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Forum: SPS Keepers 12/07/2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,178
Posted By alazo1
I agree with others regarding the phosphate test...

I agree with others regarding the phosphate test kit. Salifert is good for most everything else but for phosphate a colormeter is best, maybe your lfs has one. Try a phosphate remover passively in...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/07/2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,233
Posted By alazo1
Nice pics. Fors2many, what kind of fish is...

Nice pics.

Fors2many, what kind of fish is that?, got any more pics of it..looks awesome.

Albert
Forum: Southern California Reefers 10/04/2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,477
Posted By alazo1
Hipertec, I ordered the ecosystem one from...

Hipertec, I ordered the ecosystem one from marinedepot. It came in yesterday. I put it in the tank yesterday with a maxi 900. It works very well, no noise. Not sure how much gph I'm getting but would...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 10/03/2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 640
Posted By alazo1
Well I just got this kit and just tested. I...

Well I just got this kit and just tested. I switched because supposedly the Salifert may be reading high. I remember having a lamotte calcium kit in the past and the reason I stopped using it was...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/02/2007, 04:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,941
Posted By alazo1
Wow, sorry to hear this Matt. I would not...

Wow, sorry to hear this Matt.

I would not dose the dechloronator due to the post of someone loosing their whole tank. Your tds is now 0 which means it's basically pure.

Was the clamp summerged...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 09/30/2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,477
Posted By alazo1
I just bought one of the mods at marine depot....

I just bought one of the mods at marine depot. Hopefully it works and I'll see if it works on my wavemaker.

As far as the diy mod for maxi, I never had much luck. Sure it works for some just not...
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/29/2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,941
Posted By alazo1
What do you keep your mag at Wentreefgirl?. I...

What do you keep your mag at Wentreefgirl?. I thought the acceptable level is 12-1500.

Albert
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/26/2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By alazo1
I think the windowscreen and bringing your lights...

I think the windowscreen and bringing your lights up will improve your situation.

Here's a quote from "Reef Aquarium" book one page 253.

Quote from the book
"Alf Nilsen observed a link between...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/26/2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,188
Posted By alazo1
Very nice and proffesional looking mod. I...

Very nice and proffesional looking mod.

I modded my 5-2 a few months ago and really I don't see much difference, actually I think it's gettin less skimate then before.

One thing that I see...
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/25/2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By alazo1
Zeo recommends dkh no more then 8 so the higher...

Zeo recommends dkh no more then 8 so the higher levels seem to reak havok.

Albert
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/25/2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By alazo1
I would also dose some iodine to help prevent...

I would also dose some iodine to help prevent light shock.


Albert
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/25/2007, 03:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By alazo1
Thanks Gsmguy. Just thought and seems like the...

Thanks Gsmguy. Just thought and seems like the fantech would have to come at the same time as the light. Currently they come on when the temperature of the tank reaches a certain limit.

Albert
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/25/2007, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 380
Posted By alazo1
Maybe after the ro/di you could look into rdsb in...

Maybe after the ro/di you could look into rdsb in a bucket. I'm doing something similiar and though it hasn't brought my nitrates to 0 it's close. Seems a lot are having success with them.

Albert
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/25/2007, 03:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By alazo1
Real good info pjf, thanks. I've been considering...

Real good info pjf, thanks. I've been considering going with these type of lights..too many choices.

Albert
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By alazo1
T5 vs VHO

I've read a bit on t5s but still don't know why they are better then vho's. One vho 48" = 110 watts. One t5 = 54 watts.

T5 is thinner so you can fit more but are they better and why?.

thanks,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By alazo1
I got my starboard at Bed bath and beyond. Had to...

I got my starboard at Bed bath and beyond. Had to buy 2 pieces so there is a seam down the middle of the tank. Plastic stores would have them though and will cut to your size. I did by dsb to bb...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 380
Posted By alazo1
Are you planning on keeping corals?. If not I...

Are you planning on keeping corals?. If not I would'nt worry about it but if you are your tap water may be causing it as suggested. The ro/di is almost a must in my area due to tds being at about...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By alazo1
So, you plan on using a two part for the...

So, you plan on using a two part for the litermeter?. If you are, any reason you just don't dump in tank daily?.

Albert
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By alazo1
I have a hanna colormeter to test. Alot of other...

I have a hanna colormeter to test. Alot of other kits will give a reading of 0 when in fact you may have the kind of phosphate we test for. So maybe investing in a kit that will give you low figures...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 176
Posted By alazo1
Reef Optix 1 vs Lumenarc Minis

Sorry for double post, don't know how to delete this one.

Albert
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By alazo1
Reef Optix 1 vs Lumenarc Minis

I currently have 2 Reef Optix 1 in a hood. The hood is fairly well sealed and have it venting to the outside of the house with a fantech 150 exhaust fan. Previously I had an 100cfm fan that pulled...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By alazo1
You could settle for less and have both. The...

You could settle for less and have both. The resun pump I just got is big as hell but seems to work pretty well. Only 100 bucks.

After you're married you could sneak the vortech.LOL.

Albert
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 263
Posted By alazo1
Yep, I thought the wimpy powerhead I have running...

Yep, I thought the wimpy powerhead I have running it was not enough. I'll try some of the suggestions. Damn, I must have 3 mj1200 laying around without propellers due to trying to do the mj mods....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 586
Posted By alazo1
gfci ...

gfci

http://www.electrical-supply.net/product.asp_Q_parentID_E_8_A_subCatID_E_298_A_prodID_E_1309

Most bathrooms have one of these

Albert
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 02:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 263
Posted By alazo1
Thanks for the help, I'll post a few pics...

Thanks for the help, I'll post a few pics tomorrow.


Albert
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