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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/18/2006, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By alexmarto
How long without water?

Is there some kind of risk leaving a large (72" x 28" x 28") tank sitting empty for a long period and then filling it up, after that? Does the silicone glue loses it's properties by not being...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/03/2006, 07:11 AM
Replies: 863
Views: 175,401
Posted By alexmarto
3 purple tangs together, can it be done? Aren't...

3 purple tangs together, can it be done? Aren't they supose to fight each other to death when placed in the same tank?

Alex
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2006, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By alexmarto
Generator and noise level

I'm thinking of buying a small portable generator to setup a back up sistem to prevent power outages related disasters in my reef.

There are some very cheap for sale in this side of the pond but i...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/26/2005, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By alexmarto
That's exactly what i want to do, to have two...

That's exactly what i want to do, to have two small chambers that perform the same as a single chamber.

One shorter but wider diameter chamber is not a viable option for me because large diameter...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/26/2005, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By alexmarto
Flow pattern in dual chamber ca reactor

Not having enough space to fit a tall single chamber calcium reactor under my cabinet, i decided to build a dual recirculation chamber reactor where the two chambers are part of the recirculation...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/25/2005, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By alexmarto
A pH probe holder (nylon) to a 1/2" female PVC...

A pH probe holder (nylon) to a 1/2" female PVC adapter. The probe holder is threaded but the thread doesn't match the 1/2" of the PVC, it's very similar and i can, with a little effort, introduce...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/24/2005, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By alexmarto
Glueing nylon to PVC

Hi, is it possible to glue PVC with nylon? With what kind of glue?

Alex
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/10/2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 123
Posted By alexmarto
Purple tang not alone?

Is it possible to have more than one purple tang in a 230 gal? I don't like to have just one individual of a species so i would like to have maybe three purple tangs in the same tank.

These would...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 10/30/2005, 02:03 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 57,071
Posted By alexmarto
Amazing set-up ricardo, keep the pictures coming....

Amazing set-up ricardo, keep the pictures coming.

Congratulations and boa sorte ;)

Alex
Forum: Advanced Topics 07/26/2005, 07:50 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 57,190
Posted By alexmarto
Hi, what about dead rock, does it needs to be...

Hi, what about dead rock, does it needs to be "cooked" too? When i say dead rock i mean artificial rock like riifkeramik from aquaconnect and also rock that was taken from reefs and let dried in the...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/08/2005, 09:54 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 52,705
Posted By alexmarto
That rock is riffkeramik from aquaconnect. We use...

That rock is riffkeramik from aquaconnect. We use it here in europe, because is cheaper than live rock.

It gets coated with coraline in two - three months and is very porous.
When i put mine in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/26/2005, 05:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 113
Posted By alexmarto
Starboard HMW-PE

I've decided to set-up a bare bottom reef using starboard like most of reefcentral reefers are doing now.
I have "easy" access to HMW-PE (not ultra, like UHMW) and i wonder if this is enough for me...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2005, 12:30 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 60,892
Posted By alexmarto
I have access to dead live rock, it's live rock...

I have access to dead live rock, it's live rock taken from the reef and dryed outside.
It's much cheaper than normal live rock because of the less weight.
Do i need to cook this rock before using...
Forum: Photography 01/03/2005, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 243
Posted By alexmarto
Here's a shot with my new A95: ...

Here's a shot with my new A95:

http://www.megagaleria.com/pictures/Pic_195_17.jpg

I'm still learning how to use it properly, but so far i'm really enjoying it.
One thing that i'm not being...
Forum: Photography 12/29/2004, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 406
Posted By alexmarto
gho, amazing shots. I'm starting now with this...

gho, amazing shots.
I'm starting now with this digital photography trend that meaning i'm really inexperienced in the digital field. I've read your pages, lots of usefull information,...
Forum: Photography 12/23/2004, 09:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,329
Posted By alexmarto
http://clientes.netvisao.pt/xx001889/melanopus.JPG...

http://clientes.netvisao.pt/xx001889/melanopus.JPG

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Alex
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/26/2004, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 212
Posted By alexmarto
Lot's of people use NSW here, including me. Some...

Lot's of people use NSW here, including me. Some never used artificial water, only NSW for a long time.
We store it in covered plastic (food grade) containers away from light in cool places. Most...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/04/2004, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 335
Posted By alexmarto
Yes, they have 250W 10000K E40 and also Fc2. ...

Yes, they have 250W 10000K E40 and also Fc2.

Alex
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/15/2004, 06:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,160
Posted By alexmarto
Strontium!!! After started the regular adition of...

Strontium!!! After started the regular adition of strotium, my coraline exploded.

Alex
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/10/2004, 11:34 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 36,259
Posted By alexmarto
Not true. Some models are, some aren't. It's...

Not true. Some models are, some aren't. It's exacty like the H&S skimmers, some models are available with Aquabees and other models with Eheim pumps.
Before I bough my H&S, i did a lot of research...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/09/2004, 03:39 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 36,259
Posted By alexmarto
Tell me how, please, please please!!! Alex

Tell me how, please, please please!!!

Alex
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/09/2004, 01:34 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 36,259
Posted By alexmarto
Yes, the noise is coming from the air being...

Yes, the noise is coming from the air being sucked by the pumps.

Alex
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/09/2004, 07:36 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 36,259
Posted By alexmarto
I have this one (A200 - 2 x 1260): ...

I have this one (A200 - 2 x 1260):

http://www.megagaleria.com/pictures/Pic_195_1.jpg

http://www.megagaleria.com/pictures/Pic_195_20.jpg

It's rated for a 2200L (580gal) but i bought it for...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/08/2004, 01:19 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 36,259
Posted By alexmarto
That's a very good point. Can't argue with that. ...

That's a very good point. Can't argue with that.

Alex
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/08/2004, 12:32 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 36,259
Posted By alexmarto
Well, that could explain why deltec impellors...

Well, that could explain why deltec impellors break more often than they should and maybe that's why H&S don't (so often).

Alex
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