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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/15/2007, 02:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 526
Posted By TekCat
Can we have no PO4, but just Randy instead? :D

Can we have no PO4, but just Randy instead? :D
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/15/2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,529
Posted By TekCat
I suggest you read...

I suggest you read http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/rhf/index.php#12
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/15/2007, 01:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 526
Posted By TekCat
PO4?

PO4?
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/11/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 156,031
Posted By TekCat
Yeah, I think clumping is going to happen no...

Yeah, I think clumping is going to happen no matter what you do to aragonite sand. Low pH and bacteria in sand will clump it. So, the question remains, will this reduce the effectiveness of the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/11/2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By TekCat
pretty cool techique.... instead of metal wire...

pretty cool techique.... instead of metal wire you could try graphite I know it is a conductor, however don't know if it is reef safe.... should be, because really it is just another form of carbon.
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/11/2007, 01:36 AM
Replies: 537
Views: 156,031
Posted By TekCat
Did anybody tried to determine if after a while...

Did anybody tried to determine if after a while aragonite sand clumps up in the bucket? And if so, do you think it deminishes the efficiency of the RDSB?
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/11/2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By TekCat
First of all, you should know what are your Ca,...

First of all, you should know what are your Ca, Alk and Mg values. The point of dosing purple up or anything else is to keep these values in check. Personally I think that Purple Up is a bit...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/09/2007, 06:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By TekCat
I use phosar hc... about half of a can in a...

I use phosar hc... about half of a can in a 90+30g system.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/09/2007, 03:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,643
Posted By TekCat
Don't mean to steal the tread... I have the...

Don't mean to steal the tread...
I have the same issue, GFO is in use but cyano doesn't go away. My nitrates rather high (25ppm), so since C-N-P balance is messed up due to low P and high N, I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/07/2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By TekCat
I wouldn't trust Wallys filling station. Like...

I wouldn't trust Wallys filling station. Like jsr said, check TDS. Since you're buying water then get DISTILLED kind in a gallon jars.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/06/2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By TekCat
is it a new tank? are you using distilled water...

is it a new tank? are you using distilled water from Wally's?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/06/2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 493
Posted By TekCat
I'd go with 1 1/2 inch drain pipe, and 3/4 inch...

I'd go with 1 1/2 inch drain pipe, and 3/4 inch return pipe.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/06/2007, 01:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By TekCat
when you start detecting phosphates in the...

when you start detecting phosphates in the outflow water, this means that the media has been exhausted. every case is different, but the ballpark timeframe could be a 2-4 month.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/05/2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 419
Posted By TekCat
The thing is that when I was setting up my RK2, I...

The thing is that when I was setting up my RK2, I noticed 6F difference in temperature readout between RK2's temp probe and another digital thermometer. So, I since I am going to be using RK2 I need...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/04/2007, 01:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By TekCat
Yep, that was one of my guesses, the other was an...

Yep, that was one of my guesses, the other was an act of God :D

shall I attempt to glue it back together, or just let it be?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/04/2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By TekCat
yeah, there is a PC light shining over the fuge...

yeah, there is a PC light shining over the fuge section... it is weird... Aadler, thanks for the reassuring me so I can go to bed in peace :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 419
Posted By TekCat
temp calibration

how can I calibrate temperature sensor on my reefkeeper2?

P.S. I think I accidently messed it up.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/04/2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By TekCat
Angry tank rim snapped a few minutes ago

greetings, my sump is made out of a 30g AGA tank. just a few minutes ago I heard a snap, and it looks like a plastic rim that goes around the top of the sump's tank broke in the middle of the one of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 228,790
Posted By TekCat
I've seen the question about baking soda in the...

I've seen the question about baking soda in the mix before, but probably missed the answer.

To my knowledge, baking soda is quite difficult to dissolve in water. Wont it be better to have it in...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/08/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,278
Posted By TekCat
as they say, your mileage may vary. I've had...

as they say, your mileage may vary. I've had macro on 24/7 lighting period, when I switched to 18 hours of lighting, it started to grow alot faster.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/06/2007, 01:31 AM
Replies: 3
Sg?
Views: 245
Posted By TekCat
lots of fish only systems are set up with 1.021 -...

lots of fish only systems are set up with 1.021 - 1.023 for the reason that its believes that fish will do better at slightly lower SG than natural salt water. also, less salt - cheaper :) ......
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/06/2007, 01:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 653
Posted By TekCat
ditto with all of the above. fuges work best,...

ditto with all of the above. fuges work best, however since now you have "real" skimmer, you might experiment with sugar. ...oh, watch out for the "tang police" :)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/06/2007, 01:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,278
Posted By TekCat
Yep, plants need dark period to breathe. You can...

Yep, plants need dark period to breathe. You can get safely to 18 hours photoperiod for macros. Also, bumping up photoperiod had been reported to discourage Caulerpa to go sexual.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/06/2007, 12:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By TekCat
you still can use your UV in the hospital / qt...

you still can use your UV in the hospital / qt tank, so don't throw it away just yet :)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/05/2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By TekCat
if your goal is clear water then yes, O3 is...

if your goal is clear water then yes, O3 is plenty. however if your goal is sterilizing, then properly tuned UV is a tool of choise.
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