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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/09/2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,343
Posted By murraycamp
FWIW, I think Sapphire Aquatics makes a skimmer...

FWIW, I think Sapphire Aquatics makes a skimmer for your system. I have had success with their products.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/09/2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,343
Posted By murraycamp
As the previous post suggested, if you are going...

As the previous post suggested, if you are going to keep a sand substrate, then I would go shallower - as minimal as possible and still meet your aesthetic expectations.

As far as detritivors,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/09/2007, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,343
Posted By murraycamp
Be careful of using a DSB in such a small tank. ...

Be careful of using a DSB in such a small tank. Several commentators, including Shimek, have opined that a DSB in anything less that about a square meter of surface area will not work due to the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/25/2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 773
Posted By murraycamp
I would also do a copper test. If you don't have...

I would also do a copper test. If you don't have one handy (I know I sure don't) a would start running some PolyFilter (Poly Bio Marine) in a canister or power filter just in case there is a metal...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/25/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 521
Posted By murraycamp
Let us know how it goes!

Let us know how it goes!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/25/2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 575
Posted By murraycamp
Also, it is questionable whether DSB in display...

Also, it is questionable whether DSB in display tanks this small can even function in the first instance due to the edge effect and the consequential inability to support requisite infauna, according...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/25/2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 521
Posted By murraycamp
Davidb6: I use Lifereef overflows on two of...

Davidb6:

I use Lifereef overflows on two of my tanks and have never had a problem. Lifereef claims that there has never been an instance reported of one failing to re-start after a power...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/24/2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 521
Posted By murraycamp
Also, consider a siphon overflow so you can add a...

Also, consider a siphon overflow so you can add a sump. Increases your options significantly. Is there any particular reason why you cannot have a sump?
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/24/2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 521
Posted By murraycamp
How much more room do you have to work with? ...

How much more room do you have to work with?

About the only two things you could do at this point, IMO, would be to upgrade the skimmer (not many options here - perhaps Deltec), increase the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 234
Posted By murraycamp
More info please. Test results, specifically,...

More info please. Test results, specifically, Ca and Alk, would be helpful.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 533
Posted By murraycamp
Rox 0.8 is only available here: ...

Rox 0.8 is only available here:

http://www.twopartsolution.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=74_38
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/23/2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 575
Posted By murraycamp
I agree- way too much bioload. I am running a 20...

I agree- way too much bioload. I am running a 20 long w/ a perc. and one azure damsel and am pushing it IMO.

Can you tell us more about your substrate? Amount and type of live rock and whether...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/21/2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By murraycamp
It would also help if you gave us your water...

It would also help if you gave us your water parameters. Nitrate, phosphate, calcium, alk. and salinity.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/21/2007, 03:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 266
Posted By murraycamp
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/rs/feature/i...

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/rs/feature/index.php is a good, albeit older, study by Shimek.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/21/2007, 03:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 488
Posted By murraycamp
I agree with the above comments re test kits. ...

I agree with the above comments re test kits. When you said you sent a sample "away" to be tested, to whom did you send it? AWT?

Also, how did you test the Ca in the Red Sea Coral Pro Salt? ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/19/2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 425
Posted By murraycamp
Here is what I did to catch mine: Wrap some...

Here is what I did to catch mine:

Wrap some nori, Sea Veggies or other algae around the handle of a wire-handled fish net, and bend the handle near the end into a "U" shape so that it hangs in the...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/19/2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,596
Posted By murraycamp
[QUOTE]<a...

[QUOTE]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11138858#post11138858 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by murraycamp
[B]I agree. I have a G. Bellus that has been with me for 2 years and is both a...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/16/2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 52,231
Posted By murraycamp
Sounds good! How big is your fuge?

Sounds good! How big is your fuge?
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 365
Posted By murraycamp
I have had one in my sps tank for a year with no...

I have had one in my sps tank for a year with no probs. Hope that helps.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/11/2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 658
Posted By murraycamp
Also, I would strongly consider upgrading your...

Also, I would strongly consider upgrading your skimmer.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/11/2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 658
Posted By murraycamp
I agree, this is insufficient flow for this tank....

I agree, this is insufficient flow for this tank. I have two Koralia 3s in my 30 gal sps/lps (in addition to the return) producing approx 50x turnover in the tank. The type of flow is important as...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/07/2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,596
Posted By murraycamp
I agree. I have a G. Bellus that has been with...

I agree. I have a G. Bellus that has been with me for 2 years and is both a model reef citizen and very cool fish.

I have a Coral Beauty in my softie tank with a T. Squamosa and have had no...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/04/2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,129
Posted By murraycamp
Shimek argues that controlled variability in reef...

Shimek argues that controlled variability in reef aquaria is a good thing. I too would like to see if anyone has done this and the resulting observations.

Just tagging along.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/04/2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,280
Posted By murraycamp
I heard this as well starting out in the hobby,...

I heard this as well starting out in the hobby, but it seems to be a myth. Borneman states:

There are relatively few tropical coral reefs that are in the 70's except perhaps slightly more...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/04/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,509
Posted By murraycamp
Very cool. Thank you.

Very cool. Thank you.
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