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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 322
Posted By BLockamon
Trying one on the church's 220 gal tank. So far,...

Trying one on the church's 220 gal tank. So far, it's not doing anything (tried for months). However, the nitrates are above the recommended 40 ppm (they say to water change to below 40).

I'm...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/17/2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 202
Posted By BLockamon
Unless your heater or temperature sensor have a...

Unless your heater or temperature sensor have a means of adjusting the output, it can't be calibrated. Most can't.

FWIW, I think your readings are about as close as can be expected. Depending on...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/10/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By BLockamon
I agree. It's best to stick to a quality carbon...

I agree. It's best to stick to a quality carbon (Two Little Fishies, ESV, Seachem, Black Diamond, etc.). Also, I don't like the pellets that look like little sticks (e.g., Kent). I've found that...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/22/2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By BLockamon
I only find a few pieces of Lou's molt shells. ...

I only find a few pieces of Lou's molt shells. He eats the rest.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/18/2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 454
Posted By BLockamon
For me, iron-based phosphate media and lots of...

For me, iron-based phosphate media and lots of blue-leg hermits.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/16/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By BLockamon
That skimmer is the same as the Octopus NW 150,...

That skimmer is the same as the Octopus NW 150, which can be had online (www.octopusskimmer.com) for $126. You can upgrade to the NW-200 for $180. The NW-200 would be a better fit for a 120.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/16/2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By BLockamon
Downdraft skimmers need a high-pressure and...

Downdraft skimmers need a high-pressure and high-flow pump. Needlewheel pumps are neither. You can use a needlewheel pump, but you won't get much (if any) suction through the DD venturi. You'd...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/16/2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 156
Posted By BLockamon
Could be; what type of macro is it?

Could be; what type of macro is it?
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/07/2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By BLockamon
They are about as good as it gets in the...

They are about as good as it gets in the small-particle category. You could also look at Arcti-Pods from Reed Mariculture. Probably a little bigger than baby brine but smaller than mysis.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/06/2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By BLockamon
Mine hangs out in his burrow almost all of the...

Mine hangs out in his burrow almost all of the time. They typically come out more if you offer them less "stick fed" food and make them scavenge for snails. The less you offer at the mouth of the...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/06/2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By BLockamon
He may be getting ready to molt. They will...

He may be getting ready to molt. They will reject food for a few / several days before a molt. From what I understand, it is also fairly common for them to molt soon after settling in. One theory...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/06/2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By BLockamon
T5 and metal halide are way better than power...

T5 and metal halide are way better than power compact in terms of light output.

T5 might be a little cheaper than metal halide. T5 will have a lower electricity cost. Bulb replacement will...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/06/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By BLockamon
The addition of the phosphate media has probably...

The addition of the phosphate media has probably disturbed the surface tension in the reef's water. Give it a day or two, and the skimmer should start back up again.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/06/2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 377
Posted By BLockamon
You probably have high phosphates. I'd recommend...

You probably have high phosphates. I'd recommend using some iron-based phosphate media like PHOSaR.

You can try and scrub it off. Net any that comes off. Better yet, take the rocks out, put...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/06/2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By BLockamon
Too much flow maybe? Do you have him sitting on...

Too much flow maybe? Do you have him sitting on in incline?

I ask because I had a similar situation with a meat coral. It hung on for several months but eventually "let go" and was no more.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/03/2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By BLockamon
In general, a 1" overflow will handle ~600 gph. ...

In general, a 1" overflow will handle ~600 gph. Assuming you use a Durso standpipe, noise should be minimal. It's normal to use 1x 3/4" return per 1" drain. I would not go to 1/2".

Threaded...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/01/2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 291
Posted By BLockamon
Other than clowns, you're pretty much left with...

Other than clowns, you're pretty much left with small gobies or firefish.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/30/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By BLockamon
I've heard that salt water needs to properly...

I've heard that salt water needs to properly aerate before the pH buffers correctly in the 8.1--8.3 range (maybe as a result of the type of carbonate salts used in the mix). I've never tested this,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/30/2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By BLockamon
Might be a spaghetti worm. You can do a Google...

Might be a spaghetti worm. You can do a Google image search and see if they look alike.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/30/2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 264
Posted By BLockamon
Yep, I have one mandarin in a 90 gal with 120# of...

Yep, I have one mandarin in a 90 gal with 120# of live rock, and it's about all I can do the see any pods in the tank. She's a fat little fish, however, so she must find them just fine :) . No way...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/30/2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By BLockamon
If it's your first aiptasia, why not just nuke it...

If it's your first aiptasia, why not just nuke it with a kalkwasser slurry. Mix a little kalk in water until it looks like milk. Use a syringe and dose a little right into it's oral disk. It will...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/30/2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 165
Posted By BLockamon
I'd think it would be tough for it to sit...

I'd think it would be tough for it to sit upright, closed, until it could attach it's foot. I've never tried though.

You could always get a clam cup from Nicks Acrylic Reef:...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/30/2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,141
Posted By BLockamon
This seems like a long shot, but... Salt...

This seems like a long shot, but...

Salt mixes can separate during shipping/storage. That's why it's best to make up larger batches than small ones out of a bucket. It's at least possible (I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/30/2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 938
Posted By BLockamon
I think the population of "kids" is self-limiting...

I think the population of "kids" is self-limiting based on the algae load. My parents don't seem to have suffered.

I can't say for sure how long it takes the babies to grow out. I've found small...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/30/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By BLockamon
Another options is Tahitian Blend algae paste...

Another options is Tahitian Blend algae paste from Brine Shrimp Direct. I believe it is actually made by Reed Mariculture for BSD.
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