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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/28/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By brandonberry
If I calculated correctly, 1mL of solution/...

If I calculated correctly, 1mL of solution/ gallon of tank water will raise the magnesium in the tank by approximately 12ppm. I'd just add whatever it takes to keep the magnesium up. Any reason you...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/21/2007, 12:28 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 61,705
Posted By brandonberry
It sounds like, from the above posts, that Dow...

It sounds like, from the above posts, that Dow was using some method to extract the bromide from the Calcium Chloride. Any idea what method they used to do this and if it could be done in the home? ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/18/2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 61,705
Posted By brandonberry
Yes. I checked the lot number for the codes...

Yes. I checked the lot number for the codes someone posted above. Also, there was a number that appeared to be a date below the lot number which read 3/06.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/17/2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By brandonberry
Thanks Randy. I think she just thought it was...

Thanks Randy. I think she just thought it was preferable because it did not create wastewater. With our big drought, water conservation has becaome a real concern around here. I think I'll be...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/17/2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 61,705
Posted By brandonberry
I am so releived. I just ordered several 50 lb...

I am so releived. I just ordered several 50 lb bags that came in just a couple of weeks ago. After reading this, I was scared that they may be the new lots. I just checked ande they are the old...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/17/2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 808
Posted By brandonberry
That is too funny! I stopped using their salt...

That is too funny! I stopped using their salt years ago after loosing quite a few corals within hours after doing a normal sized water change. I never looked into what exactly the cause was, but...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/17/2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By brandonberry
Kold Ster-il v/s RO/DI

I was hoping to get some insights on the Kold Ster-il filtration system. A friend and I have been arguing back and forth on this thread about whether or not it could be a valid replacement for a RO/...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/15/2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
Thanks to everyone for coming today. I had a...

Thanks to everyone for coming today. I had a blast. I'll definitely have to do this again some time. If anyone didn't make it and would still like to come by and see the tanks, just let me know. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/14/2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By brandonberry
I made the 5/3 mag chloride/mag sulfate mixture. ...

I made the 5/3 mag chloride/mag sulfate mixture. The raw chemimal that looked dirty was just the mag chloride though. thanks for the quick response.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
Everything is set to go for tomorrow. I look...

Everything is set to go for tomorrow. I look forward to seeing everyone here. If anyone wants my phone number in case they get lost, send me a PM.

Thanks,
Brandon
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/14/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By brandonberry
mag flakes look dirty

I just made up a large batch of two (really 3) part solution the other day. I noticed that the mag flakes I got, made by North American Salt Company (I think), were silghtly grayish in color. When...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/14/2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By brandonberry
Thanks Randy. I may try to make some at some...

Thanks Randy. I may try to make some at some point just for the heck of it.

It does look a little more complicated than I originally thought. I was hoping I could just mix some NaCl with Dow...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/13/2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By brandonberry
Randy, why don't you make your own salt?

Hey Randy,

If you see this, I was just wondering why you don't make your own salt.

While IO is rather cheap compared to other asw mixtures, it is still rather expensive compared to buying the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/03/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 608
Posted By brandonberry
I think you misread that. HE was saying that the...

I think you misread that. HE was saying that the aiptasia hurt the gorgonian.

I have lots of gorgonians and SPS. If anything, I would say the SPS tend to stunt some of the gorgonians. I've...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/03/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
Sure, I'll give you 2 zoanthids, LOL.

Sure, I'll give you 2 zoanthids, LOL.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/02/2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
All of you Triad folks are welcome at my Frag...

All of you Triad folks are welcome at my Frag Swap / Christamas part as well (details in previous post). With the completion of I-540, it only takes about 1hour, 45minutes to get to my house from...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/28/2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
Sure thing.

Sure thing.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/27/2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
Hey Folks, I've decided to have a frag swap...

Hey Folks,

I've decided to have a frag swap and Christmas Party for all my fragging friends at my house on Saturday December 15th.

Time: 1:00 pm

Everyone is welcome. Bring frags and any...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/09/2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
Check out this thread for a shop at Myrtle Beach:...

Check out this thread for a shop at Myrtle Beach:

http://www.carolinafishtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2712
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/04/2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
Just wanted to let everyone know that there will...

Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be a frag trade at Aquacade, in Raleigh on Saturday the 22nd and one at Down Under, in Garner, on Saturday 10/20. I'm planning to be at both of these...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/04/2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 53,470
Posted By brandonberry
It's my understanding that Piedmont Plastics is...

It's my understanding that Piedmont Plastics is the only place to get stuff like that.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/03/2007, 01:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 191
Posted By brandonberry
Pyramidellidae snails

It was mentioned in this thread that intercepter can kill some species of snails:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1198522

I was wondering if anyone might happen...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/26/2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,746
Posted By brandonberry
Somewhat recent pics. More to come soon. ...

Somewhat recent pics. More to come soon.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/mbberry/tankMedium.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/mbberry/anemone_tank.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/26/2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,746
Posted By brandonberry
Well, my system has come a long way since the...

Well, my system has come a long way since the last post. I had twin girls back in September and really have not had time to think about updating this since then. Hopefully I can get it back up to...
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 04/11/2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 82
Posted By brandonberry
Why Reefkeepers never sleep

If I slept I might not catch it when the overflow from my refugium gets backed up thus kicking in my float switch in my sump causing my top off unit to dump huge amounts of lime water in my tank,...
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