nice site for ricordia and other stuff

[ReefNeck]

Can someone please define this word "sex" for me?

Since I becaome "Old" I don't remember what it is.

Oh, And in 3 weeks I get even older. :O I want to stay 44, 45 is scary.

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7896003#post7896003 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by h20man
I have opinions about other LFS, for instance I think bio-reef has the best selection and price for fish in I
JAX - however, their tank and hardware prices are high.

I don't really get that because I bought a 180g RR AGA tank from bioreef and only paid $550+ tax. I couldn't find anyone around that was selling a 180g that cheap...

 

[Bennihanna]

I was thinking the same thing, I got a great deal on my MH ballast from there. Although they are the Coral Vue distributor.

 

[sea devil]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7936117#post7936117 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
I don't really get that because I bought a 180g RR AGA tank from bioreef and only paid $550+ tax. I couldn't find anyone around that was selling a 180g that cheap...

Bio had a sale going when you got that tank.

 

[sea devil]

Ben SUPM

 

[nikonosis]

It looks like im gonna be getting 3 250w coralvue retro kits and a skimmer this week from bioreef unless someone else can match their prices. Its not really fair though because like ben said, they are a coralvue distrib.

 

[sea devil]

I'd go with PFO & XM bulbs JMO

 

[nikonosis]

im on a budget so im going with performance/value. Ive read alot of about the coralvue ballasts and reflux bulbs and they are supposed to be really good.

 

[floridareefs]

NIk,

I would stick to Bio-reef with your selection. Although PFO is probably better, you get more bang for your buck with the electronic ballasts, especially if on a budget. I have used those ballasts and bulbs with no prbles at all.

BTW- STOP HIJACKING MY THREAD PEOPLE :smokin:

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7936897#post7936897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by floridareefs
NIk,

I would stick to Bio-reef with your selection. Although PFO is probably better, you get more bang for your buck with the electronic ballasts, especially if on a budget. I have used those ballasts and bulbs with no prbles at all.

BTW- STOP HIJACKING MY THREAD PEOPLE :smokin:

I probably will be unless someone meets or beats their price on at least the same quality of products.

 

[floridareefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7936920#post7936920 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
I probably will be unless someone meets or beats their price on at least the same quality of products.

doubt that will happen

 

[nikonosis]

sorry for hijacking the thread btw.

 

[sea devil]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7936897#post7936897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by floridareefs
NIk,

I would stick to Bio-reef with your selection. Although PFO is probably better, you get more bang for your buck with the electronic ballasts, especially if on a budget. I have used those ballasts and bulbs with no prbles at all.

BTW- STOP HIJACKING MY THREAD PEOPLE :smokin:

FYI, PFO makes electronic ballasts.

 

[floridareefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7937549#post7937549 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sea devil
FYI, PFO makes electronic ballasts.

Yes, but what is the price difference between pfos and the coralvues that Bio-reef has on sale. I think that is the issue at hand. Nik, is looking for the best deal, not the best product.

Back to my Ricordia website find.

 

[floridareefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7937461#post7937461 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
sorry for hijacking the thread btw.

I am only teasing... Hijack Away

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7937549#post7937549 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sea devil
FYI, PFO makes electronic ballasts.

ya but is it possible to get a PFO electronic ballast retro kit, that includes, bulb, reflector, ballast, and socket for $159?

 

[floridareefs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7937919#post7937919 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
ya but is it possible to get a PFO electronic ballast retro kit, that includes, bulb, reflector, ballast, and socket for $159?

Yeah, I would love to see that myself. If you find it, I will buy it as well.:lol:

 

[sea devil]

No, but that's like comparing Vegas to Corvettes lol

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7938639#post7938639 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sea devil
No, but that's like comparing Vegas to Corvettes lol

You really think PFO ballasts are that much better? Btw im not going to run HQI, its way to expensive for me and not worth it IMHO.

If i got a standard PFO ballast and a hamilton 14k bulb (i like their bulbs), I would get 214 PAR

If I got a Coralvue ballast and a hamilton 14k bulb, I would get 363 PAR.

PFO Standard heat rating
0 minutes 79F, 35 minutes 83.2F, 45 minutes 90.1F

CoralVue
0 minutes 70.3F, 35 minutes 82.1F, 45 minutes 90.6F

PFO Standard Max Watts with hamilton 14k
220W

CoralVue Max Watts with hamilton 14k
268W

Here is my source.
http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm

 

[sea devil]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7938669#post7938669 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
You really think PFO ballasts are that much better?

Just a little bit, but I like the XM bulbs better. IMO