Recent content by MattW23

I recently ordered a Icecap 175 ballast and 175 10k bulb from ocean encounter. My question is concerning the mogul socket and mounting bracket. Can I pick these up at HD? Do they sell "metal halide sockets" or are they called something differnt? As for reflectors, any good ideas for DIY...

Where do you guys buy B-ionic? I've looked at the LFS, but I've yet to find any. Do you have to order it straight from the manufacturer? matt

I too, recently got my first polyps. What is the key to good rapid growth? Strong current? Certain supplements? Matt

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I also use mirrors. Looks great.

Can anyone help me with this????????

Thanks for the reply, but I'm a little unsure how to do this. How do I properly "earth" the metal box? I need some advice. Matt

Anyone? I have it sitting on a small block of 2x4 with a fan blowing on it, this is working okay, but looking for other options. Ideas? Matt

Okay, I've got the refugium ready to run, minus the lighting. I've seen a lot people using the 65w LOA, would this be a good set up for my 5 gal refuge? Thanks for everyones reply Matt

I've got a (new) VHO tar ballast running 2 24" VHOs, I read these things burn warmer than electric ballasts do, but this thing is HOT and so are the bulbs. What is an ideal surface to put this on? any ideas? Matt

I recently read the old posts discussing world wide pet supply, but I learned the lesson the hard way!! I ordered from them over 3 weeks ago, on Oct. 5, they withdrew the amount on Oct. 9. I've been calling a few times a day, everyday for the last 1 1/2 weeks. The few times I was fortunate to...

do hardware stores sell these or do I need to order them online?? Thanks Matt

I was recently at the local HD checking for SD, none, of course. They did have filter sand, I guess it's for pool use or something. Is this stuff okay to use?? Matt

Thanks for your reply, I measured the glass of the 5g and it's about 1/8" thick, maybe it'll work. What size holes would you recommend getting cut? What exactly is the bulkhead? How do you connect the powerhead/pump to the pvc line going into the refugium? Sorry for so many questions, I just...

I have a 40g without a sump, and I've read that a refugium is the next best thing. I have a 5g tank that has been laying around and thinking I could set this up as a refugium. My question is what size pump/s would I need (how much current do I want)? I am assuming that this will require 2 pumps...