Recent content by Salvatore

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Yes we care a great deal about what the tank looks like, so I'll definitely spend the extra money on the good bulbs when it comes down to it. If the ballast is hidden in the canopy its fine if its ugly...im more interested in its performance in the long term. Again, thanks.

The first bulb is no good? What about the 'aquarium' one for 67$? How do these compare to electric ballasts? Thanks for all the quick replies.

Here's the link to the MH bulb: http://www.1000bulbs.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=9&subcat=198&cat=%28%233%29++++Iwasaki+Metal+Halide+%28Voted+Best%29 Here's another that says its for 'aquariums' (66.25$)...I imagine its the higher K rating...

Found this today: http://www.1000bulbs.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=978 250w MH ballast for 38$ each from 1000bulbs.com. They also have MH 250w bulbs for 27$ each. Does that mean I can have 500w of MH light (two ballasts and two bulbs) for 130$? Am I missing something? That seems very cheap...

I converted the wet/dry to a refugium a few weeks ago and its working great. The only problem is that the opening to the sump area is at the bottom, and Id like to move it to the top of the refugium. Currently there is a small sponge wedged inbetween the sand and the sump area to keep refugium...

She bought 75$ worth of panties from Victoria's Secret this week; she has her 'hobbies' and I have mine (although we both really enjoy the tank) :)

1. Looks very healthy; always able to view worms and worm tracks in the sand. 2. Star was added before the sand bed life took off, but both have thrived since. 3. Yes, although we rarely see him on the surface anymore. 4. About a month. 5. About a month. 6. 110gal Caveat: I know now we...