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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By JUNI0R
Activated carbon adsorbs chemicals out of the...

Activated carbon adsorbs chemicals out of the water in our aquariums. When you rinse it under tap water it will adsorb chemicals out of the tap water (A Brita filter is nothing but powdered...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,634
Posted By JUNI0R
FYI, I was looking at another thread and I saw...

FYI, I was looking at another thread and I saw that sk8r had posted this in part of one of his replies...

"I think you were earlier asking about a diatom filter---are you the one? Those clog...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,634
Posted By JUNI0R
It sounds like he wants to only use the filter...

It sounds like he wants to only use the filter while stirring up detritus, not contantly. I agree the LF 150 works great with carbon, I have it on my tank. But for short term ( 1-2 days twice a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,634
Posted By JUNI0R
Have you thought about using sock filters. I...

Have you thought about using sock filters. I believe you can get them in 100 micron.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/09/2008, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By JUNI0R
I don't have an answer but I do have the same...

I don't have an answer but I do have the same question. Right now I use a singe outlet on a single side and I was thinking about replumbing it to be a single outlet on both sides, but am unsure if...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By JUNI0R
^^Same Here, except replace 'my kids' with 'I'

^^Same Here, except replace 'my kids' with 'I'
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 925
Posted By JUNI0R
Mine is 1.024-1.026, with a refractometer

Mine is 1.024-1.026, with a refractometer
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By JUNI0R
Shrimp in Overflow

What can I cover my overflow with that will prevent my peppermint shrimp from getting in there? I have eggcrate over the top and that prevents the snails from climbing into the overflow but my...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,462
Posted By JUNI0R
Head Loss = Loss of energy from friction. which...

Head Loss = Loss of energy from friction. which comes from going through fittings, around corners or the friction of the water against the pipe as it flows. Head loss is typically calculated in feet...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,462
Posted By JUNI0R
First you determine the flow rate you want...

First you determine the flow rate you want through your sump, then you need to figure the amount of friction losses, reef central has a good calculator for determining this. (Heald Loss Calculator...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,462
Posted By JUNI0R
by the way, if you are making baffles in the 10...

by the way, if you are making baffles in the 10 gallon tank, Lowes (HD probably sells something similar) has 8" x 10" pieces of acrylic that make good baffles (my 10g is 10" wide) so I sanded a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 03:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,462
Posted By JUNI0R
I fit the coralife 65 skimmer in my 10g sump,...

I fit the coralife 65 skimmer in my 10g sump, along with some chaeto. This is an old picture but you should get the idea. I added baffles to section off the middle area to grow chaeto, I also have...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By JUNI0R
You shouldn't be putting in livestock until after...

You shouldn't be putting in livestock until after your tank cycles and then add it slowly. An anemone shouldn't be in your tank until it is established, I would wait until at least next new years to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/01/2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By JUNI0R
How much live rock do you have in your tank?

How much live rock do you have in your tank?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By JUNI0R
Thanks for the input, guess I'll look into the...

Thanks for the input, guess I'll look into the generator.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By JUNI0R
Battery Backup

What do you keep on a battery backup? I was thinking heater and powerheads, just wanted to see what others are doing.

Also, does anybody have any recommendations for a battery backup unit?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By JUNI0R
This should help How to grow coraline algae...

This should help
How to grow coraline algae (http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/aboutcorallinealgae/ss/coralline.htm)
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/29/2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By JUNI0R
Live rock, live sand and aprotein skimmer are the...

Live rock, live sand and aprotein skimmer are the best filtration method IMO. Don't go cheap on the protein skimmer. I would suggest using a sump so you don't have to get a HOB skimmer but thats...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/29/2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 407
Posted By JUNI0R
This seems to be the industry standard...

This seems to be the industry standard (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+11586&pcatid=11586)
I don't have one set up but I ordered it earlier this week.

You...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 259
Posted By JUNI0R
I had a turbo snail craw into it once before I...

I had a turbo snail craw into it once before I put eggcrate over my overflow. It wasn't fully clogged but you could tell something was wrong with the flow.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 12:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 265
Posted By JUNI0R
I have a 29g tank and I have 2 MaxiJet 1200's. ...

I have a 29g tank and I have 2 MaxiJet 1200's. My return from my sump is only 200 gph and each powerhead is 295 gph. So we have about the same flow. I notice good movement in my corals, or at...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 533
Posted By JUNI0R
robin can you give me the link to the controller...

robin can you give me the link to the controller you found? The only one i've seen is the ranco controller.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 533
Posted By JUNI0R
My understanding is that the thermostat on the...

My understanding is that the thermostat on the heater itself is cheap and it is common for it to not shut off the heater. An external controller is better made and will cut the electricity to the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/24/2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 565
Posted By JUNI0R
You could try asking/looking here... The T5...

You could try asking/looking here...

The T5 Q&A Thread (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1256520)
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/24/2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By JUNI0R
I have a coralife 65 skimmer and in the beginning...

I have a coralife 65 skimmer and in the beginning it was light green and watery. I have noticed in the past few months I have had it running, the skimate has been getting darker and thicker. So I...
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