TexasTiger

South Austin is a reef void. So strange.

Thanks for the info. Don't suppose there is anywhere South that folks use?

Thanks offroad, I'm trying to be cheap and save a buck by getting it used :-)

Just got a calcium reactor of reefcentral and the CO2 tank was emptied for shipping purposes. Does anyone have a suggestion on where to get it refilled? Thanks.

Looking for a maxi jet 1200. Thanks.

Seio sold to Mike. Mag 2 is still available. I'm open to trades.

My old dinky light fixture finally died when I tried to put in a new bulb. I guess that's what I get for trying to fix it when it wasn't broke... Anyway, I'm looking for a cheap little 18" 15w fluorescent light fixture to sit on my refugium. Please let me know if you have one lying around that you could do without. Thanks, Paul

Good work taking the lead. I'll get in on the next group buy. My reactors are on the way, so I'm anxious to hurry up and order.

Yeah, I think it's probably just best to stick with what has been working. I always thought the fixture had 150w bulbs, so in a sense I guess I'm getting a little bit of a bonus.

I've order a few reactors so that I can start running GFO, carbon and calcium. Where do you guys buy your media? Online? Locally?

Very odd. I guess Current USA makes a fine product From researching a bit online, it appears the ballast is electronic. I admit I don't have much electrical knowledge. What are the pros/cons to just continuing to use 250w bulbs? I've been using this fixture for a few months and even with the old, mismatched bulbs my SPS seem pretty content.

Here's the socket. I hope this is enough to tell. If not, let me know and I'll take it apart.

Yeah, I'll take one in a few when my actinics shut off for the night. I appreciate your help fellas.

I believe it has some sort of internal electronic ballast. It's an older model of the Current USA MH/Actinic/Moon Light unit. Here's what the external boxes read:

So this is a ridiculous thing to admit, but I have no idea whether or not my metal halides are 150w or 250w. I got the fixture off my brother-in-law used and the box and instructions that he provided me with say that the bulbs are 150w HQIs (DE). However, I purchased 2 150w DE HQIs and they are both too short and have the wrong connection on the bulb. In looking around online, the bulbs in the fixture look like 250w DE HQIs. I don't see any wattage listed on the bulbs. Does anyone have a 250w DE I can borrow to test my theory? Here's a picture of the bulb I pulled out: Here's what the 150w bulb I bought looked like: Here's what the 250w bulb from the same sight looks like:

Traded, thanks.

Where are you located, Andrew?

Both pumps were used until recently. They could probably do with a cleaning, other than that they are good to go. The Seio M1100 powerhead appears to retail for about $53+ and is rated for 1100GPH. The Mag 2 retails for about $50+ and is 500GPH. It was my skimmer pump before I got a Mag 5 to match my return pump. Not sure how much they are worth second hand, so I'll just ask for the best offer.

Hello All, I bought a purple/green LTA from Aquadome a few weeks ago. My clowns like him, but I really want to get a RBTA. He's maybe 4-5" when extended. I'm open to a trade for SPS, zoas or livestock. Thanks for looking. *Picture taken on my cell phone under actinics and for some reason has a green tint. Paul

Do you have a picture of the carpet? I really am trying to hold out for a Sherman RBTA, but could be persuaded...

Would love a rose tip bubble anemone if you decide to sell separately!

Hello All, My tank is ranging between 77-82+ even with the A/C and I don't want a bunch of fans. Need a chiller so I can stabilize my temperature. Interested in 1/4, 1/5, or 1/6. Thanks! Paul

Pm'd.

I'm in for a group buy. I've really been wanting one ever since I saw Eck's pictures.