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Forum: Advanced Topics 12/20/2005, 04:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,112
Posted By kirei
I would think that RO waste water would be better...

I would think that RO waste water would be better than tap water eventhough it is often higher in TDS. the Carbon prefilters remove chlorine and chloramine, most of what is left hitting the membrane...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2005, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By kirei
If you want to run penductors or eductors you...

If you want to run penductors or eductors you will need a stronger pump, they generate their flow from pressure, and a velocity T4 is not strong enough IMO, it will work, but it won't really increase...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2005, 02:27 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,949
Posted By kirei
I used to have an H&S on my 65, the 110g...

I used to have an H&S on my 65, the 110g Recirculating model and it did ok, but nothing compared to my MR2... of course they are rated completely differently, but they cost about the same... I do...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/15/2005, 12:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,007
Posted By kirei
I doubt that the first one is an efflo but there...

I doubt that the first one is an efflo but there is no way to tell until it grows in, it really doesn't look like it is tabling right now though.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/13/2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 170
Posted By kirei
What kind of standpipe do you have for the...

What kind of standpipe do you have for the overflow (the pipe on the inside before connecting to the blukhead). A durso or stockman standpipe will help reduce noise, as will plumbing the output to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2005, 02:23 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 85,716
Posted By kirei
I currently run 2 pumps, a Gen X 55HP and a Quiet...

I currently run 2 pumps, a Gen X 55HP and a Quiet One 6000 for the return, what Sequence pump would you recommend to run 1 beckett, and generate a return of about 900 GPH through 1 inch tubing with 4...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/06/2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,409
Posted By kirei
We really need a good universal notation for...

We really need a good universal notation for DD/MM/YYYY I worked at a bank in Vancouver and we stuff that was both DD/MM/YYYY and MM/DD/YYYY.... lets go with star dates....oh crap... now they know i...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/02/2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,735
Posted By kirei
Being from Vancouver, BC (birthplace of...

Being from Vancouver, BC (birthplace of Greenpeace... I apologize) I have been endoctrinated since birth on ecology and the harm humans cause, and we do cause harm, but we also cause good, and it is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/02/2005, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 637
Posted By kirei
The Macro Algae in the tank is Grape Caulerpa...

The Macro Algae in the tank is Grape Caulerpa (Caulerpa Racemosa), I would suggest you get rid of it because it can and most likely will take over your tank. I had some in my tank before that got in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/01/2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 85,716
Posted By kirei
Raising the beckett above the water line in the...

Raising the beckett above the water line in the skimmer lowers the amount of pressure facing the water being injected making your pump perform better(i.e. less head pressure).
Forum: Vendor Experiences 12/01/2005, 03:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By kirei
Shut up A-Hole ;-)

Shut up A-Hole ;-)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/30/2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 228
Posted By kirei
If you inject too much air into your skimmer, the...

If you inject too much air into your skimmer, the bubbles start to stack and join together increasing the bubble size, which reduces contact time and therefore decreases efficiency. Also larger...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2005, 01:36 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,949
Posted By kirei
I went from an H&S to a MRC MR 2 on my 65 gallon...

I went from an H&S to a MRC MR 2 on my 65 gallon SPS BB tank. To be honest, I found the MRC much better. My H&S was a recirculating mod, and so it was not really designed for the wet skim BB...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 11/22/2005, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 612
Posted By kirei
Talk to anyone who has had to battle Grape...

Talk to anyone who has had to battle Grape Caulerpa (Racemosa) in their display tank and you will understand why this stuff is illegal. It is a highly invasive plant and can truly wreak havoc in an...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/18/2005, 09:51 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 85,716
Posted By kirei
The skimmer itself isn't too loud, but I find the...

The skimmer itself isn't too loud, but I find the Gen X 55HP fairly loud, I have it in my living room in a small appartment, it is the loudest part of my tank (the fan on the pump is annoying), not...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/18/2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,673
Posted By kirei
PE is not a direct corrolation to coral health......

PE is not a direct corrolation to coral health... polyps extend for many reasons, not saying Kent isn't a good salt, I just don't think that PE is a good basis for critiquing salt. I have used Kent,...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/18/2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,778
Posted By kirei
I am running bare bottom so the alk demand is not...

I am running bare bottom so the alk demand is not from biological processes. I dripped kalk, the way i was doing it was not promoting stability because it wasn't automated. If I could afford a...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/18/2005, 03:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,778
Posted By kirei
I just put a calcium reactor on my tank and I...

I just put a calcium reactor on my tank and I have noticed a change in coloration, PE, and growth all for the better. This has more to do with the fact that I had to add 2.5 gallons of kalk in order...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/17/2005, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By kirei
Clamp the tank then cut out the brace, then screw...

Clamp the tank then cut out the brace, then screw in an acrylic brace so that it doesn't create shadows, or my personal favorite is to remove the black trim then eurobrace the tank (wide [2-3 inches]...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/17/2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,122
Posted By kirei
How are you feeding the water into the skimmer,...

How are you feeding the water into the skimmer, fluctuations in sump level can really mess with skimmer performance, try doing the recirculating mod, and feeding it from the overflow, or have the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/17/2005, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 134
Posted By kirei
I have a Gen X 55HP on my MRC MR 2 which is about...

I have a Gen X 55HP on my MRC MR 2 which is about 24 inches total height, and about 1300 GPH pressure rated. Considering that your skimmer is twice the size I would say you would be okay, remember...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/17/2005, 12:53 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,380
Posted By kirei
MRC MR 2 with a Gen X 55HP on a BB 65 Gallon SPS...

MRC MR 2 with a Gen X 55HP on a BB 65 Gallon SPS with a small Lionfish, Rabbitfish, and solarensis wrasse. I am still thinking about getting a second injector or a riser... which is silly, because I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/17/2005, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By kirei
I have a lionfish in my 65 SPS tank with a wrasse...

I have a lionfish in my 65 SPS tank with a wrasse and a foxface rabbitfish. We have had him since he was about 1.5 inches, now he is almost 4. Haven't had any problems with inverts so far, but he is...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/17/2005, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By kirei
This can be caused by almost any stressor. When I...

This can be caused by almost any stressor. When I my sump runs low and I have microbubbles, when the temp fluctuates (because someone left the balcony door open ... in Canada... in the winter......
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2005, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By kirei
Any beckett is going to need a much bigger pump...

Any beckett is going to need a much bigger pump than a Mag 9.5 to be most effective you want a pressure rated pump.
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