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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/03/2006, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 264
Posted By nautilus808
I have run skimmerless tanks for the past 3...

I have run skimmerless tanks for the past 3 years. I wanted to have a skimmer but just did not want anymore stuff. I like to keep things simple. DSb, water changes and live rock. I would like to...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/03/2006, 07:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By nautilus808
I have dove around many of th e islands. The more...

I have dove around many of th e islands. The more touristy islands have some reefs n poor shape. There are a lot of nice protected area. Most of the coral is porites lobate, P. compressata and lots...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/02/2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 325
Posted By nautilus808
I agree that light is necessary for...

I agree that light is necessary for photosynthesis but it is not necessary to produce energy. If organic source of carbon is present there is no need to add CO2. This is incorrect?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/02/2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,685
Posted By nautilus808
Re: Why Arent Skimmers Designed Like This?

This skimmer would stil have head pressure on the out flow equal to the depth the outflow tube reaches. Just because u enter the top of the skimmer is not going to reduce head pressure if the end of...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/02/2006, 03:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 317
Posted By nautilus808
U should have no problems what so ever. Our tanks...

U should have no problems what so ever. Our tanks are a lot more stronger than we give them credit for. Use the gloves. Corn starch never killed anything. Is this the answer you are looking...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/01/2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 325
Posted By nautilus808
Is light and Co2 absolutely necessary. It is my...

Is light and Co2 absolutely necessary. It is my understanding thaT Aquatic plants do not require light nor CO2 if an alternate source of carbon is available such as vinegar. In the presence of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/01/2006, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 125
Posted By nautilus808
I have an Ocean runner 3500 with needle wheel....

I have an Ocean runner 3500 with needle wheel. The pump heats up the water. The pump does not work unless i smack hard. The pump is 9 months old. I would not buy another OR
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/01/2006, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 134
Posted By nautilus808
The pH drop At night

My pH will drop from about 8.45 to 8.05 at night time. Is this an acceptable decrease in pH. I realize this is normal but would better alkalinity reduce the swing? I would be interested in hearing...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/01/2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 317
Posted By nautilus808
Cant be a good thing. I would return them and get...

Cant be a good thing. I would return them and get the powderless gloves instead
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/01/2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 15,781
Posted By nautilus808
There is an art to collecting. Amateurs should...

There is an art to collecting. Amateurs should not try to collect wild animals. Amateur collecting practices will result in many broken corals and stressed out fish. You may also receive some painful...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/29/2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By nautilus808
Thanks for the Links Randy. I may have a...

Thanks for the Links Randy. I may have a conductivity meter at work. In the event that I dont have a meter, how many times could I safely reuse 1 cup of calcium hydroxide with 1 gallon water? I...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/29/2006, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By nautilus808
Because im lazy

Because im lazy
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/28/2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By nautilus808
Reusing calcium hydroxide

I use a 1 gallon jug for kalk mixing. Can I put about 1 cup of calcium hydroxide in the jug mix it up , allow to settle, then drip into tank. When finished can i simply add more water to the 1 gallon...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/28/2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By nautilus808
scary........

scary........
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/28/2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 129
Posted By nautilus808
Seeking Opinions on sand bed location (Pic)

I have a 30 gallon mixed reef. My current filtration is Live rock and a 5 gallon RDSB. The dispaly tank has a shallow sand bed for the look (I may go BB in the display) .
I have been debating on...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/27/2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By nautilus808
-I did a aquaclear 402. I connected the prop-...

-I did a aquaclear 402. I connected the prop- directly to the magnetic drive. No centering piece, works great. Small prop
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/26/2006, 01:28 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 156,387
Posted By nautilus808
You want enough flow so basically nothing is...

You want enough flow so basically nothing is settling on the sand. Hard to say if 500 gph is enough with out knowing the dimensions of the basket. Maybe a spray bar would help disperse the flow...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/26/2006, 05:55 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 164,942
Posted By nautilus808
How does one do a mod with a dumas 3002. The ID...

How does one do a mod with a dumas 3002. The ID of the 3002 is so small. Too small for the rigid ailine tube. Is the carbon fiber tube a s maller diameter.
Forum: LPS Keepers 10/26/2006, 02:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 150
Posted By nautilus808
Hydnophora bleaching / losing polyps fast

I have 2 types of hydno in my 13 gallon. One was sold to me as a "bushy hydno " and the other is the more common hydno. I just noticed that they both have areas of recently exposed , white skeleton...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2006, 03:22 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 164,942
Posted By nautilus808
Mjmods have stainless steel rods that are the...

Mjmods have stainless steel rods that are the same diameter as the rods used in a store bought maxijet. Why use the carbon rod when the identical Steel rod diameter is available
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/25/2006, 12:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By nautilus808
I have a way to contain the powder. Will it...

I have a way to contain the powder. Will it remove phosphate safely?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/25/2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By nautilus808
The ferric is a powder. Plenty of surface area,...

The ferric is a powder. Plenty of surface area, however , it may need a "wetting" agent.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/25/2006, 12:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By nautilus808
Yes that is correct

Yes that is correct
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/25/2006, 12:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By nautilus808
Please see link and search for I116-500 ...

Please see link and search for I116-500


www.new.fishersci.com
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/25/2006, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By nautilus808
DIY phosphoban

Can I use Lab grade Ferric oxide as DIY Phosphoban
. Is Phosphoban a powder or granular? What is phosphoban composed of?
I haVE a lot of the this ferric on the follolwing link :
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