Recent content by Henry M

plz post some pics

depending on what type bulb you want to use the $100 diy may make the bulb burn whiter. I set-up the dual 400watt and run 6500k iwasaki bulbs and they run alittle whiter. on another note: Are you a member of any local clubs? You can sometimes find good bargins from fellow reefers. I invite...

Do you have a pic of your bulkhead? Are you using an elbow or straight tube? Is there anytype of strainer? Maybe we can help out. Henry

after some discussion w/friends, they suggested not running skimmers at all. they have had their tanks w/o skimmers for about six months no problems. they said to expand the refuge and have plenty of calupera and that should do the trick. what do u think? Henry

Greg, How was your electric bill b/f and then after replacing the hayward? Just curious, any big problems. Thanks Henry

Has anyone ever used a pool pump for circulation on their aquarium? :? I have access to a new 3/4 hp hayward pool pump rated at 60gpm and was wondering if this would be acceptable to use. The guy selling the pump said there might be an upgrade on the gasket to help protect against the salt...

cool thanks for the feedback. :lol:

I have an old 96watt pc smartlamp setup sitting around that I was going to use. What do u think?

I going to build a new sump/refuge out of an old 55 gal tank, and need some feedback on my design. this will be under a 200 tank w/external return and dual inlet. the inlet to the refuge section will be reduced w/the majority of flow going to the section w/the skimmer. thanks in advance and...