blueheaven

hey cool it man....

I have decided on the lights: 250w 10k XM-----54w ATI Blueplus-----250w 10k XM Will switch to 14k bulbs when my corals grow to suitable size

The first half will have high flow from my skimmer output and the grade 1 sand will promote pods(I hope) The macroalgae there will also be more than the second half The second half is mainly to encourage microbial life but I put the macroalgae there too just in case the sandbed accumulates too much heavy metals. If got space, I would also want to try a Cryptic Refigium

man that's gonna cost a bomb!!!

yah but for those no $$$ to buy wavemaker then compromise lor

Hi guys, stumbled upon this thread in RC. they cut the output of the maxijet to get a wider flow. really cool IMO http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...25&pagenumber=1

Did some adjustments to the sump design Feel free to pour in comments.....

PFO?

Probably will look like traffic light

Thanks guys, i have decided to use Gardena valves. But I will try out other valves if i have the time....

According to this article in the Reefkeeping issue, the benefits of the Tangential design is that it increases the contact time in the chamber by swirling and allows for a lower performance pump to be used. So does it mean that a Tangential deisgn skimmer with a powerful pump will increase its effeciency even more? http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/fm/ And also mentioned about the Direct Injection method, the benefits is that it allows for a shorter reaction chamber. The downside is that it requires a stronger pump as the bubble inconsistancies causes burping. Since we are doing tests on skimmers, why not we try out these two designs and see which one effectively removes junk from the tank.

Bluer bulbs tend to hide certain colours. Making some corals "camoufladge"

:shock:

care to explain more?

No one uses the Direct injection method at all?

that's a darn think sandbed

Love their clam research

But the debate goes on to say whether the swirling will cause the bubbles to fuse together to form big bubbles. I am surprised that no one prefers the direct type

wah nice Anthony!! That time come your house still in construction, nice to see it working!

Hi guys, Just want to know what type of Beckett skimmer designs you prefer? The Tangential design is connecting the injector to the reactor chamber with a pipe at a tangent(angle) to the tube. This causes the swirling effect in the reaction chamber. Direct injection is you connect the Beckett to a box and use a baffle to separate the foam and the water and direct the bubbles into the reaction chamber. So each design has its pros and cons, which one do you prefer and state the reason why

See me there in 4 years time!!!!

Cool, now there's a Reef Heaven and Reef Paradise!!!

cool, a reefsafe trigger

A tang will make it perfect!

so hows the 14Ks burning in?