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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/11/2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 106,898
Posted By Zedar
There are. Not many. But there are. Its a...

There are. Not many. But there are.

Its a work of art.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,529
Posted By Zedar
I had the same problem. I would get a month...

I had the same problem.

I would get a month out of a tunze :( And i would have to clean it.

I monitored the calc and alk usage and i was using a lot of 2 part. Like 300 ml per day. If i lowered...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/01/2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,322
Posted By Zedar
Well for someone thats been swinging their...

Well for someone thats been swinging their calc/alk up and down, your tank sure dont look affected.

Nice :)
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 53,126
Posted By Zedar
I havent tried the ELOS kits but have heard good...

I havent tried the ELOS kits but have heard good things about them.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/27/2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,322
Posted By Zedar
Mo I guess I'm the first person to respond that...

Mo I guess I'm the first person to respond that can offer you advice based on experience.

I had the exact same problem !! EXACTLY the same!!!

It was the KALK !!!

Once I stopped the Kalk...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 53,126
Posted By Zedar
Its not going to be as accurate. Anything...

Its not going to be as accurate.

Anything below .03 will show up as 0. Thats the limit of its capability

But of course anything below .03 doesn't matter :)

It's the best of the cheapy...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By Zedar
Take ACBlinky's advice. But also add 2...

Take ACBlinky's advice.

But also add 2 tablespoons of sugar/ vingar or vodka to the water. If there is any nutrients left in the rock you'll get a bacterial bloom in a few days.
It will look...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 53,126
Posted By Zedar
http://www.hach.com/hc/search.product.details.invo...

http://www.hach.com/hc/search.product.details.invoker/PackagingCode=224800/NewLinkLabel=Phosphorus,+Orthophosphate+(reactive)+Test+Kit,+Model+PO-19,+Color+Disc,+100+tests
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 53,126
Posted By Zedar
Carbon dosing is best done on a tank with low N03...

Carbon dosing is best done on a tank with low N03 - P04.

Anything above 0.10 Phosphate and you will need to use a GFO. Run the GFO until your P04 levels are about 0.04.

If your N03 is above...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,566
Posted By Zedar
How much did the tank cost in glass?

How much did the tank cost in glass?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2007, 08:06 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,566
Posted By Zedar
Great work!!! Nothing more satisfying then a...

Great work!!!

Nothing more satisfying then a DIY.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/04/2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 770
Posted By Zedar
Dont dump it down the sink. Use it, but never buy...

Dont dump it down the sink. Use it, but never buy it again.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/01/2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,186
Posted By Zedar
NP Remember if you try dosing vodka to use...

NP

Remember if you try dosing vodka to use caution. Its a very powerful way of filtering.
Also you must have a good over sized skimmer.

And I dose this along with vodka. it adds GOOD...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/01/2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,186
Posted By Zedar
I don't want to hijack this thread :) I...

I don't want to hijack this thread :)

I would suggest you read up on it by doing a search on RC.

I'll give you a quick overview.

Vodka (carbon) feeds bacteria. They consume Phosphates,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/30/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,186
Posted By Zedar
15ml every 2 days

15ml every 2 days
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/30/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,186
Posted By Zedar
Sorry to hear about the Lionfish :( Overdosing...

Sorry to hear about the Lionfish :(
Overdosing vodka could be dangerous, no doubt.

Im not here to promote vodka dosing, just sharing my observations.
It's made my water sparkle like nothing...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/30/2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,186
Posted By Zedar
I dose vodka and skim heavy. I have...

I dose vodka and skim heavy.

I have extremely clear water. I don't use socks or anything else.
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/30/2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By Zedar
Well thats good news. Yes it sounds like its...

Well thats good news. Yes it sounds like its replacing its Zoox.

Just a word of caution. Dont over expose them to light. Go slow. They need to acclimate SLOWLY!! Too much light to quickly will...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/29/2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By Zedar
It may be brown jelly disease. ...

It may be brown jelly disease.

http://www.athiel.com/lib/bacterial.html
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/29/2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,661
Posted By Zedar
You may be looking at this backwards. Your...

You may be looking at this backwards.

Your thinking you need to maintain your DKH at 10 but in so doing your adding more C02 to your system.

A DKH of 7 is more inline with natural seawater....
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/09/2007, 07:10 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 53,126
Posted By Zedar
The skimmer is the means of export

The skimmer is the means of export
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/07/2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By Zedar
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/07/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By Zedar
Randys mag

Hello,

I made a batch of Randy's Magnesium. Its been sitting for awhile (probably 2 months) in a gallon jug. I noticed the walls of the jug are slightly brown. Is this normal and is it safe to use?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/04/2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,427
Posted By Zedar
Welcome aboard randy Good article

Welcome aboard randy

Good article
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 06:19 AM
Replies: 613
Views: 65,600
Posted By Zedar
Well stated Jim. Some may call you a doom...

Well stated Jim.

Some may call you a doom sayer but sadly you're not too far from the truth.
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