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  1. arvin

    How Not to Setup a Reef Tank

    I think this is one of those April Fool stories reached us a little late....
  2. arvin

    DIY Metal Halide

    If I want to get new Icecap electronic ballasts, since I have two lamps,should I get two ballasts or can I use one ballast to hook up two lamps?
  3. arvin

    Algae bloom in the fuge

    Brian, Many many thanks for the Macro that you gave me. Btw, after seeing your tank my tank looks so tiny. You have a really awesome setup. Good luck with it!
  4. arvin

    DIY Metal Halide

    Thanks for the pointers Dave. After doing some more reading on the subject, I am thinking of raising the height of the bulbs from the water to about 10". Also should I close the front (with a door) and back of the canopy so that light does not seep or should I leave it open so it doesnt heat...
  5. arvin

    DIY Metal Halide

    Hi all, I am planning to do a diy MH system. I already have a canopy and need your help in assembling the necessary pieces to build the MH system. I am a complete newbie and going to start from the scratch. Here are some starter questions: 1) The tank is a 72g bowfront and depth is around 20...
  6. arvin

    Algae bloom in the fuge

    Sorry, since I collected the Carbon from you, I just assumed you have my phosban also. It is ok if you don't have it, I can collect it later.
  7. arvin

    350g rotating tank

    Awesome idea indeed, but somehow I feel that is totally out of place. And the 'major' purposes that he mentioned: 1)The house is not big enough for a 5 feet round tank to sit in the middle of the room, so the rotation will slowly bring out the "back" of the tank to the viewer. 2)It was...
  8. arvin

    350g rotating tank

    What is wrong with this guy: http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/23562-350g-round-custom-build-motorized-tank.html I wonder what he feeds his fish and coral. A pinch of Dramamine may be?
  9. arvin

    Algae bloom in the fuge

    How about Thursday between 7 & 8 pm? I think you have my Phosban from the last group buy. I can collect that too.
  10. arvin

    Algae bloom in the fuge

    The fuge has been setup for less than 3 months. It does not look like coraline, but I will check again anyway. I will stop by for macro algae and will give you a buzz before coming in. Thanks for the offer!.
  11. arvin

    Algae bloom in the fuge

    There is very little macroalgae on the right side. I have marked in the picture attached. Another thing I noticed that the bulb has become lot less intense. I am using one of those energy star flood light bulbs. I cannot believe that they are losing the life in like two months. I will change...
  12. arvin

    To MH or not to MH?

    I cannot afford a Solaris, unless I get a book deal or something. :( Right now, I am only trying to decide between MH & T5. Thanks for the response anyway!.
  13. arvin

    Algae bloom in the fuge

    I will go ahead and put a power head in there. I was under the (wrong) impression that the water flow in the fuge must be minimal. Thanks!
  14. arvin

    To MH or not to MH?

    Currently I have PC lights on my display tank and am thinking of replacing it so I can keep some light demanding corals, clams etc. I know that MH is one option. What other options do I have? My tank is a 72g bowfront. There was a discussion sometime back on these lines, but I am unable to...
  15. arvin

    Algae bloom in the fuge

    Hi all, I am back again after a brief hiatus. No more travel for the next few months so back to reefing for good. I have some green algae in my four months old fuge. I see pinkish algae on the glass and thick green deposits on the sand bed. Is this normal? I know that a water change is overdue...
  16. arvin

    Pics of my new sump, and noise problems

    My pump was making a lot of noise too. I put two scrap pieces of wood on top of the frame that was holding the pump it place. It helped cut down the noise tremendously. Try put some pressure on the wood piece that is holding the pump, with your hand or leg. If it cuts down the noise then you can...
  17. arvin

    Websites to visit when you're bored...

    If you are looking for cool websites to kill time, you may want to check out www.tmz.com and www.theonion.com. Those two are my favorites. If I am really bored I just go google "I am really bored". Once I got this one: www.i-am-bored.com.
  18. arvin

    Temperature Control

    I have PC lights. The lights are not hooked to the AC Jr, I will go ahead do it right away. Thanks John.
  19. arvin

    X10 on AC Jr

    Ok, Thanks.
  20. arvin

    Temperature Control

    Thank you. Going bonkers for various reasons. Hopefully it will end soon. This is great. I can do this as well. But do you think if this will work just fine even if I leave for 2 weeks at the peak of summer heat? Last summer I was away for one weekend which turned out to be the hottest day...
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