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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Posted By Salty Irishman
My corals weren't doing as well as I would like...

My corals weren't doing as well as I would like even with supplemental feedings of Cyclop & Dt's. I was running skimmer and filter socks 24/7. Removed socks and shut skimmer off when feeding for at...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/10/2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,266
Posted By Salty Irishman
That's what I'm most interested in. Thanks &...

That's what I'm most interested in. Thanks & good luck.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/09/2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,266
Posted By Salty Irishman
Starphire glass?

Starphire glass?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/09/2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,266
Posted By Salty Irishman
It wouldn't happen to be an Ultimate Reef Ready...

It wouldn't happen to be an Ultimate Reef Ready would it?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Posted By Salty Irishman
Smaller Tanks

I'm currently running a 40 gal breeder with good results and low maintenance. I will be moving up however to a 58 gal Oceanic for the simple fact of a wider tank width (13"-18.5") to accommodate a...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/09/2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,266
Posted By Salty Irishman
Still available?

Dustin - Do you still have this tank to sell?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Salty Irishman
Thanks for the input. I think the frozen is the...

Thanks for the input. I think the frozen is the way to go for me.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Salty Irishman
Feeding Cyclop-eez

I've bought the freeze dried and cannot get it to stay in the water column long enough to be useful? This stuff is very buoyant and wants to stay on the surface more than anything. Fish love it,...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/12/2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By Salty Irishman
Thanks Randy! Hopefully this will make life a...

Thanks Randy! Hopefully this will make life a little easier, and good to know something is not amiss.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/12/2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By Salty Irishman
I am dosing drip style and do have the pick up...

I am dosing drip style and do have the pick up line off the bottom of the jug so all is well there. Question, does your limewater turn clear after letting it set a few hours or does it stay milky?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/12/2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By Salty Irishman
Interesting... I've never used kalk before so I'm...

Interesting... I've never used kalk before so I'm not sure what to expect other than what I've read and those I've talked to. Thanks for the input, maybe I'm over analyzing the whole thing, been...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/12/2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By Salty Irishman
Randy can you help w/kalk?

Decided to start limewater and cannot get it to settle clear. I have barely stirred and allowed to settle overnight but to no avail. Am first putting 5 gal of RO/DI water into a 6 gal glass carboy...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/11/2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By Salty Irishman
Thanks for the input. Maybe I'll give that a try...

Thanks for the input. Maybe I'll give that a try next time around and see if it helps. I did call Seachem and they didn't seem to concerned about it, but hearing different opinions always helps with...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/11/2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By Salty Irishman
I thank you for your input. I assumed it...

I thank you for your input. I assumed it wouldn't hurt to start dosing (and assuming anything, well you know how that can go) but after reading on the container to only dose the clear off the top it...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/11/2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By Salty Irishman
Settling Out of Limewater

Mixed 5 gal of RO/DI with 5 tsp of Seachem Kalkwasser and left it sit overnight. By morning the precipitate still had not settled out and has not yet after 24 hrs as the top off water is still...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/11/2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By Salty Irishman
I thank you for the reply and have to believe...

I thank you for the reply and have to believe your exactly right. The lead wire was resting on the power cord to a ballast giving the eroneous readings. Thanks again for the insight!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/11/2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By Salty Irishman
Pinpoint PH Monitor Fluctuation

Decided to use limewater to help with ph/calcium and purchased a pinpoint to keep a close eye on things. After carefull calibration and positioning the probe, it seems if I move the lead wire and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/01/2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 110
Posted By Salty Irishman
Polyp Extension, Problem?

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/32311DSCF2258_edited-4.jpg

I purchased this leather about a month ago and only had polyp extension for the first two day. Since then this has been the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 234
Posted By Salty Irishman
I to experienced waste water in those...

I to experienced waste water in those proporations and sold the unit. I am on a well so that much waste was unacceptable. I've since purchased a new unit from the Filter Guys called the water...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/01/2007, 06:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 322
Posted By Salty Irishman
Link

https://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=HD19401
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/01/2007, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 322
Posted By Salty Irishman
Hydor Koralia link

I forgot the link in the previous post. Thats what I get for jumping on here first thing in the morning and before downing my first cup of coffee!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/01/2007, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 322
Posted By Salty Irishman
Hydor Koralia

Hi all, is anyone using or have any experience with these powerheads strictly for water movement?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/26/2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By Salty Irishman
Sounds great. I have to wonder although 2 tds is...

Sounds great. I have to wonder although 2 tds is not much to worry about, is your container covered or is there something maybe leaching into the water. What kind of container are you storing your...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 02/04/2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Salty Irishman
Close Up

Close up shot when coral is closed.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/32311DSCF1535forweb.jpg
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 02/02/2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Salty Irishman
Unhappy Help identify Green Tree fungus/rot

Can someone tell me what is going on with this Nepthea? As of late it seems to only get good P.E. @ night and think this may be the reason whatever it is. Should I be concerned and can I do...
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