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Forum: Reef 01-13-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,964
Posted By LeanneP
Will mushrooms sting an anenome?

I have blue mushrooms in my tank that I now wish I never had as they are growing like crazy. They are starting to get close to my RBTA and my long tentacle and I am just wondering who will win. I...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2016, 04:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,343
Posted By LeanneP
Just thought I would let you know that I have...

Just thought I would let you know that I have been using Salifert for a couple of years but couldn't get one for testing alk so I ended up getting Red Sea. I have a mixed reef tank that is doing...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2016, 04:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,097
Posted By LeanneP
Yes, I have been testing every 24 hours and it is...

Yes, I have been testing every 24 hours and it is dropping to around 1300. It was 1200 last week. I realized it because my alk was dropping and I was having a hard time getting it to go up. Just...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2016, 03:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,097
Posted By LeanneP
No they are not huge. 3 frags are about 3 inches...

No they are not huge. 3 frags are about 3 inches tall and the rest are smaller. I have been adding 20 mls a day and that is only taking my magnesium up to 1380. I have recently had a little bit of...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2016, 03:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,097
Posted By LeanneP
Do Acros use a lot of magnesium?

I have been dosing for a couple of years now and a few months ago I added about 8 acros so they are started to grow now. I have only ever really dosed alk and ca, but now I am suddenly having to...
Forum: Pump Specific 01-11-2016, 03:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,324
Posted By LeanneP
Thanks for the info. I will give it a try Wed....

Thanks for the info. I will give it a try Wed. when I have some time to play around with it.
Forum: Pump Specific 01-09-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,324
Posted By LeanneP
Thanks for the info. Just wondering how I figure...

Thanks for the info. Just wondering how I figure out how much flow to put into the reactor? If I am only having the drip rate at say 35 per min like you are, are you only adding that much to the...
Forum: Pump Specific 01-08-2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,324
Posted By LeanneP
Thanks Ian. So just to clarify, you are using...

Thanks Ian. So just to clarify, you are using the smaller hole for the feed line to the ca reactor. It seems like it would be easier to use the larger powerhead outlet for the reactor line because...
Forum: Pump Specific 01-07-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,324
Posted By LeanneP
Okay, actually, I had it plumbed into the line...

Okay, actually, I had it plumbed into the line going from sump to the chiller. I put a T in the line. Would it make a difference which one it was in? There was air coming in from somewhere. I am...
Forum: Pump Specific 01-07-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,324
Posted By LeanneP
I already tried that. I was getting too much air...

I already tried that. I was getting too much air in the line and the flow wasn't consistent.
Forum: Pump Specific 01-07-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,324
Posted By LeanneP
Converting a maxi jet 1200 for pump on calcium reactor

I have purchased a maxi jet to use as my pump for my calcium reactor but I have only found one sight that explains how to convert it and I am a little confused This is the article:

"Finally, the...
Forum: Reef 03-18-2015, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By LeanneP
Thanks for the tip on clams. I'll try that.

Thanks for the tip on clams. I'll try that.
Forum: Reef 03-18-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By LeanneP
I just bought the fish a week and a half ago. ...

I just bought the fish a week and a half ago. That is why the fish is in quarantine. I am not ready to put it in the DT yet. Good to hear that it seems to go away and not come back. The fish is...
Forum: Reef 03-18-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By LeanneP
Copperband with Lymphocytes

I've had a copperband in quarentine that I purchased about a week and a half ago. A few days ago I noticed a spot on his tail fin which I think is lymphocytes. I know it is a virus and there is no...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By LeanneP
I have them in my tank and they don't seem to...

I have them in my tank and they don't seem to bother anything. They can increase in numbers pretty quick so if I start seeing too many I just start taking some out.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-02-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,100
Posted By LeanneP
Sold

Sold
Forum: Reef 03-02-2015, 04:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,318
Posted By LeanneP
Good to know. Not sure how I missed that along...

Good to know. Not sure how I missed that along the way. Never stop learning in this hobby.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-02-2015, 04:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,100
Posted By LeanneP
Large Baseball Size SPS Birdsnest $45

I have a large baseball size Birdsnest that is a beautiful piece. $45. I am in Kelowna, but will be coming to Vancouver on Sat. If someone is interested from the lower mainland, I can meet at J &...
Forum: Reef 03-02-2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,318
Posted By LeanneP
I have kind of a dumb question, but if you have a...

I have kind of a dumb question, but if you have a calcium reactor, do you not have to dose alk? I have a doser and my sps are growing like crazy. It's getting a little expensive for chemicals.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-10-2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 873
Posted By LeanneP
F/S: Baseball Size Birdsnest, Zoa's, Colt Coral, Kenya Trees, Mushrooms, Kelowna

I have a large baseball size birdsnest, easy SPS, $45.00. Also several frags $10-$20. Colt Coral $20, fuzzy muchrooms, red and green $10 each, blue striped mushrooms $5.00 each, Kenya Trees...
Forum: Reef 12-07-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,560
Posted By LeanneP
Happy to say my tank is happy and back to normal....

Happy to say my tank is happy and back to normal. It amazes me how much there is to know about this hobby and I never stop learning more. Thanks again for everyone's help.
Leanne
Forum: Reef 12-06-2014, 11:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,560
Posted By LeanneP
Thanks Mindy. That is good advise. I realize...

Thanks Mindy. That is good advise. I realize now I have been way to cautious at what I have been adding.
Forum: Reef 12-06-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,560
Posted By LeanneP
Thanks for all your time and advice. I am hoping...

Thanks for all your time and advice. I am hoping to get back on track now.
Forum: Reef 12-06-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,560
Posted By LeanneP
I am not usually using reef builder to dose with....

I am not usually using reef builder to dose with. I usually use C-balance. If I dose c-balance and use the 108 mls then if I am dosing 40 mls in 2 and a half days shouldn't I reach 8.6? Or am I...
Forum: Reef 12-06-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,560
Posted By LeanneP
I added the 3 tsps of reef builder and now my dkh...

I added the 3 tsps of reef builder and now my dkh has gone from 6.7 to 8.5. I didn't think it was good to raise the alkalinity that quickley. Now my question is how do I keep it there? I was using...
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