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Posted By bennyinca

gabe, I hear some recent batches are still...

gabe, I hear some recent batches are still testing low in Ca and Mg?

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/10/2008, 06:38 PM

Replies: 10

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Posted By bennyinca

i wonder if all these salt mixes are from a...

i wonder if all these salt mixes are from a common source :lol:

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/10/2008, 06:27 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 541

Posted By bennyinca

Thanks Terry, that is good to know. I was...

Thanks Terry, that is good to know.
I was impressed how the salt is advertised in their website.
I tested some other lower cost salts and am still looking for something more cost efficient that...

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/10/2008, 06:19 PM

Replies: 31

Views: 1,604

Posted By bennyinca

Here is a link to the reef calculator from the...

Here is a link to the reef calculator from the Reef Chemistry forum:

Reef chemicals calculator
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/10/2008, 06:16 PM

Replies: 31

Views: 1,604

Posted By bennyinca

Yeah, you ALK levels are low. Btw I am guessing...

Yeah, you ALK levels are low. Btw I am guessing that is your alk in ppm?

alkalinity of 2.9 to 4.0 meq/L (8 to 11 dKH)

To convert KH to meq/L:KH x .36 = meq/L
To convert meq/L to KH:meq/L x...

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/10/2008, 10:18 AM

Replies: 31

Views: 1,604

Posted By bennyinca

alk = alkalinity / KH level. From the MD...

alk = alkalinity / KH level.

From the MD site,
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idproduct=SF1123
The total carbonate and bicarbonate concentration is also called alkalinity or...

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/10/2008, 01:45 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 541

Posted By bennyinca

what salt did you switch from?

what salt did you switch from?

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/10/2008, 01:36 AM

Replies: 31

Views: 1,604

Posted By bennyinca

post a pic if you can, that would help. What is...

post a pic if you can, that would help. What is your alk?

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/09/2008, 11:32 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 541

Posted By bennyinca

Has anyone tried Crystal Sea salt?

I still use Reef Crystals, from my last purchase from DFF over a year ago. I heard lately there had been concerns on recent batches. I am debating which salt to buy next.

I noticed this on...

Forum: Reef Discussion

01/09/2008, 08:17 PM

Replies: 22

Moving to Brasil, want to take my seahorses with me

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Posted By bennyinca

sorry, no exp in moving livestock overseas, ...

sorry, no exp in moving livestock overseas,
but... I think you can get really nice seahorses in Brasil

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/07/2008, 11:27 AM

Replies: 12

WTB ASAP!: Acrylic Tank <35inches wide

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Posted By bennyinca

SLO, sent you PM

SLO, sent you PM

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/03/2008, 12:56 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 969

Posted By bennyinca

Pending 1. Unfinished canopy, 60"L x...

Pending 
1. Unfinished canopy, 60"L x 20"D x 12" H , open front and front door $180 OBO
4. Eclipse hood #1 Fluorescent lighting (2 tube) 30"L x 12.5"D FREE

Still available 
2....

Forum: Southern California Reefers

01/03/2008, 10:18 AM

Replies: 11

more efficient magnesium additive?

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Posted By bennyinca

You can find epsom salt at any pharmacy store. ...

You can find epsom salt at any pharmacy store.

I also have some techM if you need some.

Forum: Saint Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists (SLASH)

12/31/2007, 03:52 PM

Replies: 14

Green Penis Weed

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Posted By bennyinca

LOL

LOL

Forum: Southern California Reefers

12/27/2007, 06:58 PM

Replies: 15

I did it!!!!!!!

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Posted By bennyinca

nice work, now that the elbow grease work is...

nice work, now that the elbow grease work is done, it is time for the fun part!

Forum: Southern California Reefers

12/25/2007, 10:26 PM

Replies: 31

I got robbed on Christmas eve

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Posted By bennyinca

omg sorry to hear what happened, that is...

omg sorry to hear what happened, that is unbelievable.

glad that all of you are unharmed.

Forum: Southern California Reefers

12/23/2007, 05:56 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 969

Posted By bennyinca

sure i still have lots of chaeto, lots of pods...

sure i still have lots of chaeto, lots of pods and other critters in it.
let me know when you can pick up

Forum: Southern California Reefers

12/21/2007, 12:54 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 969

Posted By bennyinca

Eclipse hood on hold. Everything else still...

Eclipse hood on hold. Everything else still available.

Forum: Southern California Reefers

12/20/2007, 08:22 PM

Replies: 13