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I'm not sure if more wattage will create a spectrum shift on a Florescent like it will on a MH bulb though.

Yea remember that a Icecap Ballast will run a 54w T5 bulb at 80 watts

Shrimp often get blamed for eating fish, clams, etc. But they usually just eat things that are dead or decaying so the most likely if it was the shrimp the seahorse was dead and the shrimp ate it. Hard for me to imagine even my large Peppermint shrimp eating a seahorse though.

OK I changed the order to a 1 micron Sediment but the order is sent. I got 2 extra for anyone who wants.

5 micron is just the sediment the Carbon is .6 micron

Thats fine, but are you saying your Sediment filter is 1 micron? If so I would consider changing it to a 5, 1 micron will clog to fast with Austin or surrounding area water. The Carbon filter is .6 micron Im just going to order 6 of each. If someone else wants one just contact me.

Shipping is roughly 65 cents a filter

The filters life depends on your water quality. You should be measuring your water out of the Filter unit with a TDS meter and it should read 0 with new filters. I replace my filters when the TDS reads more then 4 or the DI resin is 80% Orange. When we were having all the flooding in spring my filters were lasting a couple months due to the high bacteria levels in the City water but normally they last 4-6 months. These are high quality filters, not the cheap stuff that is repackaged by some of the Aquarium companys. If you go to Lowes and look for a 5 micron sedimet filter you'll pay $10 for 1. I like having them on hand for 2 reasons. 1. They are very expensive to buy. these filters probably cost around $35.00 (for the set of 3) if you can get them this cheap. Online about $25.50 + $7.00 shipping 2. Only 1 store in town that carries them. Keep in mind this does not include the DI filter which usually is about $25.00 or more. I am considering ordering some DI Resin but at a later date. If you guys want to go in on some DI Resin we can get 44 LBS of it for about $229.00 plus shipping, That will fill about 35 cartridges (you have to have refillable cartridges but I have never seen a DI cartridge that wasnt refillable). If you divide the price by 35 its about $6.50 a pop which is great compared to over $20 If you guys want to go in on the DI Resin Ill take 5 of the refills which means we need 30 more

If we can get 10 of each filter the price is this 0.6 Micron MATRIKX® +1 Carbon Filter Cartridges $7.97 5 Micron MATRIKX + CTO/2 Carbon Filter $5.99 5 Micron Purtrex Depth Sediment filters $2.24

Im thinking of ordering Monday October 29, Wanted to get more interest

They are all standard sizes.

Check out this thread on RC http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...mp;pagenumber=1

Im ordering some RO DI filters at Two part solutions. The more we order the cheaper they are so if we can get some people that want them check out this link http://www.twopartsolution.com/index.php?m...ex&cPath=79 Im already ordering 4 0.6 Micron MATRIKX® +1 Carbon Filter Cartridges $8.96 4 5 Micron MATRIKX + CTO/2 Carbon Filter $6.55 4 5 Micron Purtrex Depth Sediment filters $2.54 This is a reduced price, we need 10 of each to get an even lower price

Sorry is I mislead but thats not me!!!!!!! I just thought I would share the thread, I got a good laugh at the thread

Wouldnt you know it.. You post a topic about something you think is tragic and it turns out there something much worse going on. Title of Thread hydraphora WARNING! super stinger.. disturbing photo http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...mp;pagenumber=1 Ill think twice before I post "Disturbing photo" on RC

Hey all.. The next big Event in our Region is Next wave in Arlington. Its a huge Event put on by DFWMAS. I would encourage anyone who can go to go. Here is a link with all the Important information. I will be going and am considering a Carpool. http://www.dfwmas.org/nextwave2008/registration.html From DFWMAS Everyone is encouraged to attend Next Wave 2008! -- Think of this conference as going to Reef Keeping College for a day. Four speakers are being flown in to instruct attendees on successful saltwater care. After each presentation, which will be in the form of slides, PowerPoint, or video, attendees can ask questions from the speakers about the subject being discussed. Don't miss your chance to gain knowledge that will last you a lifetime! Speakers for this great event are: Dr. Mac - Aquaculture Dr. Frank Marini - Fish Breeding Dr. Sanjay Joshi - Maintaining Large Tank Systems Adam Blundell - TBA Chris Brightwell of Brightwell Aquatics - TBA Please note that this year there will be a dress code requirement. The Rolling Hills Country Club asks that everyone wear pants or jeans, with no holes or rips. Collared shirts are preferred, but if you do choose to wear a t-shirt, it should be nice. NO ball caps. Sorry guys. You have the option to pay registration with or without lunch, and coffee, tea, and water will be available all day. Parking is free. The day will end with our famous Raffle, and we are sure you won't want to miss that! Raffle tickets will be for sale during the lunch session and before the raffle. We are accepting your reservations now. Primary members are eligible for one free lunch. Family members must pay $10 for their lunch. The price for the conference if you pay online before Dec. 1st is $35 with or without meal for members; $45 with meal and $35 without meal for non-members. If you wait, the prices will increase as follows: Dec. 1st through Dec 31st: $45 with or without meal for members; $55 with meal and $45 without meal for non-members. After Jan. 1st: $55 for everyone and no lunch included. So register online now and save up to $20. Not enough to convince you to come? Here's pictures and info from Next Wave 2005! So register now!!!

I have heard that Red Sea Pro has the best CA, MG and Alk but havent tested it myself. Im going to pick up some in the next couple days and will post my findings.

Yea I have had this happen to me before... Im not sure what is on them when they are brand new to make them do this but it doesnt seem to harm the tank.

you are correct that is a Peanut worm.. They are harmless and good scavangers

Couldn't they just hire a bunch of lawyers to dance there? I think it would have the same effect.

Sun Coral is Nocturnal and you may not see it open up unless you can train it to open up during the day by your feeding habits.

Just got mine for the $89.00 price. Last night for the 1/2 price special!

Wow Gabe is that the green and pink milli I gave you? If so its getting big fast.

He seems pretty calm for someone who just cut a finger off.... I think the reflectors would be the last things on my mind at that point.

Got my new skimmer at MACNA I think I may be the first in Austin with a Bubble king I also picked up a Vortec Here is one of the pictures I got, Problem with taking the picture is you dont get to be in it. thats Bob Lemcke (MASNA treasurer) Anthony Calfo, and Marc Levingston