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Forum: Do It Yourself 04/10/2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By SA057
Here is my 20g. Beside it is my 20g saltwater...

Here is my 20g. Beside it is my 20g saltwater holding tank.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/115850Brute.JPG
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/09/2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 511
Posted By SA057
Yea, my tank is 18 months old and I only use RO. ...

Yea, my tank is 18 months old and I only use RO. I have no nitrates or phosphates at all. I think this one rock may have been the source of my outbreak. I did just replace my 6 month old t5 10k...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/09/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 511
Posted By SA057
I have had this rock setting in a dark covered...

I have had this rock setting in a dark covered container of saltwater for 7 days now and it is still covered in hair algae. I can't tell that anything is changed! :confused:
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/09/2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By SA057
I too have a standard fresh water top off from a...

I too have a standard fresh water top off from a 20 container. Every night my system also pulls out 1g of saltwater from the display and then replaces it with a fresh gallon of saltwater. I don't...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/09/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By SA057
Question Randy's two part, part three?

I have been using Randy’s two part for about a year now. I am using a straight magnesium supplement for the part three because I can’t get the Magflake here. Does anyone know of any downside to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/03/2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By SA057
I agree! All of mine are DIY with the gray pvc...

I agree! All of mine are DIY with the gray pvc and rubber washers. ;)
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/03/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 292
Posted By SA057
diy Dosing project Help?

I found a small inexpensive "second" timer and wanted to know if anyone has used it or one like it? I plan to use it with a standard electronic timer and aqualifter pump to dispense Randy's two...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/03/2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 511
Posted By SA057
There is nothing on it except for the green hair...

There is nothing on it except for the green hair that covers it like grass. I think I will just leave it in the salt water for several days covered and hope it dies off. Then wash it again in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/03/2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 511
Posted By SA057
I have a yellow tang and he doesn't touch it. I...

I have a yellow tang and he doesn't touch it. I also have two blennys that don't go near it! :rolleyes:
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/02/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 511
Posted By SA057
I am not sure it is worth that for a $5 piece of...

I am not sure it is worth that for a $5 piece of rock, but I would like to keep it. I just hate to chunk out live rock?
Thanks :mad:
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/02/2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 511
Posted By SA057
I have tried a brush too but the stuff is down in...

I have tried a brush too but the stuff is down in the cracks and I can't get to it. :confused:
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/02/2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 511
Posted By SA057
Hair algae on one rock?

I have had a bad battle with green hair algae for several weeks now. I have done all the normal things to deal with it and it is starting to come under control. I found one large piece of LR that...
Forum: The Lounge 03/21/2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 337
Posted By SA057
And I thought it was just my kids. I am relieved...

And I thought it was just my kids. I am relieved to know mine were normal. Go fast, go faster.....:D
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/21/2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By SA057
I don't think the valve should leak unless it is...

I don't think the valve should leak unless it is defective or has trash in it. It should be good for normal house pressure. I just don't like having the top off plumbed directly to the RO pressure...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/21/2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 597
Posted By SA057
I didn't use any bulkhead in my sump just the...

I didn't use any bulkhead in my sump just the bucket. The PVC from the bucket just empties into the top of the sump. ;)
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/21/2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 597
Posted By SA057
I have a 5g bucket setting behind my display. It...

I have a 5g bucket setting behind my display. It has a stright siphon coming of the tank and into it. My skimmer sits in the bucket. About 6" from the top of the bucket I put a bulkhead that...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/12/2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By SA057
I use a small Rio pump for mine. I have my two...

I use a small Rio pump for mine. I have my two float valves set at the same level in the tank. They are wired in series so both must make contact for the pump to work and if either fails then no...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/09/2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By SA057
Yes, I would like to know what it is. ;)

Yes, I would like to know what it is. ;)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/09/2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By SA057
OK, thanks I guess I will just change mine out...

OK, thanks I guess I will just change mine out often too.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/08/2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By SA057
Phosban questions?

I just changed over to Phosband because that is about the best I could do from my local LFS. How long do you leave it in the tank? Can it be reused? I thought I read something about baking it or...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/02/2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By SA057
I use mine on a reef? :confused:

I use mine on a reef? :confused:
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/02/2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By SA057
Here is the diagram and description or it's...

Here is the diagram and description or it's operation.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/115850Paint_ATO.jpg

One digital timer controls the 12v power supply which controls the two...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/02/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By SA057
I am drawing a diagram and description now. I...

I am drawing a diagram and description now. I will post it in a few minutes. ;)
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/02/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By SA057
Re: Automate water changes

That is the way I do mine.
This tank is the key and controlls how much water you change out.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/115850IMG_0210.JPG
These are the two tanks one with...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/02/2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 343
Posted By SA057
Thanks, I just think that I am adding a lot and...

Thanks, I just think that I am adding a lot and maybe wasting my time doing both. I have been doing this for about 6 months and was think about buying a dozing pump and stopping the limewater.
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