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Forum: Edmonton 01-04-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,930
Posted By Psyire
Group Salt Order?

Anyone interested in a Group Salt Order? Having a pallet drop shipped seemed to work out really well last time.

However, I have decided against using Kent Salt due to their quality control issues...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2006, 05:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,480
Posted By Psyire
My Magnificent Foxface eats bubble algae.

My Magnificent Foxface eats bubble algae.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-27-2006, 05:27 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 257,484
Posted By Psyire
I don't have much experience with wireless...

I don't have much experience with wireless networking but if you need to manually assign an IP just pick an address 1 different from your computers.

eg.
computer: 192.168.0.1
controller:...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2006, 05:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
Incase you are interested my reactor is going to...

Incase you are interested my reactor is going to be an upflow with a eheim 1250 recirculating pump.

I really have a hard time believing a Mag 2 wouldn't be enough for your application. The...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2006, 05:05 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
Ah. Well in that case I can't see how your...

Ah.

Well in that case I can't see how your proposed changes could hurt anything. Might want to do one at a time, starting with the cheapest being to slow the flow down 'through' the reactor. ...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2006, 03:24 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
If changing your flow through the sulphur chamber...

If changing your flow through the sulphur chamber I would actually go the other way and lower it. This will create a bigger O2-Free zone and therefore more anerobic bacteria. If your flow is too...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2006, 03:20 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
Your last 2 points revolve around a 1-pass...

Your last 2 points revolve around a 1-pass reactor if I'm not mistaken. I don't believe T.R.A. Vol.3 discusses recirculating reactors. (therefore volumes and flow rates are changed)

I wouldn't...
Forum: Reef 12-26-2006, 01:04 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
I'm interested to hear what you think you've done...

I'm interested to hear what you think you've done wrong.

Not very encouraging results though... but perhaps there is a reason(s) that we'll find out soon.

I'm getting quite close to starting...
Forum: DIY 12-19-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,384
Posted By Psyire
I use EVC Electronic Ballasts. I have had no...

I use EVC Electronic Ballasts. I have had no problems at all and Vince is very good to deal with.

http://oceanencounter.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=OE&Category_Code=EVCEB
...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,422
Posted By Psyire
Best to buy all females at first I personally...

Best to buy all females at first I personally think. That way they can sort things out and be done with it.

It is possible for a big female to bully a small male and actually turn into a male...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2006, 03:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,012
Posted By Psyire
If you can find 5100K go for that, it will grow...

If you can find 5100K go for that, it will grow macro (especially chaeto) the best.
Forum: Lounge 12-18-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By Psyire
Unfortunately your best bet is going to be...

Unfortunately your best bet is going to be bringing stuff back with you... Not much for SW stuff North of Edmonton.
Forum: Lounge 12-18-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By Psyire
I'm an hour away in Valleyview...

I'm an hour away in Valleyview...
Forum: Reef 12-17-2006, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,807
Posted By Psyire
I've read where they've found ich to survive 8...

I've read where they've found ich to survive 8 hours in freshwater...
Forum: DIY 12-15-2006, 02:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,143
Posted By Psyire
Very nice, I'll be following along with your...

Very nice, I'll be following along with your progress. I'm very intereseted in how it turns out for you.
Forum: Reef 12-14-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,197
Posted By Psyire
I ordered mine through Canada's Tunze Rep. ...

I ordered mine through Canada's Tunze Rep.

Phil: email: info@giesemannlicht.com

The part number you need is the 6100.700 New Stream impeller (includes propeller)
Forum: Reef 12-14-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,212
Posted By Psyire
I run 2x 6100s and I won't consider giving them...

I run 2x 6100s and I won't consider giving them up until the vortech's are 100% controllable.
Forum: Reef 12-14-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
Sorry, I didn't mean that in a 'not-nice' way. ...

Sorry, I didn't mean that in a 'not-nice' way.

Personally I would give it another week to see if anything changes. You should show a lower nitrate level by then I would think. 3 months seems...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2006, 11:13 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
2 weeks is too early to be jumping to conclusions...

2 weeks is too early to be jumping to conclusions and changing operation of your setup..
Forum: Reef 12-13-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
I don't think you want to be increasing your drip...

I don't think you want to be increasing your drip rate...

You want a slow drip rate until you have enough bacteria to use up all the nitrate at that rate. Then you start increasing your drip rate...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2006, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,197
Posted By Psyire
They have new 'one-peice' impellers that are less...

They have new 'one-peice' impellers that are less prone to buildup. I'm running them and they are pretty slick.
Forum: DIY 12-13-2006, 05:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,203
Posted By Psyire
yikes... good to know, thanks.

yikes... good to know, thanks.
Forum: Reef 12-13-2006, 03:28 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
3 months does seem excessive though... Would...

3 months does seem excessive though...

Would it take this long for DSB anerobic bacteria to establish themselves?
Forum: Reef 12-13-2006, 03:28 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
Midwest Aquatic's Sulphur comes with bacteria...

Midwest Aquatic's Sulphur comes with bacteria pre-installed. 'so to speak'

I should have my new unit soon, and I plan to just add some bacteria from my 'Polyplab Reef-resh' kit directly to my...
Forum: Reef 12-12-2006, 06:25 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,684
Posted By Psyire
I'm guessing your still cycling the reactor. ...

I'm guessing your still cycling the reactor. Exactly 2 weeks would be about the time Nitrate spikes. (give or take 1/2 week)

I wouldn't do anything rash except maybe slow down the flow through...
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