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  1. How a small change can affect your whole reef system in a big way

    Recently, Ive started making changes to my reef to make it more energy efficient. I made the choice to remove my CL system and use powerheads. I opened up my aquascaping and thinned out some large acroporas to get away with less over all flow, and most recently I changed the lighting schedule on my MH's to help reduce the heat generated by three 400 watters over a seven hour period.
    For years Ive ran my VHO's for 13 hours and my MH's for seven and have had great results. I have always had ...

    Updated 02-16-2010 at 01:10 AM by Trido

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    Electrical , ‎ Lighting
  2. An Easy DIY Aptasia Burner

    First, I'll start off with a small disclaimer - I did not create this idea on my own. It was an idea I elaborated on to suit my own needs. This tool is something plugged into your household outlet and put into your fish tank with open ended wires allowing electricity to pass through the water. I cant be held responsible for any injury to yourself or your livestock. Use at your own risk. With that said. Ive used this on several large reef tanks including one of the premier Seattle area LFS's display ...

    Updated 01-26-2010 at 09:59 PM by Trido

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    Electrical