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Forum: Reef 10-23-2012, 02:47 PM
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Posted By tim_s
Looking good!

Looking good!
Forum: Reef 10-23-2012, 02:59 AM
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Posted By tim_s
Tried and true - vinegar / scrapping

Tried and true - vinegar / scrapping
Forum: Reef 10-17-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 63
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Posted By tim_s
Cheer-up! It is only frustrating because we do...

Cheer-up! It is only frustrating because we do not know the reason behind the problem but if you break it down to it's core the problem is fixable.

Either the diagnoses is in-correct due to lack...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By tim_s
I bet you at-least one person from this forum is...

I bet you at-least one person from this forum is currently cleaning out their sump as we speak.

P.s. it is not me.
Forum: Reef 10-17-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,391
Posted By tim_s
This is good news! I am glad this is working...

This is good news!

I am glad this is working out - I am beginning to think that we are not chasing a current problem but the aftermath of a raise in nitrates that happened recently.

Algae is...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,391
Posted By tim_s
Test Kit I would borrow someones nitrate...

Test Kit

I would borrow someones nitrate test, if you buy one I have always been fond of API but this is me - I am sure there is better but API has always served me well!

Lighting

Can you...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,455
Posted By tim_s
Nice how are you finding it? When did you make...

Nice how are you finding it? When did you make the switch? Did you go through an adjustment period?
Forum: Reef 10-17-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,392
Posted By tim_s
Do it! It is leaving it to chance - people move...

Do it! It is leaving it to chance - people move all the time without pre-cycling a new tank. You may or not have loss. People are just mentioning that you have two tanks and thus you could have a far...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,392
Posted By tim_s
Do I understand that you would like to migrate...

Do I understand that you would like to migrate the contents of one tank into another including live stock immediately?

I.e. you do not have time to complete a full / mini cycle?
Forum: Reef 10-16-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,391
Posted By tim_s
Do not worry - we will figure it out. ...

Do not worry - we will figure it out.



Is it an external skimmer? P.s. Colour sounds fine.



Is there an expiry date? Most kits have a shelf life around 2 years or more
Forum: Reef 10-16-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,455
Posted By tim_s
What Salts are you using?

What Salts are you using?
Forum: Reef 10-16-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 788
Posted By tim_s
Yep! :) be patient.

Yep! :) be patient.
Forum: Reef 10-16-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,391
Posted By tim_s
I am going to say, Your results are confusing. ...

I am going to say, Your results are confusing.

First off before I continue as I am going to start looking at the basics you seem a knowledgeable person, which is clear in your responses. My...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,391
Posted By tim_s
Well we can prove this wrong, I imagine if...

Well we can prove this wrong,

I imagine if you had enough phos. to cause a major algae outbreak it would be detectable but depending on your corals (ps. I personally have not seen any bad results...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,391
Posted By tim_s
You are running a skimmer and thus your oxygen...

You are running a skimmer and thus your oxygen should be decent but how is surface agitation in your display tank.

Keep it simple - algae has 3 major variables.

1: lighting is covered by your...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,391
Posted By tim_s
Understandable, I do not want to start from...

Understandable,

I do not want to start from the beginning but algafix is great but you still need to resolve where the problem is coming from.

Check your lights if they are tubes you may need...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,391
Posted By tim_s
Depending on the specific algae you maybe...

Depending on the specific algae you maybe assisting in propagating it around the tank with this method.
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,770
Posted By tim_s
Might not be great for submerged either! ...

Might not be great for submerged either!

Having to replace a plumbed in pump for a new brand may require plumbing adjustments which if anything could be a very annoying experience - especially...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By tim_s
Thank you - this is what I thought! Perfect,...

Thank you - this is what I thought!

Perfect, off to buy Reef Crystals now.
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By tim_s
Salt Question

Hi Everyone,

Currently I am working my nitrates down from the cycle and I have ran out of Salt - Instant Ocean.

My expectation is to run another week of water changes, which is relative to...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,770
Posted By tim_s
Hi, I see people throwing decent suggestions...

Hi,

I see people throwing decent suggestions such-as the blaster range which is amazing! IF you have the money and like the brand go for it.

In the past I have always us Ehiem but I have...
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