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    Montipora Tank

    Anthony thanks for the reply. Yes I have been researching and the Monti caps are by far the one I like however the growth will concern me so I looking more at M. digitata, M. danae, more of the encrusting and branching. But I am sure I will have a M. capricornus is there but limited to one I am...
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    Montipora Tank

    Rio grande Valley about 12 southeast of El Paso following the Rio Grande River
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    Montipora Tank

    Yeah but at only 15" deep MH will become a big heat issue I am afraid. Here in South Texas/Mexico border town summers are 110+ with high humidity. I keep the A/C at 78 during the day and 75 at night. I have seen some really nice tanks with T5 but I was unsure if 4X39w with IC SLR reflectors...
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    Montipora Tank

    With all the problem with matching flows for a mixed reef I figured it would be easier(some what) to make a species type tank. Souldn't have a problem with chemical warfare as well. I was just wondering if the lighting was enough. I know corals are very adaptive to the situation but I want to...
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    Montipora Tank

    First of I know that you are very busy and hope things are going well. Anyway to the point I have found the type of corals that I would like to make a specific tank to of those being Montipora type corals. I wanted to run my plan by you Anthony and others of course for suggestions and advice...
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    Setup advice

    I thought about that to but I love the way the super actinic makes the colors just pop(for lack of better terms). I would be replacing them at the same time anyway at around 12-18 months. Something to consider though Thanks for the input. Doug
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    Setup advice

    I am building my 40g breeder tank into a Zoanthid dominated tank and was looking for some input on my lighting choice. I am planning a 2X39w T5 retro with refloctors of course and a 2X95w URI VHO super actinics. Will this be enough light? Flow will be from two seio 620's and return from sump...
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    Vho Vs Ho T5

    Wayne is right T5's have been in use in Europe way longer then here. ICe Cap is doing a great job here in the USA. I am setting up a 45g breeder that will use both VHO(super actinic) and aquablue T5 to keep zoanthids dominated tank. SHould give me the option to put higher light zoas up high...
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    Drilling 75 for closed loop

    Yeah I just relized that the drain for the CL is too close in the pic there but I was planning on the edge of the bulkhead to be about 3" from the edge and about 6" below the surface of the water. The two up top are for the calfo so I think those are about right. Thanks for the comments.
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    Drilling 75 for closed loop

    I was thinking about the same thing here is a pic of what I was planning but after reading I am probably going to change my mind once again. lol Mine is a 40g breeder so thinner glass as well. Guess I will be going over the top. Constructive criticism welcome here as well. Sump return will be...
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    RO back flush

    I always change out my filters at the same time just to keep from confusing myself when did I change and what did I change I write it down just forget where I out that paper :) A flush valve might help but not sure. How much of an upgrade did you do gallon wise and how much more demand are you...
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    Vho Vs Ho T5

    no the longest is 60" or 80w normally run that is if you put them on 660 then they run at 110w I think but you can only run 2 80w on a 660 I think I will check. What I would do and a lot other have done is use the 36" 39w bulbs and stagger them so that the edges of the tank are lit but can use...
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    Power Compact vs. Metal Halide

    with PC not really but not too many people keep them under PC. A lot are switching to T-5 lighting and having good luck keeping SPS under them. The good side is they are really cool during operation but need to be vented well with two fans to keep the bulbs cool as they are pretty close...
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    Vho Vs Ho T5

    did not realize that I thought it was wierd not seeing a post from him in a while. SOrry I will email him and see if he wants to come over here. Any way on the 430 you can run 2 54watter.
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    Power Compact vs. Metal Halide

    Research and read. If you want SPS in a 90 I would not even look at PC's not saying cannot be done but you will be changing bulbs ever 6-9 months with MH about every 9-12 months little better but not much. Are you going to put the MH in a canopy of you going to use a fixture. I would say that...
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    Lighting Question

    sounds like the endcap as marineteng stated above. Is this what broke? http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_lighting_powercompact_compact-fluorescent_pfo_customsealife_diy.asp?CartId=
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    Ice Cap or Coralife or Hamilton Canopy Fan

    I did the exact same thing as tony2005 did worked great with 288w of PC lighting under a DIY canopy. I will be looking into these fans http://www.casecooler.com/12vanstealfa.html this time around as the radio shack ones I got were a little too noisey for the wife.
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    How to tell HQI bulb

    not sure what you mean here bulb have a started built in. The ballasts start the bulb. If you want to switch K ratings there should not be any problems at all just change the bulb. If this is truely a Double ended bulb(HQI). Now if it a SE(single ended) then there would be a starter in the...
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    Vho Vs Ho T5

    well the NO(standard), HO, and VHO (T-5 are HO only as of now maybein the future I dont know)are not from the ballasts it is in the bulb itself. The size of the bulb is determined by the diameter of the bulb example VHO is a T-12 which 1.5" in diameter. the flourescent bulb world looks at the...
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    Quite One 5000 Pump.

    no the pump will be running 24/7 no SCWD or anything just straight pumping. thanks for the input. Makes things a lot easier. I got out when me woved 450 miles back home so now I am setting up another tank as I was having with drawls lol. When we purchase another house(renting now) I will be...
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