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Forum: Reef Discussion

12/24/2007, 01:35 PM

Replies: 10

Can I add dry base rock without curing

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Posted By NewBostonConst

Place it in a bucket in old water from a water...

Place it in a bucket in old water from a water change, and check for ammonia as the others have said. I lost my 120 gallon system by just adding 75 lbs of uncured rock to it. The tank was 4 months...

Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum

12/24/2007, 01:22 PM

Replies: 53

How much two-part is too much

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Posted By NewBostonConst

FYI, if you buy a Salifert Strontium kit the...

FYI, if you buy a Salifert Strontium kit the first part of the strontium test re-does ca. Thus you get 2 kits in one and you can verify each kit against the other kit that way.

Forum: Large Reef Tanks

12/22/2007, 08:38 PM

Replies: 15

electrical advice needed

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Posted By NewBostonConst

You are supposed to run a 4 conductor for 220vac...

You are supposed to run a 4 conductor for 220vac subpanel and put in a new ground rod. Most subpanels are 220vac. Running a 220vac panel will help you balance the load on your main panel also. If...

Forum: Reef Discussion

12/14/2007, 08:55 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 263

Posted By NewBostonConst

I use a Mag 7 to go about 8 ft up and 20 ft....

I use a Mag 7 to go about 8 ft up and 20 ft. horizontal. It works great for me because it is the right flow to put all the return to display tank water thru a phosban reactor.

You need more head...

Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum

12/02/2007, 08:28 PM

Replies: 53

How much two-part is too much

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Posted By NewBostonConst

Let us know if you figure it out. I am in almost...

Let us know if you figure it out. I am in almost the same situation. I have a 20 gallon with a 100 gallon sump. I mix 3 gallons at a time and it lasts a little over a month. If I lower my dosing...

Forum: SPS Keepers

11/04/2007, 08:31 AM

Replies: 10

Trimming your sps?

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Posted By NewBostonConst

Trimming your sps?

Do people trim there sps like you would trim a bush out infront of your house to make it look the way you want.

When you do cut sps, does it continue to grow from the spot it was cut or branch off...

Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum

10/26/2007, 02:15 PM

Replies: 21

two part won't dissolve

Views: 794

Posted By NewBostonConst

The water is to cold. Put one of your heaters in...

The water is to cold. Put one of your heaters in there and it will disolve. That is what I had to do for both parts because my basement is cold. Worked great and quick.

Forum: SPS Keepers

09/27/2007, 10:36 PM

Replies: 7

sps questions for my 20 gallon?

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Posted By NewBostonConst

I have a 20 gallon with a 250w 20k mh light and a...

I have a 20 gallon with a 250w 20k mh light and a large sump in my basement. If I turn off the pump to the sump, the temp gets up to 84 degrees from 80 degrees in about an hour. Room temp is 73.
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