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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 38,227
Posted By gnatp2
wow. 5 lpM??? I'm jealous. I'm only getting 2.5...

wow. 5 lpM??? I'm jealous. I'm only getting 2.5 on my dwyer. I've tried cleaning the pumps and all and can't get it above 2.5.

the mj1200 doesn't seem like overkill at all to me. I'm only...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 38,227
Posted By gnatp2
Sounds like pretty much everyone has been using...

Sounds like pretty much everyone has been using mj 1200 pumps as their feed pumps for the DAS EX2. I was using the mag 5 pump and moved to the mj1200 pump and have more consistent bubble levels in...
Forum: Tank of the Month 12/07/2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,020
Posted By gnatp2
Is looks like you have all your probes for the...

Is looks like you have all your probes for the AC3 in some pvc piping contraptions. Can you explain how you have this set up and why?

Thanks,
Nate
Forum: Tank of the Month 12/06/2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,020
Posted By gnatp2
UNREAL!! Nice work 1 question. "Additional...

UNREAL!!
Nice work

1 question. "Additional chemical filtration is provided by a Deltec FR509 fluidized reactor (photo right). The reactor is filled with 1 liter of RowaPhos and is fed by a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/18/2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By gnatp2
I'm running the deltec kalk stirrer, so I'm sure...

I'm running the deltec kalk stirrer, so I'm sure the kalk is extremely saturated.

I thought about increasing my evaporation, but then I may be overdoing the calcium into the tank. I'm already on...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/18/2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By gnatp2
There are quite a few others here in the city...

There are quite a few others here in the city that don't have the PH issues that I do, so I doubt that the whole city has extremely high co2. Also, this drift downward has slowly happened over the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/18/2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By gnatp2
After leaving the water for an additional 4 hours...

After leaving the water for an additional 4 hours using outside airrated air, the ph only climbed up to 7.91.

I just made a batch of freshly mixed saltwater. Came up with 8.15 PH and 8.2 alk...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/18/2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 451
Posted By gnatp2
Low PH problem

I recently recalibrated my ph probes (i have 2 neptune lab grabe PH probes in my tank). They range from 7.7 -> 8.0 throughout the day. Since my ph has been low, I'm trying to fix it.

I have read...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,151
Posted By gnatp2
Very eager to see the results

Very eager to see the results
Forum: Tank of the Month 10/28/2007, 09:59 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,699
Posted By gnatp2
What brand of salt mix do you use? Nate

What brand of salt mix do you use?
Nate
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
I had probs with BOTH my pumps on the EX-2...

I had probs with BOTH my pumps on the EX-2 leaking for a while. I lubed them up with vaseline and it worked after that. I was unable to find the right size o-ring for the pumps though.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/09/2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By gnatp2
web cam suggestion

Can anyone suggest a good web cam for my aquarium that can provide the following:
Accurate representation of the colors
Zoom/pan/tilt
High image quality (i'd like to be able to scale back and...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/08/2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By gnatp2
any help?

any help?
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/08/2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By gnatp2
SPS are STN'ing. pls help

Trying to figure out why my sps are having STN problems.

I hadn't been paying enough attention to the tank and let my alk drop way low (5.5). I ended up losing a couple birdsnests colonies and a...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/06/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By gnatp2
Looking for a mushroom eating fish

Is there a fish out there that will eat soft corals (specifically mushrooms), but will leave stony corals alone?

You always hear that certain fish are "not reef safe", but very little about the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By gnatp2
bump

bump
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/17/2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By gnatp2
Sea Swirl vs Wavy Seas flow rating

The 1" Sea Swirl is only rated for 1150 gph while the 1" Wavy Seas is rated for 3600 gph. I'm confused why there is such a discrepancy between the 2 while both have 1" piping. Anyone know why?
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/22/2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
I should clarify. How much air?

I should clarify. How much air?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/21/2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
How many lpm are you guys pulling through the...

How many lpm are you guys pulling through the aquabee pumps when the valve is all the way open?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/17/2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
I'm running it in the sink with freshwater for...

I'm running it in the sink with freshwater for the tests. water flows through the pumps well when there is no air running through them. when i open the air intakes ever so slightly, i get a decent...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/16/2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
soaked both pumps in vinegar overnight. they are...

soaked both pumps in vinegar overnight. they are both pulling basically no air when the air valves are all the way open. if i open the valves just slightly, i get a small amount of microbubbles...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/15/2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
I hadn't been using a prefilter for my mag5 pump,...

I hadn't been using a prefilter for my mag5 pump, but I'm going to start after getting those snails caught in there.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/15/2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
I haven't soaked them yet, but I did pry the...

I haven't soaked them yet, but I did pry the flaps open and they swing back and forth now. I thought that this would fix the problem temporarily at least, no?
Nate
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/15/2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
This has been my third cleaning. So about every 3...

This has been my third cleaning. So about every 3 months.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/15/2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,718
Posted By gnatp2
I've had the EX-2 for about 8 months now and it...

I've had the EX-2 for about 8 months now and it has worked fairly well so far. Over the past 2 weeks though, I noticed that it was pulling out considerably less skimmate, so I decided to tear it down...
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