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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/13/2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 511
Views: 62,344
Posted By cap1956
Hi chris 4869, Yes I am getting consistently...

Hi chris 4869,
Yes I am getting consistently better larger volume skim with the mag 9.5 and the 1" injector. I am amazed at the constant quantity of tiny bubbles and how slowly they rise in the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/13/2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 511
Views: 62,344
Posted By cap1956
Hi chris 4869, Yes I am getting consistently...

Hi chris 4869,
Yes I am getting consistently better larger volume skim with the mag 9.5 and the 1" injector. I am amazed at the constant quantity of tiny bubbles and how slowly they rise in the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/22/2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 62,344
Posted By cap1956
update: The following day and somehow my ev-180...

update:
The following day and somehow my ev-180 is running fine with the gate valve installed. I can't believe I've gone over a year thinking my low skim production on the mag7 was from "low...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/21/2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 62,344
Posted By cap1956
I've read all 47 pages of this thread and from...

I've read all 47 pages of this thread and from what I picked up my ev-180 on amag7 needed an upgrade. I changed to the "gcarroll" fitting, a mag9.5 I had already and about 3 feet of new 1 inch...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/20/2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 396
Posted By cap1956
WOW There doesn't seem to be a definite answer....

WOW There doesn't seem to be a definite answer. My existing and new sand for the new tank is extremely fine sugar sand. I've seen course sand in bags that probably wouldn't benefit from a rinse, but...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By cap1956
found one on ebay ...

found one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/CORKY-SEA-FINGER-CHEAP-SHIPPING-LIVE-CORAL-ROCK-REEF_W0QQitemZ320127870950QQihZ011QQcategoryZ46308QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 396
Posted By cap1956
new sand to rinse or not to rinse?

I have a 6 year old 140 gallon tank with 6-8 inches of very white fine arroganite sand. I didn't rinse it before setup. The problem now is between my increase currents from koralias and a maroon...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 06/19/2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By cap1956
Thank you for the reply. In the future we will...

Thank you for the reply.
In the future we will search out LFS with snails not mixed in with fish. Also everything goes in the QT tank first from now on.
Forum: LPS Keepers 06/19/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 692
Posted By cap1956
I killed a few heads on my torch once when...

I killed a few heads on my torch once when pouring in newly mixed Instant Ocean saltwater. I didn't see a small amount of unmixed salt in the bottom of the bucket. It fell onto the torch as I poured...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 06/18/2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By cap1956
Ick transfered by snails, is it possble?

All the fish in my friends reef tank are covered in ick. The last fish added was 6 months ago and he quarantines all incoming fish and corals. The only new additions are a dozen astrea snails...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/14/2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By cap1956
thanks for the replies. The PAR values aren't...

thanks for the replies.
The PAR values aren't that great an increase for new bulbs but the 20k's are of unknown age so I am playing it safe with two layers of screen. I had shade cloth but it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/12/2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 244
Posted By cap1956
I had a 55 modified with an overflow box...

I had a 55 modified with an overflow box siliconed inside the tank. The placement of the box determined the water level. I remember my overflow box was placed a little lower than I would have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/12/2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By cap1956
400 watt 20k to 14k acclimation suggestions

My new bulbs arrived and I am going from 2 - 400 watt very old 20k to 14k's. SPS/LPS tank 140 gallons. Does anyone have any acclimation suggestions? Does changing temp bulbs require acclimation? I...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 06/01/2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 346
Posted By cap1956
air water ice (dot) com

air water ice (dot) com
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 06/01/2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 346
Posted By cap1956
that's strange the link was disalowed. I'll...

that's strange the link was disalowed.

I'll try it this way
compny name airwaterice (dot) com
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 06/01/2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 346
Posted By cap1956
I would recomend http://www.airwaterice.com/ ...

I would recomend
http://www.airwaterice.com/

5 lbs of refillable DI resin for under $40.
refillable cannisters $6.99

I picked up 5 lbs of DI resin and 2 cannisters for $68 including shipping....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/01/2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 779
Views: 134,934
Posted By cap1956
My tank has dual overflows, both with two holes...

My tank has dual overflows, both with two holes so I will dedicate two holes for the emergency drains. I do want to use the filter sock. My real question is " will the herbie quiet method work...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/31/2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 779
Views: 134,934
Posted By cap1956
Wow just finished all 30 pages. great info thanks...

Wow just finished all 30 pages. great info thanks Herbie.
I didn't see the use of fliter socks in the sump addressed.

I have dual in tank overflows. I intend to connect both lines to a T and a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/30/2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 160
Posted By cap1956
oily water skimmer won't skim

I recently found an oily substance floating on the surface of my 140 reef. I mopped it up with paper towels and trapped it in floss and my filter sock. The tank and all inhabitants appear fine, but...
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 05/24/2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 812
Posted By cap1956
Thanks MrZ I had a large order ready to send...

Thanks MrZ
I had a large order ready to send and I added the RC salt and recieved 15% off everything. Thanks again for the coupon. We should all share these when we find them.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 05/16/2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 678
Posted By cap1956
any SPS left?

Please post what is still available, if anything.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/03/2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 243
Posted By cap1956
Dip procedures/products

Please share your dip techniques and products used for new coral (SPS) additions and what pests or diseases it prevents . There is a lot of confusing info out there and my LFS is clueless.


thank...
Forum: Coral & Livestock Trading 03/26/2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,693
Posted By cap1956
garf bonsai

you've got a PM
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 03/23/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,247
Posted By cap1956
I'm sorry to hear that you were burned,...

I'm sorry to hear that you were burned, especially your first time. I thought Paypal would stand by your purchase at least up to $200 I think. Are you saying Paypal only protects you if they can...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/21/2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By cap1956
I believe the wet sand you are speaking of from...

I believe the wet sand you are speaking of from the LFS is either live sand in a bag which is live with the same bacteria that is in your existing sand or true live sand sold by the pound which may...
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