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Forum: Reef 09-25-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,242
Posted By spedly
I think about it from time to time. I think the...

I think about it from time to time. I think the amount of money I have put into this hobby is what keeps me in it.

About 6-7 years ago I had a planted tank running and I accidentally killed...
Forum: Reef 08-15-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,774
Posted By spedly
I'm still using AF Reef Salt exclusively. I get a...

I'm still using AF Reef Salt exclusively. I get a little green algae on the glass but it's not bad. My live rock is pretty much algae-free.
Forum: Reef 08-15-2017, 03:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,774
Posted By spedly
These stories of weird algae and dinos with AF...

These stories of weird algae and dinos with AF salt are interesting. Up until December of 2016 I was battling a neverending problem with algae. I would vacuum up gobs of it while doing water changes....
Forum: Reef 08-11-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,774
Posted By spedly
I've been using it for a couple of years. I...

I've been using it for a couple of years. I really like it.
Forum: Reef 08-11-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,581
Posted By spedly
I can't even get Reef Crystals here in Regina. My...

I can't even get Reef Crystals here in Regina. My choices are Instant Ocean or Fluval Sea salt and their both quite expensive here. Its a little cheaper and more convenient to order online and pay...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,927
Posted By spedly
Could you post a picture or two of what you did...

Could you post a picture or two of what you did with your sump? I'm having the same problem. Thanks!
Forum: Reef 10-02-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,154
Posted By spedly
I have mine on the side, placed horizontally 2.5"...

I have mine on the side, placed horizontally 2.5" from the top of the water line of my 4 foot 150g tall aquarium. I have two Tunze 6105s on the opposite side, a little more than half way down. All...
Forum: Reef 09-05-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 901
Posted By spedly
Thanks Myka. Did you replace as you go? Or did...

Thanks Myka. Did you replace as you go? Or did you replace once most of the old sand was removed?
Forum: Reef 09-05-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 901
Posted By spedly
Sugar Sand - Argh!

The biggest mistake I've made in this hobby was putting sugar sand in my display. I've had enough of my tank looking like a snow globe so I'm at a crossroads. Looking for some advice.

Option one...
Forum: Reef 09-02-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,745
Posted By spedly
Out of curiosity how far above the water do you...

Out of curiosity how far above the water do you hang your lights?
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-27-2016, 01:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,009
Posted By spedly
I really like the Spectrapure MaxCap that I...

I really like the Spectrapure MaxCap that I bought from Reef Supplies. It's very well made and I haven't had any issues with it whatsoever.
Forum: Reef 06-19-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,798
Posted By spedly
Blue lights or full spectrum?

I saw something interesting on Twitter the other day. It was a poll question asking whether reefers use blue lights only or whether they use white lights as well.

I have a Evergrow 2080 and run...
Forum: Reef Supplies 06-08-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,483
Posted By spedly
Sorry Ray, my mistake. I didn't see the part...

Sorry Ray, my mistake. I didn't see the part where you mentioned the 200 model would fit my K2-200. I'll have to keep this in mind, but regardless I don't think it will fit given the cramped quarters...
Forum: Reef 06-07-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 90,529
Posted By spedly
:frusty: You just can't make this up. ...

:frusty:

You just can't make this up.

This is good information though. The container of fluid that I have is about two years old and I acknowledge that it could be off. I had already planned...
Forum: Reef Supplies 06-06-2016, 04:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,452
Posted By spedly
What a cool contest. Congratulations to Chad!

What a cool contest. Congratulations to Chad!
Forum: Lounge 06-06-2016, 04:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By spedly
That's a really good idea! Never thought of that....

That's a really good idea! Never thought of that. As long as it's as tall as the tank I think it would be future proof. Thanks Dendromad.
Forum: Reef 06-06-2016, 04:18 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 90,529
Posted By spedly
Jordon/Myka, thanks for your replies and your...

Jordon/Myka, thanks for your replies and your patience. I think I'm going to have to get a new test kit. I stupidly threw out my Red Sea test kit when I got my Hanna checker. Myka, you mentioned that...
Forum: Lounge 06-06-2016, 04:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By spedly
Kittens and sumps

After almost 20 years of being able to say "no" to my wife, I relented and agreed to get a kitten. OF COURSE one of her favourite places is the sump area of my aquarium. Specifically right beside the...
Forum: Reef 06-06-2016, 02:14 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 90,529
Posted By spedly
Thanks Jordon. I should have been more clear. Up...

Thanks Jordon. I should have been more clear. Up until two weeks ago I had only used RO/DI water for calibration. But I am using American Marine Pinpoint calibration fluid now. I'm measuring 1.025...
Forum: Reef 06-06-2016, 12:47 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 90,529
Posted By spedly
Well I'm at a loss... After discovering that...

Well I'm at a loss...

After discovering that my salinity was off I have spent the past couple of weeks getting it back up to normal levels. After a water change today, I calibrated my...
Forum: Reef 05-24-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,822
Posted By spedly
I was wondering the same thing a few weeks ago....

I was wondering the same thing a few weeks ago. In the end I decided not to go with it for a couple of reasons:

- The refugium space in my 36g sump wasn't large enough for adequate nutrient export...
Forum: Reef 05-23-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 90,529
Posted By spedly
Wow... So I did find an unused container of...

Wow...

So I did find an unused container of Pinpoint salinity calibration fluid. I used that to calibrate my refractometer and then checked the salinity of my display and fresh salt mix. Wow is it...
Forum: Reef 05-23-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 90,529
Posted By spedly
I think my RO filters need replacing. Just...

I think my RO filters need replacing. Just ordered replacements from Reef Supplies and will re-test.

I have been using RODI for calibration but I think I have solution somewhere. And good advice...
Forum: Reef 05-23-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 90,529
Posted By spedly
So maybe fresh isn't the right word. I got the...

So maybe fresh isn't the right word. I got the salt mix going two days ago and performed a water change yesterday. Salinity was measured at around 1.025. After the water change I turned off the...
Forum: Reef 05-23-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 90,529
Posted By spedly
So I properly tested some salt mix I made...

So I properly tested some salt mix I made yesterday and it tested 353. This is more aligned with the test results I've been getting all along but certainly different than the results others are...
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