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Advanced Topics
08/03/2006, 10:40 AM
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DSB in a bucket for nitrate control
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BeanAnimal, are you implying that Spuds used some...
BeanAnimal, are you implying that Spuds used some type of "NONTRADITIONAL" Bullkhead on his curved surface ?
You might want to try stating that "traditional bulkheads don't work well on RIGID,...
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05/09/2006, 04:57 PM
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I'm having a hard time taking this seriously, but...
I'm having a hard time taking this seriously, but I will do my best.
"Somewhere" is not particularly useful. Denitrification occurs primarily, in Hypoxic ( low oxygen ) areas where Nitrate is...
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Advanced Topics
04/18/2006, 02:00 PM
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Has Anyone Tried a "Rubble Bottom?"
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barryhc
I've got to tell you Jason, that is just the type...
I've got to tell you Jason, that is just the type of system I'm preparing to build, albeit I'm looking at 200 gal.. The animal choices are just right, and as far as the fauna working out the way you...
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04/18/2006, 01:31 PM
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Denitrification IS NOT the only process that goes...
Denitrification IS NOT the only process that goes on in a RDSB. It is the Nitrification process, primarily, that removes most of the oxygen from the water.
Ammonia is in your water column all the...
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04/18/2006, 10:03 AM
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And get whatever result that you get. You might...
And get whatever result that you get. You might get lucky. :D
I agree.
Absurdity is in the eye of the beholder, and no, it would not be more efficient. There many more chemical and...
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SPS Keepers
04/05/2006, 11:01 AM
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Can bare bottom have Refugium w/ DSB?
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barryhc
You had previously given values of .1ppm and...
You had previously given values of .1ppm and .05ppm and then .01ppm for Phosphate, I'm just curious if there is a decimal point error anywhere ?
If not, then you are certainly in good shape with...
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SPS Keepers
04/05/2006, 10:24 AM
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Can bare bottom have Refugium w/ DSB?
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The Phosphate value should be reduced...
The Phosphate value should be reduced considerably for some sps species, to <.03ppm. There are other considerations as well.
I think you should go ahead and try the Bare Bottom set-up and find out...
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04/04/2006, 05:10 PM
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Thanks "Dude". "OMB", the bacteria aren't...
Thanks "Dude".
"OMB", the bacteria aren't doing much with the Phosphates. The phosphates are mostly "sinking" into the bed. You really need to understand the functioning of a sand bed better...
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04/04/2006, 03:47 PM
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Can bare bottom have Refugium w/ DSB?
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Really nice article By Chris. It's the different...
Really nice article By Chris. It's the different types of food, flow in some cases, and light of course that makes it quite difficult to spread "diversity" all the way to "the borders". This is our...
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SPS Keepers
04/04/2006, 02:59 PM
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Can bare bottom have Refugium w/ DSB?
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The bacteria "problem" just doesn't "wash". If it...
The bacteria "problem" just doesn't "wash". If it did, the BB boyz would be trying to find something to replace their live rock with, and they aren't.
Nutrient issues need to be dealt with thru...
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SPS Keepers
04/04/2006, 01:27 PM
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Can bare bottom have Refugium w/ DSB?
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barryhc
Both sand and LR process Nitrate and "sink"...
Both sand and LR process Nitrate and "sink" Phosphate and other compounds and heavy metals, Plain and simple. Neither one "leaches" anything back into the water, it's just that when they become full,...
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SPS Keepers
04/04/2006, 09:23 AM
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barryhc
A bare bottom boyz dream ! > Barry :)
A bare bottom boyz dream !
> Barry :)
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SPS Keepers
04/04/2006, 09:14 AM
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Can bare bottom have Refugium w/ DSB?
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barryhc
A DSB will process Nitrates and sink Phosphates....
A DSB will process Nitrates and sink Phosphates. It can't sink much phosphate if the skimmer is already taking that out as you explain.
Yep, keep detritus out of the tank.
Nope, it's...
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Advanced Topics
04/01/2006, 12:15 PM
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A-h-h, the rewards of patience ! > Barry...
A-h-h, the rewards of patience !
> Barry :)
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Do It Yourself
03/30/2006, 09:06 AM
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Acrylic fabrication questions? I can help!
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barryhc
Your biggest problem is going to be around that...
Your biggest problem is going to be around that overflow. At least use a single piece over the top of that. Additional pieces underneath the perimeter, might then get the job done.
> Barry :)
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Do It Yourself
03/30/2006, 08:43 AM
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Acrylic fabrication questions? I can help!
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I'm no expert here, but if it were mine, I would...
I'm no expert here, but if it were mine, I would be thinking about duplicating the entire top brace. You would still be narrow in places, but at twice the thickness it should be quite strong just the...
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Feedback and Questions
03/24/2006, 09:01 AM
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What about a "Non Fotosynthetic" forum??
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barryhc
Ditto on the Heterotrophic Coral Forum. these...
Ditto on the Heterotrophic Coral Forum. these animals need the help, and the forum will bring in a lot more people and therefore info.
Thanks, and Happy Reef Keeping !
> Barry :)
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03/20/2006, 01:22 PM
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Plenums and the wasting "option"
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barryhc
Thanks for the info Doug. The "draw time" of 1...
Thanks for the info Doug. The "draw time" of 1 1/2 minutes sounds like rather low flow. I expect it is hard to draw thru "southdown", with the "fines" in it.
Have you set your tank back up yet ?
...
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03/18/2006, 04:24 PM
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barryhc
Even though you have an established bed in the...
Even though you have an established bed in the tank, the bacterial colonies have to develop in the RDSB. It will take a similar amount of time to go through normal cycles. Take some of your tank sand...
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03/18/2006, 04:07 PM
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Skjardel, If you turn off the RDSB for several...
Skjardel, If you turn off the RDSB for several days, the bacteria will die. You would have to empty and clean it before you turn it back on, if you were wanting to.
When you change water, you are...
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03/14/2006, 06:00 PM
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barryhc
This is NOT CORRECT. Think of a canister filter. ...
This is NOT CORRECT. Think of a canister filter.
I don't Know where Koden is coming from.
> Barry :)
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03/10/2006, 10:46 AM
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barryhc
You COULD be right about the value of live sand,...
You COULD be right about the value of live sand, depending on the supplier, maybe not.
The statement on bacteria is erroneous. Get your bacteria and or sand from a tropical marine environment,...
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The Reef Chemistry Forum
03/06/2006, 04:55 PM
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Substrate Composition
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barryhc
I seem to have gotten fairly zeroed on a design...
I seem to have gotten fairly zeroed on a design that uses these glass beads. It is RUGF for now, with use in plenum wasting, a distinct possibility as well.
I am admittedly running into a lot of...
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The Reef Chemistry Forum
03/06/2006, 04:26 PM
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High alkalinity from well water
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barryhc
I don't rememder the conference just now, I could...
I don't rememder the conference just now, I could find it if need be. Anyway, the most glaring statement was that if the tap water was OK to drink, you need not be concerned about using it in your...
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The Reef Chemistry Forum
03/06/2006, 04:12 PM
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High alkalinity from well water
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barryhc
Randy, have you heard Bob Fenners comments...
Randy, have you heard Bob Fenners comments regarding tap water, from the recent conference ?
Do you care to comment ?
> Barry :)
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