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Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 12/06/2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,829
Posted By Packdog
Test Magnesium... you could be chasing your tail ...

Test Magnesium... you could be chasing your tail by adding all of this Ca without first stabilizing Mag.
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 12/03/2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,829
Posted By Packdog
Sorry if I missed it, but have you tested your...

Sorry if I missed it, but have you tested your Magnesium levels ??

Often times see low Mag as a culpret when reefers have difficulty getting Ca levels to desired and somewhat stable numbers.
...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/20/2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 674
Posted By Packdog
Heard you can get adverse effects from the heat...

Heard you can get adverse effects from the heat that results from mixing the 2-part putty. If true, that might have effects on a sensitive frag like sps, right ?? How hot does the stuff get ??
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 09/26/2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Packdog
http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/04692779000?qlt...

http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/04692779000?qlt=90,0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0&rgn=0,0,2148,2168&scl=8.672&fmt=jpeg&id=3zru4limMdFfJilsGvEeIl

stocked with beer ??

just bought one for...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 09/14/2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 760
Posted By Packdog
http://www.pcrf.org/code_19_tunicate.jpg ...

http://www.pcrf.org/code_19_tunicate.jpg

Not totally sure what you have is a tunicate.

Whatever you do, don't touch it !!! :lol: ...sorry, couldn't resist
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/13/2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 617
Posted By Packdog
Re: Re: Calcium and Superbuffer dkh

Agreed , I won't be changing unless I'm comfortable it will stay easy and safe.

Was just wondering if I can save money by using baking soda and driveway melt "heat"...if it is exactly the same...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/13/2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 617
Posted By Packdog
Calcium and Superbuffer dkh

I've been using Kent's Turbo Calcium and Kent's Superbuffer dkh to maintain calcium and PH/dkh levels for a couple of years now with very good results.

Alternating every couple days (as a result...
Forum: LPS Keepers 09/11/2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 556
Posted By Packdog
http://www.corallibrary.info/data/530/789coral3.jp...

http://www.corallibrary.info/data/530/789coral3.jpg


pink cup pagoda...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/13/2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By Packdog
One of these should work link...

One of these should work

link (http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/subsubcategorypage.asp?subcatindexid=ps-ac-pm)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/13/2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By Packdog
These are good bang for the buck: octopuss...

These are good bang for the buck:

octopuss skimmers (http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=496)




http://www.aquacave.com/images/Skimmer%20NW-200-1.jpg
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 07/07/2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By Packdog
Nick, Still waiting for the email you said...

Nick,

Still waiting for the email you said you would send.....or a call back.


Mark
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 07/04/2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 159
Posted By Packdog
http://home.hetnet.nl/~faassema/photos/Syconciliat...

http://home.hetnet.nl/~faassema/photos/Syconciliatumweb.jpg

I have many of these in my sump/fuge .... was told it's a pineapple sponge.

Harmless and sign of healthy tank...at least that's what...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 06/26/2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 519
Posted By Packdog
I was at Hoffers a while back and one of the...

I was at Hoffers a while back and one of the employees was using "Stop Aiptasia" with impressive results. She was using a small syringe and the aiptasias (they've got plenty) were gobbling it up and...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 06/26/2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By Packdog
Nice stuff !!! I'd be interested in the blue...

Nice stuff !!!

I'd be interested in the blue and orange.

Let me know what works...
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 04/27/2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,327
Posted By Packdog
Interested in the Green Stars...if you still have...

Interested in the Green Stars...if you still have em'


PM sent...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 03/25/2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 261
Posted By Packdog
Thanks for the replies. My tank is a 55gal...

Thanks for the replies.

My tank is a 55gal and the Aquatinic is a 5 bulb with individual ice-cap relectors. Bulbs are 54watts each.

Have sent pm's...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 03/24/2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 261
Posted By Packdog
New to Corals...suggestions needed

Just upgraded my lighting on a 1 1/2 year old FOWLR tank.

T5 Aquatinic fixture.

Would like to get into corals as my parameters are good (Nitrate is the only question .... approx 15ppm right...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/20/2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 249
Posted By Packdog
Yup, sjm is right. If there is an...

Yup, sjm is right.

If there is an insufficient flow rate(too low) the air is allowed to collect in the "U" tube rather than be carried through.

I use an over-flow with a u-tube and have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/13/2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 159
Posted By Packdog
yeah, I agree that it's better in the fuge than...

yeah, I agree that it's better in the fuge than in my display.

My fuge is only about 9 gals ... would the mj 1200 I have lying around be too much ??

I thought about reducing the photo period...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 11/10/2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 265
Posted By Packdog
Looking for a wrasse to add to my 55. Any...

Looking for a wrasse to add to my 55.

Any advice on what might be a good addition ....one that won't eat my fire shrimp !!!

Was thinking flasher /fairy......

Is that a twin spot or yellow...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/10/2006, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 159
Posted By Packdog
New Fuge ----Cyano !!!!

Have a 30 gal sump/fuge under my 55 now for a couple months.

Using a similar screw-in cf bulb like melev uses.

I don't have any algae trouble in my display, never had cyano, but suddenly have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/31/2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 141,315
Posted By Packdog
Help...possible problem with my nw 150 !! My...

Help...possible problem with my nw 150 !!

My oct 2000 pump is one of those that must have air blown into the venture before restarting.

I have had two occasions where I have come home and it is...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 10/24/2006, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By Packdog
Thanks for the offers guys. I got impatient...

Thanks for the offers guys.

I got impatient and added some caulerpa....not looking so good, kinda turning pale over the week or so it's been in.
If it gets clear I should pull it out right ??
...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/17/2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By Packdog
I have had a red scooter blennie for about 6...

I have had a red scooter blennie for about 6 months.

Quite honestly I bought him when I thought my pod population was establishing, and quite frankly it really never did...seems minimal pods are...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 141,315
Posted By Packdog
Why is it that sometimes my skimmer produces a...

Why is it that sometimes my skimmer produces a nice brown shaving cream and moments later it is fizzing like a glass of alka-seltzer ?? Did something change with the surface tension of the...
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