial them back a little...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Carbon questions

    I change it every couple of weeks, 2-3. Here's a pretty good discussion of pros/cons. The main con to me is cost. Chemical Filtrants The maxijet...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Carbon questions

    This is what I use to run carbon with a maxijet 900. BRS GFO and Carbon Reactor Bulk Reef Supply One Gallon Activated Lignite Carbon Bulk Reef...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Pump Head Pressure

    This is the head loss calculator I have used in the past, it doesnt have every pump in there but it will at least tell you how much head loss you get...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Cuddle bone for bird in a reef tank?

    You would need to make sure the calcium would be available in a form that is useable by corals, not just any calcium product will do. Also dosing as...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 13, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Calling on all Pump Math Wizards!

    The trick with the mag12 is that you have to run it externally which is more potential for leaks and could require a lot of extra work maybe even...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    adding life stock?????

    Check out liveaquaria.com they have a pretty minimal order amount and are very well known for quality livestock and a great livestock guarantee. If...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Snails & other Inverts.

    +1 on removing nutrients, ultimately that's the only solution to the problem, everything else is just treating the symptoms. Trochus and turbo...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: Inverts
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    I have a homicidal Hermit!

    What type of hermit crab was it? Also, are you sure your starfish are safe with everything else in your tank? Not knowing what they are is risky,...
    Post by: Screwtape, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: Inverts
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