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Old 10-14-2008, 02:14 PM
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Default 250 W metal halides.
Thats it, after going to my LFS in search of a better lighting, they offered me a Metal halide for $800 plus 13% tax, my hands were itchy on my Mastercard but i refused, went on Ebay and bought the same light for $180 plus $70 shipping, thats a rip off those stores. i would only go there to buy fish/food from now on.

Also i'm looking for RO for my 65 gal, any ideas on where i can order and what brand? i have no idea on where to even start on those things other than Ebay but no one seem to have it there.
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Old 10-14-2008, 03:40 PM
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I got a great RO/DI from airwaterice.com
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Old 10-14-2008, 03:42 PM
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Melevsreef.com - 100gpd RO/DI System

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Old 10-14-2008, 07:16 PM
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Whta do you mean dont know where to start?

Go back to Ebay! Under $100 including shipping! I made over 2000 gals with mine before changing filters!
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Old 10-14-2008, 07:31 PM
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Whta do you mean dont know where to start?

Go back to Ebay! Under $100 including shipping! I made over 2000 gals with mine before changing filters!
Ahhh....the good ol' no name barnd from ebay works everytime

But sderiously, I did the exact same thing. In fact, we probably have the same unit.
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Old 10-14-2008, 07:35 PM
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No name yes and a little over kill with the six stage unit. How can you go wrong? Not like its full of moving parts

I will say this model on ebay functions best when water pressure is at 65psi or more. Ive had no probs with the temperature of the water causing any inefficiencey with the filter process.
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lol....works fine for me too.
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