Forum: Reef
08-04-2002, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,945
Salinity levels.
Hi,
The range is between 1.020 to 1.024 for the majority of natural salt water bodies around the world (there are some exceptions). So, anywhere in between is fine (such as 1.023).
Many...
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Forum: Reef
07-30-2002, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,851
Baking Soda.. How much?
Hi,
Gulp....eh...its not quite so simple. Alkalinity is measure of how resistant it is to pH changes, but it involves two compounds...carbonates and bicarbonates. By adding baking soda, you are...
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Forum: Reef
07-30-2002, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Refugium Lighting
Hi,
A cheaper way is to pop by a hardware store and get one of those outdoor compact fluorescent lamps (the one of those from philips with built in ballast). You will probably need 1 to 2 20W to...
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Forum: Reef
07-28-2002, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,142
Brad!
Hi,
I don't understand what the big fuss is about antibiotics. If you know your clam is in trouble, and you know that it will probably die (more than 50/50 chance), then why not take a chance. ...
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Forum: Reef
07-25-2002, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,217
What would you do?
Hi,
That tank would make a nice display tank that was built inside a wall -- you could even place such that you can see both sides of it. Putting surge tanks on either end of the tank would make...
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Forum: Reef
07-24-2002, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
Fans
Hi,
1" titanium.....I think you can get those at a pro bike shop that specialize in titanium frames. You might want to start there...but it will cost you a lot.
BTW, how long do you want the...
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Forum: DIY
07-22-2002, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
new pumps
DJ88,
Thanks for the info. I was going to pick up one of these AMP3Ks over the fall/winter, but I guess I will chose something else. Thanks.
- Victor.
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Forum: DIY
07-21-2002, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,554
Need help with wiring on workhorse
Hi,
Hmm...well, I am not sure if that will actually work. No worries...no damage should be done to the tubes or the ballast. To wire this baby,
1) Yellow wires are correct.
2) Let's imagine...
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Forum: DIY
07-21-2002, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
new pumps
Hi,
I was on holidays. I went back to my hometown in Kitimat (up in the pacific northwest of BC) to see some family and friends.
Leaky seals...I thought they had a fix for those pumps. Put...
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Forum: DIY
07-21-2002, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,554
Need help with wiring on workhorse
Stircrazy,
You wouldn't have a wiring diagram of what you tried...would you ?
SuperFudge,
No. I haven't tried too many wiring scenarios with this WH (or overdrive). I was more concerned...
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Forum: DIY
07-21-2002, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,554
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Forum: DIY
07-21-2002, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,554
Need help with wiring on workhorse
Hi,
Nice thread...just back from vacation smile.gif Nice work Darren.
BTW, are those series lamp PAR measurements done with two lamps -- in other words, each lamp produces half the PAR that...
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Forum: DIY
07-21-2002, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
new pumps
Darren,
Do you think your mak-4 is as quiet as an Ampmaster ?
I am a bit puzzled, but are you running your Ampmaster and your mak-4 at the same time ? That's some serious water flow.
-...
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Forum: DIY
07-21-2002, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,899
GFI receptacles
Hi,
Actually, you are suppose to put the main feeder wires in the LINE side of the GFCI. The feeder wire is the wire that provides power to your outlet.
The Load side is for any circuits that...
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Forum: Reef
07-21-2002, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,142
Brad!
Hi,
Is the clam still attached to the rock (i.e. is the foot in good condition) ?
Have you considered a antibiotic treatment (I am not a big fan...but it helps in unknown/last attempt to help)...
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Forum: Reef
07-18-2002, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,638
Nori question
Hi,
Nori tends to be contain lower amounts of vitamins and fatty acids (depends on grade). So, if your fish are having colouration/health problems, then the selects are better. Selcon soaked...
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Forum: Reef
06-25-2002, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,565
no time for reef = bad.
Hi,
Too much work and not enough time to do it. I know the feeling. In those types of situations, I tend to rotate the lighting schedule to midnight. In otherwords, the lighting happens at...
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Forum: Reef
06-21-2002, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,005
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Forum: Reef
06-19-2002, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,297
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Forum: Reef
06-19-2002, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,297
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Forum: Reef
06-18-2002, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,025
Green Water Column
Hi,
Opps...I forgot to tell you to clean it fairly often (like every couple of hours to a 1/2 hour). So the filter clogged (i.e. likes like it collapsed) ?
Yah, the green water stuff will make...
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Forum: Reef
06-18-2002, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,700
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Forum: Reef
06-18-2002, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,025
Green Water Column
Hi,
I am surprised that the micron filter didn't work. Umm...did it do anything ?
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
06-15-2002, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,005
Closed loop up n going..
Hi,
Maybe I can help with an explaination....
When we siphon water from the tank, gravity propels the water. As long as the source water is higher than the destination, gravity will pull the...
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Forum: Pictures
06-14-2002, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,842
Pictures of my...Tank
Hi,
Looking pretty good...that's a lot of actinics. 3 VHOs ? Very very nice stand and canopy.
- Victor.
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