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Forum: Reef Discussion 07/11/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By SJimmyH
Sorry, capn_hylinur, after reading that last post...

Sorry, capn_hylinur, after reading that last post I realize I came accross badly. I am the one asking the questions, and you are trying to help. I may not agree, but I don't want you to feel you...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/11/2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By SJimmyH
I haven't. I've been doing marine tanks longer...

I haven't. I've been doing marine tanks longer than most around here. As a matter of fact, I have never seen anything that made be believe alkalinity has much of a direct effect on anything. All I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/11/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By SJimmyH
Of course, this could be possible, but it isn't...

Of course, this could be possible, but it isn't near anything else. I also haven't observed any of my corals sweeper tenticles extending much more than a few inches.

The Blasto is the nearest...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/11/2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By SJimmyH
My alkalinity is fairly stable dropping maybe 1...

My alkalinity is fairly stable dropping maybe 1 dkH over the course of a week or more. Calcium drops even slower.

Current readings: 12 dKH and 440

2 150W MH lighting about 8-9 inches off top...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/10/2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By SJimmyH
Some coral questions

I have a nice medium sized frag of pocillapora. This is a coral I have had in the past, but never one as large as this.

I find it very hard to place in a location where the entire coral gets...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/10/2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,303
Posted By SJimmyH
Cryptocentrus leptocephals - Common Names -...

Cryptocentrus leptocephals - Common Names - Watchman, Pink Watchman, Spotted Watchman

United States

Lived for over 3 years in captivity. Died during a move of the tank.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/30/2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By SJimmyH
I don't mess with ORP at all anymore. I used to...

I don't mess with ORP at all anymore. I used to when I first started out, but I don't think its much of a requirement as we all thought it was when we first started messing with it.

I experienced...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/30/2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By SJimmyH
Oh, the Magnesium should be added first, since...

Oh, the Magnesium should be added first, since you sound like you need the magnesium levels to allow you to reach the calcium levels you want.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/30/2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By SJimmyH
It says to dose them equally because they are...

It says to dose them equally because they are considering that you want to raise one without raising the other too much or too little. They are made to raise alkalinity but not too much with respect...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/30/2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 549
Posted By SJimmyH
Sounds feasible, but at the same time on the high...

Sounds feasible, but at the same time on the high end.

I would consider kalkwasser to reduce the costs of maintaining your system. Your going to spend a ton in the long run doing 2 part at this...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/30/2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 744
Posted By SJimmyH
Different chemicals give off heat when they...

Different chemicals give off heat when they dissolve. No problem, this is normal.

You are going to get different answers for the first question.

Some people mix it and let it sit for days...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/28/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By SJimmyH
Hey, bertoni, whats the concern with raising it...

Hey, bertoni, whats the concern with raising it fast? Didn't think it really was something tank life is sensitive to? Not that I would just dump a ton in... was just curious.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/28/2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
Talking Hey, Billy, I just noticed you got a sweetlips......

Hey, Billy, I just noticed you got a sweetlips... them are tough fish to keep. Not bad for a discus man (or was it cichlids? That how you spell that?).
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/28/2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
I cannot recall who makes it, but there is a 1...

I cannot recall who makes it, but there is a 1 part calcium/alkalinity supplement out there I have seen for sale. Can't tell you anything about it though, since I really just don't know that much...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/28/2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
Was it due to toxic levels of Mg depletion? ...

Was it due to toxic levels of Mg depletion?

Na, just joking.

I am sorry to hear this, though. Hope you didn't loose everything.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/27/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
Yeah, I woulda stooped to my level too... hmm, is...

Yeah, I woulda stooped to my level too... hmm, is that possible? Maybe I woulda just fit in the door without duckin.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/27/2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
I'm actually a little disappointed I was able to...

I'm actually a little disappointed I was able to get you to come to my level.

I'll even let you get the last one in.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/27/2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By SJimmyH
Blockamon, I would normally agree with you since...

Blockamon, I would normally agree with you since most descalers we use in the navy are acidic, but he said the bottle read non-corrosive. I don't think it would say that if we were talking about...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/27/2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
Thanks, Bertoni. I think I now realize why I...

Thanks, Bertoni. I think I now realize why I torqued Billy off. Here I thought it was just a petty thing like he just didn't like new guys to RC to talk, but its another petty thing like I have my...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/27/2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
Hold on, I just did some more research... ...

Hold on, I just did some more research...

Its white, chalky and makes rings in the water when you kerplop it in.

Hope I didn't overstep my bounds... But I confirmed it through my own...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/27/2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
I saw it. Crazy stuff. Oops, did I just give...

I saw it. Crazy stuff. Oops, did I just give some more advice... damn!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/27/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
Thanx, bud. I appreciate it. I personally drip...

Thanx, bud. I appreciate it. I personally drip Kalkwasser to remove CO2, so I drip continuously. That's why I didn't really talk about that.

Someday, you and I can give advice to people too...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/26/2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 504
Posted By SJimmyH
He could be testing in hardness (ppm), but not if...

He could be testing in hardness (ppm), but not if he is using API.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/26/2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,547
Posted By SJimmyH
Bennefits: Constant resupply of Calcium,...

Bennefits: Constant resupply of Calcium, Carbonates (alkalinity), lowered CO2 in the tank (higher pH for a given alkalinity), precipitates with ionic phosphates (forming CaPO4) which helps to keep...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/26/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By SJimmyH
Ideally, I agree with the lowering alkalinity...

Ideally, I agree with the lowering alkalinity like bertoni says.

I think the spec given on the link for alkalinity is more to let you know where you should be able to keep it if all conditions are...
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