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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 05:34 PM
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Posted By Jpharr
Talking Thanks everyone, marcorocks it is.

Thanks everyone, marcorocks it is.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 06:47 AM
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Posted By Jpharr
Dry base rock

Does anyone know where I can find some good dry base rock. the local landscapers only have limestone?

I was going to buy it from reefer rocks, but the address I have doesn't seem to be working...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/12/2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
It is amazing what simply cracking a window will...

It is amazing what simply cracking a window will do. I have been opening the window in the "fish" room at night for about 1 week now. My pH is now consistently above 8.0 at night and reaches 8.25...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/10/2006, 04:52 PM
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Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Well, you could look at it like this. $400 for...

Well, you could look at it like this. $400 for an air exchanger. It would have to be good for your health, because it would get rid of "stale" air. Then with the increased pH of your tank your...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/10/2006, 08:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Actually, mthedude, the problem is not O2 it is...

Actually, mthedude, the problem is not O2 it is the excess CO2 that drives down pH. The excess CO2 in the home air is no different than the CO2 you "accidently" add via a Ca Reactor for example.
...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/09/2006, 12:40 PM
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Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Randy, are you basically saying to simply...

Randy, are you basically saying to simply increase evaporation to increase top off, which would add more lime, there by increasing pH. This makes since, but I want to make sure I follow the logic. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/09/2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
I do continuous monitoring of pH via a pinpoint...

I do continuous monitoring of pH via a pinpoint monitor. I have not had any wide fluctuations. I have my auto top off set pretty tight, so that it will never actually pull that much at one time. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/08/2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
DrBDC, when you say 2 tsp/gallon do you mean...

DrBDC, when you say 2 tsp/gallon do you mean rounded or actual tsp. Because there are 3 tsp/1TBS. 2tsp/gallon would equal 10tsp or 3.3TBS. I imagine with the size TBS's I am using I am close to...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/08/2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
1. I did perform the test, and it showed that I...

1. I did perform the test, and it showed that I had excess CO2
2. I am pulling air from the outside into the aquarium via prizm for about 1 week.
3. I am mixing 1 "heaping" tablespoon/5 gallons...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/08/2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Unhappy I still need the help of the experts! I have...

I still need the help of the experts! I have good news. My pH is now very stable. The problem is...it is stable on the low side. It was fluctuating from 7.8 to 8.3. Now it is only fluctuating...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/01/2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Randy, that's a good point. I have had another...

Randy, that's a good point. I have had another thought. If I am pulling air from the outside with my little prizm, but my AquaC180 is pulling air from the inside, will this not offset outside air...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/29/2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Okay, I have ordered a float switch and plan to...

Okay, I have ordered a float switch and plan to top off with lime water. pH values have improved, but are still not where I want them. They are steady at about 8.1.

I think I have come up with...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/26/2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Quick Idea that seems to be working

I don't want to count my chickens befor they hatch, but it appears that Randy hit the nail on the head. I still don't know why my first aeration test gave inconclusive results, but the second was...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/26/2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
My sump probably could squeeze in an additional 2...

My sump probably could squeeze in an additional 2 gallons. I typically evaporate between 1 and 2 gallons/day out of my system. I estimate with sumps and all I am running about 100-110 gallons. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/26/2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Sorry I am being so long winded, but I have just...

Sorry I am being so long winded, but I have just completed some more test. I have turned my Ca reactor down, and it is now sitting at 7. I have been topping off (one pitcher at a time) with lime...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/26/2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Okay repeat aeration is complete with some...

Okay repeat aeration is complete with some suprising results. Both cups started out at 7.93. 1 hour later the outside cup rose to 8.19 while the inside cup actually dropped to 7.88. I guess all...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/26/2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Oh yeah to answer the Macro algae question. My...

Oh yeah to answer the Macro algae question. My sump used to contain caulerpa, and I light it on a reverse cycle. However, it had little to no effect on pH. As noted above my PO4 is 0 and thus it...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/26/2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Okay, I will repeat the aeration test and see...

Okay, I will repeat the aeration test and see what happens. I have mixed up salt aerated it for 24 hours and the pH is 7.8. It almost seems like the batch of oceanic that I have been using for...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/26/2006, 02:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
I have a pinpoint monitor, and have thus been...

I have a pinpoint monitor, and have thus been using their brand of calibration fluids. I will take a look at those articles. The reverse lighting does not seem to have much of an effect on the pH. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/25/2006, 08:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Yes the tank is open top. I understand what you...

Yes the tank is open top. I understand what you are saying with your kalk system. Sounds unique and simple. I have been mixing my kalk up in a 5 gallon bucket 1 heaping tablespoon to about 5...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/25/2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
Okay, I have done some more investigating, and I...

Okay, I have done some more investigating, and I think I may have found a significant part of the problem. As I stated I have been using oceanic since the beginning of my tank, and I have loved it. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/25/2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 967
Posted By Jpharr
pH low and can't seem to figure out why

I have been having problems since my tank began keeping my pH in what I consider an acceptable range. I would like my tank to run between 8.2-8.4 during the day and no lower than 8 at night. ...
Forum: Nano Reefs 04/22/2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 332
Posted By Jpharr
I personally love oceanic!

I personally love oceanic!
Forum: Nano Reefs 04/21/2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By Jpharr
oops...didn't see the word "more". I thought...

oops...didn't see the word "more". I thought some retailer might have lost their mind! lol
Forum: Nano Reefs 04/21/2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By Jpharr
Hey jeepman where can you get a mh for 30 bucks?

Hey jeepman where can you get a mh for 30 bucks?
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