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Forum: Reef 02-22-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By makana
Would an environment with high nitrates lead to...

Would an environment with high nitrates lead to an increase in bacteria that break down nitrates? Is it possible for my rock to be low in that bacteria?

I guess I will keep on and hope that one...
Forum: Reef 02-22-2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By makana
18 weeks and counting. Still no changes. The...

18 weeks and counting. Still no changes. The rock doesn't appear to bed purging any detrius and nitrates climb to 15 ppm each week. I'm still doing the weekly 100% water changes. Is it possible...
Forum: Reef 01-29-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,748
Posted By makana
Everything is up and running with no major...

Everything is up and running with no major issues. However, my skimmer has stopped producing since I fired up the reactor. There are bubles forming like crazy but only about 1/4" of foam on top of...
Forum: Reef 01-27-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,748
Posted By makana
I actually wanted to give it a try but can't seem...

I actually wanted to give it a try but can't seem to find anywhere to buy it.
Forum: Reef 01-26-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,748
Posted By makana
Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it! I...

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it! I have it up and running. Not sure on the tumble, it may need more media. I'll watch it and see how it goes. I'm not looking to starve out my clam but...
Forum: Reef 01-26-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,748
Posted By makana
The 3ppm come from the rowaphos website where it...

The 3ppm come from the rowaphos website where it states 100ml removes 3ppm from 100 usg of saltwater. My tank reading is usually around .25 but I am assuming the rest is being used up. I also don't...
Forum: Reef 01-26-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,748
Posted By makana
Thank you! That was very helpful. The...

Thank you! That was very helpful. The instructions I had said 3ppm is what that amount removed. That was all it said, nothing about reducing the amount. I got that from their website. I have it on...
Forum: Reef 01-25-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,748
Posted By makana
Xadieu, I DID READ the instructions and don't...

Xadieu, I DID READ the instructions and don't appreciate such an un-called for response. There is really no need at all for that. The instructions DO NOT state that 100 grams is what you use for...
Forum: Reef 01-25-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,748
Posted By makana
Any other suggestions/advice?

Any other suggestions/advice?
Forum: Reef 01-24-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,748
Posted By makana
rowaphos help

I have a phosban reactor coming with some rowaphos. Can anyone tell me what is a safe amount to start off with in a system that is about 25g? I don't want to shock anything by dropping the...
Forum: DIY 01-17-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,359
Posted By makana
If I understand the math correct 60 degree lenses...

If I understand the math correct 60 degree lenses would give me a 34" diameter 20" from the bottom and almost a 14" diameter 8" down. So If the light is 2" above the water there is still great...
Forum: DIY 01-17-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,359
Posted By makana
Thanks for all your help! I find the entire...

Thanks for all your help! I find the entire topic to be a little too much like trial and error and really lacking in available information.

What are your thoughts on the cool white vs neutral...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,359
Posted By makana
Thanks alot. Let me know what he says. ...

Thanks alot. Let me know what he says.

The tank is only 24x12. So do you think it would work if I made it like a strip light? I could go 12" long and an inch or two wide. If that would work...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,359
Posted By makana
I had been looking at Rapid LED. I guess I will...

I had been looking at Rapid LED. I guess I will just use their formula. I was just hoping to gain some understanding on where the formula comes from and if it is accurate.

The tank I was...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,359
Posted By makana
Well the two things I'm struggling with is the...

Well the two things I'm struggling with is the intensity and distribution of the LEDs. The AI nano is quite small and almost seems to be a spotlight. I could go the PAR38 route but they always look...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,359
Posted By makana
So if that is accurate then two LEDs with 80...

So if that is accurate then two LEDs with 80 degree optics already covers more area than needed as far as distribution. So then how do I figure out how many are needed for intensity?

Why is the...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,359
Posted By makana
DIY LED help

I'm having a hard time understanding how to decide the number of LEDs needed for a diy fixture. There are lots of formulas floating around for it but it seems most people end up dimming their...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-10-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
Posted By makana
I run a ups. It keeps the pumps and heater on. ...

I run a ups. It keeps the pumps and heater on. Not sure for how long but long enough for most outages.
Forum: Reef 01-04-2013, 02:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,277
Posted By makana
Are there any major appliances on the same...

Are there any major appliances on the same breaker, (dishwasher, washing machine)?

It really sounds like either the ballasts are overheating or there are voltage level issues. A large draw will...
Forum: Reef 01-02-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,277
Posted By makana
How is the power in your neighbourhood? Any...

How is the power in your neighbourhood? Any recent power outages or wind storms?

I'm not sure how sensitive MH ballasts are to power fluctuations but I have seen dirty power issues cause all...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,326
Posted By makana
I have been shocked on two seperate ocasions and...

I have been shocked on two seperate ocasions and both where from induced voltage from the lights. Once when the floor in front of the tank was damp because I had just wiped up some spilt water and...
Forum: DIY 12-30-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,144
Posted By makana
Did you get it fixed? When my JBJ ballast quit...

Did you get it fixed? When my JBJ ballast quit it was just the switch. Easy fix, I bypassed the switch.
Forum: DIY 12-30-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,183
Posted By makana
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_relay ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_relay

scroll down to the advantages/disadvantages section near the bottom of the pate.
Forum: Reef 12-20-2012, 03:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By makana
I think with 3 seperate test kits all giving my...

I think with 3 seperate test kits all giving my the same results its safe to say the nitrates go from 0 to 15ppm in 7 days.

Another week has gone by with the same results. I would have thought...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-13-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
Posted By makana
I use the Elos test kit. Havn't used anything...

I use the Elos test kit. Havn't used anything else to compare it against. It is a bit much though to get the result, hopefully its worth it.

I don't use the Elos alk kit because I don't believe...
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