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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/08/2008, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,687
Posted By palmerc
Not for regular hair algae but it does help for...

Not for regular hair algae but it does help for cyanobacteria (blue-green algae = red slime) as growth of cyano is fuelled by DOC's which are removed when running activated carbon
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 01/08/2008, 06:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 950
Posted By palmerc
Top Ten Things That Your Tank And Spouse Have In Common...

1) Sometimes interesting things happen when the lights go out.....

2) They both enjoy Smirnoff....some a little more than others.

3)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 01:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,687
Posted By palmerc
For the cyanobacteria, running carbon and...

For the cyanobacteria, running carbon and changing/increasing water flow patterns in the tank will help.

Hair algae requires manual harvesting, control of phosphate inputs, and regular water...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/18/2007, 06:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,629
Posted By palmerc
Is it anhydrous or the heptahydrate? If...

Is it anhydrous or the heptahydrate?

If anhydrous mix up 88g/litre water. This will give you a 50 000 ppm solution - 1 ml will contain 50mg of lanthanum.

then calculate the amount of phosphate...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,301
Posted By palmerc
What is the supposed level of bromine in the Mag...

What is the supposed level of bromine in the Mag Flake. If it is only in at ppm levels then thsi will not be a problem at all, as NSW does contain quite a bit of bromine anway.

And also consider...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 06/01/2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 124,945
Posted By palmerc
Hi there, Lovely idea you got. Did not read...

Hi there,

Lovely idea you got. Did not read whole thread but what do you do for gas exchange. I see your system is nearly entirely closed off to the atmosphere?

Clinton
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/18/2007, 06:58 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,815
Posted By palmerc
Calcium metal is too hazardous to recommend as a...

Calcium metal is too hazardous to recommend as a calcium supplement. Most people are chemically illiterate so do nto need to futher complicate their lives by handling a dangerous material.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/03/2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 817
Posted By palmerc
Adding vinegar dissolves the kalk powder to form...

Adding vinegar dissolves the kalk powder to form calcium acetate.

This allows you to "boost" the calcium content of yoru kalkwasser and yes the pH will be lower.

You can use a lot more than...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/02/2007, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 240
Posted By palmerc
I've left my tank for a week a few times before,...

I've left my tank for a week a few times before, without dosing alk or calcium. Just before leaving though I do bump up both, alkalinity more than calcium (as my calcium demand is quite low), and...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/02/2007, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 289
Posted By palmerc
In a well maintained, looked after system the...

In a well maintained, looked after system the salinity will not increase because the reefkeeper would be constantly adjusting his water parameters to keep them constant.

However if you are not...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/02/2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 11,929
Posted By palmerc
From The Merck Index - 12th Edition: Sodium...

From The Merck Index - 12th Edition:

Sodium Bicarbonate - In aq soln it begins to break up into carbon dioxide and sodiumcarbonate at about 20C, and completely on boiling.

HTH
Forum: Eric Borneman 02/28/2007, 06:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,564
Posted By palmerc
I would also like to know the answer to this. ...

I would also like to know the answer to this.

Are the supposed benefits of aragonite (buffering, calcium etc.) really significant in our systems, or is it just extremely good marketing that has...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/28/2007, 02:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By palmerc
I think these lanthanum based products work best...

I think these lanthanum based products work best if they are distributed throughout the water column as quickly as possible, so I am not a fan of adding them slowly or in isolated areas, liek a...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/28/2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By palmerc
For bulk GFO try US Filter (Sorry I do not have a...

For bulk GFO try US Filter (Sorry I do not have a contact no.) or Siemens Water Treatment (I do not know if they have representation in US). From my limited knowledge, Siemens appears to have bought...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/28/2007, 02:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 238
Posted By palmerc
There are many other components besides what is...

There are many other components besides what is listed on the bag, which could be present, and which could also be hazardous to your tank and it's inhabitants. Some of these only need to be present...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/15/2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 873
Posted By palmerc
100% correct. I got quite a fright when I tested...

100% correct. I got quite a fright when I tested my carbon and got high phosphate readings.

But then I actually measured a known mass into a known volume of water, measured the phosphate after...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/15/2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
Posted By palmerc
As long as you keep to the same supplement this...

As long as you keep to the same supplement this can give an indication.

However if you change alkalinity supplements or switch between various ones ofeten then this will not work as eg. sodium...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/20/2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By palmerc
Could also be oversaturated (i.e. too much baked...

Could also be oversaturated (i.e. too much baked sodium bicarb to water). When you mix the water heats up and more salt can dissolve. When it cools (or maybe you live in an area that is very cold...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 01/18/2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 403
Posted By palmerc
Thanks for all the replies. Pity about the...

Thanks for all the replies. Pity about the pelagic life-cycle phase, but maybe a few will survive being eaten long enough to reach adulthood. here's hoping

Found this info:

Reproduction

In...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 01/16/2007, 02:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 403
Posted By palmerc
Cowrie reproduction - questions

I have what I think is either a Cypraea annulus or moneta. It is just over one inch long.

My question: I got it from the sea when on holiday recently. It has been in my tank for 2 weeks now and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/16/2007, 02:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 192
Posted By palmerc
Skimmer Ratings

Hi all,

Most, if not all, skimmers are rated according to a specific water volume eg 1000l.

How are these ratings determined? What criteria used to determine the ratings?

Regards,
Clinton
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/14/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By palmerc
How much you dosing, could just be you are not...

How much you dosing, could just be you are not dosing enough to keep up with the Ca demand, considerign your new tank is almost doubel the volume. Maybe try the Kent Turbo Calcium, more value for...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/12/2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By palmerc
I'd go with the jug. Will last you a long time (a...

I'd go with the jug. Will last you a long time (a year - 2 years maybe or more, depends on your calcium utilisation rate.)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/12/2007, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 132
Posted By palmerc
ROWA USA - No More?

Is this true? Have they shut their doors (for now at least?)

http://www.rowausa.com/

Clinton
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/08/2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,456
Posted By palmerc
Got 74%, 20 mins, closed book. Missed a...

Got 74%, 20 mins, closed book.

Missed a couple of easyish ones though.
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