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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/05/2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 195
Posted By Abalone joe
Digi-lab tss tester

Has any one used this tester? Is it as good as advertised? How do you feel about accuracy & value? Here is a link to an advert [http://www.jbjlighting.com/sys_digilab_tss.html
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/25/2006, 08:03 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 162,540
Posted By Abalone joe
I've been away. Since I've been gone, Checking...

I've been away. Since I've been gone, Checking back periodically, I've seen picture after picture of dry homemade rock with additive after additive. This is nice but I think it's report card day....
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/09/2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 262
Posted By Abalone joe
Right. I totally agree with that assesment. The...

Right. I totally agree with that assesment. The pumps being temporairily turned off probably wouldn't be that bad. I do worry to much. I guess it's just genetic prediposition together with watching...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/09/2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 262
Posted By Abalone joe
With a setup in which the pumps are left on...

With a setup in which the pumps are left on continously; Will the fish be able to catch enough food to be satisfied? I understand that I may have some food caught in the skimmer, But I mostly...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/08/2006, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 262
Posted By Abalone joe
It just seems unhealthy. May cause water...

It just seems unhealthy. May cause water stagnation problems. Admittedly minor, I just though consistant flow, at least at some level, would be preferable.
Do you have a schematic?
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/08/2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 262
Posted By Abalone joe
I am interested. Problem- Even if I turn off my...

I am interested. Problem- Even if I turn off my closed loop, The main system pump will still be running. That's still a 20x turnover of the tank volume. I really don't know if it's a good idea to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/08/2006, 01:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 262
Posted By Abalone joe
I'm sorry, I meant 35 Times turnover. I edited my...

I'm sorry, I meant 35 Times turnover. I edited my post to correct the mistake. This is my first reef tank. How do most people deal with this issue.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/08/2006, 01:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 262
Posted By Abalone joe
Flow rate fore feeding time.

I'm setting up my 29G. The total system circulation including sump return & closed loop will be around 35 x turnover. How do I go about feeding the fish without being able to slow down the pumps?...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/07/2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 128
Posted By Abalone joe
I don't have all the answers, But from what I...

I don't have all the answers, But from what I understand, Mylar is fairly inexpensive & 99% reflective. It is also flexible so you may be able to glue it to the interior surface of the hood....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/07/2006, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 148
Posted By Abalone joe
I haven't used The coralife CFs. On my 29G...

I haven't used The coralife CFs. On my 29G freshwater planted tank I have the Current fixture using the sunpaq 6700K bulb. It's not a reef & does not include an actinic 03 Side to the tube. I have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2006, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By Abalone joe
I also should add that the returns from the main...

I also should add that the returns from the main system pump would probably be plumbed thru 3/4" pipe. That would be divided into 2 seperate pipes 3 outputs apiece. The terminal output would be 3/4"...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By Abalone joe
The main system providing the return from sump...

The main system providing the return from sump would be broken in 4 or possibly 6 outlets. This would be done with a Calfo styled pvc manifold with the outputs in opposition to each other. The Closed...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/03/2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By Abalone joe
Too much flow???

Heres the planned setup.
The main tank is a 29. The sump/refugium is a 20 long divided into a 15G cheato fuge and a 5G sump (approx. 3G of useful volume). I have a coralife Super Skimmer 65....
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/25/2006, 09:07 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 43,619
Posted By Abalone joe
What pumps should be avoided? Pump melt sounds...

What pumps should be avoided? Pump melt sounds absolutely catastrophic. It sounds like the problem was Copper exposure over electrical current as the fish weren't effected. What a disaster! I know If...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/23/2006, 07:10 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 123,242
Posted By Abalone joe
I think it kust takes a long time. Be patient. I...

I think it kust takes a long time. Be patient. I still have mine curing in a creek. Their probably long since done but my new tank isn't ready to take them so they might as well continue to cure.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/21/2006, 06:40 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 123,242
Posted By Abalone joe
One source I've read advises to use a salt water...

One source I've read advises to use a salt water aproximation comprised of plain aquarium salt and epsom salts. A lot cheaper than marine salt mix.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/20/2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 123,242
Posted By Abalone joe
I've read posts on on other threads sdaying salt...

I've read posts on on other threads sdaying salt water can actually cause a pH spike.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/20/2006, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By Abalone joe
The problem I was previously aware of was that...

The problem I was previously aware of was that timers allow a small current thru the circut. On the selfballasted type at least, this current would shorten the bulb life or cause a potential fire...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/19/2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By Abalone joe
I mean the self ballested mogul socket type!

I mean the self ballested mogul socket type!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/19/2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By Abalone joe
Compact Fluorescents AND timers

Hey everybody. look what I found. Apparently CFs can be used with timers as long as you get the right type of timer. Goto www.cityofseattle.net/light/conserve/resident/cv5_lw2.htm
Seems as ligit as...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/21/2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 98
Posted By Abalone joe
Becket Style Skimmers

Does anyone know of a website about becket style skimmers that shows a diagram of all of the componants and the exactly function each componant performs? I understand the basic idea of a protien...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/19/2006, 08:42 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 123,242
Posted By Abalone joe
The only thing you have to wait for before...

The only thing you have to wait for before soaking the rock is that the cement has set firmly enough to move or handle. Two day's should be considered the minimum. Then comes the long torture of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/18/2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 123,242
Posted By Abalone joe
Rinsing the rocks two times a day is a waste of...

Rinsing the rocks two times a day is a waste of water and time. You wouldn't believe the suffering I've done rinsing rocks to get them to cure. Remember what I said about 8 months. No joke. Maybe...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/17/2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 123,242
Posted By Abalone joe
Dito on the controlled testing of the rock...

Dito on the controlled testing of the rock boiling technique. It could end up a useful method.
I thought abought the RO wastewater too. I had all the same concerns. I wouldn't worry about nitrates;...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/16/2006, 09:14 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 123,242
Posted By Abalone joe
With regaurd to warming the curing tub with a...

With regaurd to warming the curing tub with a heater; I doubt it would wor very well without a continual exchange of water. As for boiling; I hate to say it may work but maybe it wood. If you boil...
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