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  1. J

    what are you using for your return pump

    WHat pump are you currently running?
  2. J

    what are you using for your return pump

    I use 2 pressure rated Panworlds. Model 40PX and a Model 150PS. I run the smaller pump as a back up, ideally they are both on different house circuits on GFI, so if one trips the other pump still runs... once I finish wiring the float switch up. The 150PS had its stock fan removed and an...
  3. J

    advice on lighting

    Ill agree with the T5's being more than adequate. I also second the Giessman bulbs, the Actinic+ are very good.
  4. J

    Metal Halide vs. T5 lighting

    And if heats an issue be aware of added heat from the overdriven bulbs
  5. J

    Metal Halide vs. T5 lighting

    I have run a few combinations on various tanks. I have used a 6 lamp 48" Tek Light on a 75 gallon...without fans I did get some heat under the canopy because of the ballasts more so than the bulbs. I added some fans and everything was cool (IMO should have fans to begin with). On my 150 I run 2...
  6. J

    Macro shots

    Im with you on that, I try to do the same as well. Ill have to check out the NightSea items, never heard of them before
  7. J

    Macro shots

    I know its an old post, but Nice pictures. What lens are you using? You said no post processing, are you setting your white balance with a white card or filter?
  8. J

    Seaquarium in Marlboro,NJ

    I stopped in there last week.....tanks are bare, the owners I assume where there and didn't as much even acknowledge that we were there. I will say that the over sized rottweiler that was on a cable inside the store DID acknowledge us and started to lunger bark and growl in a frenzy. Needless to...
  9. J

    GSP

    I have pried off pieces of the mat, might lose one or 2 on the end but that stuff seems to be more of a weed than coral. Just don't make the mistake of letting the pinkish kind into your system unless you truly want it taking over
  10. J

    Where to buy good T5 bulb in NJ?

    Anyone know who sells good T5 bulbs in the area, preferably Central/South jersey? Thanks
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