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Forum: Do It Yourself 07/22/2007, 05:41 AM
Replies: 193
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Posted By s a v v o
Thanks for taking all this time and effort to...

Thanks for taking all this time and effort to respond to my inquiries.

Best regards.

Les
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/22/2007, 01:36 AM
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Views: 50,040
Posted By s a v v o
OK, thanks, rsman. I wrote . . . The slow...

OK, thanks, rsman.

I wrote . . . The slow progress of the water ensures maximum contact time.

You wrote . . . this is NOT a slow process, water flow along the surface of your coil should be...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/21/2007, 04:15 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 50,040
Posted By s a v v o
rsman, now you've REALLY got me confused! I...

rsman, now you've REALLY got me confused!

I wrote: The slow progress of the water ensures maximum contact time.

You wrote: this is NOT a slow process, water flow along the surface of your coil...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/20/2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 50,040
Posted By s a v v o
Thanks for your detailed reply. Les

Thanks for your detailed reply.

Les
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/20/2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 50,040
Posted By s a v v o
Thanks, Sam. Les

Thanks, Sam.

Les
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/20/2007, 02:20 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 50,040
Posted By s a v v o
rsman, thanks for that. I've been through...

rsman, thanks for that.

I've been through the thread again, and I can't understand why the coil can be too long or why there can be too much media in the chamber -- in other words, how can a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/19/2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 50,040
Posted By s a v v o
Sam, is your tubing 1/4 inch OD or ID? If it's...

Sam, is your tubing 1/4 inch OD or ID? If it's OD, what is the ID? The tube I'm thinking of using is black garden sprinkler material (I think it may be polypropylene), with an OD of about 1/4 inch...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/19/2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 50,040
Posted By s a v v o
Thanks for your prompt reply. Les

Thanks for your prompt reply.

Les
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/19/2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 50,040
Posted By s a v v o
An inquiry from Oz. I've just discovered...

An inquiry from Oz.

I've just discovered this site, having also just read Don Carner's articles. I've read the whole thread. I have a 150-gallon system, with a small fish load and a heavy coral...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/23/2006, 01:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By s a v v o
Thanks, Randy. Les

Thanks, Randy.

Les
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/20/2006, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By s a v v o
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

Randy, a while ago I asked you to check out the specs for a product, but it has become unavailable.

Would you mind giving your opinion about this one from another supplier? It's a flake product,...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/21/2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 171
Posted By s a v v o
Thanks, Randy. I look forward to the July...

Thanks, Randy. I look forward to the July article.

Les
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/20/2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 171
Posted By s a v v o
Randy, the supplier did the test. All I can get...

Randy, the supplier did the test. All I can get out of them is that "Less than 5ppm was the maximum sensitivity of the NH3 in solution." They weren't forthcoming with the strength of the solution....
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/19/2006, 02:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 171
Posted By s a v v o
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate in Australia

Randy,

A while ago, I saw the analysis of the Dead Sea mag chloride that you gave the OK to.

In Australia, I have access to a technical grade product that I'd like you to look at - the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/07/2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 332
Posted By s a v v o
My apologies, Randy, for misconstruing your...

My apologies, Randy, for misconstruing your recommendations and for missing the subsequent articles.

Many thanks.

Les
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/07/2006, 02:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 332
Posted By s a v v o
DIY magnesium supplement

In an article a couple of years ago, Randy recommended adding epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) as a supplement for magnesium depletion.

I've just come across an old Craig Bingham article...
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/08/2006, 05:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By s a v v o
BICOLOR DOTTYBACK COLOR CHANGES

About four years ago, I bought a Pseudochromis paccagnellae with the usual rich magenta coloring in the forward part of the body. As often happens, this coloring faded to a paler mauve/pink colour...
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/07/2005, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By s a v v o
Anthony, thanks for your help. Les

Anthony, thanks for your help.

Les
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/06/2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By s a v v o
Sorry Anthony. I meant for you to comment on my...

Sorry Anthony. I meant for you to comment on my concern that 2mm is a bit big for bubbles. They say 0.5 - 2mm is the range of bubbles sizes. As I say, I'm a newcomer to air-driven skimmers.
...
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/06/2005, 09:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By s a v v o
Thanks, Anthony. I've just read a thread in...

Thanks, Anthony.

I've just read a thread in which you mention Sweetwater Finepore synthetic diffusers, which you found successful.

I've had a look at the Aquatic Ecosystems website, on which...
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/06/2005, 02:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By s a v v o
Wooden diffusers

I recently cut up some basswood for skimmer diffusers. The skimmer is 4ft x 6ins. Without having the skimmer in circulation but with the column full, I allowed air to stream through the diffusers....
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/05/2005, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By s a v v o
Thanks, Eric. Les

Thanks, Eric.

Les
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/03/2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By s a v v o
There are two systems: 2 x 250w Iwasaki...

There are two systems:

2 x 250w Iwasaki 6500K

2 x 250w XM 10,000K

Thanks.

Les
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/02/2005, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By s a v v o
Thanks, Eric. I'd be very interested in looking...

Thanks, Eric. I'd be very interested in looking at the conversion chart.

Les
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/02/2005, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By s a v v o
Details about lux meter

Eric, in your book (Aquarium Corals) you recommended that reef aquarists have a lux meter. I have a few questions about this.

Firstly, these meters come in a range of readings. What is the...
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