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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 09-20-2011, 03:42 AM
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Posted By foamerdave
thanks

thanks
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 09-20-2011, 03:16 AM
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Views: 225
Posted By foamerdave
Raok

RAOK, what dose this stand for?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 09-06-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
Posted By foamerdave
loaches, the are a TON of them that eat snails....

loaches, the are a TON of them that eat snails. Nice natural and you get some neat fish to watch as a plus. Also a puffer fish will wipe out almost any kind of sail, FAST. They just have to have the...
Forum: Lighting 11-04-2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By foamerdave
well with out finding that post I can say that...

well with out finding that post I can say that all florescent bulbs have a sweet spot for optimal performance. I believe this is around 70deg so anything you can do to get heat away from the light...
Forum: Lighting 11-04-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By foamerdave
One MH pendent lights a 2x2 square so you should...

One MH pendent lights a 2x2 square so you should be fine. Just watch the heat they dump into the tank ( I have a 20g nano reef that 1 150w will heat the tank up to 86deg in no time) to you almost...
Forum: Lighting 11-03-2007, 05:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,961
Posted By foamerdave
I have but more then I am willing to drop on a...

I have but more then I am willing to drop on a light. I will also add that I am looking at the TEK to replace the 2 150w MH I have just sitting around as I don't need that much light. Hay want to...
Forum: Lighting 11-03-2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,961
Posted By foamerdave
far as I can tell that is it unless they use a...

far as I can tell that is it unless they use a 4x54 w ballast in the one and 2 2x54 in the aquarium one, witch would better explain the cost.
Forum: Lighting 11-02-2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,961
Posted By foamerdave
the light it self comes with a little rubber plug...

the light it self comes with a little rubber plug where the 2nd wire and switch would be. for under 5 bucks I can re wire it for 2 plugs and switches. They want close to $80 for this
Forum: Lighting 11-02-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,961
Posted By foamerdave
to t5 or new pc that is the question

hi which would you want on your tank. Ah 4x55 bright kit for 220(with bubls) + shipping + putting together+ having to build a canopy.
Or a Tek Light T5 HO Fluorescent Grow Light 4x54 ( grow light...
Forum: Lighting 11-02-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By foamerdave
you have a pm

you have a pm
Forum: Low Tech Forum 10-19-2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By foamerdave
Well let me start by saying that I am more of a...

Well let me start by saying that I am more of a cichlid guy then a plant guy.
You have done a very nice job with the rock work with Mbuna in mind. My first chose of fish for your setup would be...
Forum: Tank Journals 10-19-2007, 03:22 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 58,365
Posted By foamerdave
You know I have not tested it in so long at this...

You know I have not tested it in so long at this point that I am not sure if my test kit is still even good. I have keep cichlids and salt tanks for so long with out ever thinking of retesting it. It...
Forum: Tank Journals 10-17-2007, 04:44 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 58,365
Posted By foamerdave
This going to be the the real hard part for me....

This going to be the the real hard part for me. My tap water is 8.2 ph, One week aged and is as hard as concrete. I know when I add Co2 that I can set the Ph to what I want. But dont have a cule of...
Forum: Tank Journals 10-16-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 58,365
Posted By foamerdave
I have to make one first

I have to make one first
Forum: Tank Journals 10-16-2007, 12:01 AM
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Views: 58,365
Posted By foamerdave
it is 3m crushed quartz mixed with a small amount...

it is 3m crushed quartz mixed with a small amount of pool filter sand (the white specks) and a bag of black fluorite sand mix in. Keep on mind that up till this pass Saturday this was a true Mbuna...
Forum: Lighting 10-15-2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,052
Posted By foamerdave
If you think about it, they will look different....

If you think about it, they will look different. With the mh, it is coming out of a 6in bulb that is very focused in a small spot (2x2 is the sweet spot per say) As with vho or other cf lights it...
Forum: Lighting 10-15-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By foamerdave
from all I have read this is death to mh's

from all I have read this is death to mh's
Forum: Tank Journals 10-14-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 58,365
Posted By foamerdave
well as Travis being my inspiration to try a...

well as Travis being my inspiration to try a planted mubuna tank Ill post my first pick here but will start my own thread for details on what is what and what is in the works
...
Forum: Equipment 10-10-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,155
Posted By foamerdave
well this is way over kill but run a 2215 on a...

well this is way over kill but run a 2215 on a 20g fry tank dose not come with media basket inside. only draw back I can see with it. no flow controller, but if you pack the top half of the filter...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-10-2007, 02:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By foamerdave
just be for warned that a getting the old plastic...

just be for warned that a getting the old plastic off can be a HUGE PITA
that and make sure EVERY LAST BIT of old silicone is removed be for installing the new one same goes for resealing the tank...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-10-2007, 02:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,575
Posted By foamerdave
most fish (all that I have) will go nuts over a...

most fish (all that I have) will go nuts over a laser pointer, chase it all over the tank
Forum: Tank Journals 10-08-2007, 04:13 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 58,365
Posted By foamerdave
well looks like we are do for an update has been...

well looks like we are do for an update has been 6 months now
I have to say your tank is a great help to as I love plants and mubunas. Have heard all the no no you cant do that's But was going to...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-03-2007, 02:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By foamerdave
now I know this is not a planted tank but here is...

now I know this is not a planted tank but here is some rock scapeing

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n291/foamerdave/tankinnov06002.jpg
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-03-2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,337
Posted By foamerdave
hand feed my clown fish in the salt tank. My...

hand feed my clown fish in the salt tank. My Mubuna hand feed them self, If i lift the lid with food in my hand they will jump into my hand or even out of the tank. They will even try to nip at me as...
Forum: Equipment 09-29-2007, 02:40 AM
Replies: 1,158
Views: 73,103
Posted By foamerdave
ok guess I should get a # 2217 2215 2229 wet/dry...

ok guess I should get a # 2217 2215 2229 wet/dry I think thats it but might have more laying around
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