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  1. temperature parameters

    temp dropped to 75.8 without lights and reached 77.4 with lights got fans on variable power supply so can alter speeds. looks like they are doing the job ok..may go up a little in summer.... Thanks to you all for the help...much appreciated.
  2. temperature parameters

    just put 2 cooling fans from computer cases on top of tank run to a 12v power supply temp coming down now currently at 81.5 i use digi thermometer checked against a glass internal.
  3. temperature parameters

    8O thanks for the replies 8O my tank raises to 84 with the lights on is this too high.
  4. temperature parameters

    after reading some of the posts on here. i now find temp ranges confusing. I know to keep temperature as stable as possible. but what range should i do this in. e.g 74-76 76-78 or 78-80 80-82 what is the minimum for reef and fish and what is the max temperatures.
  5. leather coral help

    thanks to you all. seems to be waking up now.. just put Mh 250w 20000k lamp in. trying to keep water temp down now.... even unplugged heater.
  6. leather coral help

    my friend had it under 2 twin T5 3ft and a blue actinic. i now bought Mh 250w with 20000k lamp. sms a lot better today all tentacles cam out but not fully. will see how well it does tomorrow and let you know. what sort of timscale should i have lights on for? Got Mh on for 10 hrs white...
  7. leather coral help

    recently posted in coral propagation section but maybe better in here. i recently bought a keather coral from a friend it was doing really well in his tank. now i placed it in my tank it has expanded to full size but the tentacles dont really come out. 1 is this normal been in tank about 5...
  8. leather coral help

    i recently bought a leather from a friend of mine (not sure on type) looked fine in his tank. now that i put in mine it has expanded to normal size but little tentacles dont come out. is this normal after moving them its been 4 days now and they only popping out in odd places and very small. it...

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