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Forum: Reef Discussion 03/07/2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By BigJim
c balance OR b ionic?

Which product do you prefer and why? Does one have a stronger dose than the other leading to getting more for your money?

GO!!!!!:D
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/05/2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 664
Posted By BigJim
Vodka? Care to elaborate? Randy can you confirm...

Vodka? Care to elaborate? Randy can you confirm this? What are the downsides? Rowaphos is expensive and it doesn't taste as good.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/05/2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By BigJim
My ph is 8.7-8.9 using the Hagen test kit seen...

My ph is 8.7-8.9 using the Hagen test kit seen here:

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/product/productInfo.web?infoParam.mode=1&infoParam.itemKey=215428

When I test it is usually just above the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/05/2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By BigJim
My original question was about "Sodium...

My original question was about "Sodium Biphosphate", however I think I use the carbon that your talking about. Here is a link to the product that I use, it says that there are no phosphates.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By BigJim
I checked today, it was 8.7-8.9 . I don't even...

I checked today, it was 8.7-8.9 . I don't even want to tell you what my phosphates are.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By BigJim
:confused: :fish1: :hammer:

:confused: :fish1: :hammer:
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/04/2007, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By BigJim
Am I adding Phosphates?

My Ph always seems to be high so I've been using this product to lower it. This might sound silly but does this product add phosphates to my tank (it's called sodium biphosphate)???
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By BigJim
Am I adding Phosphates?

My Ph always seems to be high so I've been using this product to lower it. This might sound silly but does this product add phosphates to my tank (it's called sodium biphosphate)???
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/27/2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By BigJim
Is the mag-5 too much? The new remora pro's come...

Is the mag-5 too much? The new remora pro's come with the mag-3.
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/27/2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By BigJim
anoyne? Differences between the pumps?:confused:

anoyne? Differences between the pumps?:confused:
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/27/2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By BigJim
aquaC remora pro

I am looking to buy a new skimmer and was going to go with an AquaC remora pro with the mag drive pump. The new models sell with a Mag-3 and I've seen used skimmers that have the Mag-5 pump. What...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/25/2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 357
Posted By BigJim
Thanks for the advice. Anyone else care to...

Thanks for the advice. Anyone else care to comment on rio vs. mag?
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/25/2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 357
Posted By BigJim
aqua c upgrade

I am currently using the seaclone150 on my 55 gallon reef and was going to buy an aqua c remora HOB skimmer to upgrade. I was wondering which one to get: The remora(w/ maxijet 1200), remora pro (w/...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/16/2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By BigJim
Yup. I've even checked for phophates in that and...

Yup. I've even checked for phophates in that and there aren't any.
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/16/2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By BigJim
That's what I thougt. I've got major phophate...

That's what I thougt. I've got major phophate issues. I can't reduce them and I've tried it all:
-reduced feeding an started soaking food
-added a refugium
-increased water changes
-used...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/16/2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By BigJim
skimmer vs phosphates

Time for the dumb question of the day:

Do protein skimmers remove phosphates?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/18/2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By BigJim
Epsom salt pros/cons

I've been using epsom salts to add magnesium. I've heard some people say that you should be careful of adding sulfates when adding epsom salts. What are the sulfates and how are they dangerous? I've...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/18/2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 278
Posted By BigJim
epsom salt pros/cons

I've been using epsom salts to add magnesium. I've heard some people say that you should be careful of adding sulfates when adding epsom salts. What are the sulfates and how are they dangerous? I've...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/06/2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 221
Posted By BigJim
So the mg levels would help avoid the cloudiness...

So the mg levels would help avoid the cloudiness when adding the alkalinity part of c-balance?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/06/2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 218
Posted By BigJim
where did you guys go? I guess this one got lost...

where did you guys go? I guess this one got lost in the shuffle.:D
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 218
Posted By BigJim
Calcium was 360 PH was 7.9 Magnesium was 1000...

Calcium was 360
PH was 7.9
Magnesium was 1000
Total Alkalinity 4 meq/l
Borate Alkalinity 2 meq/l
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/05/2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 221
Posted By BigJim
The magnesium was a bit low at 1000. I've added...

The magnesium was a bit low at 1000. I've added epsom salts in the past for magnesium and I guess I'll go back to that. I thought c-balance was supposed to keep mg in check? Also, just to confirm:...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 218
Posted By BigJim
I checked magnesium, it was 1000 which is low. I...

I checked magnesium, it was 1000 which is low. I didn't write down the exact numbers for ph and alk but they were normal and within range. I thought the c-balance was supposed to keep the magnesium...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/05/2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 221
Posted By BigJim
Dosing C-Balance

I've been dosing C-Balance for about a year now with success. Within the past two weeks I've noticed changes when dosing the alkalinity portion. I've been dosing equal amounts of part A and B to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 218
Posted By BigJim
Dosing C-Balance

I've been dosing C-Balance for about a year now with success. Within the past two weeks I've noticed changes when dosing the alkalinity portion. I've been dosing equal amounts of part A and B to...
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