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    VHO ARO Ballast (AS-220) Questions

    Originally Posted by dapperdan That Hellolights VHO ballast is just a re-labled Advance or Magnetic ballast and only does 2 lamps. If you want a cheap ballast just visit your local electrical supply distributor. I'm not real fond of a company that re-lables other companies products. How do you...
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    Coraline anywhere?

    I went to my LFS and had them use a razor blade on the back of there tank and scratch off a bunch of coraline and put into a baggie.. just broke it up and dropped it in my tank. It's an idea.
  3. plhsurfer

    VHO ARO Ballast (AS-220) Questions

    Thanks for the info guys.. I am going to order mine today.
  4. plhsurfer

    VHO ARO Ballast (AS-220) Questions

    Anyone that is currently or in the past has run one of these.. a couple questions for you. 1. What is the operating temp of the ballast? Does it run hot? I would like to mount it on my stand which is made out of wood. Don't want to burn down the house. 2. The 18" wires that come on the...
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    New 20oz Nano (including Clown, Tang and Moonlight)

    http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/6984/ Every geek likes to add new and interesting toys to their desktop. And if these toys happen to be powered by USB, well then, all the more fun to have. The USB Mini Desktop Aquarium is the home to two life-like tropical fish. A small motor...
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    Lion Fish Invade Carolina Coast

    Interesting Article from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2004/s2264.htm Brief paragraph "July 16, 2004 — NOAA scientists will lead a diving expedition off the North Carolina coast August 2-20 to learn more about a venomous predatory fish...
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    Rust colored algae explosion overnight, why?

    Brown Diatom Algae.. Totally normal for a new tank.
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    My Clowns New Home

    Yes, he will sometimes actually touch the clam... The best was when he was hanging out in the Rasta Leather, the leather would shrink at night and in the mornings it would look as if the clown was actually stuck in it.
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    My Clowns New Home

    Seems that my clown has decided to upgrade once again. He started off two years ago in a long tentacle anemone, moved to a Rasta Leather and now has taken up residence in my clam. What can I say.. he must have a commitment issue.
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    OT Black and whites.....

    My Engagment Pic care of my future father-in-law
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    Let's see some vacation pics........

    Here is a pic of my fiancée and myself at Disney World a couple months ago. My brother had his wedding at the wedding chapel there at Disney, fun was had by all.
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    Ot-(pop-ups)

    I have also used ad-aware to get rid of the spy programs.. You can download it for free, just do a search on google.
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    New 10 gal nano

    Great Start and I love the hood.
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    plhsurfer PLEASE RESPOND.

    Flame, Thanks, I have just finished the cycle on the tank and will be taking a few more pics soon. I can't see the bulb you are talking about however I have an idea. I think this is the same thing that my brother is running in his 2 gallon hex and everything is going fine (his is a 50/50...
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    Please- Post any pics of 2g or under.

    Fishkiller... yes, you can purchase a 50/50 bulb for it. Now, they have the screw in bulbs with 50/50's so there is no need for the major mods that I have done.. oh well.
  16. plhsurfer

    Please- Post any pics of 2g or under.

    Light was something like 18.00 at Lowes. They now also have a dual 13w bulb light for 25.00
  17. plhsurfer

    Please- Post any pics of 2g or under.

    Here is a pic of my light mod.
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    Please- Post any pics of 2g or under.

    Just wanted to post these over here also.. this is my second tank @ 2g or under. 2 gallon minibow with light bayco light mod.
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    Please- Post any pics of 2g or under.

    Actually purchased it online.. drop me a line at plhsurfer@yahoo.com and I will let you know.. don't know if want me to post it up here or not.
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    Please- Post any pics of 2g or under.

    It's the azoo palm setup.. Tank, light, and hob filter.. no heater. Everything that you see is stock, no upgrade of filter or light.
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