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Also, if its a reef your after, your DSB sounds fine, but youll be needing a bit more live rock. The general rule is 1 to 1 1/2 lbs per gallon. The benefit to that is the rock and sand become the only filter you really need. Some would also say that the skimmer may not be needed after your sand...

I dont see a hint of blue hue at all out of this bulb. Keep in mind yesterday was the first day it had been fired and that was only for 3 hours, so it may even become more white, or maybe more blue. I have a NO 03 actinic running now with the Ushio and it covered that up well, appearing more...

Before today I only had actual experience with one type of metal halide bulb and that was the 175 watt Vion Z-6 10000K bulb. I only purchased them because of the price. I have always read how the german made bulbs were such a crisp white, specifically the Ushio brand, so I thought Id give one a...

The bottom of the bulbs are about 5 1/2" to 6" from the waters surface. Ive had them over the tank for 2 months now and the only ill effect is evaporation. But there is also a fan over the tank and the sump that also contributes to that as well. Im losing around 1 1/2 gallons a day and replace...

Actually Glenn, thats not the case. Ive got 2 spider reflectors with 175 watt metal halides mounted in it. There is one single clip on desk fan blowing across them both. I can touch the reflectors on the back side and its not that warm, let alone the canopy. Its not warmed up at all. Im also in...

Thanks mb4000, we've been in contact with each other.

No, actually I said I needed one but want BOTH 175's. I also understand that $200.00 isnt a bad deal considering. BTW mb4000, I dont see an email address in your profile. Am I missing something?

Ya, email me at Bigjbj@cox.net. Thanks!

Are the ballasts the black box with vents on the sides, push button switch on the back and the quick disconnect cord? I only ask because I want all the stuff to match what I already have. Im looking for one but may take both for a future project. Please let me know.

I personally dont recommend the Vion Z6 10000K's. Thats what I got from Hello lights, because they were on sale for 55.00 each, and they are too yellow. Maybe the Ushio or Coralife 10000k's are more white, but it is different with each manufacturer as mentioned above. Just MHO. :)

You should be able to get one from a LFS that carries Oceanic tanks, etc. If yours is an All-glass I could give you dimensions of my Oceanic 72 gallon bowfront canopy just to be sure they are the same. You can check my link below to see what it looks like. If I remember right it cost me about...

Yeah, I agree. It would be worth the money to upgrade the bulb(s). I have two 175 watt 10000K's as well. I personally feel they are still a bit too yellow. I have to have lots of actinic with the halides to change the tank look to a more white/blue, which is one reason I'm adding two 110 VHO's...

It could be both. I only run mine for a few hours a day. I can tell when there is "nothing" in the water to skim after that because the foam almost completely stops. I have the turbo pump itself and to be honost Im not sure what the GPH is on it. It does seem to move alot of water even with the...

Thanks wamp. I'd ran across that page awhile back but couldnt find it again. It looks like I've got my next project. :)

Hey, if the ballasts are the Hamilton 175's in the vented black box, I'd be interested in one of them. I've been wanting to add one to the two I already have. All I would need is the quick disconnect that goes to it as well. Also, depending on bulb life left I may be interested in one of the...

Kent Superbuffer dKH here as well

Good luck with the new addition! Youll have to keep us updated as time goes by. Acroporas are extremely interesting to me, but around here they are hard to come by. I only have one now and its from an online purchase because there are no LFS around here that carry them. Hopefully it does well...

Im an avid DIY kinda person. I really dont like to pay the big dollars for something that can be built at home. Ive saved plans for about 10 different types of reactors off the internet. Id like to know which set up is the most user friendly and has reliable hands free operation. They dont seem...