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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Since you didn't mention "auto" top off, here's...

Since you didn't mention "auto" top off, here's my solution for now. It does need a pump though - I would not really recommend gravity feed for top off. Even a float switch connected direct to ro/di...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,660
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Marco Rocks!!! Get it? Marco Rocks! :D They...

Marco Rocks!!!

Get it? Marco Rocks! :D They are the greatest!

Ok.. I get it.. not funny. :strooper:

Seriously thought.. I ordered 50#'s and got a couple more #'s than I paid for!.. Oh the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 705
Posted By Fun $ Pit
When it comes down to it - many of the "core...

When it comes down to it - many of the "core units are similar, if not the same." (so it seems)

What really matter is the TDS rejection rate and the type/brand of filters being used.

I would...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By Fun $ Pit
I would guess that it's normal. Copper line...

I would guess that it's normal. Copper line coming from condensor is what we're looking at?

Green color could be oxidation or chemical reaction on the surface? I'd need a closer look -
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By Fun $ Pit
How's about a brand new Aqua-Euro 135 for less...

How's about a brand new Aqua-Euro 135 for less than that?

Look into it. :D

Yes.. I personally have and use one. :p
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,512
Posted By Fun $ Pit
I would have gotten the price down to $50 bucks....

I would have gotten the price down to $50 bucks. :lol:

Anyways - Great find and awesome deal!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,113
Posted By Fun $ Pit
API for the Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, PH tests ...

API for the Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, PH tests

Salifert for the ALK, Calcium, Mag, Phosphate tests

Red Sea for the Copper testing - (all my LFS had at the time. :) )
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 31,383
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Just read through this thread - Spectacular work!...

Just read through this thread - Spectacular work!

Bootiful pics!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 645
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Huh? That really doesn't help since he mentioned...

Huh? That really doesn't help since he mentioned he can't get to it without breaking down that section of the sump. Um.. try again with some advice? :strooper:

Seems like many posters are eager...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 587
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Thanks for all the ideas and thoughts everyone....

Thanks for all the ideas and thoughts everyone. We are learning alot through this about treatments etc. and will be much more prepared next time.

On a good note - we had a quarantine tank and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 587
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Regardless of the mystery reason behind the...

Regardless of the mystery reason behind the deaths, I still feel bad for the fish - as any good keeper should. :)

I am down to one fish now. Sailfin died last night.

Whatever is causing the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 01:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 587
Posted By Fun $ Pit
When I returned the first thing I did was clean...

When I returned the first thing I did was clean out the sump and tank. I removed the dying chaeto and vacuumed out the bottom of the sump and cleaned the walls with mag float. I even did about a 30%...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 587
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Strange thing is - I've had all of these fish in...

Strange thing is - I've had all of these fish in the same tank for 4 months. These deaths only started when I was away last week. Now, on a side note - Just before I left I setup a phos reactor. When...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/06/2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Yes. My sailfin has had an on and off bout with...

Yes. My sailfin has had an on and off bout with ich for some time. It would seemingly disappear so I was not sure it was a problem. My clowns then came down with it, but my bicolor blenny showed now...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 587
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Salinity was at 1.023 0 Trates 0 Ammonia 0...

Salinity was at 1.023
0 Trates
0 Ammonia
0 Trites
PH of 8.4
o2 should be fine - open tank with plenty of surface additation with sump

The only things I have in my tank are dead, barely live...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/06/2008, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By Fun $ Pit
All water params have been checked and are...

All water params have been checked and are excellent. Feeding two much was not an issue either. Daily frozen and seaweed rations were cut down while I was away.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 587
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Desperate Help Needed

Ok - I am at a total loss. I don't know if it's ich doing this or other infestation, but one by one all of my fish are dying off.

They seem to be doing fine then within a matter of hours their...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/05/2008, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Desperate Help Needed

Ok - I am at a total loss. I don't know if it's ich doing this or other infestation, but one by one all of my fish are dying off.

They seem to be doing fine then within a matter of hours their...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 811
Posted By Fun $ Pit
I usually use my slightly wet cotton towel to get...

I usually use my slightly wet cotton towel to get major dried drip lines and polish it off with a fresh clean dry cotton towell. I have never needed any vinegar solution, (other than cleaning out...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Fun $ Pit
If you switch to reactors, you just might be...

If you switch to reactors, you just might be happy you did. I found with my last system the cannister filter needed cleaned almost weekly or it turned into a messy nitrate factory. I still have my...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,022
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Yes, but I don't think topless is for everyone....

Yes, but I don't think topless is for everyone. :D

Sorry if I derailed topic. :strooper:
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Thanks for the feedback everyone! Although...

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

Although the debate about hyposalinity goes back and forth as to whether it truely works or not, I am treating via copper. Please debate somewhere else so my...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Ok - treatment has begun for my two tangs with...

Ok - treatment has begun for my two tangs with marine ich.

Question - do I do daily water changes on the quarantine tank? If so, how do I maintain the copper levels being dosed? (Cupramine)
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 536
Posted By Fun $ Pit
FWIW - I've had an in-sump model 135 working for...

FWIW - I've had an in-sump model 135 working for a few months now on my 90GA.

When I got it I noticed pry marks on the back of the pump where the back had been removed to epoxy seal the pump. I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By Fun $ Pit
Quarantine Tank Setup Question

We need to start treatment of ick this evening for all our fish and want to make sure the equipment is setup accordingly.

I have these dedicated for quarantine tank:

29GA tank, appropriate...
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