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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,363
Posted By salty55
mine will be here tuesday! I can't hardly wait!...

mine will be here tuesday! I can't hardly wait! this thing should light my tank up like never before.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,097
Posted By salty55
thanks a ton randy.

thanks a ton randy.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 46,013
Posted By salty55
I just checked that link, martinphillip. they...

I just checked that link, martinphillip. they don't show the 48" It's only the 36" and the 72". oh well, I just ordered mine about 30 minutes ago from foster and smith.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,097
Posted By salty55
thanks for the replies. randy, I read the post...

thanks for the replies. randy, I read the post about the seachem containing polygluconate. whew! that stuff is WAY over my head :)

randy, do you know how concentrated the mixture would with 500...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,520
Posted By salty55
I would take into consideration the weight of the...

I would take into consideration the weight of the rock that will be sitting on the bottom too. especially if it will be sitting on a pvc rack. you will have all those little pressure points bearing...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/08/2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,097
Posted By salty55
Dosing seachem calcium?

i'm currently using seachem reef advantace calcium, in the powder form. I was wondering if I could mix the 500 gram bottle into a jug of ro/di water and dose it like a two part? versus mixing in...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 27,150
Posted By salty55
man! that is one sweet tank. I just read the...

man! that is one sweet tank. I just read the entire thread, glued to the computer monitor the whole time! I think the foam looks amazing after it's encrusted. I was kinda on the fence about it at...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,856
Posted By salty55
from my experience, not having the cap on, and...

from my experience, not having the cap on, and not having the right size hole, will have the same effect. you have to find the sweet spot with the hole size to make it silent.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By salty55
it's a harmless filter feeder. kinda like a...

it's a harmless filter feeder. kinda like a sponge.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 46,013
Posted By salty55
I'm glad that I found this thread. and very...

I'm glad that I found this thread. and very greatful for you grim, and mo, for the testing and info. I think it's safe to say this light would be a good upgrade from my outer orbit pc's!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 665
Posted By salty55
I run carbon about two weeks out of the month. it...

I run carbon about two weeks out of the month. it polishes the water and removes odor. It may remove some good stuff, but the benifits outway the consiquences. you well definitely notice a difference...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By salty55
it sound like foramorafins (spelling?)

it sound like foramorafins (spelling?)
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,856
Posted By salty55
there is no way that a 300 gph pump should push...

there is no way that a 300 gph pump should push too much water for a 1 inch drain. a 1" drain should be good for around 600gph. If you are getting noise, then you are probaly getting a siphon on the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 881
Posted By salty55
from my experience the cheaeto will not grow...

from my experience the cheaeto will not grow under a high k rating. I would use 10k or less. I put mine under a 90 watt (which was probaly too much) daylight pc floodlight bulb from lowes. It went...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 881
Posted By salty55
I agree to ditch the mirco pad. I would also add...

I agree to ditch the mirco pad. I would also add a few bubble traps after the skimmer to help knock down the microbubbles.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,247
Posted By salty55
yep, that's is a sign of a healty tank. I have...

yep, that's is a sign of a healty tank. I have several in my fuge, but none in the display. I suspect the pep's may have something to do with that.
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 12/30/2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By salty55
thanks

thanks
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 12/30/2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By salty55
thanks. I may have to go check it out next...

thanks. I may have to go check it out next weekend.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/30/2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,185
Posted By salty55
don't mean to hyjack but, I have been pondering...

don't mean to hyjack but, I have been pondering kalk dosage myself. so, if you have a kalk stirrer with several days of powder in it, when do you know when it's depleted? since there are still...
Forum: Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (OMAS) 12/30/2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By salty55
where is oddballs? i'm not from tulsa, but only a...

where is oddballs? i'm not from tulsa, but only a little over an hour away. I know where premier is, and ultimate reefs. but, have never heard of this one.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 436
Posted By salty55
hermits don't normally eat zoa's. it's usually a...

hermits don't normally eat zoa's. it's usually a nudi that does that. watch very closly at night with a flashlight, as the nudi tends to blend in very well.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By salty55
it does look like you are exceeding the gph...

it does look like you are exceeding the gph capabilities of the overflow box. If you have a smaller pump, try using it. or put a ball valve and a "tee" on the return so you can dump some excess flow...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By salty55
nice tank. I really like the layout of everything

nice tank. I really like the layout of everything
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/25/2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 408
Posted By salty55
anyone?

anyone?
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/24/2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 408
Posted By salty55
psuedochromis with flakey scales

I purchase a purple psuedochromis a month ago. after getting him home I noticed he had some small ich spots on him. after a few days of feeding garlic enriched foods, the ich was gone. he's been as...
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