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ReefMadness
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Lower Mainland
06-25-2020, 09:59 PM
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max size aquarium in a condo?
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ReefMadness
I keep a 120 standard in my wood construction 2nd...
I keep a 120 standard in my wood construction 2nd floor condo. I'm on the board and invited my building manager to check it out and he was more enamoured with the fish and coral than any building...
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DIY
09-18-2019, 01:56 AM
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Building a wider stand than aquarium width question
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2,919
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ReefMadness
I'm obviously not aware if its even an option but...
I'm obviously not aware if its even an option but a remote sump would be how I'd want to do it.
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DIY
07-29-2019, 01:02 PM
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Sump Kit
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ReefMadness
when you need a bigger sump you go custom and get...
when you need a bigger sump you go custom and get it built for you. both my tank and sump are from Concept in Calgary. Dave can pretty much build whatever you need for far less than some of those...
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Pump Specific
07-29-2019, 12:37 PM
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Anyone Using the New Maxspect Gyres
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ReefMadness
I got the first one early in 2017 with the old...
I got the first one early in 2017 with the old style controller and then got the second about a year later with the most recent one. I have a mixed reef but its bordering sps dominant so I understand...
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Pump Specific
07-28-2019, 06:46 PM
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Anyone Using the New Maxspect Gyres
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ReefMadness
I use maxspect gyres and overall really do like...
I use maxspect gyres and overall really do like them. I started with one xf250 in a standard 120g and eventually moved to 2 of them when the new controller was released. Here are the things I've...
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Reef
05-30-2019, 12:17 AM
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Life after reefing
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ReefMadness
after 30 years of keeping a tank I can't say I've...
after 30 years of keeping a tank I can't say I've ever really considered what it'd be like to not have one so it was an interesting viewpoint.
so long as I'm physically, financially and mentally in...
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Reef
04-11-2019, 08:47 PM
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My battle with dinoflagellates
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ReefMadness
it's amazing what can happen in 3 days with just...
it's amazing what can happen in 3 days with just a UV sterilizer when you're fighting amphidinium dinos.
I ended up having to deal with prorocentrum dinos for over a year until I could safely say I...
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DIY
02-02-2019, 01:46 PM
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Who all has big tanks.
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ReefMadness
mines pretty big if you compare it to a nano...
mines pretty big if you compare it to a nano :wink:
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Reef
12-06-2018, 03:06 PM
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Algae help needed
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ReefMadness
not to pile on but I agree, especially in the...
not to pile on but I agree, especially in the case of Dinos where even being on the right path requires more than giving the system a few days to resolve things before changing tactics.
in a hobby...
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Reef
11-22-2018, 06:10 PM
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Algae help needed
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ReefMadness
good that you got an ID on them and you're right,...
good that you got an ID on them and you're right, while I would never tell a hobbiest a UV sterilizer is a waste it certainly isn't going to be helpful for this substrate dwelling issue.
I like...
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Reef
11-22-2018, 12:45 AM
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Algae help needed
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ReefMadness
you really need to ID the culprit before you...
you really need to ID the culprit before you choose the treatment.
I don't see a problem with raising your nutrients a bit as zero is a bad place to be for a newer system but growing copious...
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Reef
11-20-2018, 02:58 AM
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Algae help needed
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ReefMadness
R2R is also where I got my information and how I...
R2R is also where I got my information and how I decided on treatment. it's great that you're going follow up on the microscope which is really the most important part.
as you mentioned a UV will...
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Reef
11-08-2018, 12:12 AM
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Algae help needed
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ReefMadness
a new system lacks chemical and biological...
a new system lacks chemical and biological stability right out of the gate because of all the varying stages your rock and substrate (if you have any) are at in terms of maturing.
a lot of progress...
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Reef
11-07-2018, 05:02 AM
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Algae help needed
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ReefMadness
that may work but I would microscope those dinos...
that may work but I would microscope those dinos to rule out some treatment methods. amphidinium are more common and considerably easier to deal with than the prorocentrum I fought for over a year....
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Reef
11-03-2018, 03:31 PM
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Algae help needed
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ReefMadness
agreed. the true ppm of your phosphate and...
agreed. the true ppm of your phosphate and nitrates are trapped within the algae which is quickly consuming what is available to them.
this is a common issue with new setups that lack the biological...
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Reef
10-14-2018, 04:38 PM
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Revenge of the Eunice Worm!!
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ReefMadness
when I read the word "cocoon" my heart sank. I...
when I read the word "cocoon" my heart sank.
I added 50lbs of rock from a shut down system roughly a year ago and about 6 months later a 3" translucent casing started to droop down in a spot in my...
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Reef
09-11-2018, 10:47 PM
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Neptune auto top off failing
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ReefMadness
yea that's called reefing lol
yea that's called reefing lol
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Marine Fish
03-15-2018, 01:23 AM
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Does my tang have parasites
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ReefMadness
it looks like ich to me which would make sense...
it looks like ich to me which would make sense being its new to the system.
is it eating? to strengthen its immune system you can make a surprising amount of headway just by feeding the tank a...
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Reef
03-11-2018, 02:43 PM
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9
Any recent experience with coral carry on in Canada?
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ReefMadness
I brought corals home from macna New Orleans in a...
I brought corals home from macna New Orleans in a TSA certified container that we purchased at the show.
it wasn't anything fancy as the stipulations were that the container be sealed but...
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Reef
03-11-2018, 02:13 PM
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3
Going Back to Socks 🧦
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ReefMadness
I only have ever used nylon and basically the...
I only have ever used nylon and basically the only advantage I could see is they're seemingly easier to clean. the main drawback for me (and the reason I gave up on filter socks altogether) was how...
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Reef
01-27-2018, 11:36 PM
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25
Looking for Advice on Tank Transfer
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ReefMadness
when I moved my stuff from house to house I made...
when I moved my stuff from house to house I made sure not to interrupt the rock in the sand until I was had 90% of the water out and discarded the rest. i made sure to add a bottle of start-up...
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Reef
01-27-2018, 09:57 AM
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6
Nylon filter socks
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1,114
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ReefMadness
nylon socks are definitely easier to keep clean...
nylon socks are definitely easier to keep clean but for longevity I recommend hand washing and never using the machine to clean them. they aren't terribly durable and even a gentle cycle caused...
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DIY
01-24-2018, 12:08 AM
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20
Need help with diy 2 part. Also has anyone had success with this?
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ReefMadness
i've never tried Randy's recipe or any diy's but...
i've never tried Randy's recipe or any diy's but as another option consider aquaforest dosing salts, they're dirt cheap if you opt for the dry elements as opposed to the pre-mixes. i make 5L batches...
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Reef
01-19-2018, 02:03 PM
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12
Lighting
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ReefMadness
another vote for the kessil h380 here too....
another vote for the kessil h380 here too. whatever you do buy just make sure it has enough spread to sufficiently cover your refugium and enough jam to hammer it with par.
Forum:
Reef
01-12-2018, 03:45 PM
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11
ick
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2,060
Posted By
ReefMadness
it isn't going to solve an already present...
it isn't going to solve an already present outbreak but i do believe there is some truth to running uv as a preventative measure provided the wattage and flow are scaled properly to the system volume.
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