Forum: Reef
01-30-2002, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,262
Reactors and Additives
Hi,
This is why kalk is dripped (and not dumped). There has to be enough CO2 to combine with the OH-.
Kalk is composed of Ca and OH-. So
kalk = Ca++ + 2 (OH2-)
CO2 when mixed in...
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Forum: Reef
01-30-2002, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,262
Reactors and Additives
Hi,
Wait a minute, if CO2 drops pH and it isn't an acid...then what is it ?
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Wait....I am working out equations....it is a bad day for me today....
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
01-30-2002, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,262
Reactors and Additives
Hi,
I guess I should point out that my Ca reactor adds most of my alk in to my tank. I only add a dose of buffer every month.
Did you know that we are using the same philosophy (high alk and...
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Forum: Reef
01-30-2002, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,346
Coral Import ban ?
Hi,
There was a brief discussion during the last meeting about possible coral importation ban in the future. Fuji was one of the first countries to consider this (actually, Florida already has a...
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Forum: Lounge
01-30-2002, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,620
Scary thing to come home to
Hi,
I don't know if anybody else is using these, but I use the Hagen Tronic heaters. They don't use relays to turn on and off the heaters. Relays are mechanical power switches that can be...
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Forum: Reef
01-30-2002, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,262
Reactors and Additives
Hi,
Yeah, I use buffers to keep my tank at a relatively high alk. I have a bit of green/brown algae in the tank. They produce CO2 that uses alk. Once the algae disappears, then it should be...
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Forum: Reef
01-28-2002, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,262
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-27-2002, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,276
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-27-2002, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,276
What do you want out or a club?
Hi,
I was just stating that hosting is possible. In any case, where can we spend membership money ?
1) Get experts from abroad to do a seminar. Well..that's almost $1000 right ? Or get local...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-27-2002, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,069
Thanks Victor
Hi,
I will search around for the lid, but I think you left something else behind.
http://www3.telus.net/myHome/Redseakey.JPG
- Victor.
[ 27 January 2002: Message edited by: reefburnaby...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-27-2002, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,276
What do you want out or a club?
Hi,
One of the reasons why we can't host on say...my connection (ADSL....should we start another "discussion" about which is better ?), is the amount of bandwidth we are pass through. There are...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-27-2002, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,976
was someone taking notes?
Hi,
There were several discussion topic during the meeting. But, the discussion was based on what we were going to do about the future of this club. We really didn't decide and we have a topic...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-27-2002, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,276
What do you want out or a club?
Hi,
There was some talk about hosting a seperate site for the club. This is possible and it would cost about $10 to $30 a month to host with unlimited bandwidth (same hoster as canreef). So,...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-27-2002, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,069
Thanks Victor
Hi,
Thanks guys. So yah...my sister is thinking of doing when she retires (I am not kidding).
But looking out at the window today, I am glad it wasn't held on Sunday. 5 inches of fresh power...
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Forum: Reef
01-26-2002, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
Kent Additives
Hi,
If you have a DSB...then just feed your DSB (which actually means, feed your fish). The DSB will feed your corals...like SPS.
- Victor.
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-26-2002, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,516
Who will be attending saturday?
Hi,
I have been a little busy at work these days...some problems with a chip I worked on two years ago.
Okay, I will have the following :
Sandwitches
Home made cookies
Veggies and dip...
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Forum: Reef
01-25-2002, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
Kent Additives
Hi,
I have some of that Kent Phytoplex. I don't really use it and if I do...it isn't very good for my tank (algae bloom). Maybe when the tank is more established, I will try it again. But,...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-25-2002, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,516
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Forum: Lounge
01-25-2002, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,546
Upgrades
Hi,
Is the Calendar working now ? I am not sure how to post a message up when there are no labels on the buttons and such. OR...is it just my computer.
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
01-25-2002, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,520
Domolite lime and other lost arts...
Hi,
Yes, I agree that this is one of the most interesting debates we have had in a while. Thankfully, it was a mature debate...not a screaming match.
I don't think I want to pull out my...
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Forum: Reef
01-23-2002, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,520
Domolite lime and other lost arts...
Hi,
I will pass on the cyanide part...it was just an example. As for pesticides, that's actually a controlled substance. So, it should not be any where near lime nor is it suppose to spill out....
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Forum: Reef
01-23-2002, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,520
Domolite lime and other lost arts...
Hi,
Colour ?
Well, my only fear is that it may contain a form of oxide like rust. If domolite is 58/38 calcium carbonate/magnesium carbonate and it is fairly white. Why does 95-98% calcium...
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Forum: Reef
01-22-2002, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,520
Domolite lime and other lost arts...
Hi,
Colour ?
CaCO3 = white
MgCO3 = white
Al2O3 = white (I should know, I lived near a Alumninum smelter for 17 years. This stuff is gross when it is all over you car. )
NaCl = white
SrO...
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Forum: Lounge
01-22-2002, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,788
Well... It's happened.......
Congrats Darren !
Say, can the Navy call you in if there are severe emergencies or are there no strings attached ?
- Victor.
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Forum: DIY
01-22-2002, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,674
DYI venturi valve anyone?
Hi,
Yah, you can build your own with venturi with regular PVC plumbing. Check DIY@reefcentral.
- Victor.
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