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  1. mmakay
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    I Can't Win

    The amount found in salt mixes (it's in all of them, despite claims otherwise) is insignificant. One pinch of fish food will contain an order of...
    Post by: mmakay, Jul 6, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. mmakay
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    Big DIY LED project finally done!

    Here a photo of the tank from the front for those interested. It's built into the wall, but I've never got around to framing it in or building a...
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 24, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  3. mmakay
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    Another DIY LED Project

    Ordering them from abroad? I'd definitely order more than you think you need. A) The shipping will be the same for 20 or 200 leds. B) LEDs are...
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  4. mmakay
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    losing SPS colonies fast!!!

    Completely circumstantial, but I have NEVER had any luck with Reef Crystals. Plain old Instant Ocean has always been more stable for me.
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: ASAP
  5. mmakay
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    Help me bring out the Blues!!!!!

    Try toning down the CW and upping the RB.
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  6. mmakay
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    Building a LED driver

    I wouldn't use resistors for a big build. You'll be throwing away a lot of power as heat, which defeats the two big advantages of LEDs. A constant...
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 20, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  7. mmakay
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    Which Skimmer?!?

    I use an Aqua-C and couldn't be happier. I've tried others but always come back. Once it's broken-in (a few days) it just works and works without...
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  8. mmakay
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    are skimmers bad?

    I've never seen a post that claimed skimming was in any way bad. Could you link or quote these claims?
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  9. mmakay
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    Blue white led ratio

    Yeah, they sell upper end Cree LEDS. Good stuff. I've only heard good things about the service, too. If you want a different mix of colors than...
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  10. mmakay
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    Blue white led ratio

    You also need to consider brand and binning of the LEDs. Cree RB aren't THAT much different from the standard blues, so you could get away with...
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  11. mmakay
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    Evil Dottyback is on the rampage!!!!!!!

    Dottybacks have no place in my tank. I'd get him out if you can. Of course, I have the same policy for damsels and you just added 2 of those....
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: ASAP
  12. mmakay
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    Big DIY LED project finally done!

    Extruded Aluminum Heatsinks from HeatSinkUSA (hope that's not a forum violation) It's 10" x 1" x 36" and about 30 lbs of manly metalness.
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  13. mmakay
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    Big DIY LED project finally done!

    So... <deep breath> Starting in the "power section" I've got 3 24V power supplies; one for each color. Two 80mm fans blow across everything to...
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  14. mmakay
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    Big DIY LED project finally done!

    A couple of months worth of work are now hanging proudly over my tank. I have to say, a light this size should only be tackled if you are seriously...
    Thread by: mmakay, Dec 17, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  15. mmakay
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    Watts on, Watts off

    Nope. Watts is the amount of ellectricity used. That's all. Kelvin is just a way to measure the color of the light. Efficiency, in general,...
    Post by: mmakay, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: Reef Lighting
  16. mmakay
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    LA coral shops

    We ended up at Reef Hot Spot and got some sweet LPS for a good deal!
    Post by: mmakay, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    LA coral shops

    We're going to be in the LA area for a couple days next week. Can some locals point us to any good coral shops to visit? We are always looking for...
    Thread by: mmakay, Jul 30, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. mmakay
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    Does any one order from this site?

    Aqua"CON" is aptly named. Many people have been unhappy with that operation. It would be best to look elsewhere.
    Post by: mmakay, Mar 5, 2006 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    mermaid's wine glass algae

    It's beautiful ... for algae! People have kept it in aquariums before, so I know it's possible. It's a calcified algae, so it probably grows...
    Post by: mmakay, Feb 28, 2006 in forum: Algae
  20. mmakay
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    Noisy overflow

    You mention using bio-balls to quiet the problem ... how far is the water falling? Is the noise that of water falling a large distance before being...
    Post by: mmakay, Jan 30, 2006 in forum: New To The Hobby
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