Recent content by Diablo

With respect, and not wanting to get into a debate, the AquaCs are not that different to these figures: For example, the EV-240 is 6"OD (versus 6.76" according to equations) and a total reaction height of >20". Height is really the only big difference. The height of the skimmer affects the %...

I've done a bit of reverse engineering of some of the curves published in Escobal's book on aquarium engineering. If V is the volume of your tank in Gal(US), then: The amount of water you should move through your skimmer per hour is 3/4 x V. In your case, this is 22.5 gal. The diameter of...

Hi all <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote Indeed you did. If you look at the outside of the spotlight reflectors, you will also notice reflections of magenta colored light. <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote My...

Hi Mouse, In answer to your first question, a BIG YES. However, the height of the bulk heads does not matter. Be careful... when the system is flowing, the tank that the water flows in to will have a water level up to an inch or two higher than the tank the water is flowing from. Below...

I'd better do the patriotic thing... US$1 = AUD$2.04. Great Barrier Reef! Maybe Lizrd Island, although if you want something more cushy and honeymooney, one of the Whitsunday's or maybe Hamilton Island. Culture is comfortingly familiar, yet different enough to be interesting.

I think that Randy DID read the post... <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote botp2k1 has since retracted his...

I want to do much the same sort of thing. I had planned on doing all things suggested by 914 except the ground-coupling (which is a rather good idea). I agree with ditching the basement sump. It would need a BIG pump that would possibly eat more $$$ than your lighting. The only other...

I think you will find that it is Acropora adobephotoshop... but I'm not certain [ August 27, 2001: Message edited by: Diablo ]

Hey Platylover, I know GARF get a bad wrap and that some of their practices are questionable (color enhanced photos, bad packaging, etc) but I think that their research and information is top notch (even if the presentation of the info sh*ts me to tears). I cut all my frags small and...

This board is one of the worst boards I regularly visit in terms of several behavious, flaming being just one of them. Flaming is self indulgent. One can justify it by saying "I am trying to save lives", but it does not work. You alienate and perpetuate igorance... "I don't mean to be...

I have to concur with canadawest... there is no doubt that the HQIs will burn significantly hotter than the VHOs. I would still use them, however. Place a toughened glass shield between the lamps and the tank, use a small fan in the area betweeen the lamps and the shield. Do not blow air...

Hi Stringztoo, I'm not going to tell you don't... that would make me (and almost any reefer I know) a hippocrite. I will however make some comments and ask some questions. Firstly, What is more important to you, an anemone or the rest of your corals? If your corals, I would strongly advise...