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I didn't think so, and I'm not so much worried about the UV from this bulb as I am about it shattering from a splash. Nevermind the danger aspect of it shattering... the bulb itself was $110! Anyway, if I did make a quick lens just to block it from splashing, would acrylic be okay?

...should I install a UV filtering peice of glass under my new 175w Ushio 10k bulb? I've read several opinions stating the built in UV protection on Mogul based bulbs is enough... and thus built my canopy without incorporating one. Now that I recieve the equipment, both the ballast (PFO) and...

Nope... anyone know where I can host a ~5mb vid?

Hmm... can't seem to post video. Okay, how about renaming it to .jpg ?

This is the best vid I could get... I wanted to catch it while it was out in the open so I didn't setup the tripod. This thing has been in my reef for a few months now, and only comes out once in a while. Sometimes I see him peak out of the rock and 'blow smoke' into the water... reproduction...

I'm 99% sure one of my Bangaii cardinal's is holding eggs! He hasn't eaten in three days, (he's usually a pig like no other) and his mouth and cheeks are puffed up. Every once in a while he takes a quick series of small 'gulps' of fresh water, otherwise keeping his mouth shut tight. I'm sure...

Looks fantastic... hope mine 40g turns out that nice when it's done. (I know, it's never really done :-) Anyway, what is the coral in the last pic, (#7) above and to the right of the purple dude? Some type of Anthelia or Clavularia ? I really, really like that one... and my LFS can never get it.

I know it's been said before, but steer clear of these things! A guy I know came into work a few days ago freaked out because he said his water looked yellow/orangish brown, and the fish were obviously stressed out. I told him it sounded like some kind of metal contamination, like rust or...

... found him. Behind my tank, dead as they come. Poor little guy.

... tend to be jumpers. Unfortunately I can now attend to that fact My six-line jump about half an hour ago. The most frustrating part? I watched him jump and I can't find him! :confused: It was awful... he was swiming enthusiastically as usual, when I heard a splash of water hit the...

Thanks for your advice 00... but I use the monitor on a continual basis. It's in the tank all the time. Just an update for any that are still following: I did take it to work, and, with both meters calibrated... they read within 0.1 or under of each other. This monitor is obviously...

I'm going to bring a sample of my water into work today and have the lab test it for me. If my meter is right, the LFS's 200gal reef is running at 7.9, not 8.4 like thier meter suggests.

I recently bought a pinpoint pH monitor. After playing with it for a month, talking one on one with the manufacturer, and calibrating it with 3 different brands of fluid... I can honestly say it is dead accurate. Now here's the reason I didn't believe it's reading of 7.6 initially: I have 3...

Well, I guess the idea is that for applications where no pressure is required, and maximum volume is preferable, you should provide a very large pipe to eliminate restriction. 1.5" does sound like alot, but it's right in the Mag-12 manual! Just to clarify: The tank, (not mine) will utilize a...

Disregard this post... I got my Mag-12 today and it says right in the owner's manual that 1.5" is required to achieve maximum flow. So 1.5" it is then. Thanks anyway!

I'm sure it's been asked several times, but I've been sifting through search pages for hours now :mad: I'll make it quick! Setup will be ~8' of head, one 90° elbow, with a Mag-12. The sump is fed by a 1.5" PVC pipe overflow. I see everyone recommending up-sizing the return pipe (from the...

www.wetwebmedia.com There are so many different opinions on what the 'ideal' setup is. Best to research as much as you can and make your own judgement. Anthony Calfo and Bob Fenner's book, "Reef Invertebrates" has a large section on refugiums that is very helpful.

Thanks guys. After dozens of phone calls and emails, I managed to find a IPS Weld-on distributer in Toronto. I ordered a pint of Weld-on #16. Any suggested tools for application/use?

Bump... for a Canadian retailer?

Really? What am I supposed to do then? I've been looking for a Canadian supplier of 'Weld-on' (online or otherwise) for a long time with no success. Anyone know of an online retailer that ships this stuff to Canada?