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Recent content by Trey

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    Via Aqua Pumps

    Hello All, I am looking for the manufacturer of Via Aqua pumps. I have a few and can't seem to find the box or paperwork for any of them right off. If someone out there has information on the company that produces these pumps, I would certainly appreciate some help. Thanks, Trey
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    Beta Testers Needed for a New Auto Top-Off System

    Hello All, Over the last few weeks I have been busy developing a new automatic aquarium top-off system. This unit is called AutoTop Deluxe (yes, there is an AutoTop Basic system as well). The deluxe make-up controller includes: Two float switches (level maintenance switch and high level...
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    DFWMAS NextWave2005 Attendance

    Hello All, I have been visiting with Marc Levenson of DFWMAS about their upcoming event, NextWave2005. This event is a full day of reef related presentations by significant figures within the marine aquarium world. DFWMAS has even been do kind as to allow Marsh members a $5 discount for...
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    Calcium Uptake Rate

    Hello Everyone, I would like to see if anyone here measures their calcium uptake rates. I assume this to be a reasonable measure of coral growth rate keeping in mind other factors such as insolubilities and coraline algae growth. I estimate that my new 180 gallon is consuming about 6.4...
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    A Book on Breeding Clowns

    Hello All, I am looking for suggestions on a book on clown breeding. I want to make it a good buy, so please chime in with books that you have found most convenient. Thanks, Trey
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    Awesome Frag Swap

    Thanks to Jim and his family for having us into their new home for the frag swap. It was great to get to visit with everyone and to meet some new folks. And thanks also for the great group order. Jim, I love your new tank, it is obvious how many long hours you have put into it. It looks...
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    Moonlight Seminar - Rave Reviews

    Hello All, I just wanted to drop a note thanking Alan (Scubamedic) for the moonlight kit design and for presenting the seminar last weekend. My thanks also to Sherri (Cakepro) for all of her work in getting the necessary supplies and coordinating the event. Also a big thanks to all of the...
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    Glass Selection Question

    Hello All, I am going to replace the front glass panel on a 135 gallon tank. It is 1/2" thick glass. Does anyone have an opinion on whether starfire is appropriate for this thickness, or if standard pane glass would do? The price of starfire is scary, but getting a poor results is scary as...
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    Ballasts and Bulb Selection

    Hello All, I am curious about ballast ratings and bulb selection. I have confirmed through several sources that it is very risky to run a MH ballast and a bulb that is rated for a different wattage. I also think that running a VHO bulb on an equal or greater rated ballast is OK. I am...
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    Red Dendronepthya (Carnation Coral)

    I got a red dendronepthya (carnation coral) today as a gift. I don't normally buy species that I haven't research in advance, but this was a gift. What do you do? I couldn't be rude, could I? Well I have it now, and I am wondering if there are special needs or concerns. I was only able to...
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    Wet/Dry To Refugium Conversion

    Hello All, It may be no big deal to most of you, but I am proud. I managed to successfully convert my wet/dry filter system to a refugium this weekend. A picture is shown below. I have spent the last month reducing the population of bio balls, and Saturday I made the committment. So far so...
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    Metal Halide Wattage Question

    A quick question for all you experts out there. I have a dual 250W MH set-up and am wondering if I can simply buy and run lower wattage bulbs for the same set-up safely. This requires that it won't stress either the ballast or the new bulbs and that the bulb bases are the same size. I...
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    Sick Montipora?

    Hello All, A quick question. I have a small red montipora digitata frag that has been doing very well for several weeks. I notice a bit of white fuzzy stuff on the back side last night, and thought little of it. Today, about 3/4 of the coral is covered with a fuzzy looking white coating. It...
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    Acrylic Pipe

    Anyone know of a good source for acrylic pipe. I am looking for 4" and 2" pipe to build a calcium reactor. If anyone has any good sources for this, please give me a shout. Thanks, Trey
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    Calcium Reactor Information

    Hello All, I am about to build my first DIY calcium reactor (4" ID by 20" long). I have a couple of questions for those of you with experience. 1. How much recirculation flow is appropriate? I could run the pressure drop calcs, but I was hoping there was a rule of thumb out there for the...
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