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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,643
Posted By dandydan
I can confirm IO and RC figures even though they...

I can confirm IO and RC figures even though they are manufactured in France over here.
Luck
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 292
Posted By dandydan
I would add a male scooter of the same type, I...

I would add a male scooter of the same type, I have a pair of red scooters and also a pair of Red mandarins, the Mandarins are new to each other and havent started dancing yet.
Luck
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 292
Posted By dandydan
I would add a male of the same type, plse be sure...

I would add a male of the same type, plse be sure the one you have is a female and not a male with a worn off spike.
You will have fun watching them every evening locked and floating up the water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/09/2007, 06:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 700
Posted By dandydan
Every 23 ltr IO mix, I add 6.1ml ca and 6.7 mag,...

Every 23 ltr IO mix, I add 6.1ml ca and 6.7 mag, from Randy's 3 part.
Luck
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By dandydan
Thanks all, I know I was only measuring Lux not...

Thanks all,
I know I was only measuring Lux not par, but still the actual light quality/quantity was way down visually, in fact not too much above my 2X54w giesemann t5 white with giesemann 2X54w t5...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By dandydan
I used them untill replacement time, someone said...

I used them untill replacement time, someone said they were the same as BLV, a load of rubbish as BLV were nowhere as good.
In my setup a couple of actinics really whitened everything off.
Luck
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By dandydan
I have tried coral vue on my 250's, They...

I have tried coral vue on my 250's,
They reduced the light light intensity so much - was obvious to the eye. on my Lux meter measured 20% down.
I hear thats how they save electricity.
Back to the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 427
Posted By dandydan
I have used IO for years, allthough here its made...

I have used IO for years, allthough here its made in France, I add 6.1ml of calcium and 6.8ml of magnesium to each fresh 5 uk gallon barrel.
It is still the most used salt by far and remains pretty...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/26/2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 445
Posted By dandydan
fortnight = 2 weeks

fortnight = 2 weeks
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/26/2007, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 445
Posted By dandydan
I use normally saturated kalk and still have to...

I use normally saturated kalk and still have to use 85ml each of 2 part per day. Every tank different of course, but for me testing once a fortnight enough and always around 430ca/10dkh, magnesium is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/16/2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By dandydan
Hi, Thanks Jack, You are corrrect, like a young...

Hi,
Thanks Jack, You are corrrect, like a young child I just needed confirmation, I know that PAR is the only measure for our purposes, but LUX can be used to compare the same set of bulbs, with...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/16/2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By dandydan
Bump for a little advice please

Bump for a little advice please
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/16/2007, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By dandydan
Electronic Ballasts Help

I have installed 2 250w electronic ballasts to a gieseman light fitting and was very disappointed with the light brightness over my reef, compared to the original german mag ballasts for the 4 week...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/11/2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By dandydan
If at all worried you must have chemical...

If at all worried you must have chemical manufacturing companies, with pharmaceutical grade (did I spell it right) Calc Chloride/Calc Hydroxide Mag Sulph/Chlor unbelievable for over here but I find...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/11/2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 194
Posted By dandydan
Thanks alot, Mine have only been 50/50 through...

Thanks alot,
Mine have only been 50/50 through a T piece for 2 days and hard to believe, but already seeing tiny shrimp all over the sump/refuge etc.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/10/2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 194
Posted By dandydan
Pre - Filters

I was using 100 and 50 micron filter sox, corals/fish doing great etc.

But not much life in my refugium, except for tiny starfish. I have rubble and chaeto with lots of red cotton algae - (not in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/21/2007, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By dandydan
Sorry our hours totally different, The other...

Sorry our hours totally different,
The other thing is its a mitsubishi, motor, same as the SP3000, totally reliable but does run hot, and as said even with my ear on it you cant hear it.
I also...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/20/2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By dandydan
I use one - no problems so far except when...

I use one - no problems so far except when received the non return valve was in the wrong way.
Use it with the Aqua medic SP3000 Niveaumat which after 14 months is still using the same hose but...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/22/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 654
Posted By dandydan
As Jonathan says, Algae can cause either oxygen...

As Jonathan says, Algae can cause either oxygen or CO2, or even worse if it dies, The biggest contributor to oxygen levels in a standard tank is water movement which allows gas exchange at the...
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/13/2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,443
Posted By dandydan
Mine deffinately medium flow and quite high up to...

Mine deffinately medium flow and quite high up to 250w Halides,
I call high flow right in front of a 6100 Stream.
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/12/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 857
Posted By dandydan
Took around 4days to get mine to open ready for...

Took around 4days to get mine to open ready for food, though opens slow, I think Cyclopeze and mysis does the trick.
Luck
Forum: LPS Keepers 03/12/2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,443
Posted By dandydan
Grand Wizard, I also have a beauty under 250w...

Grand Wizard,
I also have a beauty under 250w Halides, had it for 2 months at least, maybe one of the first imported after the ban, and its growing. am seriously thinking of fragging. Did well at...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/19/2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 221
Posted By dandydan
We all use Ty Wraps, make sure good and strong...

We all use Ty Wraps, make sure good and strong depending on hose and really tighten with pliers. - no rust worries
Luck
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/13/2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 593
Posted By dandydan
I had mag problems with tmc pro, I believe was a...

I had mag problems with tmc pro, I believe was a settlement problem, all I added to i5 gal when ok was 17ml Randy's Alk.
Now on IO which over here only needs 6.5/7.2ml ea Ca and Alk to 5 gal. alot...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/01/2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By dandydan
Sorry, Seems the most popular and cost...

Sorry,
Seems the most popular and cost effective is Salifert
Luck
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