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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 11:30 PM
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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 639
Posted By fish tanked
Your correct 116 alk is fine that is only...

Your correct 116 alk is fine that is only slightly less than the average ocean value of 125ppm .
Your test measured alkalinity as ppm of CaCO3 , you most likely read either dKH or less frequently...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 412
Posted By fish tanked
He most likely just shed his plume and if you...

He most likely just shed his plume and if you watch the old tube it will most likely grow a new plume in a week or two.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/22/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,041
Posted By fish tanked
at work I have an atlantic blue tang that is...

at work I have an atlantic blue tang that is about 12". He is about 9 y.o.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/22/2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 224
Posted By fish tanked
We use it here to denote which plumbing around...

We use it here to denote which plumbing around our building is R.O water. It has been in use for nearly a decade without a problem. It is fine to use.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/20/2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By fish tanked
I would at least cover the back of the sheetrock...

I would at least cover the back of the sheetrock around the tank to keep moisture from collecting and over time soaking through your sheetrock.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,402
Posted By fish tanked
I worked somewhere once when some socks got...

I worked somewhere once when some socks got washed in a washing machine that had some soap residue somewhere and it got ugly. definately not worth washing them in a machine that has had soap in it. I...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/12/2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 321
Posted By fish tanked
I assume you are trying to calibrate? Why dont...

I assume you are trying to calibrate? Why dont you just calibrate to zero with the DI water?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/01/2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 332
Posted By fish tanked
you can get scrapers that have plastic blades in...

you can get scrapers that have plastic blades in them that work fairly well. I use them all the time. Kent makes the ones I use but there are others...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/30/2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 422
Posted By fish tanked
alkalinity and carbonate hardness are the same...

alkalinity and carbonate hardness are the same thing. You want total hardness to determine your Mg. Check out this test kit....
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/29/2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 422
Posted By fish tanked
You can also easily find out your Mg level pretty...

You can also easily find out your Mg level pretty close by testing your "total hardness" and your Calcium level and subtracting the Ca from the total hardness. The difference is Mg.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By fish tanked
Orthophosphates, Nitrates, Nitrites, Ammonia, ...

Orthophosphates, Nitrates, Nitrites, Ammonia,
Chlorine ( free and total) , are the ones I usually almost daily for the colorimeter. Occasionally I will use some others.

Chloride interferes with...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 11/24/2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,632
Posted By fish tanked
I would rubber cement a magnet in place on the...

I would rubber cement a magnet in place on the outside of your tank and attach another magnet to the egg crate with epoxy or super glue...that way nobody can move it and if you get little neonydium...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By fish tanked
digression I know but... I use a Hach DR850...

digression I know but... I use a Hach DR850 colorimeter and have had great luck with it... It came as part of a water quality testing kit that included the colorimeter and a nice titrator etc. > I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By fish tanked
Ive used one just like that one for years...

Ive used one just like that one for years...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 647
Posted By fish tanked
I would try taking the probe out of your sump and...

I would try taking the probe out of your sump and putting it in some of the calibration fluid that you have poured into a really small container. This fluid is usually marked as different pHs eg: a...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 647
Posted By fish tanked
Since a pH meter is just a glorified voltmeter...

Since a pH meter is just a glorified voltmeter if you have some stray current in your tank that will cause you to get screwy results. You might try like someone else mentioned and test some water...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By fish tanked
after you bleach it you can soak it in water and...

after you bleach it you can soak it in water and add some sodium thiosulfate that will neutralize any leftover bleach. If it were me I would just scrub it in some dechlorinated fresh water with a...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/23/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 647
Posted By fish tanked
I'd guess if it is just once in the 5 days that...

I'd guess if it is just once in the 5 days that it is your probe being screwy. I assume you are calibrating regularly and are not reusing calibration fluids. You might also check and make sure that...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/10/2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By fish tanked
Margin of error... It is easier to add too much...

Margin of error... It is easier to add too much of the dry soda and it makes a HUGE difference. The diluted stuff is just safer.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/05/2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 656
Posted By fish tanked
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Forum: Reef Discussion 11/03/2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 879
Posted By fish tanked
Mine do the same thing. It freaked me out the...

Mine do the same thing. It freaked me out the first time it did it...It will without a doubt take over if you don't grab those frags it pops off before they attach to things.
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/03/2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By fish tanked
Check you calcium and also check your magnesium,...

Check you calcium and also check your magnesium, if your Mg is super low then what you could be seeing is a chemical reaction that allows your calcium to bind with other elements that control your...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/03/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 353
Posted By fish tanked
Strontium is such a reactive element that those...

Strontium is such a reactive element that those tests aren't going to be very accurate. If you get one, try doing the same test multiple times on the same sample and you will see multiple...
Forum: Middle Tennessee Reef Club (MTRC) 11/09/2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 411
Posted By fish tanked
I'll second that you should go to all seasons in...

I'll second that you should go to all seasons in Green Hills.
My roomate makes Honey Mead and gets all his stuff from there.
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