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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 683
Posted By realest
Anyone have any inputs on instant ocean test...

Anyone have any inputs on instant ocean test kits? Any feedback would be great!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By realest
I use reef crystal because some reefers have...

I use reef crystal because some reefers have refer it to me, they said reef crystal is good for corals due to more cal and alk.

I get my 5gal bucks of rc at my lfs for $39.99 plus tax. Is that...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,743
Posted By realest
I am not sure in regards of the rock turning...

I am not sure in regards of the rock turning white. But for the crushed coral sand. I had the same issue. But my was all over the sand (only where the light can hit).

I have setup a fuge and 1...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By realest
So do cheato really do no good on 24/7 lighting?...

So do cheato really do no good on 24/7 lighting? I have been running mines for 247 also. It seems to be doing ok?

Anyone input on this?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,876
Posted By realest
I don't have a tds meter to meter my tap water....

I don't have a tds meter to meter my tap water. But I do have a dual tds meter to meter my ro water and di water.

My unit is brand new, installed 4 days ago. The ro water is at 1ppm and di is at...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,113
Posted By realest
I am currently using instant ocean. Have the...

I am currently using instant ocean. Have the master reef test kit and the ocean test kit.

Testing nitrite, nitrate, cal, alk, ammonia, and phos.

I am not sure how good it is as to other test...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By realest
Thanks a lot guys, I have already being keeping...

Thanks a lot guys, I have already being keeping watch on the ph. Before started dripping kalk, the ph was at 8.2 and 2 days after slow drip. The ph is 8.4

By the way, what range of ph is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 02:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By realest
I currently have 2 stoneys (Purple birdnest and a...

I currently have 2 stoneys (Purple birdnest and a motipora danae. Other then that, it is all softies!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 02:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By realest
My reading as of right now is: nitrate - 0 ...

My reading as of right now is:

nitrate - 0
nitrate - 0
ammonia - 0
cal - 440
alk - 11
sanity - 1.025
33 ppt
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 02:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By realest
From my understanding, I have read about people...

From my understanding, I have read about people dripping kalk with their auto top off. And if that is the case, how do they do it?

Since you guys said, check the cal and alk and adjust it?
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By realest
dripping Kalk help!!

Ok, I have just started to drip kalk. The way I am dripping it is dripping it by gravity (slowly) and trying to match with the evopration rate.

My question is, is there a point where I should stop...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By realest
I purchased a 5 gal bucket for $39.99 plus tax...

I purchased a 5 gal bucket for $39.99 plus tax from my LFS. Guesing it is a pretty good deal.

I live in San francisco, if anyone wants to know. Ask me!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 03:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 616
Posted By realest
sounds like a winner. Thanks alot for all the...

sounds like a winner. Thanks alot for all the info. Cross my finger for my first mix. Hope nothing goes wrong!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 01:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 616
Posted By realest
So switching from natural ocean water to salt...

So switching from natural ocean water to salt mixed is ok?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 01:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 616
Posted By realest
Newbie question, would like some advice!

Ok, i have been purchasing ro/di and ocean filtered water for my top off and water change.

However, i have just purchased a ro/di unit to produce my own water. So first off, i was wondering. Is it...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 01:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 411
Posted By realest
I brought myself a maroon clown a few weeks back....

I brought myself a maroon clown a few weeks back. When i got it at the lfs is was clean. But after 2 days in my tank, i saw a white dot by his fin. He didn't look so good and looked sick.

i didnt...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/29/2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 688
Posted By realest
My average out about 1.024 - 1.026 and 34-36 PPT

My average out about 1.024 - 1.026 and 34-36 PPT
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 03:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By realest
Just wanted to chime in. They really do sting. I...

Just wanted to chime in. They really do sting. I have one and i never knew they sting until it got me. My hand had few cuts (Like Paper cuts) and i have no clue how i got it. thought it was from the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 01:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 677
Posted By realest
Those look like microalgea. I have those in my...

Those look like microalgea. I have those in my refugium. got them from my lfs for free and they told me is it good on keep nirate down. Just do some triming and you will be fine!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 01:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By realest
What is the truth?

Ok, i know this subject have been brought up many times and many people have many different answers. But still, i want to find out if i am doing it right!

This is in regards of running carbon. I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By realest
How to test if my skimmer is doing his job?

Ok, I have a seaclone 100 skimmer. Yes, is cheap but i got it for free. If i knew in the beginning. I would of got a better one. However, it is too late now because eveything has been built and i...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 02:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By realest
Yup the filter guys. I heard they have good...

Yup the filter guys. I heard they have good feedback and their price is right. So any other feedback on this ro/di i am getting?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/25/2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By realest
Sounds like a winner. I will go ahead and pick...

Sounds like a winner. I will go ahead and pick this one up for my wife then. Thanks again for your inputs. Have a great holiday!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/25/2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By realest
Should one di unit is enough or should i get her...

Should one di unit is enough or should i get her the dual di? Sorry, dont really know the different!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/25/2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By realest
Advice Needed! Is this any good?

Hello,

Looking to buy my wife a ro/di system for her tank for x-mas. Was looking into this:


$ 199.00 - OCEAN REEF + 1 FIVE STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI

* All systems are made to order with clear...
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