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  1. gcarroll
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    Halides vs LED

    A lot of those savings come from inefficient reflector designs causing them to use higher wattage MH than is needed for their system, thus causing...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Halides vs LED

    That is a ridiculous statement. If it was that hot then you did it wrong. Once again, unadmitted user error rears it's ugly head! As for being...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  3. gcarroll
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    Halides vs LED

    Light adds up. Add enough LEDs and you can get all the growth you want. Unfortunately at this time they don't provide sufficient results in the SPS...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 11, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Biopellets or GFO?

    Study's are suggesting that dosing bacteria may not be as beneficial as the bacteria that already exists in out tank. Reason is that bacteria...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. gcarroll
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    Biopellets or GFO?

    correct, i meant add pellets slowly over time.
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Biopellets or GFO?

    I wouldn't do carbon dosing unless it was on an auto dosing pump. Then comes deciding what to dose. As long as you are patient and ramp up slowly,...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Biopellets or GFO?

    Fist things first, I use Ecobak To me they serve 2 different purposes GFO for Phosphate and Silicates BP for Phospahtes and Nitrates What...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Halides vs LED

    Who is we? From this statements it appears that you represent a company who produces or sells LED.
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
  9. gcarroll
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    Halides vs LED

    I see we share the same concerns!
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Halides vs LED

    Guys I just want to add that I am a fan of LED. I want it to succeed. I want to change over. For me and many other large tank SPS keepers to...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Halides vs LED

    Keep in mind that is in a perfect world. The fan’s don’t last 50,000 hours. If they fail and the LED overheats, the damage can be permanent and the...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Frags Browning

    I would not change anything. You just need to be patient. Good changes to SPS coloration hapen over months, Bad changes happen overnight!
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: SPS Corals
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    Halides vs LED

    Although the LED might last a long time, the power supplies usually don’t Metal halide tanks can be run without a chiller if done properly. Mine...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Is the saltwater hobby coming to an end?

    Ther hobby will never end, however it will adapt as it has already began. Propagation will keep the corals coming in!
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Halides vs LED

    The only advantages I see for LED are enrgy efficiency and temp. IME, LEDs just don't color up SPS corals the way a MH can. I'm not saying you...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    PSA: Beware of Cheap eBay Fixtures. Fire!

    I beg you all, if you cannot easily locate a phone number or address of a company, please refrain from purchasing from that company. The only reason...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    PSA: Beware of Cheap eBay Fixtures. Fire!

    It's not so crazy. And to think how many people I made mad by warning them of buying from these cheap, fly by night companies! I'm talking about...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    Light positioning

    I think it depends on your aquascaping. I would leave you options open.
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    225g SPS - Last pics and video of the year!

    Thanks. Although I do own a state of the art Teco TR20 Chiller with built in UV sterilizer and heater, it has remained in the box. My temps are...
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    225g SPS - Last pics and video of the year!

    I'm glad you liked the pics!
    Post by: gcarroll, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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