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Forum: Reef Discussion 11/09/2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 575
Posted By MarkD40
UV will only kill pathogens and spores that are...

UV will only kill pathogens and spores that are suspended in the water column. Most bad stuff is in the rock and substrate and not swimming around for most of it's life cycle. The last thing the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/09/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By MarkD40
Took the pencil urchin out and put him in a deep...

Took the pencil urchin out and put him in a deep bowl and removed the algae. Greenbean is correct. The algae was not sticking to the spines. The spines were entwined with chaeto and the algae was...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/08/2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By MarkD40
They also make combs with widely spaced teeth...

They also make combs with widely spaced teeth that can also be attached to the end of a dowel rod.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/08/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By MarkD40
I got an Afro pick at Walgreens and cut out about...

I got an Afro pick at Walgreens and cut out about an inch and screwed it onto the end of a dowel rod. I use it as a rake to pull all of the little bits into a pile. Then I use a cat litter shovel...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/08/2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By MarkD40
Thanks for the feedback all!

Thanks for the feedback all!
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 221
Posted By MarkD40
I neglected to note the size of your tank before...

I neglected to note the size of your tank before I posted. With a tank that small you need to be very careful dosing Kalkwasser. I think you would be better off using bottled calcium from KENT or...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 221
Posted By MarkD40
KENT marine makes a dosing jug with an IV type...

KENT marine makes a dosing jug with an IV type tube. Find it at Marine Depot, Foster Smith. I make a saturated solution using RO/DI per the instructions on the Kalc. I then drip it in at a rate of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 782
Posted By MarkD40
I use a PC floodlight from Home Depot to light my...

I use a PC floodlight from Home Depot to light my fuge. 5500K I think. Cost about $39. I have used the bulbs shown on melev's site but did not get adequate growth of my chaeto for some reason. I...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/07/2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By MarkD40
Thanks Sk8r. I would have thought that my pH...

Thanks Sk8r. I would have thought that my pH would have spiked but it really did not change. Of course I tested it a few hours after the event occurred so it may have gone up some but it...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/07/2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By MarkD40
Unhappy Overdose of Kalc "no problem?"

I have a closed 5 gallon container with a fitting 2 inches from the bottom hooked up to an IV set that lets me drip kalc into my tank. I use RO/DI water that is saturated with Kalc. A month ago I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,398
Posted By MarkD40
1. Metal Halides. Used PC's for years and...

1. Metal Halides. Used PC's for years and thought things were great. Did not think the high cost of MH was worth it. Broke down and put in MH's one year ago and the difference it has made in my...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By MarkD40
No hermits. Not sure they would help because the...

No hermits. Not sure they would help because the urchin stays on the glass most of the time. Was thinking about putting some mollies in the refugium to eat the algae but afraid that their fry would...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By MarkD40
It is a pencil urchin. My tank is well...

It is a pencil urchin. My tank is well established with solid paramers. Zero visible algae in my display. My idea was to dip him upside down avoiding the mouth. We fresh water dip fish so I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By MarkD40
algae covered urchin

I have had sea urchin in my refugium for about a year who does a pretty good job keeping things tidy. Unfortunately he can't clean his own spines and has developed a rather thick growth of algae on...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By MarkD40
BTW, phosphate is removed rapidly by the algae so...

BTW, phosphate is removed rapidly by the algae so that your phosphate may read zero but it is still being introduced via water changes (unless using RO/DI) and fish food. My phosphate always...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By MarkD40
Phosban reactor and a refugium with chaeto (and...

Phosban reactor and a refugium with chaeto (and RO/DI) totally ended my battle with hair algae after years of frustration. I worry that my turbo snails find enough to eat.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,992
Posted By MarkD40
I have a 10 year old established tank with a few...

I have a 10 year old established tank with a few fish that are 8 years old. I rarely have a fish die and if I do it is after I have had them along time. I bought three chromis a few moths ago and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By MarkD40
SSalty, Why on earth would it not be O.K. to...

SSalty,

Why on earth would it not be O.K. to drink RO/DI water? I mean jeez man....it's WATER. If your TDS goes from 265 to 5 after RO and you have no problem drinking it then why would removing...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/12/2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By MarkD40
Yes, very fast. I thought they might be a...

Yes, very fast. I thought they might be a species of Jack. My 14 year old asked me how much money I would give him if he caught one with his bare hands. I told him I would give him $2000.00. He...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/12/2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By MarkD40
Sir dude-Not them. Not a goatfish.

Sir dude-Not them. Not a goatfish.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/12/2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By MarkD40
Some of these fish are not fish you would see in...

Some of these fish are not fish you would see in an aquarium. I have been involved in the hobby for many years and can identify nearly all of the reef fish you would see in the typical reef...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/12/2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By MarkD40
Reef fish Identification help

I just got back from Cancun. Spent hours snorkeling and saw several species of adult and juvenile reef fish that I could not identify. Any web sites you know of that will help me? I could buy a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2006, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By MarkD40
One more time Is the third try the charm?...

One more time

Is the third try the charm? (http://www.wichitareefclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7221#post7221)
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By MarkD40
Here is the link:

Here is the link:
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By MarkD40
12,000 gallon project with photos

Here are some photos of a huge tank being set up in Wichita, Kansas. Enjoy!

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