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Reef Discussion
01/11/2008, 06:41 PM
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Accuracy of Red Sea test kit?
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Thanks. I kind of figured that, so I will dose...
Thanks. I kind of figured that, so I will dose some calcium and test later to see where I am at. Thinking about trying a Seachem kit and compare all three. I wonder if you could average the...
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Reef Discussion
01/11/2008, 10:20 AM
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PH meters
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Not expensive? Try Milwaukee or Hanna
Not expensive? Try Milwaukee or Hanna
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Reef Discussion
01/11/2008, 10:19 AM
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Accuracy of Red Sea test kit?
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Accuracy of Red Sea test kit?
I have a Red Sea and an API calcium test kit and always get different readings. There is about a 60 ppm difference between the two. The Red Sea reads 380 and the API reads 420. Was wondering which...
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Reef Discussion
01/11/2008, 12:26 AM
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Water filter testing, TDS meter testing...anyone tried this product?
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frags75
They work but are not very cost effective. The...
They work but are not very cost effective. The refills will cost alot. Invest in a rodi
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/10/2008, 11:16 PM
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JBJ ATO vs Tsunami ATO
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frags75
I have and have been using the Tsunami for over...
I have and have been using the Tsunami for over four years and have never had one problem. The only thing I replaced were the suction cups with a DIY holder made from egg crate. The unit works...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/10/2008, 11:04 PM
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Time to change MH SE bulbs, Hamilton 14ks or Reeflux 12ks
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I like the look of the reeflux 12k 250. It was...
I like the look of the reeflux 12k 250. It was on the blue side when first fired up but has burned in nicely to a crisp blueish white. The only thing is that I am not convinced of the par or growth...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 03:50 PM
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RO/DI units?
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frags75
check out purely h2o.com I have the optima...
check out purely h2o.com I have the optima vision 75 and could not be happier. I would suggest a 75gpd over the 100gpd because your rejection rate decreases from 98% down to about 92%. For your...
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Vendor Experiences
01/09/2008, 03:37 PM
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Where to Buy Salt Online?
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frags75
I say foster smith too. 30 bucks for reef...
I say foster smith too. 30 bucks for reef crystals 160g bucket cant beat that. I didnt know about the coupon though, so thanks. I know they are in Rhinelander WI but the last time I ordered salt...
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SPS Keepers
01/07/2008, 10:03 PM
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alkalinity high what should i do
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frags75
I agree to stop dosing and let it come down on...
I agree to stop dosing and let it come down on its own. I had the same problem when I first started my reactor. My alk was high as 18dkh. I turned the reactor off for a few days and let it come...
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Do It Yourself
01/03/2008, 11:01 PM
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Power tool recommendations
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Right tool for the job. I dont want to start an...
Right tool for the job. I dont want to start an arguement but we are talking about room in the garage. IMO the table saw is unneccesary. You can do every thing with the circular saw to get it...
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SPS Keepers
01/03/2008, 12:12 PM
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What CA Reactor for a smaller tank?
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The MRC nano is out of sump design. This is the...
The MRC nano is out of sump design. This is the one I have on a 40B and really like it for ease of use and efficiency. It took a little adjusting to get it set for my tank demands but once dialed...
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SPS Keepers
01/02/2008, 10:50 PM
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What CA Reactor for a smaller tank?
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frags75
MRC nano. High quality, good price, very...
MRC nano. High quality, good price, very efficient. They have good deals on complete setups.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/28/2007, 07:02 PM
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reeflux 12k/10k par difference
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frags75
Thanks for the replys. I have a se 250 on a pfo...
Thanks for the replys. I have a se 250 on a pfo ballast which I believe is a tar style. I also run 2 96w pc sunpaq dual actinic which I think by changing to the 10k would really give me the look...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/28/2007, 01:45 PM
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reeflux 12k/10k par difference
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reeflux 12k/10k par difference
Does anyone know what the par difference is between the two? I currently have the reeflux 12k and was thinking of switching to the 10k or the xm 10k. What would be the better choice?
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/28/2007, 01:38 PM
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5lb co2 consumption rate?
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5lb co2 consumption rate?
What is an average useage rate? I just started my reactor 3 weeks ago and have been having problems dialing it in. Mainly alk problems going to high. So right now I turned the co2 off so the alk...
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SPS Keepers
12/28/2007, 01:19 PM
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red bugs or pods?
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red bugs or pods?
I have recently noticed little tiny redish brown bugs?? on one piece of rock. I am not sure if they are the true red bugs so should I be worried? I have not seen them on any sps frag or colony and...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/28/2007, 11:23 AM
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250 SE MH/ballast help
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This has got me thinking about my ballast. It is...
This has got me thinking about my ballast. It is about four years old and runs great. My question is on the pfo web site it says that I have a tar style core and coil design. Whats the difference...
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The Reef Chemistry Forum
12/27/2007, 11:32 PM
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alk issues ??
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I have it hooked up to a milwaukee sms 122...
I have it hooked up to a milwaukee sms 122 controller, but even so it always seems like it is on more than off. The ph fluctuates between 6.6 & 6.9 but the last alk test of the effluent was 20 dkh. ...
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The Reef Chemistry Forum
12/27/2007, 08:53 PM
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alk issues ??
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frags75
Thanks for the replys. No I am not using any ph...
Thanks for the replys. No I am not using any ph buffers because that has been ok, 8.1-.2 during the day and 8.0 at night. When I turn the reactor off should I keep the effluent running the same or...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/27/2007, 08:42 PM
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250 SE MH/ballast help
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frags75
I would IMO stay with the e ballast and go with...
I would IMO stay with the e ballast and go with the xm or reeflux. I like the color of the reeflux 12k but not convinced on the par. I am thinking of switching to the xm 10k.
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The Reef Chemistry Forum
12/27/2007, 05:19 PM
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alk issues ??
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frags75
alk issues ??
My tank has been running for 5 months now and all params check ok except for ca 380 and alk 16dkh. The ca I can deal with but the alk issue is getting out of hand. Three weeks ago I hooked up my...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/27/2007, 02:24 PM
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250 SE MH/ballast help
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frags75
I run 1 250mh on a pfo e ballast and have had...
I run 1 250mh on a pfo e ballast and have had good success. This is on a 40 breeder and I think 2 250 might be a little too much. I currently have the reeflux 12k with 2 96w pc sunpaq dual actinic....
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Reef Discussion
12/23/2007, 06:00 PM
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temperature or pressure ? for RODI
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frags75
Thanks guys for the suggestions. I think I will...
Thanks guys for the suggestions. I think I will try the bucket method as the ro unit is in the laundry room and nowhere near the tank. If it stays at 5g per 2 hours I think I will not worry to much.
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Reef Discussion
12/22/2007, 11:19 AM
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temperature or pressure ? for RODI
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frags75
All lines are ok with no blocks. I thought I...
All lines are ok with no blocks. I thought I read on here that temp should be warm as possible 72-76F as the cold causes the membrane to swell up and therfore slows production. My manual says 60...
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Reef Discussion
12/22/2007, 10:42 AM
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temperature or pressure ? for RODI
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383
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frags75
temperature or pressure ? for RODI
I cant seem to get the max production from the rodi unit. I have a 75gpd and it takes 2 hours to make 5g. My pressure after the carbon block is 58-60psi which I believe is ok for operation. My...
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