Recent content by bdr127

What about the other way around? A 400W bulb on a 175W ballast?

I would not recommend any fans blowing out... The reason being that salt buildup will occur in your fans. You really don't want that for your fans. As long as you have any kind of place for the air to escape, only blowing in is best. I have found my sump fan, however, to be the biggest bang...

I have a 90g with 2x400W MH and 2x96W PC actinics under a hood. Seems dangerous... but I have two 4" muffin fans at either end of the hood blowing in, plus a clip-on fan blowing into the sump. You can get that 7" clip-on fan at Wal-Mart for only $7. With this cooling, I manage to keep the...

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I have a 90g, and I got a purple tang. An absolutely gorgeous fish. I have had him for over 6 months now, and I am still amazed by his beauty!

I have an AquaC EV-120 with a Mag5 pump for my 90g reef tank. I was wondering what the optimum air valve setting was.... I currently have it set all the way open to let in the most air, which creates a very wet foam. I have recently read that people strive for a dry foam (which would mean I...