250 DE MH & T5 Lighting For Sale Got some more stuff to get rid of as I get closer to full dis-mount. These are both 2 years old. Asking $300 + shipping for the pair and you'll need bulbs. I have bulbs to test fire the ballasts but you wouldn't want to use them (you can have them). (2) Ice Cap...

The other day I was rescaping my tank and my dripping wet have brushed one of the MH reflectors. I thought I felt a slight buzz the figured it was just the sharp edge of the reflector scraching my hand. Well a last night I was trying to catch my Clarkii to put him in another tank and the net...

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*** I am by no means a bulb expert, nor do I have any affiliation with any manufactures. These are just my opinions (as a simi-novice) and thought they might be helpfull for somone trying to decide on a new bulb. I wish there had been more personal reviews while I was looking... SO a few...

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WOW It's been a year since I joined TRT and started my 1st reef tank. I had been doing FO off and on for 10 years prior and finally decided to take the plunge! Here is a breif time line of my tank over the past year! Origonal tank specs... 75g 2x 96w PC's Proclear wet/dry sump with skimmer...

... and I need some expertise. So here's the deal, for 2 reasons I want to grow frags in my sump. A) I'd like to not ugly up the display with my classy frag rack, 2) my pH is pretty low and I'd like some reverse photoperiod, and D) it'd be a nice supplement of tank funds if I can get some...

You know - I am still debating on the 28G Nanocube or a bigger tank. I know I wil lget bored of the Nanocube eventually since it can only house maybe 2-3 small fish and a few corals. I confirmed the electrical issue will cost allot to do and its probably out of the question. With a TV, DVD...

Anyone here use 400w HQI's? I am looking at getting 2 pendants for my lighting and was wondering what reflectors they are using and how bad the heat from these things were.

I am building a new canopy and getting close to the finish line. I have always used VHO bulbs and mounting them was a no brainer. When you mount a reflector like the Reef Optix 2(13" long), do you mount the reflector x amount of inches from the side or do you go by the bulb instead and have...

I find my current sump design lacking for the way my tank is set up, and I'm half way decided to build a new one. I'm not fully committed, but I've gone as far as to begin sketching some stuff to see how it would fit, and I'm interested in getting ideas to help ensure I won't be building another...

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about a month ago I got my 1st SPS corals (other than some monti) and there doing GREAT!!!! I can see growth on all of them already. My problem is the Birdsnest, it has looked good untill a few days ago it has actually grown the most of all the corals abour 1/2" on all tips in a month. most of...

would 2 x 400 halides be too much light for a 75g mixed reef tank?

Ok so I finally got everything in last night to install my MH retro. Here are pictures o fthe entire project! I started and 8:45pm and finished at 11:45pm. That included completly building the canopy riser. Here is my tank before the retro. 4 x 96w PC Here are some live stock pices before the...

Morning All!Were going to have rain today.So I have a umbrella over the coffee pot.Have A Great Day!

I'm finally deciding to tear down my tank. Summer is here and I just don't have the time to take care of it like it deserves. Corals are in very good health and all have been in my possession for at least a year. Tank is in excellent condition and looks good as new. was drilled proffesionally at...

I did it I'm going Metal Halide!!!! It took me about 2 weeks but I finally decided on what to get! I got 2 of each! ICECAP 250w NEW STYLE Ballasts. These ballasts are me efficeient then the old ones with a power factor of .99 and come in a enclosed aluminum box with preinstalled power and...

I'm thinking about setting up a seperate tank for my corals, & letting my 125 gal. tank be fish only. That way I can keep fish that couldn't keep in a reef, & keep the reef costs a little more manageable. I have a 38 gal. AGA laying around I can use for the display. I'm thinking about using a 10...