10-10-2006, 12:07 PM
Well I generally looked over the site and they do have some good info but at the same time it is based on certain products that they market.
I can say the lion fish is NOT a beginner fish---it is a poisonous fish...what are they thinking.
The best place for any info is on forums like Chitown.
You do not want ones where they also have a store---they make moneyoff you.
You want to go to places that have nothing to gain.
One thing is the filter sock---no no especially for a reef---will cause water parameter issues and can case back ups and flood.
I know this fisrt hand...really is no need for them. You get some of the good stuff caught and is part of feeding the tank.
Other stuff is over kill and over rated.
UV sterilizer is only needed to rid a parasite and usually will be common on a fish only tank---not on a reef cuz it kills the good stuff too.
I also saw nothing on the different par readings on metal halid bulbs.
They are pushing Hamilton bulbs which are okay.
The dco not get into te different types of MH lighting like double ended HQI bulbs.
Another is they push power compact(PC) lighting which is expensive in bulb replacement which needs to be done every six months. at $20 to $30 a crack
I my self use VHO lighting and bulbs last 18 months at about $25 to $35 a crack.
One year on VHO set up and one year on the PC set up---it will be about the same---it is the longevity you need to look at as well.
http://www.reefcentral.com
http://www.zoosrus.commay not be up anymore but will redirect you.
These are two good places to go for free and not a money maker.
Typically stay away from LFS especially when you are new to the hobby.
I can say the lion fish is NOT a beginner fish---it is a poisonous fish...what are they thinking.
The best place for any info is on forums like Chitown.
You do not want ones where they also have a store---they make moneyoff you.
You want to go to places that have nothing to gain.
One thing is the filter sock---no no especially for a reef---will cause water parameter issues and can case back ups and flood.
I know this fisrt hand...really is no need for them. You get some of the good stuff caught and is part of feeding the tank.
Other stuff is over kill and over rated.
UV sterilizer is only needed to rid a parasite and usually will be common on a fish only tank---not on a reef cuz it kills the good stuff too.
I also saw nothing on the different par readings on metal halid bulbs.
They are pushing Hamilton bulbs which are okay.
The dco not get into te different types of MH lighting like double ended HQI bulbs.
Another is they push power compact(PC) lighting which is expensive in bulb replacement which needs to be done every six months. at $20 to $30 a crack
I my self use VHO lighting and bulbs last 18 months at about $25 to $35 a crack.
One year on VHO set up and one year on the PC set up---it will be about the same---it is the longevity you need to look at as well.
http://www.reefcentral.com
http://www.zoosrus.commay not be up anymore but will redirect you.
These are two good places to go for free and not a money maker.
Typically stay away from LFS especially when you are new to the hobby.
Life is like Beavers, One Damn thing after another- Unknown
If your not breakin parts your not going fast enough-Biodragen
NTC3 RTR assoc .15
NTC3 OS .18
Losi 8T, JR8611a ST servo, Futaba 9350 Th\Brk Servo, RB-C6BB Motor and Novarossi 528XR.
If your not breakin parts your not going fast enough-Biodragen
NTC3 RTR assoc .15
NTC3 OS .18
Losi 8T, JR8611a ST servo, Futaba 9350 Th\Brk Servo, RB-C6BB Motor and Novarossi 528XR.