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Forum: Reef Discussion 06/10/2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 154
Posted By sjvl51
It sounds like you have the bases covered. The...

It sounds like you have the bases covered. The only possible other thing that I can think of would be to use poly filter to pull out any other unknown stuff. The sending unit would have a printed...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/28/2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By sjvl51
If you post this question in the Salifert forum -...

If you post this question in the Salifert forum - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=196 - you will get an answer from Habib, the owner. As I understand it, the amount of...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/25/2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 934
Posted By sjvl51
Concerning water changes, I found this article...

Concerning water changes, I found this article excellent at explaining the effect of various amounts of water changes - http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2004/short.htm The thing to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/05/2005, 05:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 479
Posted By sjvl51
I use carbon 24/7 (in an old Fluval internal...

I use carbon 24/7 (in an old Fluval internal filter) and change it each and every water change.

If I remember correctly Randy Holmes answered the question about absorbing trace elements by saying...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/05/2005, 04:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By sjvl51
I haven't seen mine for months and then I'll see...

I haven't seen mine for months and then I'll see it again. Don't worry. They like to crawl into holes in the rocks/under rocks.

Vickie
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/31/2005, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 248
Posted By sjvl51
IMO, 7 gallon is better than none. You will be...

IMO, 7 gallon is better than none. You will be able to grow some macros and export some nutrients. Just be sure to keep your flow medium to high and put lots of light over the 7 gallon.

The...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/31/2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 153
Posted By sjvl51
From what I have read, it is hit and miss if a...

From what I have read, it is hit and miss if a pistol shrimp will pair with a watchman goby. All you can do is put the 2 in a tank and wait to see what will happen.

About a month after I bought a...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/31/2005, 04:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 379
Posted By sjvl51
roons, this article explains the effects of large...

roons, this article explains the effects of large water changes vs small water changes - http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2004/short.htm

"After considering the result of changing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/14/2005, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 134
Posted By sjvl51
I bought my hammer (at a discount) because 2/3...

I bought my hammer (at a discount) because 2/3 had died recently (white skeleton). Today it is about 4 inches in diameter. I did nothing special - a Flatworm Exit dip and then into my display tank....
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/10/2005, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By sjvl51
Here is a good thread with lots of links to...

Here is a good thread with lots of links to carbon info - http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=433358

ufans, many carbons used to release phosphates. The last study...
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/09/2005, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By sjvl51
I'm not Dr. Ron but I will post my experience...

I'm not Dr. Ron but I will post my experience with this. I feed my tank/fish (blender mush) usually once every 7 to 10 days. Other than that I feed daily half gallon batch of rotifers, 3/4 teaspoon...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/09/2005, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By sjvl51
Did anything change while you were gone? Maybe a...

Did anything change while you were gone? Maybe a heat spike??Did you test your water? What was the readings?

We need a little more info.

Vickie
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/07/2005, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 202
Posted By sjvl51
We can't help you without knowing - pH, Ca, Alk,...

We can't help you without knowing - pH, Ca, Alk, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, temp, salinity, etc.

Sorry

Vickie
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/06/2005, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 473
Posted By sjvl51
I had the same problem with one of my MAG 7's. I...

I had the same problem with one of my MAG 7's. I blamed it on using it as an external pump. I replaced the impeller with no change. It now sits on my shelf as a spare (maybe running it internal...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/06/2005, 10:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,671
Posted By sjvl51
I used Phosguard in a Fluval internal filter with...

I used Phosguard in a Fluval internal filter with some lowering of the phosphates. I switched to Phosban in a filter bag in a high flow area of the sump with no noticeable difference. I then...
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/06/2005, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 284
Posted By sjvl51
Sorry that my KISS (Keep it simple) solution...

Sorry that my KISS (Keep it simple) solution offended you. I have seen these pads in lfs and find that they are cheap, work, and simple to use. I buy the biggest (most cost effective) and then cut...
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/05/2005, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 413
Posted By sjvl51
I bought a hammer from the lfs, that looked like...

I bought a hammer from the lfs, that looked like yours in the picture. (They cut the price because of the die off. :) ) I did nothing unusual (did a Flatworm Exit dip and then put it in the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/05/2005, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 284
Posted By sjvl51
Why don't you buy a pad designed for noise...

Why don't you buy a pad designed for noise dampening? ie - http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=DP2911&ast=&key=

Vickie
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/04/2005, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By sjvl51
My peppermint shrimp like to hide. I only see...

My peppermint shrimp like to hide. I only see them out after lights out or occasionally after a feeding. I've had peppermint shrimp in my tank from day one and still I have aiptasia - getting worse...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/04/2005, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By sjvl51
Dr. Ron could probably answer your question the...

Dr. Ron could probably answer your question the best - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=40 I think he wrote an article on urchins but I can't find it right now.

Vickie
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/03/2005, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By sjvl51
Tom, what do you want photos of - phyto,...

Tom, what do you want photos of - phyto, rotifers, brine shrimp or ulva culture? I can take some on Thurs or Fri. (probably won't have time tomorrow). Everything is torn down today (mandarin got...
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/03/2005, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By sjvl51
I have 11 gallons of phyto (4 - NAN, 4 - TET & 3...

I have 11 gallons of phyto (4 - NAN, 4 - TET & 3 NCP) on the go right now. I feed 80 to 90% to the rotifer culture. I have 2 batches of brine shrimp eggs on the go (I harvest one batch a day).
...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/02/2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 267
Posted By sjvl51
Sorry, clicked on the wrong spot!!! If you...

Sorry, clicked on the wrong spot!!!

If you go to the last article and read the section on "delivery methods" you will find various ones described - including making a slurry of the powder. I...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/02/2005, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 267
Posted By sjvl51
FYI - Randy has written some excellent articles...

FYI - Randy has written some excellent articles on kalk/pickling lime supplementation. They may help answer your question -
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/02/2005, 04:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 385
Posted By sjvl51
This article will help you understand what you...

This article will help you understand what you are reading when you measure TDS - http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-04/rhf/feature/index.htm If you don't want to read all the details, do read...
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