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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,672
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Just show this :) ...

Just show this :)

http://numaga.com/deepsea.html

Someone brought up the issue of the Pacific Ocean gyre and pollution on our local board that was pretty interesting as well.
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Forum: SPS Keepers 01/10/2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 885
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Ca: Salifert ALK: Salifert Mg: Elos ...

Ca: Salifert
ALK: Salifert
Mg: Elos
Nitrate: Salifert
PO4: Don't test
PH: Don't test usually (don't run a Ca reactor or drip Kalk), but have a Seachem kit and a penPH meter

I also have Ca,...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/10/2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,468
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
I'd say since you don't like how your tank looks...

I'd say since you don't like how your tank looks just take it out. You likely don't "need" it. I'd switch for a 10kK to a 14kK.

You might have the same problem with that ATI red bulb...but maybe...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/10/2008, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
A post regarding this thing must get made every...

A post regarding this thing must get made every year or so. Surprised that company is still around...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10
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Views: 879
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
1 - not sure, but I have that as well (was a HH)...

1 - not sure, but I have that as well (was a HH) - it grows more like coralline algae but has polyps like a feather duster (not very fleshy, more hairy)

10- I believe is a type of Dictyota as well...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
THis is from another thread: ...

THis is from another thread:




http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=152287
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Thanks again Randy. You've been most helpful!

Thanks again Randy. You've been most helpful!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
I forgot to ask, kinda an off topic question, but...

I forgot to ask, kinda an off topic question, but what was the gram weight of 1 CUP of MAG flake? I couldn't find that in your article.

Cheers!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Ok thanks again Randy!! Wasn't sure about what I...

Ok thanks again Randy!! Wasn't sure about what I did. I tried to go through some of your articles to get an idea if the molar ratio was < 2. Not sure I understand why, maybe you can point me to...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Ok, so I followed your calculations using the...

Ok, so I followed your calculations using the data I got to obtain the following:


CaCl

195g/CUP

Assume 95.5% CaCl by weight

Ca comprises 36% of CaCl by weight
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 10:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Thanks Randy! One thing I was also assuming...

Thanks Randy!

One thing I was also assuming is that my measuring cups are actually close to 250mL. I brought them into the lab and determined the mass of water from a level cupful.

I used...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Forgot to mention that the Aquarium Systems...

Forgot to mention that the Aquarium Systems Instant Ocean tests kits are reportedly manufactured by Hach. Hach makes high-end test kits.

So, they might be good too and I believe they are less...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/06/2008, 07:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,184
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
I am curious, I used the "often linked"...

I am curious,

I used the "often linked" calculator (http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chemcalc.html)
to determine the following:

in 1 Gallon of water

to raise Ca from 1 to 37,000 ppm...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
I use Salifert, Seachem and Elos. I prefer...

I use Salifert, Seachem and Elos.

I prefer the Salifert and Elos. They are titration based tests (count the drops until a color change occurs) and you don't have to compare to some color card.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,083
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Wow. Just wow... I can't wait until the...

Wow. Just wow...

I can't wait until the book comes out!! Keep us updated please!
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/05/2008, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,369
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Don't think I would do that in my display tank. ...

Don't think I would do that in my display tank. I understand your reasoning, but it's a big risk.

I'd probably try skim milk powder - although, I am not 100% how "pure" even that is - before I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,059
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Definitely check the meter and investigate what...

Definitely check the meter and investigate what the power company is doing.

I was getting majorily screwed when I lived in Boston for a few years. Somehow my bill in the winter was much higher...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
I had digitate hydroids (there are 2 types that I...

I had digitate hydroids (there are 2 types that I know of). One came as a hitchhiker and that turned into about 30 all over the place after about a month. About 3-4 months later they were all gone...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,282
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Fauna marin makes a T5HO unit. I don't own one...

Fauna marin makes a T5HO unit. I don't own one so I can't say much about it.

http://www.faunamarin.de/eng/ultrasolaris.php

I know it's available in Canada, not sure about the USA. I would...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/03/2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,905
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Don, do you use the pre-filters? I always...

Don, do you use the pre-filters? I always wondered if I really needed them, but I only used my Aqualifters for a couple days when this summer when I was not here.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Haha! You should have your own TV show!! I...

Haha! You should have your own TV show!!

I would have never expected those results!!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/02/2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
I put mine together as well. I use half the GFO...

I put mine together as well. I use half the GFO and replace it all monthly.

However, I also have a small water volume so I don't need to put much into the "reactor".

Now, can I say it works?...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/02/2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
Thanks Boomer. I actually did some...

Thanks Boomer.

I actually did some calculations as well and decided that the amount I would be adding wasn't enough to really be all that concerned about.

Cheers,
Fraggle Rock
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/01/2008, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
MAG Pellets - Ammonia Test

Well, I just picked up a bag of MAG pellets (flake isn't as readily available to me).

Before I used it I wanted to test for ammonia.

So, I put 2 tsp into about 1 cup of water. I estimate that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 881
Posted By Fraggle Rock2
I'd put the return section in the center and the...

I'd put the return section in the center and the refugium on the opposite end. That would provide better flow control and a larger refugium.

Also bubble traps between the compartments.

If...
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