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    Re: My 75 mixed reef

    Hi mate,

    Very nice setup - TOP MAN

    Which chemipure product you have in your sump and why?

    Do you have any issues with the Xenia?
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Many thanks for your response.

    This is a very interesting approach and i will possibly go that way. Put two units (4 tubes) on one side and after few paycheques :D add another two on the other...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    The plan was to put two tubes (one 2x24w unit) on each site

    A unit of 2 x 24w is approx Euro 80. Cannot get four now - plus im a bit reluctant whether this will work or not...again and dont want...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    No, not one bulb per side...but one unit per site - each unit is 2 x 24
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Thanks mate

    looking to put one each site!! would that be ok?
    how close should the light be?

    there are some jewel lambs (the same make as the unit)
    the closest k is the 4100k one for plant...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Hi guys,
    i want to save the idea of the ATS on my tank and its either update the light units of my current design or build - spend more on a new one....
    This is a pic of my current ATS for easy...
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    Re: TMC Aquaray - Grobeam

    Nobody is using them?
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    ok thanks,

    is this ok?

    http://www.thelightingsuperstore.co.uk/ ... ctid=29448
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    TMC Aquaray - Grobeam

    Is anyone using these or tested them??

    Grobeam series are mainly used for refugiums or planted tanks.
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Why then other cfl designs do work??
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Can i use reflector lamps? or not recommended?
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Hi there

    I cannot put cfl reflectors - cone shared.
    They will not fit and i cannot find any anyway

    Its getting on my nerves -- i don't want to fail again

    Acrylic is expensive in Cyprus and...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    I cannot find any round cfl type reflectors , and if i do, i will only fit two on each side
    4 do not fit :(
    seems that i dont have any option

    do you think it will stay like that
    ....so...
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    Re: video clip

    tks
    ive attached a link
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    This is a clip of the flow.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLP0UsUBrHM
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    This is the other side

    [attachment=0:13a7iaiv]DSC00793.jpg[/attachment:13a7iaiv]

    What do you think?
    Note that its been running since 28 oct 10.
    Had some N and P drop but still strugling...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Cleaned today

    Compared to pics above, now the flow at the end of the pipe is increased and now the water is evenly spread across the screen...
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    Re: video clip

    So i have to upload first to youtube for example and then put the link?
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    video clip

    how i add one?
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Hi linx,

    what do you mean balance
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    i wll clean tomorrow and post some pics. No, the flow is not actually calculated but i beleave now the flow prob is over. Hopefully flow is good and lights are enough so finally it will work.

    If...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Thanks guys,

    Flow from pump is 735g/h. The flow problem at the end of the pipe - screen has been fixed and now the flow is very good.

    Its not morrors. Its aluminium foil. I will try to add some...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    I will try to add the arcadia t5 reflectors on the space where the aluminium foil sheets are.

    I will cut in pieces and fill up that space. Hopefully it will increase the illumination and make it...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    Hi guys,

    Its been quite some time since my last update but im still struggling to get GTA.

    I have added some aluminium foil ''reflectors'' in my design for couple of weeks now, fixed the flow...
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    Re: Iron

    Hi mate

    do you mean your satisfied with kent iron.

    Anyone using Brightwell Aquatics one?
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    Re: Iron

    Thanks
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    Re: anybody have LED on display tank?

    Thanks,

    If you get them just let us know how you find them...
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    Re: From a thread on RC.

    Its an interesting discussion guys.

    Two different opinions os ATS and refugiums...

    Time will show
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Hi mate,
    Thanks i will
    i thought he was following.
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Its a 3/4 size pipe.

    Can you do it?
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    Re: anybody have LED on display tank?

    What type / make of LEDs are you referring to?
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    Re: dark grean powder algae

    ...and phosphates as well
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    Re: Need some feedback.

    Cool
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Anyone can help?
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    Re: Need some feedback.

    very nice

    just waiting to see actual pics
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Hi matey,

    Total pipe length 65cm (so i can cut accordingly)
    Total cut slot 50cm
    Pipe size, don't know for 100%, but what is the "normal"size used for a 200g ATS?
    What size is the one used for...
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    Re: Need some feedback.

    What is the plan with all that wires?
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Ok, thanks,

    I will confirm pipe size and revert.

    Dont know if you can see from the pics and tell me?
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Thanks cheers
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    Re: Feather Star & ATS

    I dont know if its a result of my ATS but my sump if FULL of small white tubs with futher duster worms insight them.

    Got many in my display tank as well, red and brown ones, different sizes...must...
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    same here but i dont even have a dremel

    So if your frind can cut two, it wll be great.
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    Iron

    http://www.mariscience.com/marinium-reef-iron

    This is the only one i found to mention algae scrubbers on their description. More or less all iron makes are the same but the idea of ATS is growing...
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Excellent,
    Thanks very much mate for your help.
    Just let me know and i can send size etc.

    Are you cuting your parts for your ATS as well...?
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Thanks for your reply.

    No, i need the pipe part, cut, and ready to use(i have mesh screens).
    I am using my second design now, http://www.algaescrubber.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=780

    this...
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    Re: Europe ATS Users - TMC Gro-Beam Tiles

    ok, thanks
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    Re: ATS parts for sale

    Cyprus mate.

    Any of you guys making them?
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    ATS parts for sale

    Hi guys,

    Is anyone making and selling ATS screens, cut and ready for use???....

    Thanks a lot.
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    Re: Europe ATS Users - TMC Gro-Beam Tiles

    Not Even close?

    So best available option is T5?
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    Europe ATS Users - TMC Gro-Beam Tiles

    As per above subject.

    Do you guys think that those strips(TMC Gro-Beam 500 strip) is suitable for ATS growth?

    Two of those on each side of a screen of 20x 10?

    i know few people on UR site...
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    Re: New attempt - Version 3

    SM,

    Are these lights suitable?

    http://www.current-usa.com/lighting/tru ... riplights/
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