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Forum: Reef 09-30-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,217
Posted By Cal_stir
are you dosing? if so I would stop and let it...

are you dosing? if so I would stop and let it disappate
are u using H2Ocean salt? H2Ocean salt needs to be mixed prior to using because the different components seperate during shipping causing...
Forum: Reef 09-29-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,978
Posted By Cal_stir
we have a 6 incher, scares the wife, she thinks...

we have a 6 incher, scares the wife, she thinks it's a snake, mainly hangs out in the zoa garden, never bothers anything, excellent scavenger, keep it. the zoas where it hangs out are the healthiest...
Forum: Reef 09-29-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,588
Posted By Cal_stir
is it the front plate leaking or the hose adapter...

is it the front plate leaking or the hose adapter that attaches to it?
I've seen it where the O-ring gets twisted during installation, untwisting it may fix the leak, when installing it onto the...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-28-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,156
Posted By Cal_stir
Thanks, we have 20 fish, all had it to some...

Thanks, we have 20 fish, all had it to some degree, yellow tang was completely covered and royal gramma had spots in its mouth, did the fresh garlic for a week, whole house smelled, absolutely no...
Forum: Reef 09-28-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,871
Posted By Cal_stir
It's forming a new head

It's forming a new head
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-28-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
GFO
Views: 3,965
Posted By Cal_stir
BRS HC-GFO can be regenerated countless times by...

BRS HC-GFO can be regenerated countless times by soaking it in lye, there is a thread on RC, I'm going to give it a try.
Forum: Reef 09-28-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,129
Posted By Cal_stir
I have a BM180-CS on my heavily stocked 90 gal,...

I have a BM180-CS on my heavily stocked 90 gal, had it about 6 months now, no problems and works well, I also run a co2 scrubber on the air intake, boosted my ph 2 points and made the foam denser
Forum: Marine Fish 09-28-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,156
Posted By Cal_stir
Sorry about your Coral Beauty, the garlic keeps...

Sorry about your Coral Beauty, the garlic keeps them eating and boosts their ammune system, keep your skimmer running, add garlic right to the tank as well as the food, make the tank smell like...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-27-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,156
Posted By Cal_stir
fresh garlic works better, put it in a blender...

fresh garlic works better, put it in a blender and pour off the juice
Forum: Reef 09-27-2011, 01:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,798
Posted By Cal_stir
I've purchased from them many times, never had a...

I've purchased from them many times, never had a problem and the pricing good too.
Forum: Reef 09-22-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,821
Posted By Cal_stir
i put a 2 inch bulkhead 2 inches from the bottom...

i put a 2 inch bulkhead 2 inches from the bottom of my 80 gal sump
Forum: Alberta 09-22-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,561
Posted By Cal_stir
garlic, fresh garlic, put it in a blender pour...

garlic, fresh garlic, put it in a blender pour the juice in the tank and soak the dry food in it.
a cleaner wrasse works wonders too.
Forum: Reef 09-22-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,588
Posted By Cal_stir
vinyl hose is fine, the only problem is if it is...

vinyl hose is fine, the only problem is if it is clear and exposed to light some algae can grow in it, some cheap black tape can fix that though.
Forum: Reef 09-20-2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,314
Posted By Cal_stir
OOPS, I thought you said "Explaining algae with...

OOPS, I thought you said "Explaining algae with NTS is a crock"
Forum: Reef 09-19-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,588
Posted By Cal_stir
yes, tigerflex is pvc and is usually available at...

yes, tigerflex is pvc and is usually available at pool and spa stores.

the ball valves can as close as you like, whatever is most convenient.

put a powerhead and or an airstone in the sump to...
Forum: Reef 09-19-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,314
Posted By Cal_stir
The frag tank is a new tank and the algae is only...

The frag tank is a new tank and the algae is only in that tank, if there is a nutrient problem then why no algae in the main tank. the frag tank should cycle it out, could be something that was on...
Forum: Reef 09-19-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,297
Posted By Cal_stir
if you are swithing the harness and pendant...

if you are swithing the harness and pendant together, I would have to say that you have a bad ballast.
The last thing I would try is a different power source if you haven't tried that.
Forum: Reef 09-19-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,314
Posted By Cal_stir
I would say NTS, it takes about 6 months to...

I would say NTS, it takes about 6 months to completely cycle a system, any time you add something to a new system it will cycle,the system will adjust, wait it out, don't add anything else for a...
Forum: Reef 09-19-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,588
Posted By Cal_stir
I use a combination of pvc and hose, my drains...

I use a combination of pvc and hose, my drains are 1 1\2" tigerflex(it can be glued to PVC fittings), my pump in is PVC with a rubber coupling for vibration, my pump out is a PVC ball valve with...
Forum: Reef 09-18-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,297
Posted By Cal_stir
ok, so it is the same ballast that won't fire the...

ok, so it is the same ballast that won't fire the new bulb but it fires all the old bulbs, and the other ballasts fire the new bulb, is that correct?

if so, have you tried the new bulb in a...
Forum: Reef 09-18-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,297
Posted By Cal_stir
is it a screw in bulb? if so, check at the base...

is it a screw in bulb? if so, check at the base of the bulb, there is a small wire that comes out where it attaches to the glass, the wire is bent over the base and spot welded to the base, sometimes...
Forum: Reef 09-14-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,457
Posted By Cal_stir
apparently H2Ocean uses different grain sizes for...

apparently H2Ocean uses different grain sizes for their ca, alk, and mag, and if it had a bumpy ride in the truck they settle at different levels in the pail, could be your problem.
try testing your...
Forum: Reef 09-14-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,457
Posted By Cal_stir
what salt are you using? H2Ocean is bad for...

what salt are you using?
H2Ocean is bad for settling out during transport and you must mix the salt up before using it, if you don't, your levels will be all over the place.
I do not about other...
Forum: Reef 09-11-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,626
Posted By Cal_stir
I,m pretty sure the size is standard, I've seen...

I,m pretty sure the size is standard, I've seen 1/2", and 13mm, and it all glues together with the same fittings.
Forum: DIY 09-11-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,348
Posted By Cal_stir
Low-density polyethylene, it is the same plastic...

Low-density polyethylene, it is the same plastic used the make sandwich bags, drink containers , etc.
it is food grade
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