Recent content by RichMacys

I just wasnt sure what you meant by that? I am kind of looking for both a price and opinion on the XM 15Ks. What are you running now? The only other bulbs Ive ever used are the 250W 20k XM and the 175w and 400w Iwasaki 6500k. Both are good at what they do but are on far ends of the spectrum from...

What does your opinion on the way they look have to do with the price?

I have used a 250w 20k on an icecap for the last year on my 15 nano and I do like the color but I was thinking about going a little more white. I am going to be using a double M59 setup for my 120 and I grow mostly SPS and clams. I got a good deal on the double. $82 shipped in aluminum...

Thats the best price I have seen yet also. Rich

Who has the cheapest 400w 15k XM bulbs? Thanks Rich

You can encapsulate the lower half in epoxy so the important part stays dry. It would also look a lot more professional.

Better get those little stars out before they much coral.

Thats the kind of mumbo jumbo I was looking for! :lol: Now, what is the best supplier of Cell Cast Acrylic( US plastics, ?,?,?) I have one place local http://www.merprocorp.com/ Im not sure if they sell to the public though. I may try a couple of glass shops also to see what they have. I am...

What is the difference between cell and extruded? This is the plan. I figured I could get away with 1/4" for it. But 3/8" would be less flexy. I may make it more like a 3x4 cubish thing but only 10" deep. Im going to use a couple of rubbermaid tubs for the sump unless I can find a better way...

Im looking for info on what thickness of material Im going to need for building my new tank. I want it nice and shallow and also may add contained areas for bare bottom, sandy area, rocky and a refugium. Im planning on converting a workbench in my office for its stand. The depth is short for...

I have an unexpected addition to my new 15gallon. It is a small crab (less than a dime in size) that is very light tan almost white and has two spots on its shell (one larger diamond shaped one and one smaller dot towards the back) He is NOT HAIRY. He is not nocturnal as he is out and about...

IceCap 250 watt Electronic MH Ballast and 250 watt 20,000K CoralVue MH Bulb

I have used 10k AB se bulbs in the past and I did like them but Im really thinking about a more blue looking bulb. I may try out the 14k hamilton. I might just try a DE HQI setup for the first time though. Any suggestions on a relatively cheap 150w or 250w setup. A 250w hqi 20k DE would be...

MH Bulb choices Im starting a 15H all-glass nano and Im looking for opinions and input as to what MH bulb/brand to use. I have a triple 175 MH ballast setup. I drilled the tank and it has 2 3/4" bulkheads for the output and I have it plumbed for 2 1/2" input lines (over top edge. It has a 10-12...

Thats exactly what Im looking for!