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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/23/2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 291
Posted By bashduo
How do you maintain your refugium?

The 30 gal refugium with 3" deep, small diameter crushed coral substrate has been running on our 5 year old 90 gal. mixed reef for 3 years now with virtually no maintenance other than turning and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/23/2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 434
Posted By bashduo
The 6-line is a neat little fish that swims...

The 6-line is a neat little fish that swims constantly. HOWEVER - The 6-line will eat massive amounts of pods. Don't get one unless you're not worried about him eating the majority of available...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/13/2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By bashduo
Randy, Thanks for the info. Confirmed my...

Randy,

Thanks for the info. Confirmed my thoughts. As you mentioned, Sea Chem. doesn't give much data on their products. I used to use Prime because of 100 grain - plus hard well water which...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/11/2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By bashduo
Seachem Prime hydrosulfite salts

I've been using the Seamchem "Prime" product for quite some time as recommended on the label for all make-up and water change water. All fresh water is run through a 5-stage RO and then DI. (I've...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/04/2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By bashduo
Thanks for the info! What you've described is...

Thanks for the info! What you've described is pretty much what I've been doing. The quick realease on the MR-1 blocks a good part of the top of my first riser tube, but I've been working with it. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/03/2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By bashduo
Very nice set-up! The dry pump(s) set-up would...

Very nice set-up! The dry pump(s) set-up would be nice. I'll keep tinkering (and give it time between each adjustment). I've not heard back from Andy for a bit over a week. Hoping he's been out...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/03/2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By bashduo
I definately see where lack of an auto water top...

I definately see where lack of an auto water top off would cause problems as different water levels in the sump would constantly influence the skimmer internal water levels. Luckily I do use an auto...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/02/2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By bashduo
I'm hoping I've just been tinkering too much too...

I'm hoping I've just been tinkering too much too often. I've got it to product nice fine bubbles, however, there are a few larger ones popping up every so often. The skimate is pretty wet, when I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/01/2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By bashduo
Unpredictable MR-1

I've had a My Reef Creations MR-1 skimmer up and running for over two weeks now, (one with the quick realease option), but haven't had much luck in getting it to consistantly skim. Water level and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/24/2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By bashduo
Some neat ideas. As my skimmer is a "sealed type...

Some neat ideas. As my skimmer is a "sealed type (MRC), the ping pong ball type might be the easiest. Is there a gasket or other type of seal for the ping pong ball to seal against?

Thanks...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/23/2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By bashduo
Skimmer collection shut-off cup?

Anyone have any ideas for building a skimmer waste collection cup that has a shut-off when full? They look pretty simple to look at, but since I've never seen inside one, I don't know how they're...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By bashduo
I run two submersible pumps in the basement on a...

I run two submersible pumps in the basement on a 90 gal. mixed reef with 30 gal refugium and 40 gal sump at 1/3 capacity(basement.) A mag12 and a mag 18. The 12 is connected to a 24 volt marine...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/11/2006, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 148
Posted By bashduo
Kinda what I was thinking. And maybe replace the...

Kinda what I was thinking. And maybe replace the filter with a filter bag of some type if clogging issues...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/11/2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 148
Posted By bashduo
Yep, this is basically what we're already doing...

Yep, this is basically what we're already doing with fingers or a small brush. Currently trying to suck up when siphoning water during water changes. Any ideas for an inexpensive canister filter...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/11/2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 148
Posted By bashduo
Algae-trapping filter?

Looking for a simple - internal pump driven filter that could be used to capture loose hair algae (when scrubbing rocks), before it floats off in the tank water and becomes trapped on other rocks. I...
Forum: Northwest Ohio Reef Association (NORA) 04/03/2006, 07:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 754
Posted By bashduo
We'll be out of town most of the weekend,...

We'll be out of town most of the weekend, however, if free might stop by. Any planned events?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By bashduo
Coralife lighting issues?

I'm running two Coralife PC 4X65 Watt fixtures on a 90 gal. mixed reef. So far, one has a cracked end cap, both fixtures' bulb sockets have corroded to the bulb pins - even with a tank lid and bulb...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By bashduo
Reactor by My Reef Creations

Reactor by My Reef Creations
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/18/2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 157
Posted By bashduo
"To kill a mushroom"?

Has anyone ever had success killing mushrooms by injecting with a solution of lemon juice, calcium, magnesium, etc.? (Would certainly be good to remove them after death - before decay.) Or better...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2005, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 237
Posted By bashduo
I don't know for sure since it was so long ago,...

I don't know for sure since it was so long ago, but at the time I wrote down what Coralife said and the nanometers weren't the same. Also the colors on the spectrum weren't right for corals/ They...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2005, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 237
Posted By bashduo
Hi there- my post was from a year ago and I since...

Hi there- my post was from a year ago and I since got the scoop on them from Coralife. They did not recommend them for reef tanks since the wavelengths and spectrum are wrong on the royal blue. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/30/2005, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By bashduo
I run a mag 12 and a mag 18 pushing 9 feet of...

I run a mag 12 and a mag 18 pushing 9 feet of head to a 90 gal reef. (from basement) The mag 12 is hooked to a battery back-up using two deep cycle marine batteries. The mag 12 will run for about...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/28/2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 283
Posted By bashduo
"Tinkering" - The joy of a reef...

"Tinkering" - The joy of a reef system...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/28/2005, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 283
Posted By bashduo
Give it a try. Just keep a close eye on the...

Give it a try. Just keep a close eye on the water paremeters until "dialed-in".
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/25/2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 283
Posted By bashduo
I use one of these as a second reactor chamber in...

I use one of these as a second reactor chamber in my Calcium reactor to help scrub off excess CO2. If the same housing I have, it is not large, but might hold a considerable amount of powder. (I've...
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