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    10000k HQI's still yellow

    I have had the same problems from Ushio 400W 10k bulbs so switch to coralvue 14k bulb running PC blue atinic which was much better crisp white. On my new tank I use 20k XM and with no other bulbs and it awesome color my colors are just coming alive. I don't think the 10k bulbs are what they...
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    My new 300gal tank

    Thanks it took alot of time and some help from you and some great threads like Mojo's, Nikki's, and Alberto's I was able to build my dream tank. I guess now comes some more fun coral and fish selection. My wife loves this hobby lol :mad: . She lets me do as I want she says its to big! It...
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    My new 300gal tank

    It was like christmas again today. I got a call from Eric at The Shark Reef and the UPS man dropped off my chiller. I got a Pacific Coast Imports 1/2 HP. It came just in time after all day of the MH on the tank was up to 84. :eek: After about 20min it is down to 82 and still dropping. :)...
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    My new 300gal tank

    Yes the Wife just loves having a 96x28x to the ceiling fish tank in her living room HA! HA!. Thanks for Jeff pouring salt into my wounds while my wife was cleaning the carpet in the living room! The sand bed has been staying in place for the most part, but there is a spot that is pushing...
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    best place to get a retrofit?

    also cheap place for bulbs is same sponsors listed above. Dave
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    best place to get a retrofit?

    Be careful of the Ebay products some are junk. i.e. Jebo now sells MH they are cheap price and cheap built. I know from my friends junk Jebo lights. Just my on 2 cents. I have a few buds how tried to save a buck on ebay and now have Icecap and PFO. Thanks Dave
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    Help With Algae Bloom Please

    This is all great advise. Take a look at The Captive Marine Aquarium by Wayne Shang great book and new on the market. He talks about that the skimmer and live rock is the most Important pieces in the Reef tank. Maybe say some money on some stuff, But not on the skimmer. Thanks Dave
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    best place to get a retrofit?

    Try Marinedepot on the sponser page. I recommend looking into T-5 instead of PC. I think they are better lights and use less power PC. I have had a few split on me using MH due to the expanding and contracting. I no longer use them. Also Custom Aquatics on the sponsor page both are great to...
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    Help With Algae Bloom Please

    The best skimmer you can afford i.e. Euro Reef, ASM, PM, ETSS, GEO, BY THE BEST ONE NO MORE ALGAE PROBLEMS. Good luck Dave :)
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    My new 300gal tank

    Here are some pics of the setup after the transfer from the 90gal and the addition of rock. I went with 400w x 4 20k MH the pics shows it really blue but in the tank it is a very crisp white with a tough of blue great no PC's The rock work turned out great, but still need a couple nice pieces...
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    Angry need to vent, Tank Vandalism!!

    Sorry to here about that some people just have no respect for property. Hope you find out who did it. Dave
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    My new 300gal tank

    Thanks to Jay and Big T for the great words. It was a pleasure talking with you Jay and need any help in the future give me a yell and I will be there. Now that Tom is back maybe we can get together and talk. I'm looking forward to seeing what other ideas you have. I have all the rock in...
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    My new 300gal tank

    Thanks you and Jeff need to come over oneday! Til next time Dave
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    My new 300gal tank

    Sump area and MBV
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    My new 300gal tank

    Update on tank Well after a month or two of waiting I finally started setting it up. After completing the stand and canopy I got started on the plumbing and that was some fun stuff! I got my MBV in on Thursday and off I went. Here are some pics of what I have done over the weekend. Sorry I...
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    Recent Tank Shots (2-21-05)

    I'm running mine on a PFO pulse start Ballast works fine. They say the HQI makes the bulbs last longer don't know for a fact.
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    Euro Reef Lotto for Beta Testing..

    Hope you get to do some testing. Good luck Dave
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    My new "cube"

    It's looking good! How is the Ocean Motions doing? Still waiting on my MBV s they suppose to be drop shipped from Hayward. I'm Starting on the cabinet this weekend can't wait. Dave
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    Where to buy Live Rock

    The Rock at The Sharks Reef is not Fiji Which is really dense rock. 45-50lbs of the Jakarta rock which looks just like Marshall IL is a box and a half of Fiji. It is much better value and they are sponsors of this great site :) . They always have a huge tank full for you to select from. With...
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    Where to buy Live Rock

    I have to go with Don The Sharks Reef in Silverdale. The best looking, cured, and 5.50 a lbs he may even give you more discount if you get it all at once. He gets 500lbs about every two to three weeks. Thanks Dave :)
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