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    More then 8 54w bulbs

    W/ T5 more bulbs isn't going to really equate to deeper light penetration, just more overall coverage. I have t5s on my 180 and thats 24" deep and...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 5, 2008 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Dr Frag's T5 lit 180

    Hey everybody! I figured it was time to post some pics of my tank.... I'd like to go a little background before the pics start flying. In the 6 or so...
    Thread by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 5, 2008, 223 replies, in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Reef Crystals & Calcium

    It wouldn't completely shock me, but as noted RC typically runs low in Mg and Ca. Let me ask you this... Is there a little sticker on the front side...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 5, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    More then 8 54w bulbs

    I would agree with the statement of more bulbs(on your tank) would mean more wasted light. Even companies that use 2", SLR your talking 16" on the 8...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 5, 2008 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    RO or RO/DI

    Like Otty said, most say 3 or 4 stage RO units will give you maybe 95% purity and adding the DI will give you 99.99% or even a 100% purity. Some...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 4, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Kh?

    kH is typically the most used acromyn for carbonate hardness and dkH is the German unit for it degrees of carbonate hardness. Most shoot for 8-12...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Hello reef keepers

    Welcome! As far as the polyps go, is something nipping at it? Where is it in the tank as compared to the other star polyps? Similar placemanet? Any...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: Say Hello!
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    sick mushroom leather

    Like Unclejed said it might be trying to asexually reproduce, w/o a clearer picture it is very hard to tell Good luck
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Coral Diseases
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    spider crab question

    Ahh, arrow crab, thats why common names are tough because already two people call the same crab two different names. They are semi reef safe, by that...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Inverts
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    Bulb placement on TEK 8 x 54

    I think it would be fine either way, having all actinics on one switch will emphasize the dawn/dusk, but I have 2 Actinic+ and 2 Aquablue+ on the...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Blood Shrimp is white or translucent

    Many times when shrimp are stressed/scared they turn whitish, this occurs esp. during transport. I would keep an eye on him and check salinity and...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: ASAP
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    spider crab question

    What type of "spider" crab is it? Do you know a scientific name by chance or do you have a pic? There are a few crabs listed as spider crabs, at...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Inverts
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    Rising Mag

    If it is the IO I honestly would be very surprised!! Last time I tested it, it was like 1000ppm or something and I know memebers of my club have...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Iodine

    Carbon's benefits, in most people's eyes, far outweighs the negatives. The removal or organics(to an extent) smells, medications, gelbstoff(water...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Tabs below peoples names

    Interesting title but what are the buttons under peoples names, such as 3reef and link and so on? Thanks
    Thread by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 1, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: The Bucket
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    Problem with torch coral

    Julie, First I would increase Ca by at least 50 ppm, and 50 is safe to increase in one day. Anymore and I'd do it over a few. How is the lighting?...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: ASAP
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    Hay Friends

    Good luck hackem, if you'd live closer I'd help you out!! Good luck and as salaam alaykum my brother
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: Say Hello!
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    Rising Mag

    Peredhill, your Mg levels are perfect, like you stated you are most likely just getting better at the testing procedure. Mg isn't used very heavily,...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    T5s Q&A

    I personally would recommend 4 Aquablue+ and 2 Actinic+ or 3/3 of each if you want a more blue look. I you want more white thry 3 Aquabue+, 2...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    T5s Q&A

    I know it sounds and looks enticing to see a cheap fixture that on paper looks like it will work but trust me there is HUGE difference in bulbs...
    Post by: Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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