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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,524
Posted By bdare
Yup... get a smaller pump.

Yup... get a smaller pump.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,524
Posted By bdare
Depending on the layout of your sump you could...

Depending on the layout of your sump you could make that pump work. I have a 20H sump with an Eheim 1262 for a return pump.

How many baffles do you have after your drain? Are the configured for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,392
Posted By bdare
My understanding is that the GFCI is only there...

My understanding is that the GFCI is only there for sudden changes in current. The grounding probe serves a completely different purpose which is pulling stray current from the water.

With that...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/11/2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,640
Posted By bdare
Do you have another filter you are using other...

Do you have another filter you are using other than the live rock? My only guess is that you do and when you do water changes you are completely replaceing / washing the filter media creating a gap...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/11/2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,640
Posted By bdare
Sounds like the tank has already been cycled...

Sounds like the tank has already been cycled then. If I had to guess they prolly overfed the tank while you were gone and now the tank is having another mini-cycle.

I would be concearned about...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,494
Posted By bdare
Drill your tank. You will never look back. ...

Drill your tank. You will never look back.

I've had external overflow boxes and the threat of a flood is ALWAYS looming in the back of your mind.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/11/2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,640
Posted By bdare
How old is your tank? Did your roommates add...

How old is your tank? Did your roommates add anything other than food? What inhabitants do you have?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/10/2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,084
Posted By bdare
I'm not sure about that... Depending on how...

I'm not sure about that...

Depending on how the resivor is setup it can keep it's effectiveness longer, but it's definitely not infinate. By airating the limewater or stirring it you are reducing...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/10/2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,084
Posted By bdare
I could be wrong, but I think people are confused...

I could be wrong, but I think people are confused about the differnce in dosing Kalk when using a resivor like a bucket and reactor.

When kalk is dosed from a bucket, you mix it to saturation,...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 06:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
Hey Bob, Unfortunately, I can not take...

Hey Bob,

Unfortunately, I can not take credit for these findings. There is another thread started by someone else who first posted the problems with RC. In that other thread I mentioned I would...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,559
Posted By bdare
The products they sell are DEFINITELY the way to...

The products they sell are DEFINITELY the way to go. Check out this article for more information:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2004/chem.htm
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By bdare
Hey Cody, As long as your params are in...

Hey Cody,

As long as your params are in check with your current dosing, I don't see why you would want to switch to Kalk. Will it save you time or money?

As for the lack of growth... are you...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/08/2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,095
Posted By bdare
I used it a long time ago and quit using it...

I used it a long time ago and quit using it because people said bad things... I personally never had any problems... I just gave into peer pressure :D
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By bdare
Ok... what is the fan mod??? I have a 50PX-X and...

Ok... what is the fan mod??? I have a 50PX-X and that sucker is LOUD. The pump is in my office in the front of the house. If the office door is open I can hear it in my living room while I'm...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 343
Posted By bdare
Reproducing worms?

I swear last night I saw 2 worms doing it.

My tank just finished cycling. I can't keep my nose out of there looking for stuff to show up. Last night while peeking in the tank out of the corner...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/06/2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
Made in Ohio.

Made in Ohio.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/05/2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
Ok... This stinks. The replacement bucket I...

Ok... This stinks. The replacement bucket I recieved from Drs Foster and Smith is also low... Good thing I just placed an order with 2 Part Solutions today...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/05/2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
IMO the customers responsibility to test is due...

IMO the customers responsibility to test is due to livelyhood of his inhabitants. More than anything this should drive home to peole that you should ALWAYS test new salt before you put it in your...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/05/2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
If you send them a salt sample and it truely is...

If you send them a salt sample and it truely is low, they will replace your salt. I paid for shipping.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/04/2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
Gershwin Asari Quality Control Aquarium...

Gershwin Asari
Quality Control
Aquarium Systems/Instant Ocean
8141 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/04/2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
About 1 gallon.

About 1 gallon.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/04/2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
True, but the verdict is still out on how much...

True, but the verdict is still out on how much I'll spend on supplements to bring the salt to the right levels... Especially if the second bucket from the Drs tests low as well...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/04/2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 373
Posted By bdare
Check out the R2 moonlights! Marine Depot...

Check out the R2 moonlights! Marine Depot carries them. THE ARE DOPE!!!

I got mine awhile back and could not be more happy! I got 1 to cover my 3" tank and the whole thing is light up.
...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/04/2008, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By bdare
Yup... they are good!

Yup... they are good!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/04/2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,299
Posted By bdare
Yes, They are replacing the whole bucket. I...

Yes,

They are replacing the whole bucket. I expained to Bob that the good folks and Drs Foster and Smith had already sent me a replacement bucket, but he insisted on sending me one as well...
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