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07-07-2009, 07:14 PM
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Fry
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Red Sea 130D
A quick question, which, I'm sure, will turn into a looooong discussion-
What do you folks think of these? I've been out of the saltwater game for years, and have forgotten pretty much everything...
Thanks.
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07-08-2009, 07:39 PM
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Fry
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Re: Red Sea 130D
Wow... either no one has any opinions on this, or this is one unfriendly forum...
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07-09-2009, 01:01 PM
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Tetra
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Red Sea 130D
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Originally Posted by czechmate32
Wow... either no one has any opinions on this, or this is one unfriendly forum...
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you have not ask a question to be answered. so no one can reply to an un asked question
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07-09-2009, 06:20 PM
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Re: Red Sea 130D
I'm with Somerton. I would really enjoy a loooong discussion, just need to figure out the question. 
Are you speaking of the new Red Sea Max 130 that is suppose to be the new state of the art gonna make reefkeeping as easy as 1-2-3????
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Last edited by Judge; 07-09-2009 at 06:32 PM.
Reason: clarification
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07-10-2009, 08:36 AM
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Fry
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Re: Red Sea 130D
My apologies. I thought this was a question...
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Originally Posted by czechmate32
A quick question, which, I'm sure, will turn into a looooong discussion-
What do you folks think of these? I've been out of the saltwater game for years, and have forgotten pretty much everything...
Thanks.
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07-10-2009, 11:16 AM
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Re: Red Sea 130D
Again, "What do you think of these?" is indeed a question. At first (and still somewhat) I was unsure about what "these" were exactly. Then I noticed the title and assumed you were speaking of the new Red Sea Max 130 set ups, which is why I edited my own post to include a clarification to be sure we were talking about the same thing. I took the time to google and look in to what you were talking about. You still have not said yes/no. IF that is what you are talking about, I think it would be a nifty setup if it is as easy as they make it sound. Salties take some time to maintain and anything that can make it easier and more enjoyable is always going to be a plus. SO, how about some thoughts on the system from your point of view...I would be interested. 
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07-10-2009, 02:16 PM
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Fry
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Re: Red Sea 130D
(Yes- the Red Sea 130D is what I was talking about. I thought people would guess that, given that it was the subject...)
As I'm a neophyte, I really don't have an opinion- were I to accept the company line, I'd think they were the bee's knees... however, I sort of figured you folks would have a better idea if they're all they're cracked up to be...
In point of fact, I decided to go with an established 40G Hex with:
-remora protein skimmer (side hanging)
-metal halide (175watt) light
-65watt ( coralife) 50/50 (so I'm not sure I need the MH)
-waterfall style filter that hangs on back of tank
-2 power heads
-1 mandarin goby
-1 clownfish
-six stripe wrasse
- blue/yellow damsel
-2 blue chromis and some hermit crabs and turbo snails
-40 lbs of live rock(fiji )
-about 30lbs of sand
I think I recall that Hex tanks, because of their depth, are a grunt to light for LPS/ SPS, but I'm hoping I have enough for LPS.
Got this set-up for a steal; let's hope it's worth it...
Last edited by czechmate32; 07-10-2009 at 02:19 PM.
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07-10-2009, 05:24 PM
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Rainbow
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
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Re: Red Sea 130D
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Originally Posted by czechmate32
-metal halide (175watt) light
-65watt ( coralife) 50/50 (so I'm not sure I need the MH)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by czechmate32
I think I recall that Hex tanks, because of their depth, are a grunt to light for LPS/ SPS
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For your tank's dimensions - I would definitely keep the MH... 175w of MH will have a heck of alot more penetration and concentrated light then 65 of PC (and from my experience... coralife bulbs, both PC and MH fall very short with output)
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07-10-2009, 07:04 PM
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Fry
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Re: Red Sea 130D
Thanks, Lost-
Uh-oh. I dunno if these pics will show it or not, but I fear this rock may have aiptasia...
Any opinions?
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07-10-2009, 11:58 PM
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Rainbow
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
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Re: Red Sea 130D
I'm seeing a couple instances of what might be aptasia, but I'm honestly having a bit of trouble telling on those pictures. It looks like you may have quite a bit of caulerpa (plant) growing through some of the rocks too.
That's a gorgeous mandarin and coral beauty.
Was the cyanobacteria (red slime down in the sand) there to begin with? Might be worth cutting back a touch on feeding while that clears up...
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