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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/13/2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 273
Posted By cuong
Is Bio-Cal by Tropic Marine a two part additive ?

Just wonderring if dosing Bio-Cal (Tropic Marine) alone with take care of both calcium and alk ? What about magnesium ? I'm currently using Randy's two parts additive.

thanks for any advice
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/02/2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 135
Posted By cuong
You would need atleast 4 bulbs if you want to...

You would need atleast 4 bulbs if you want to keep sps. I would go for 6 bulbs though ( 2x 10k, 2x blue plus, 2x super actinic)
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/01/2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 937
Posted By cuong
hehehe over here in Ottawa Canada, my lfs would...

hehehe over here in Ottawa Canada, my lfs would charge $69 for mouse size tan bulble coral and $79 for a green one. The pros are they're quite knowledgeable and won't try to mislead customer to make...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/30/2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By cuong
thank you guys.

thank you guys.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/30/2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By cuong
Oh that Mag pellets are made by Dead Sea Works...

Oh that Mag pellets are made by Dead Sea Works and it's ok to use i suppose ? Are the mixing instructions still the same for using pellets instead of flakes ?

thanks Randy.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/29/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By cuong
Yes, thanks.

Yes, thanks.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/29/2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By cuong
Hi Randy, It's not about pellets vs...

Hi Randy,

It's not about pellets vs flake. I'd like to know if the Mag pellets
is safe to use and have the same effect as the flake ?

thanks
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/28/2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By cuong
Is this Mag Flake ( made by DOW) ok to use ?

I found out that my local store can get this Mag Flake pellets in for me. I'm just wonderring if anyone have used it with no ill effects to their reef tank ? I have included the link...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/29/2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By cuong
I use this bulb for my fuge and the chaeto is...

I use this bulb for my fuge and the chaeto is growing like crazy. It's 4300k bulb i think. Homedepot also sale a Power Compact bulb that uses regular light socket that is 5000k if that's what you are...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/25/2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By cuong
Model: 377135 Internet/Cat #: 139222 ...

Model: 377135

Internet/Cat #: 139222

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90W Par 38 Medium Base Halogen Flood 2Pk
Halogena PAR (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector) Flood Bulbs are ideal for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/24/2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By cuong
I got mine from Home Depot (Ottawa) in the...

I got mine from Home Depot (Ottawa) in the lighting section for $14.99
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 08/08/2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By cuong
hmmmm.....I would not let the water in the bag go...

hmmmm.....I would not let the water in the bag go into my display tank. You don't know what's in it....ick, velvet..etc...It's too risky.

I've never heard of anything about expose clams to air for...
Forum: SPS Keepers 08/03/2006, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By cuong
It looks very nice. How often & how much you do...

It looks very nice. How often & how much you do water change ? Are you adding any other additives besides calcium and alk ?
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 07/01/2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By cuong
I don't think it's the bulb even yours is at 9...

I don't think it's the bulb even yours is at 9 months old. The general consensus is 1 year for metal halide ~ 8 hrs/day. Clam needs strong lighting and ussually do best under 10,000k metal halide.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/20/2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By cuong
Holy batman , very nice cabinet :eek2:

Holy batman , very nice cabinet :eek2:
Forum: Corallimorpharians 06/15/2006, 01:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,643
Posted By cuong
Talking :D hi everybody:D

:D hi everybody:D
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/01/2006, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 214
Posted By cuong
but i disagree with the post by the guy...

but i disagree with the post by the guy mentioning using an IC ballast to run the t5s. on a tank thats too much power, esp for lps and softies. [/B][/QUOTE]


His tank is 24" deep that's why i...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/31/2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 214
Posted By cuong
For lps & softies i would go with 4 bulbs T5...

For lps & softies i would go with 4 bulbs T5 setup, Ice Cap reflectors, Ice cap 660 ballast. For blueish look, you can try:
- 1 day light
- 1 actinic
- 2 blue plus
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/31/2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By cuong
I've been running my light from 5:00pm - 1:00am...

I've been running my light from 5:00pm - 1:00am for months.
MH is only on for 6 hrs. Actinic comes on/off for the first hour, then come on/off again for the last hour.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/11/2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 142
Posted By cuong
With a FOWLR a dual strip flourescent would be...

With a FOWLR a dual strip flourescent would be ok.....correct?
YES...

I would go for a 4 bulbs T5 setup on your tank, 2x10k 2xactinic. T5 bulbs will last longer than NO bulbs and you can keep...
Forum: LPS Keepers 05/04/2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By cuong
It will not grow as fast when you don't spot feed...

It will not grow as fast when you don't spot feed it but it still grows. I now only feed mine once a week versus 3 times/week before and i notice that it grows much slower now.
Forum: LPS Keepers 05/03/2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 369
Posted By cuong
Keep it in low flow area and feed it regularly...

Keep it in low flow area and feed it regularly with meaty food. It will grow super fast in no time.
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/25/2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By cuong
Talking Yellow acro :D sorry i'm also curious to know...

Yellow acro :D sorry i'm also curious to know what it is.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/24/2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By cuong
How many hours/day in average do you guys running...

How many hours/day in average do you guys running the VHO to justify swapping them out every six months ?
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/18/2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 391
Posted By cuong
Customer: " You guys (lfs employees) must be very...

Customer: " You guys (lfs employees) must be very smart to work here looking after all the marine/reef tanks".......
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