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Forum: Anthony Calfo 12/10/2004, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By karburn
excellent information. Thanks very much!!!:)

excellent information. Thanks very much!!!:)
Forum: Anthony Calfo 12/08/2004, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By karburn
glazing material & UV - revisited

I did a search first for threads on greenhouse glazing materials and UV filtering, but most were older threads and none specifically dealt with what type, brand, rating, etc., of material would be...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 10/13/2004, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 149
Posted By karburn
You might try to use the "donut" method outlined...

You might try to use the "donut" method outlined in Anthony Calfo's book. It might be risky cutting an entire ring around the cap while the specimen is in the main aquarium, (much mucous production...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 10/13/2004, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 168
Posted By karburn
Anthony Calfo's book outlines the "donut" method...

Anthony Calfo's book outlines the "donut" method of taking fragments from this type of coral. In a separate container of aquarium water, invert the coral so the "cap" of the toadstool is flat on the...
Forum: Anthony Calfo 04/13/2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By karburn
Question REDOX Climbing

This is not really a problem, but.... My little coral farm is doing fine, although shortly after set up, run-in and stocking, the algae monster made it's scheduled appearance. No worries, I've got...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/02/2004, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By karburn
OUTstanding! I like all these ideas. I just ran...

OUTstanding! I like all these ideas. I just ran out of ingenuity by the time I got to setting up the ozone device. Thanks very much.:D
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/01/2004, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By karburn
Question Carbon filter for skimmer out-flow

I know the drill about ozone, but I need a clever DIY idea to run the water from the two outlet tubes on a RedSea Berlin skimmer through carbon before the water hits the sump. I'm trying to avoid a...
Forum: Tank of the Month 03/25/2004, 11:46 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,505
Posted By karburn
Question photo question

The photos are truly great. I've got to know what camera you used, any special lighting/settings, and if you used a tripod. Clarity of that kind is usually only achieved with a tripod. Great job. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2003, 11:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 655
Posted By karburn
I knew there had to be something - my eyes were...

I knew there had to be something - my eyes were just not opened enough. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2003, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 655
Posted By karburn
Those @#*#! salt buckets

Curious if anyone has discovered a tool that will make getting the lid off of a 5-gal bucket of marine salt any easier. I have to believe there is something out there easier than a pair of pliers...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/14/2003, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By karburn
Also measured how much Kent Superbuffer it took...

Also measured how much Kent Superbuffer it took to bring 5 gallons of the DI water back up to 8.3: two tsp. (over a two day period)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/14/2003, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By karburn
Forgot to mention: the tap water in this area is...

Forgot to mention: the tap water in this area is terrible. Very hard, but unstable. Kansas City sits on a huge limestone aquifer, and the pH out of the tap is just under 10. I bought the DI unit...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/14/2003, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By karburn
It's a DI-only unit, so no RO. I'm going to mix...

It's a DI-only unit, so no RO. I'm going to mix a new batch with a new bag of salt. The TDS meter is enroute. I'll post the results, but it will be a while. Thanks for the feedback.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/14/2003, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By karburn
The unit: it's a three-canister set up, with one...

The unit: it's a three-canister set up, with one carbon pre-filter canister and one each for the two resins.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/14/2003, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By karburn
I'm picking up a TDS meter ASAP, and the batch of...

I'm picking up a TDS meter ASAP, and the batch of salt that I mixed (Coralife) came up at 7.3. I have to be carefull adding more buffer - too much clouds the water, which I imagine is the addl...
Forum: Anthony Calfo 10/13/2003, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By karburn
Thanks. I guess I was not specific enough in my...

Thanks. I guess I was not specific enough in my search (which I always do before starting a new thread) Forgot about WWM, though. I'll start there. Thanks as always.
Forum: Anthony Calfo 10/13/2003, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By karburn
Question Purified water - carbonic acid

Things like this make me wish I'd paid attention in chemistry class. I have a new Kent Deion 200R unit, and the pH of the purified water suprised me. I ran about 10 gallons through just to get the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/13/2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By karburn
Question Purified water

Things like this make me wish I'd paid attention in chemistry class. I have a new Kent Deion 200R unit, and the pH of the purified water suprised me. I ran about 10 gallons through just to get the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/13/2003, 06:37 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,104
Posted By karburn
I had a similar experience with a bucket of Reef...

I had a similar experience with a bucket of Reef Crystals. I could not figure out why the pH was dropping AFTER water changes, then I finally put the meter to the new water prior to the change -...
Forum: Anthony Calfo 10/10/2003, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By karburn
If I can get the polyps to extend, I'll feed it...

If I can get the polyps to extend, I'll feed it anything it wants! I attached a photo for reference this time. Thanks for the tip
Forum: Anthony Calfo 10/09/2003, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By karburn
Turbinaria Peltata - TLC

I’m trying to rescue a Turbinaria Peltata that came from someone else’s tank. According to the donor, it has never really extended any polyps, and its coat of brown tissue was receding in spots....
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/19/2003, 10:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,782
Posted By karburn
What about Epsom Salt as a source of Mg? ...

What about Epsom Salt as a source of Mg? Hydrated Magnesium Sulfate. Runs about 50 cents a pound.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/09/2003, 08:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 779
Posted By karburn
Gee, thanks for the tip. However, I've been doing...

Gee, thanks for the tip. However, I've been doing this for quite a while. The tank was custom built with a 2" box overflow at the top, and the water return is a multi-directional nozzle. It and the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/08/2003, 10:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 779
Posted By karburn
After using SD sand for almost a year in a 150...

After using SD sand for almost a year in a 150 reef, I will never use it again. I ended up covering the SD with a 2" layer of fine crushed coral. It has it's applications, but when a lot of current...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/08/2003, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By karburn
fifth attempt at a reply

With nitrates that low, I would not look for, nor be concerned about, a lot of foam. I've been running the Remora Pro on a little 55 gal since March. Good unit. It takes several days to get things...
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