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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,313
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Yea.. pH only for water changes b/c you are...

Yea.. pH only for water changes b/c you are adding salt to it... and it's naturally buffered too. What do you think about this Marine Buffer? Supposed to set at 8.3 no matter how much you put it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,313
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
My lastest problem... flood. I guess the small...

My lastest problem... flood. I guess the small plastic tubing I used from Lowe's to go from my washing machine cold water to the RO unit either couldn't handle 40 PSI... or it got split open from...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,317
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
What's GFO?

What's GFO?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
I've noticed my actinics get washed out even if...

I've noticed my actinics get washed out even if they are really dark blue. So don't be afraid to change you whites to a 14K.
Forum: Tank of the Month 12/17/2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 13,997
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Maybe LiveAquaria.com will ship to Panama?

Maybe LiveAquaria.com will ship to Panama?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 218
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Read through the thread I started awhile back. ...

Read through the thread I started awhile back. It's got good info. and opinions about flush valves, TDS meters, etc. LINK (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1247284) ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 561
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
If you think it's narrowed down to the ballast...

If you think it's narrowed down to the ballast I'd ask the manufacturer. They know their product well. Talk to the bulb maker too.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
You get growth with 20K. Not as much. I've not...

You get growth with 20K. Not as much. I've not heard a # to quantify the difference (i.e. 20% less growth). I asked Paul Whitby this recently and he said you do get growth with 20K. Most people...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 561
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Assuming the obvious like the ballast matching...

Assuming the obvious like the ballast matching the type of bulb you are using... I've had some problems recently myself. A couple of times it was those damn Coralife dual-timers. They just don't...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
It's $39 for one bulb.. no fixture?

It's $39 for one bulb.. no fixture?
Forum: Tank of the Month 12/16/2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,691
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
One more question Paul. I noticed.. you have the...

One more question Paul. I noticed.. you have the mix of Tangs and Wrasses. Some are herbivores, some carnivores. But you only use "green" TherA pellets? If I remember right you do put in other...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,313
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Yet another interesting development... my trash...

Yet another interesting development... my trash can is leaking. I think it's around this metal handle but there's no noticable hole from inside to the handle. I siliconed the handle and it seems ok...
Forum: Tank of the Month 12/16/2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,691
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
I keep reading about S.G. levels should ideally...

I keep reading about S.G. levels should ideally be 1.026 but you say yours is 1.024. What's your opinion about S.G.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,313
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Yup. 1.021 with a cheap plastic refractometer......

Yup. 1.021 with a cheap plastic refractometer... but I'm sure no matter how inaccurate it might be compared to a better tester it's still way too low. There's a range on these things... like a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/15/2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,313
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Oh damn. I was looking over all the info in this...

Oh damn. I was looking over all the info in this thread and I ran into the "testing pH of RO/DI" water issue. I forgot. I think I was reading about measuring pH, Salinity, Temp. on your RO/DI...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/15/2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,313
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Thanks to all for helping me get my RO/DI unit up...

Thanks to all for helping me get my RO/DI unit up and running. Altho the RC articles are really good I'm still left with "many" questions.

TEMP:
First thing I wanted to note here in Florida,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 202
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Oh.. the 10% # is just an idea for min. "FUGE"...

Oh.. the 10% # is just an idea for min. "FUGE" size only. Not your entire sump. The more the better. Also helps with daily evaporation to have the extra gallons too.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 202
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
I've heard #'s like .. 5-10% of your tank size...

I've heard #'s like .. 5-10% of your tank size as "minimums". But the more the better yea. I'm sure there's a point where it won't do you any more good too. Just get what your stand size allows...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
What sorta "SIPHON" system do you guys use?

I paid a lot of money for the 50 ft. snake? that hooks up to your faucet (if you can get it too). I couldn't get it to connect to my faucets, but I read some others comments that this unit was too...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/13/2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
What sorta "Timers" do you use?

I've had some of those cheapy round plastic dial types, and now a couple of Coralife Dual-Timers... and they all suck. They all break pretty fast. THe only thing I have not tried is the digital...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,917
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
I read the descriptions at LAq for all their...

I read the descriptions at LAq for all their Tangs and the Pacific Blue is the only one that is not semi-aggressive and requires 100 gal. at least for a minimum. I checked out Dwarf Angels too and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,917
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
I wouldn't say that's all that's needed. Like...

I wouldn't say that's all that's needed. Like nothing else could go wrong or something. From my reading about the nature of ICH in an RC article you need 6 weeks to completely remove them. They...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 302
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
I figured I'd give myself a one-time "bump" since...

I figured I'd give myself a one-time "bump" since there were no pics for awhile.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,917
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
Damn. I'm screwed with this 4.5" PBT I have in a...

Damn. I'm screwed with this 4.5" PBT I have in a 90 gal. I hate to buy stuff like this and try and pass it off. I feel bad. It's odds of survival are gonna drop.

How long till yours doubled...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,917
Posted By SCIFI_3D_zoo
If you can find a LFS that will QT for you for...

If you can find a LFS that will QT for you for 6-8 weeks .. for free.. that's a great store. Kool. I know for a fact... nobody I know of does that. THey do quick acclimations and that's it. ...
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