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Old 15-06-2003, 09:44 AM   #51
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Instead of using metal halite (si mi lai eh), what lamp you using ? how many watt for 200L+++ 4ft tank ? I using those pinkish type 1x40 watt for my 4ft now.

So filter is to rid the waste.... hmmm .. in green water, the water is so green liao, how to filter waste ? Wat filter u recommended ?
Lemme see if I can explain filtration and green water....

In nitrogen cycle, bb consumes ammonia and convert them to nitrite and nitrate.

In green water, unicellular algae consumes ammonia and carbon dioxide during photosynthesis (which has no harmful by-products.)

As you can see, both beneficial bacterial and unicellular algae consume ammonia.

Therefore, if you want green water, you must not cultivate bb since bb will fight with your uni algae over ammonia. The reverse is also true.

That's why pple often say "your filter must not be effective" which sounds so oxy moron. Why on earth do you want something ineffective?? What they really meant to say is you should have mechanical filtration (use wools to trap large debris) and don't use any bio-media such as CR and sinster glass etc for bio-filtration, or else I suspect bb will win since it can thrive throughout the day and night while algae is domant at night.

In this sense, an OH filter with wools works best while canister filter or sponge filter are the wrong type of technology to apply.
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Old 15-06-2003, 10:08 AM   #52
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Metal halide is just another type of lighting system, in addition to florescence, halogen, xenon etc.

It's commonly used in commercial areas such as National Stadium's lighting towers, your school's hall, jewery and bridal shops' showcase. The main advantage is it's energy efficient for the amount of light it generates. The main disadvantage is it generate a lot of heat, and I mean ALOT!

I attached a pic of a typical metal halide bulb, and those kind of MH lamp often used in shopping malls.

For safety reason, I would suggest you use MH sepcifically designed for aqaurium use. Arcadia makes good ones.... for coral reef aqaurium tanks. Next time you go QianHu, see them in their marine tank, and on display at the sales area lor.

[Cool Arcadia MH lamp with build-in timer and cooling fans too.]


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Originally posted by Demekin
Instead of using metal halite (si mi lai eh), what lamp you using ? how many watt for 200L+++ 4ft tank ? I using those pinkish type 1x40 watt for my 4ft now.

So filter is to rid the waste.... hmmm .. in green water, the water is so green liao, how to filter waste ? Wat filter u recommended ?
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Old 15-06-2003, 10:10 AM   #53
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Whoops... forgot to attach the pics of common MH lamps used in shopping malls ...
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Old 15-06-2003, 10:11 AM   #54
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Another one... recessed downlight type:

Look them up in places like Lee Hwa jewery shop's ceiling.
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Old 15-06-2003, 10:13 AM   #55
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A common MH bulb... about $20-$25 for a 100 watts Osram at Balasteir Road lighting shop.
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Old 15-06-2003, 12:15 PM   #56
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here...

some hints... "metal halide"
That's a good one.
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Old 15-06-2003, 01:44 PM   #57
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Instead of using metal halite (si mi lai eh), what lamp you using ? how many watt for 200L+++ 4ft tank ? I using those pinkish type 1x40 watt for my 4ft now.

So filter is to rid the waste.... hmmm .. in green water, the water is so green liao, how to filter waste ? Wat filter u recommended ?
Filter what waste? What filter? Green water does both. Just need your air stone...nothing else. So simple...yet bros keep wanting to add 'stuff' to it. Can't understand you folks!
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Old 15-06-2003, 01:45 PM   #58
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By the way how much is those "metal" that your are talking about , bro?
$700-750
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Old 15-06-2003, 01:48 PM   #59
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Metal halide is just another type of lighting system, in addition to florescence, halogen, xenon etc.

It's commonly used in commercial areas such as National Stadium's lighting towers, your school's hall, jewery and bridal shops' showcase. The main advantage is it's energy efficient for the amount of light it generates. The main disadvantage is it generate a lot of heat, and I mean ALOT!

I attached a pic of a typical metal halide bulb, and those kind of MH lamp often used in shopping malls.

For safety reason, I would suggest you use MH sepcifically designed for aqaurium use. Arcadia makes good ones.... for coral reef aqaurium tanks. Next time you go QianHu, see them in their marine tank, and on display at the sales area lor.

[Cool Arcadia MH lamp with build-in timer and cooling fans too.]
Yep...this is the green water magic wand!
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Old 16-06-2003, 01:12 PM   #60
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Filter what waste? What filter? Green water does both. Just need your air stone...nothing else. So simple...yet bros keep wanting to add 'stuff' to it. Can't understand you folks!
Wah, I must respect you, the Green Water Master.
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