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Recent content by Rob Willett

  1. Lighting Questions

    Thanks guys, Im still shopping around for lights. I think I might end up going with two Aqua Medic 250's. They are about $260 w/ 13k bulbs. Thats pretty expensive :cry: If any of you have any suggestions please fire away.
  2. Lighting Questions

    I really would like to keep stony corals, but I have some concerns about the energy use of a system capable of supporting them. My tank is a 90 gallon. I know that I will need metal halides. My first question is regarding nessasary wattage. Do you guys think that two 250 watt metal halides will...
  3. tank size vs. sump size

    I have some confusion as to the definition of a closed loop system. I tried asking a sales person at a local shop. I did not find her explanation very helpful. She said most closed loop systems simply employ two pumps as a safeguard should one pump fail. Is this correct? I doubt that is the...
  4. tank size vs. sump size

    Do you think the 10 gallon will suffice as a quarantine tank? I'm worried it might be a bit small.
  5. tank size vs. sump size

    After about a year worth of saving & reading I have ordered my first tank. 90 gallon glass drilled for two over flows. A bit large for a noob perhaps, but I know larger tanks offer more stability. I have friends in the hobbie who have given me some old equipment. I have a 10 gallon & a 30...
  6. Looking for some good advice!!

    :D Thanks Steve! That helps a lot : ) -Rob
  7. Looking for some good advice!!

    Hello Everyone!! Im a newbie to the hobby! All that i have learned has been from reading sites like these and books ive found at local shops! I would like to get some advice about protein skimmers from someone other than the person trying to sell one to me. I just want someone a bit more...

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