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Forum: SPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,734
Posted By DocG
My phosphates are 0.01 with a Hanna and have been...

My phosphates are 0.01 with a Hanna and have been like that for 4 months now, before that the phosphates were 0.04

The color difference between 0.01 and 0.04 is subtle but it is slightly better at...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 227
Posted By DocG
10" filters are standard and interchangeable from...

10" filters are standard and interchangeable from company to company. You should be able to get replacement filters from many of the RC sponsors that sell them (marine depot, premium aquatics,...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/02/2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,642
Posted By DocG
On a large tank with a high calcium demand the...

On a large tank with a high calcium demand the kalkwasser is going to have a very insignificant effect on your Ca and alkalinity. The only reason to dose it in a larger system is to keep the pH up. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/22/2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 899
Posted By DocG
I put my GFO in the reactor and then put in on...

I put my GFO in the reactor and then put in on the side of a bucket with the feed pump in the bucket and the output down the drain. I then turn on the pump to a slow setting and then turn the tap on...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/10/2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By DocG
I have used several different phosphate media...

I have used several different phosphate media (Rowa, Phosban, FM Ultraphos) and they all pretty much performed the same. They would reduce my phosphates to .05 (Hanna) and I would have to replace...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By DocG
1. I rinse them with tap water and then try to...

1. I rinse them with tap water and then try to dry them as much as possible with a paper towel. When I go to do the next test I will fill the Curvet with tank water and empty it twice before...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/10/2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 910
Posted By DocG
Just a couple of questions - 1. What was...

Just a couple of questions -

1. What was the level of your nitrates when you got the tank?
2. How long have you been trying to lower your nitrates?
3. What is your level of phosphates?

...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,397
Posted By DocG
I have fairly extensive experience with both...

I have fairly extensive experience with both Tunze and Sieos and I will tell you that although you are paying double for the Tunze you are getting a product that works 10 times better.

The...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/27/2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 476
Posted By DocG
I use both of these kits. The Elos is...

I use both of these kits.

The Elos is different from Salifert. It is a single dropper. You add a drop to the water and it will turn blue-green. You keep adding drops until it turns yellow. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/23/2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By DocG
Thank you very much guys. Don

Thank you very much guys.

Don
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/22/2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By DocG
Boron Question

When doing a water change I will generally use either Reef Crystals or Seachem Reef Salt. I know that Seachem adds extra Boron to the salt mix.

If I use a Boron test kit (eg. Salifert), is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/13/2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By DocG
If you add the Reset switch upgrade then the pump...

If you add the Reset switch upgrade then the pump will not turn back on when the water level falls. That is what I have in my set-up.

Don
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/27/2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By DocG
I have a GEO reactor that has a built in bubble...

I have a GEO reactor that has a built in bubble counter.

If you need a bubble counter then here is a link to one....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/27/2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By DocG
I got the RF deluxe regulator. Here is a...

I got the RF deluxe regulator.

Here is a link to it (http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RF-CO2-REG&Category_Code=co2units)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/27/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By DocG
I would not go with the Milwaukee. I had 2 of...

I would not go with the Milwaukee. I had 2 of them in a row and both of them were not able to maintain a consistent bubble rate after about 9 months. I switched out to a better (and more expensive...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/23/2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 585
Posted By DocG
Clown Gobies are known to live in SPS Look...

Clown Gobies are known to live in SPS

Look up the Genus Gobiodon and Paragobius

I am not familiar with one that looks like you describe but that doesn't mean that it doesn't exist.

The Panda...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By DocG
PFO HQI

PFO HQI
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/18/2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,892
Posted By DocG
Hi Horace, I am the guy that Ricky is...

Hi Horace,

I am the guy that Ricky is quoting. I also chimed in on page one of this thread.

While I am certainly not in the 0.05% area that jdieck is in, I am hopefully in the 10% area.

My...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/13/2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 533
Posted By DocG
I get bulk magnesium from a guy up here in Canada...

I get bulk magnesium from a guy up here in Canada who sells it. He sells the MagFlake at $2.25/lbs I did the math and it was 4 times cheaper then retail. I have been using it for a month now and...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/11/2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,892
Posted By DocG
I love my Hanna. It is the low range. As far as...

I love my Hanna. It is the low range. As far as accuracy goes, it is always the same as the Merck. People say that in the very low end (under 0.03 ppm) they are no longer accurate, if that is the...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/10/2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,892
Posted By DocG
6th that. I've used Rowa, phosban,...

6th that.

I've used Rowa, phosban, FaunaMarin UltraPhos and PHOSaR HC.

It is pretty close between the FaunaMarin and the PHOSaR HC, the UltraPhos is by far the easiest to rinse and performs...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/09/2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 964
Posted By DocG
Fishfreak218, If you go with the...

Fishfreak218,

If you go with the colorometer, definitely go with the low range.

I have both the Hanna Colorometer and the DD Merck kit. On the occasions that I have run them at the same time...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/07/2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,491
Posted By DocG
I use FM Ultralith and have for 10 months now. ...

I use FM Ultralith and have for 10 months now.

I started with an ultralith reactor, Ultrabak, UltraBio, and UltraMin S.

I started out really slow on the system and slowly increased my doses. I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/03/2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 200
Posted By DocG
No drop in alk using WM PHOSaR HC (full dose)

No drop in alk using WM PHOSaR HC (full dose)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/02/2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By DocG
Mag 250

Mag 250
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