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Forum: Reef 11-15-2006, 04:56 PM
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Posted By Psyire
Pansy-Paws, Where do you get your sulphur media...

Pansy-Paws, Where do you get your sulphur media from? Wine shops like posted above? or somewhere else?
Forum: Reef 11-14-2006, 04:39 AM
Replies: 63
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Posted By Psyire
Yeah, I think that is a good bet. If I had a few...

Yeah, I think that is a good bet. If I had a few calcium reactors lying around I'd probably do the same.

I'll post my findings/results in this thread. (if I buy one)
Forum: Reef 11-14-2006, 12:59 AM
Replies: 63
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Posted By Psyire
H2S can be smelt in concentrations as low as ppb ...

H2S can be smelt in concentrations as low as ppb (parts per billion). It definately is a gas that is not something to laugh about. I happen to work in an oil/gas plant where we have vessels...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,938
Posted By Psyire
I believe it is this recirculating that helps...

I believe it is this recirculating that helps remove the oxygen from the water to create the anerobic zone. (more effective)
Forum: Reef 11-13-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,938
Posted By Psyire
From what I understand you must recirculate. All...

From what I understand you must recirculate. All the reactors are built this way, and then they have a slip stream through them from the Aquarium and back. (some people use a siphon, some people use...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2006, 05:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,938
Posted By Psyire
From what I know, flow rates depend on bioload. ...

From what I know, flow rates depend on bioload. It is slightly different for everyone. The .pdf file for the Midwest unit explains how to set your drip rates. (they also cover how to find the...
Forum: Reef 11-12-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,938
Posted By Psyire
I don't see why not, might work well on a small...

I don't see why not, might work well on a small system. (less than 100g)

It would probably be better to run 2 phosban reactors in series. One with sulphur & one with the calcium carbonate.
...
Forum: Reef 11-12-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,524
Posted By Psyire
I would be more concerned with the above mention...

I would be more concerned with the above mention of temperature fluctuation during the seasons. With a chiller this probably wouldn't be an issue though.
Forum: Reef 11-12-2006, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,790
Posted By Psyire
Threadfin butterfly did it for me, devoured close...

Threadfin butterfly did it for me, devoured close to 200 of the little *beep*'s
Forum: Reef 11-12-2006, 08:57 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,938
Posted By Psyire
You could convert the reactor yes, but not use it...

You could convert the reactor yes, but not use it as both. They are similar, but the denitrator does not need C02 injection.
Forum: Reef 11-12-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,938
Posted By Psyire
There is this risk. BUT Apparently it only...

There is this risk. BUT Apparently it only happens if the main circulation pump stops circulating and goes un-noticed.

I am seriously considering going this route on my tank as well. I'm going...
Forum: Reef 11-12-2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,467
Posted By Psyire
Polyplab Optiphos

I realize it's fairly new, but I was just wondering if anyone has had a chance to use this stuff yet? Comments/Opinions?

http://www.polyplab.com/optiphos.html
Forum: DIY 11-07-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,642
Posted By Psyire
Usually the black trim does provide support, but...

Usually the black trim does provide support, but it depends on how the tank was built.

I would be checking to see if the long panes (front/back) are bowing out at all when it is filled. If you...
Forum: Reef 11-04-2006, 05:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,760
Posted By Psyire
Jason, Do you run Ozone or UV with your...

Jason,

Do you run Ozone or UV with your Zeovite system? (there seems to be a lot of controversy on this topic)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-04-2006, 02:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,984
Posted By Psyire
How long have you had the leather?

How long have you had the leather?
Forum: Reef 10-30-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,112
Posted By Psyire
It is easy to get carried away, but I guess that...

It is easy to get carried away, but I guess that is personal preference.

For example you said your heater runs on it's own thermostat... well how many people have had those fail and cook or...
Forum: Reef 10-30-2006, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,112
Posted By Psyire
This is the kind of question that you probably...

This is the kind of question that you probably want to ask yourself instead.

Some things to consider:

ORP monitoring (for use of ozone)
pH monitoring (for obvious reasons, multiple probes if...
Forum: Reef 10-30-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,864
Posted By Psyire
Hello, I'm currently on day 7 of the 7 day...

Hello,

I'm currently on day 7 of the 7 day treatment. Ich was introduced to my tank a few weeks ago. I have several big tangs, rabbitfish, and quite a few small fish in the display. I only...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-28-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,291
Posted By Psyire
Well for me it needs more available...

Well for me it needs more available documentation, and support in North America.

I'm not sure how you think it's more flexible.. perhaps a list of maximum number of probes, programs & outlets...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-28-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,291
Posted By Psyire
I don't think any 'fire' will be stolen. The...

I don't think any 'fire' will be stolen.

The Aquatronica is more flexible, has a way larger userbase, and a proven track record. (atleast compared to the Elos and Profilux, the RK2 dosen't even...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-28-2006, 02:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,291
Posted By Psyire
The PC Software is for Windows. If you run...

The PC Software is for Windows. If you run emulation software you might be able to get it to work with a mac, but the connection is serial port, so that might take some trickery. (Serial -> USB ->...
Forum: Reef 10-26-2006, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,799
Posted By Psyire
Soaking in Vinegar/Water might loosen it up. ...

Soaking in Vinegar/Water might loosen it up. (couple days)
Forum: Edmonton 10-26-2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,697
Posted By Psyire
Welcome back to the hobby! If you don't yet...

Welcome back to the hobby!

If you don't yet have a tank builder, check out Aquarium Obsessed in Barrie. They are excellent to deal with, and very good at building tanks.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-26-2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,442
Posted By Psyire
There are 2 different sets of instructions and...

There are 2 different sets of instructions and you can pick which suits you best.

They are layed out nicely here:

http://www.polyplab.com/instructions.html
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-26-2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,442
Posted By Psyire
It was pretty hard for me to tell. I had a...

It was pretty hard for me to tell.

I had a huge aiptasia outbreak and it was frustrating, so that combined with the hot summer we had... well my tank was a bit neglected.

Somebody who has used...
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