Recent content by Ltspd

I already have a HUGE reef tank setup. I am wanting to set up a FO on the cheap. I do NOT need ungodly lights and all the elec consumption to run a FO tank it would seem. Why do I need 1000's of watts of halides, huge pumps, and massive skimmers to run FO??????????? My pockets are not that...

What are everyones recomendations for setting up a large FO tank? Filtration, Lighting, etc....

I would like to rotate the inlet barb on my sea swirls to reduce the stress of the tubing on the barb itself. Can this be done? If so how? I dont want to mess anything up inside the units.

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Mrs Fudd: <strong>Considering the CS8-2 is about $130-150 more than a MyReef skimmer, you must really hate thumb screws. </strong><hr></blockquote> Trust me, if you can hold off you will...

Lynn, I had the same problem with ER skimmers. Our setups must be similar. I have a 220g system (170g tank,50g sump) and I emailed them about several things. I was told the same thing, The cs6-3 was not large enough for my system, even though at the time they had a rating of 300g. I was so...

Does heat effect the performance of floro bulbs? The reason I ask is I just fired my actinic bulbs, 40w NO on my just completed HQI DIY setup. Last night they seemed MUCH brighter. Tonight they arent as bright, actually quite dim. I check the wiring and it seems fine, although I havent...