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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 09:01 PM
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Posted By MrSpiffy
Mmmmm.... I love Meyer's dark rum! Although,...

Mmmmm.... I love Meyer's dark rum! Although, I've just recently found the joys of a different rum called Pyrat. Now THAT is good stuff!! It's not the cheapest, but it's worth it. :D

(Sorry to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,157
Posted By MrSpiffy
Creative! It's tempting to give that a try. I...

Creative! It's tempting to give that a try. I have a Maxi-Jet that I could try that with. Maybe I'll give that a shot.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 10:07 AM
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Posted By MrSpiffy
I'd just do a quick test of your parameters,...

I'd just do a quick test of your parameters, specifically dKH (alkalinity), to make sure everything's still where it should be. Acids can lower dKH, and sometimes even pH. Lower dKH may even alter...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 10:04 AM
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Views: 1,138
Posted By MrSpiffy
That's exactly why I used the eggcrate to divide...

That's exactly why I used the eggcrate to divide the 'fuge and return sections, because now the evaporation affects both sections together. You'll always see the evaporation in the return section,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,656
Posted By MrSpiffy
DUDE!! That little guy's awesome! :) Now I...

DUDE!! That little guy's awesome! :) Now I need to know more!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Posted By MrSpiffy
AquaKnight407: "Why is the rum always gone?" ...

AquaKnight407: "Why is the rum always gone?"

Cause I drank it all. ;) I love a good, dark rum!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By MrSpiffy
They'd love it even better if you made your food...

They'd love it even better if you made your food with mysis instead of brine. ;) Trust me, they're much higher in nutritional value than brine.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,157
Posted By MrSpiffy
Shoot it full of "part a"? You mean the calcium...

Shoot it full of "part a"? You mean the calcium chloride solution from Randy's 2-part DIY supplement? Shoot... I just made some of that! And I need to add some to the tank! Maybe that'll do it. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Posted By MrSpiffy
bpoore89, I would hope your skimmate would be...

bpoore89, I would hope your skimmate would be nice and dark, considering it's a HOB skimmer on a larger volume of water. What skimmer are you using, and what do you have in your tank?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Posted By MrSpiffy
Just hang it in the sump on the skimmer side. ...

Just hang it in the sump on the skimmer side. You might need to make the baffles higher, though, to make sure the pump is submerged.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,157
Posted By MrSpiffy
Gotta be careful if your tank's small, though. I...

Gotta be careful if your tank's small, though. I hear that even a couple mL's can cause your dKH to drop a notable amount.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 551
Posted By MrSpiffy
My water's included in my condo dues. But, like...

My water's included in my condo dues. But, like the OP said, it just seems like a waste, even if you're not paying extra for it.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,157
Posted By MrSpiffy
I, myself, have maybe 4 or 5 little ones on some...

I, myself, have maybe 4 or 5 little ones on some new frags. I've never had to deal with them before, so I'm just trying to figure out how to decimate their tiny population before it gets out of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By MrSpiffy
The "best" food to feed would be a variety of all...

The "best" food to feed would be a variety of all sorts of foods. There's really no single food that's the absolute best. If you're debating between frozen and dry foods, I'd definitely go frozen. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 551
Posted By MrSpiffy
Well, consider that you've now taken all the junk...

Well, consider that you've now taken all the junk out of 5 gallons of water and put it into 4 gallons of water. It's basically become a bit more concentrated. Although... now that I think about...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,157
Posted By MrSpiffy
What would be "applied properly" then..? Simply...

What would be "applied properly" then..? Simply making sure to avoid getting any on the zoanthids?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,157
Posted By MrSpiffy
I've tried the vinegar method with a tiny...

I've tried the vinegar method with a tiny diabetic syringe... no luck. And vinegar or lemon juice may affect your pH/dKH depending on the amount you use and the size of the tank. I'm going to try...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 551
Posted By MrSpiffy
You could use it to water plants or a garden. ...

You could use it to water plants or a garden. Some people use it to do laundry, I've heard. But you'd probably need a holding tank to save up that much water. Wash your car, maybe..? Pretty much...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Posted By MrSpiffy
In fact, I even modeled my skimmer up in CAD...

In fact, I even modeled my skimmer up in CAD (because I'm a nerd like that :lol: ). Here's a better example of how it actually looks with the eggcrate in.
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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Posted By MrSpiffy
The skimmer section is always filled up to the...

The skimmer section is always filled up to the baffles, yes. You can see the mark of blue tape. The 'fuge section and return section are only divided by a short baffle. I fill the water above that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Posted By MrSpiffy
Here's my 20L sump. Skimmer on the right. ...

Here's my 20L sump. Skimmer on the right. Refugium on the left. Return in the center. (Drain splits to go to 'fuge and skimmer sections, feeding both. I did this for even flow from both return...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,192
Posted By MrSpiffy
As was mentioned earlier, though, those...

As was mentioned earlier, though, those reflectors may cause bright spots. Bright spots can shock corals that sit in them. They're just telling you to be careful.

You might be able to get away...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,656
Posted By MrSpiffy
That lobster's pretty cool! Now I want one... ...

That lobster's pretty cool! Now I want one... You said it was a type of blue lobster..? What type was it?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Posted By MrSpiffy
I'm guessing you have a HOB skimmer that you want...

I'm guessing you have a HOB skimmer that you want to use instead of buying an in-sump skimmer? How big is the display tank? You want to make sure that skimmer can handle the volume it's supposed to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 647
Posted By MrSpiffy
I'd at least recommending circulating the air in...

I'd at least recommending circulating the air in your house to keep the humidity in that room down. Otherwise, I'd say you should cover the tanks to minimize evaporation. As long as you have a...
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