Clam & Echinata 4 sale - Page 2

GrkNyer · 05-17-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Psychographic

I don't see any problem at all, I was given a free bulb when I set my halide up and was told it was a 14k, It wound up being a 10k and I replaced it with a 14k. The color difference between the two was dramatic, I then swapped out the 96w PC actinic for for two 36w T5 actinics and the colors are even better. I did however notice less growth with the 14k. If you really want more color, swap the 50/50's for straight actinics, or better yet, toss the PC's and go for T5's.

Using just one of the 36w T5's out performed the one 96w PC with WAY less heat. The bulb replacement for my T5 is about a third of the PC also. This is an oddbal T5 setup though, I think if it was a normal 39w T5 the bulb replacement would be about the same.

I have only had the T5 for a few months and have not noticed this, but the PC's would lose a lot of output over the 6 month suggested lifespan. Time will tell if the T5's will do the same.

Wobbegong seems to be the resident expert on T5's, although I think he is a wee bit to biased on their use, he would be the man to ask about them if you decide to switch out the PC's

Dave you the MAN!!! I ask a simple question and I get a world of info.I'll have to wait though because I changed the bulbs a couple of months back.I have to check my log to see exactly when. Before I forget to ask, don't you think the 14K along with the straight actinics would be too blue if run for that 6 hour period together

GrkNyer · 05-17-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychographic

I don't see any problem at all, I was given a free bulb when I set my halide up and was told it was a 14k, It wound up being a 10k and I replaced it with a 14k. The color difference between the two was dramatic, I then swapped out the 96w PC actinic for for two 36w T5 actinics and the colors are even better. I did however notice less growth with the 14k. If you really want more color, swap the 50/50's for straight actinics, or better yet, toss the PC's and go for T5's.

Using just one of the 36w T5's out performed the one 96w PC with WAY less heat. The bulb replacement for my T5 is about a third of the PC also. This is an oddbal T5 setup though, I think if it was a normal 39w T5 the bulb replacement would be about the same.

I have only had the T5 for a few months and have not noticed this, but the PC's would lose a lot of output over the 6 month suggested lifespan. Time will tell if the T5's will do the same.

Wobbegong seems to be the resident expert on T5's, although I think he is a wee bit to biased on their use, he would be the man to ask about them if you decide to switch out the PC's

Dave you the MAN!!! I ask a simple question and I get a world of info.I'll have to wait though because I changed the bulbs a couple of months back.I have to check my log to see exactly when. Before I forget to ask, don't you think the 14K along with the straight actinics would be too blue if run for that 6 hour period together

Zuska · 05-17-2008, 11:54 AM

:bump: for a good reefer

Reefer4life · 05-17-2008, 12:42 PM

Kathy is out of the picture.

It really does not fit in my smaller tank.

So the Echinata is seriously available. Dave if you still want it, can do the trade. Please let me know.

psychographic · 05-17-2008, 01:16 PM

Done deal Awilda.

psychographic · 05-17-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrkNyer

Dave you the MAN!!! I ask a simple question and I get a world of info.I'll have to wait though because I changed the bulbs a couple of months back.I have to check my log to see exactly when. Before I forget to ask, don't you think the 14K along with the straight actinics would be too blue if run for that 6 hour period together

I was a bit worried about the same thing when I switched over, I really don't think my tank looks too blue at all.
My schedule;

9am rear T5 on

11 am front T5 on

3pm MH on

8pm MH off

9 or 10pm front T5 off (sorry I can't remember when it goes off at the moment)

11pm rear T5 off

My rear T5 is about 14-16" off the water surface

MH same as above

Front T5 about 4-5" from the surface

psychographic · 05-17-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrkNyer

Dave you the MAN!!! I ask a simple question and I get a world of info.I'll have to wait though because I changed the bulbs a couple of months back.I have to check my log to see exactly when. Before I forget to ask, don't you think the 14K along with the straight actinics would be too blue if run for that 6 hour period together

Check the thread on the equipment board for a pic.

rbtwo4 · 05-17-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuska

:bump: for a good reefer

dude ur funny. That good reefer sold u a bta and u promised her a split and never gave it to her and are now selling it. Y don't u be a good reefer urself and keep ur promise???

Reefer4life · 05-17-2008, 06:53 PM

Thanks Rob!

Dave done!

Clam is still up for sale, or trade!!

Reefer4life · 05-19-2008, 07:13 AM

By the way I am still looking for a White Spaghetti Leather, or trachy of other colors other then green. So those would also be a trade of interest!

Juice44 · 05-19-2008, 03:39 PM

I would trade you some sunpolyps and maybe $20 for the clam.
Let me know...

Reefer4life · 05-19-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Juice44

I would trade you some sunpolyps and maybe $20 for the clam.
Let me know...

Awwwhhhh, you're to late. I have 2 orange, 1 yellow, 1 black sunpolyp corals already.

psychographic · 06-16-2008, 04:38 PM

Dayum Girl, that Acan is one nasty SOB!. First it attacked some Button Polyps, now it's attacking a Sinularia.

I was happy to have one less Button Polyp

and the Sinularia is no biggie either, as I have a few frags and another piece in the tank, but I'm afraid to put anything near it now.

I think it misses you and is rebeling against me!

Reefer4life · 06-16-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychographic

Dayum Girl, that Acan is one nasty SOB!. First it attacked some Button Polyps, now it's attacking a Sinularia.

I was happy to have one less Button Polyp

and the Sinularia is no biggie either, as I have a few frags and another piece in the tank, but I'm afraid to put anything near it now.

I think it misses you and is rebeling against me!

Awwwwwww. It misses it's mommy.;( Probably doesn't like your feeding schedule.

Remember I fed it atleast every other day.

But seriously who knew!

I try to keep every one seperated unless they are of the same species. Especially after I saw what 1 of my wellsies did to my fiji yellow leather when it accidently fell in the middle of the night.

SO, where's the Pic....

PS Had I known it could kill button polyps I would have put it dead smack in the middle of the ones that are trying to take over my reef.

Darn you Richie aka rstimeout.....lol

GrkNyer · 06-16-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychographic

Dayum Girl, that Acan is one nasty SOB!. First it attacked some Button Polyps, now it's attacking a Sinularia.

I was happy to have one less Button Polyp

and the Sinularia is no biggie either, as I have a few frags and another piece in the tank, but I'm afraid to put anything near it now.

I think it misses you and is rebeling against me!

Hey Dave just so you know Rob gave a frag of a acan similar to the one you got and it does the same thing. Rob and I call it the LE Acan People Eater(APE)

You want a coral that you don't like anymore to dissapear just place it next to the acan and presto all gone

rbtwo4 · 06-16-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GrkNyer

Hey Dave just so you know Rob gave a frag of a acan similar to the one you got and it does the same thing. Rob and I call it the LE Acan People Eater(APE)

You want a coral that you don't like anymore to dissapear just place it next to the acan and presto all gone

lmfaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooo

LE APE thats what i called it the ACAN PEOPLE EATER cus god only knows it will crawl out ur tank find its way to ur bed and eat ur

i got it from the evrayo! i tell u what it doesnt eat...THE DEVIL BRYOPSIS!!!!!!!!!!