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Forum: Reef 11-23-2009, 05:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,296
Posted By Oceanic
You are correct my friend, I have no interest in...

You are correct my friend, I have no interest in recharging carbon at all. I just simply urge everyone to try this once and then comment back to this thread with your observations.

All I do is...
Forum: Lounge 11-22-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,399
Posted By Oceanic
I am officially a Mac person now! GOODBYE PC

Just bought an Apple Macbook Pro, I will never go back to a PC again. I have far too many gray hairs from all these years f@#%ing around with all the PC computers I have had. :D
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Forum: Reef 11-22-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,409
Posted By Oceanic
Much has changed with the tank since this was...

Much has changed with the tank since this was shot but it gives you the idea!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN1CM-7AlPo
Forum: Reef 11-21-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,296
Posted By Oceanic
Soaking it overnight gives the air time to escape...

Soaking it overnight gives the air time to escape I suppose. I quench the carbon with some cool R/O before it goes in my filter bag.
Forum: Reef 11-21-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,296
Posted By Oceanic
It really is a simple observation and I am happy...

It really is a simple observation and I am happy you like the results!

Cold rinsed carbon has a tendency to float = trapped air/dust

Very hot water soaked carbon sinks like a rock and all dust...
Forum: Reef 11-21-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,296
Posted By Oceanic
BINGO! Exactly why I recommend it.....

BINGO! Exactly why I recommend it.....
Forum: Reef 11-21-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,296
Posted By Oceanic
I think this thread is going much deeper into the...

I think this thread is going much deeper into the whole idea of heating the carbon in water than it needs too! I urge anyone the next time they are changing carbon to try this before making...
Forum: Reef 11-20-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,296
Posted By Oceanic
Every time I do a carbon change I put it in a...

Every time I do a carbon change I put it in a container of RO water and microwave for 2 minutes on high. All the dust and impurities float to the surface, the carbon can go directly into the tank. ...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,266
Posted By Oceanic
Yes, as stated above, once the levels are...

Yes, as stated above, once the levels are adjusted manually they are supposed be dosed at equal amounts. The Randy Holmes two part mixture for calcium and Alk is calculated to replace the elements...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,266
Posted By Oceanic
These are available from...

These are available from www.innovativeaquatics.com (http://www.innovativeaquatics.com/index.html). You do not have to buy two, you just simply run the two channel tubing that is available, it does...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,266
Posted By Oceanic
I have tried all kinds of dosers including the...

I have tried all kinds of dosers including the Aqualifter pump, the best thing I have found is one of these recommissioned hospital IV peristaltic devices.

I found mine on Ebay but they are worth...
Forum: Lighting Specific 11-16-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 29,389
Posted By Oceanic
Good advice, I love my lights! I wish I had room...

Good advice, I love my lights! I wish I had room for a slider, much easier than the cable suspension wires. I just raise the unit up to clean it.
Forum: Lighting Specific 11-14-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 29,389
Posted By Oceanic
Yeah true enough, I am not aware of any such...

Yeah true enough, I am not aware of any such advertising hype on less heat unless you are refering to my observation. I beleive you are correct about the wattage and heat calculation; however, the...
Forum: Bayside Corals 11-14-2009, 03:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
Posted By Oceanic
Nice Florida Ricordeas! :biggrin:

Nice Florida Ricordeas!
:biggrin:
Forum: Oceanic Corals 11-14-2009, 02:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,169
Posted By Oceanic
I wish that could be done! If I had a tank for...

I wish that could be done! If I had a tank for this guy I would take him home!
Forum: Lighting Specific 11-14-2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 29,389
Posted By Oceanic
My old ballast was a dual 250W HQI M80 type...

My old ballast was a dual 250W HQI M80 type ballast that was a full 9 amps + two 54W T5's = 608 watts of pure heat. The new Powermodule is 5 amps with 540 watts, the heat must be at least 50% less. ...
Forum: Oceanic Corals 11-14-2009, 12:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,169
Posted By Oceanic
Good call. We actually have one but not sure if...

Good call. We actually have one but not sure if we are selling it. We may want it for our own display tank. It is a little black one with cool orange spots!

He looks a little like...
Forum: Oceanic Corals 11-14-2009, 12:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,169
Posted By Oceanic
Those are on my other website! LOL :lol:

Those are on my other website! LOL :lol:
Forum: Oceanic Corals 11-13-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,169
Posted By Oceanic
Any specific requests for what people want to see...

Any specific requests for what people want to see on the website?
Forum: Lighting Specific 11-13-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 29,389
Posted By Oceanic
Yes they do come with an acrylic shield. The...

Yes they do come with an acrylic shield. The shield does bow down slightly but I fixed it with a strategically placed metal C-clip. I don't think glass would be a good option as these Powermodules...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,377
Posted By Oceanic
I am not saying that he posted that with the...

I am not saying that he posted that with the intention of only pushing his product or business. I just have an issue with bad articles or advice.
Forum: Reef 11-13-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,377
Posted By Oceanic
LOL, actually... Dow did change their process...

LOL, actually... Dow did change their process that leaves fairly higher levels of bromide in their calcium flake. This has now proven to be a non issue...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,377
Posted By Oceanic
This is the problem, it should not be confusing. ...

This is the problem, it should not be confusing. Continue what you are doing if you are successful! Don't let threads like this scare you into thinking you need commercially marketed chemicals to...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2009, 07:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,377
Posted By Oceanic
"What if"

I would like to continue this thread (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=463651#post463651) as I personally use baking soda as well as DOW flake (driveway melt) with no issues what so...
Forum: Oceanic Corals 11-13-2009, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 920
Posted By Oceanic
Thanks for the feedback, Paul is a master Coral...

Thanks for the feedback, Paul is a master Coral shipper!
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