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Forum: Reef 02-28-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,014
Posted By mattdean
I agree. There is one type of Cyano that...

I agree. There is one type of Cyano that survives/thrives in low nutrient water. I have NEVER had P04 and NEVER had more than 2 to 5 N03 and I had Cyano for a few weeks.

Like Globaldesigns asked....
Forum: Reef 02-26-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,422
Posted By mattdean
That's great, but if you upgrade in a month, the...

That's great, but if you upgrade in a month, the tank wouldn't be ready for another 2 months, so the fish will be in the tank for at least three months. THEN, you will be putting it into a less than...
Forum: Reef 02-25-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,520
Posted By mattdean
I don't want to hijack the thread, but, I...

I don't want to hijack the thread, but, I hammered it with a powerhead for hours on 3 occasions, tried ice cubes, tried yanking at it, tried covering it with rocks, I even got frustrated and handled...
Forum: Reef 02-24-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,520
Posted By mattdean
LOL! I'm trying to UN-superglue my LTA! It will...

LOL! I'm trying to UN-superglue my LTA! It will NOT move. It's in the exact same spot I put it - which is where i wanted it to be, but it's grown sooo big, I need to remove it and it won't move, no...
Forum: Reef 02-10-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,891
Posted By mattdean
I know, it sounded weird to me at first, but even...

I know, it sounded weird to me at first, but even a good change - say, lowering nitrates/phosphates - if done too drastically can effect your corals. LPS can recede and lose color, etc. Any major...
Forum: Reef 02-10-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,891
Posted By mattdean
Go slow with the pellets. If you dump in the...

Go slow with the pellets. If you dump in the total recommended amount you may get some problems, ie: cyano, LPS problems. I started with 250 ml for my 125, then after a few weeks added another 250ml....
Forum: Reef 02-04-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,205
Posted By mattdean
If you ever get to Ottawa, which is not too far,...

If you ever get to Ottawa, which is not too far, Aqua Valley has very nice stuff and great quality. I'm in T.O and have met him at the Airport a few times and everything I have bought from him has...
Forum: Reef 02-02-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,718
Posted By mattdean
I agree. I have the blue and it's very easy to...

I agree. I have the blue and it's very easy to keep. Even survived a tank crash due to stuck heater. And...it's very pretty blue.
Forum: Reef 01-19-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,269
Posted By mattdean
0, zero, zilch, nadda, zip! Always has been,...

0, zero, zilch, nadda, zip! Always has been, hopefully will always be :) That's with 4 tangs,2 clowns, 3 leopard wrasses and 2 anthias in a 125. Nitrates, 2 to 5ppm just before a water change, and I...
Forum: Reef 01-17-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,048
Posted By mattdean
I have a bucket of H2Ocean that I am mixing with...

I have a bucket of H2Ocean that I am mixing with Royal Nature to ease into the switch to Royal Nature salt. the two are nothing alike. H2Ocean is much finer - more like powder. Royal Nature is like...
Forum: Reef 01-14-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,971
Posted By mattdean
It takes a while for the pumps to draw the liquid...

It takes a while for the pumps to draw the liquid completely the first time. just hold the red button next to the pump until you see the liquid coming out the end.

Search the forum I linked above....
Forum: Reef 01-13-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,971
Posted By mattdean
Here is the support forum for the doser: ...

Here is the support forum for the doser:

http://forum.aquariumcomputer.com/forumdisplay.php?10-Pump-control&
Forum: Reef 01-13-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,971
Posted By mattdean
DITTO! It's very easy, if you use the...

DITTO!

It's very easy, if you use the automated settings.

just pick the pump (1,2 or 3) tell it how many times a day to dose and how many ml's per dose. Done!
Forum: Reef 01-12-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,417
Posted By mattdean
The different spectrums contribute, however, the...

The different spectrums contribute, however, the white is more for growth than anything. If I could, I would run just blues and purple.

If you get a Blue PLUS, I believe that has more growth...
Forum: Reef 01-12-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,417
Posted By mattdean
I should mention, everything grew like weeds...

I should mention, everything grew like weeds under those lights as well.
Forum: Reef 01-12-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,417
Posted By mattdean
When I had a 4 bulb, I ran 2 blues (22K) 1 KZ...

When I had a 4 bulb, I ran 2 blues (22K) 1 KZ Fiji Purple and 1 Dua White (17K). It was very nice and colors popped.

Here;s a pic- with a crappy camera- under those lights of the old tank :
...
Forum: Reef 01-10-2011, 02:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By mattdean
OMG, that's hilarious. Nice going! Sorry, I...

OMG, that's hilarious. Nice going!

Sorry, I can't contribute. I only have spectacularly gorgeous tanks :lol:
Forum: Reef 01-09-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,871
Posted By mattdean
Skeleton down in the sand with the tentacles and...

Skeleton down in the sand with the tentacles and mouth facing up. Flow - just enough to move the tentacles softly. Lighting, indirect. Too much light is bad. Spot feed occasionally. Don't let the...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2011, 02:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,048
Posted By mattdean
I just bought 4 pails of Royal Nature Salt....

I just bought 4 pails of Royal Nature Salt. Oakville Reef Gallery had it on sale for $45 a pail! There are a few local guys using it and they love it. I've been using H2Ocean and have had no...
Forum: Reef 01-06-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,589
Posted By mattdean
If you want them to grow, you have to feed them....

If you want them to grow, you have to feed them. I feed my corals Reef Roids, cyclopeeze and another coral food, I can't remember the name. It's red or orange, plus Phytoplankton. Once a week for...
Forum: Reef 12-31-2010, 04:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,294
Posted By mattdean
Hanna Alk Checker. Doesn't get easier to read....

Hanna Alk Checker. Doesn't get easier to read. And pretty darn accurate.
Forum: Reef 12-23-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By mattdean
Sorry for your loss. I am away from home right...

Sorry for your loss. I am away from home right now and I worry about such things.

Were all these fish in the 29 biocube in your signature? I would think this would be the reason for your losses...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,899
Posted By mattdean
I tried the NON Photosynthetic and it was hard to...

I tried the NON Photosynthetic and it was hard to keep it happy while not having nutrients sky high. You need to feed too often, I think.

I have a photosynthetic Gorg now that I simply feed when I...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,404
Posted By mattdean
I'm using Ecobka pellets, albeit for a relatively...

I'm using Ecobka pellets, albeit for a relatively short time. I know guys who swear by them and have had great success. It's just polymers. No secret recipes. they are pretty much all the same.
Forum: Reef 12-10-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,755
Posted By mattdean
Thanks. I am confident I will have success with...

Thanks. I am confident I will have success with it. I feed the tank often and have an ideal spot for it. IT certainly looks happy right now :)And yes, I have it vertical. It very open and full.
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