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Forum: Reef Discussion 05/21/2007, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By andydavis141
which refractometer is best (most accurate) for...

which refractometer is best (most accurate) for $100 or less?
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/21/2007, 01:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By andydavis141
Question what's the best tool for salinity?

what do you think the most accurate and eaisy to use salinity meausering tool is? hydrometer, refractometer or digital probe?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/18/2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By andydavis141
actually i was using oceanic but i switched to...

actually i was using oceanic but i switched to seachem last time. what's the scoop on oceanic? what do you suggest?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/17/2007, 11:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By andydavis141
my calcium reads @ 600ppm with new test kit. i...

my calcium reads @ 600ppm with new test kit. i figure i'll keep doing water changes on the same schedual (every 3 weeks) and test in a couple weeks. everything looks ok so far. ph is still 8.1-8.2...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/17/2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By andydavis141
thank you all for your help. i truely appreciate...

thank you all for your help. i truely appreciate it. and have a nice day!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/16/2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By andydavis141
i live in sf east bay and have not seen salifert...

i live in sf east bay and have not seen salifert who i hear is one of the best. but seachem is eaisly found. i will get the seachem. i currently use seachem ph and alk, are there any other tests i...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/16/2007, 01:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By andydavis141
i think its a marine lab kit. ph is 8.1 alk reads...

i think its a marine lab kit. ph is 8.1 alk reads 4 something which according to the sea chem directions is fairly good. i'll get new test tomorrow and post the results. i just want to make sure a...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/15/2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By andydavis141
calcium

my cal level is at 500ppm to 650ppm is this bad? i tested it 3 times yesterday within a 30min span. first was 700ppm then 500 ppm then 600ppm. i know it should not change this much so should i be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 190
Posted By andydavis141
does anyone know how much flow loss i will have...

does anyone know how much flow loss i will have by increasing my return flow diameter.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 190
Posted By andydavis141
at the end? or somewhere after the chiller?

at the end? or somewhere after the chiller?
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 190
Posted By andydavis141
Question flow

i have a 800gph in-line pump with 3/4 inch outlet in & out and i did not see my pump listed in the head calculator tool. so if i am using a 3/4 inch pick up to a 1 inch return will it reduce the flow...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/27/2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By andydavis141
thank you all for responding i am going to leave...

thank you all for responding i am going to leave them off and keep a closer eye on the tank to maintain clean bulbs, reflectors and top off evaporation. heat is accounted for by my chiller and is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/26/2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By andydavis141
ya there about 7-8 inches now but its nice to use...

ya there about 7-8 inches now but its nice to use lids for evap and splash. i was just wondering how much of a difference it makes?
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/26/2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By andydavis141
glass lids blocking light?

does anybody know how much of my light might be blocked by using glass lids. a % answer is what i'm looking for. if you have or have used them, then you know they are not clear once you start useing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/26/2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 541
Posted By andydavis141
i got tradewind super 1/3 hp on my 180. great and...

i got tradewind super 1/3 hp on my 180. great and will warrenty for 2 yrs! good luck.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/25/2007, 01:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 132
Posted By andydavis141
let me start by saying i'm no expert but here's...

let me start by saying i'm no expert but here's what i know. there are two types, inline & drop in. the cooling coil can be directly submerged in your sump but nees to be housed in close proximity to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/25/2007, 01:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 149
Posted By andydavis141
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/23/2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 149
Posted By andydavis141
pump Q's

i have a coralife 790P pump with 3/4 in inlet and outlet and i'll be fitting it to 1 in pvc how will it affect my gph. will there be any reduction?

my second question is

i have a 180g main...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/18/2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 949
Posted By andydavis141
fo = blue-line trigger reef = manderine or...

fo = blue-line trigger
reef = manderine or clown tang
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/16/2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By andydavis141
i was just reading that mag helps stabelize...

i was just reading that mag helps stabelize calcium to keep alk from droping. sounds interesting. it could have been a combination of several things on my part. although my test would have shown that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/15/2007, 02:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 270
Posted By andydavis141
i would think its a matter of personal prefrence...

i would think its a matter of personal prefrence since most glass these days is tempered anyway. if it were plate glass then i'd be worried. i stack my rock against the sides and overflows and i've...
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/14/2007, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By andydavis141
i have 0 phos and my alk is normal. i'm thinking...

i have 0 phos and my alk is normal. i'm thinking it may be my light cycle and kelvin change. but i can't test for it. thanks for the ideas. much appreciated. have a nice day.
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/14/2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By andydavis141
i have a phos test i'll give it a testing and let...

i have a phos test i'll give it a testing and let you know. thanks!!!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/13/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 240
Posted By andydavis141
sounds puzzeling to me also not that i whould...

sounds puzzeling to me also not that i whould understand if explained anyway. i was just intrested. i'm still on the fence weather or not i'm going to experiment with one or not. thanks for the info.
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/13/2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 812
Posted By andydavis141
my water changes don't go low enough to expose my...

my water changes don't go low enough to expose my rock. i hear a lot of people have started testing mag is this new? i dose strontium calcium idione trace ele coral accel and coralvite now i need mag...
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