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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-22-2016, 02:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,629
Posted By warriorcookie
take a piece of clear tape, color on it with...

take a piece of clear tape, color on it with orange permanent marker, then put the tape over the lens of your phone camera.

Either that or you could buy an expensive orange filter...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
I found some better tips from Hanna Instruments...

I found some better tips from Hanna Instruments here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1961215

The instructions say to shake for 2 minutes, but on the forum post it sounds like...
Forum: Marine Fish 10-21-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
Posted By warriorcookie
Wow. That is so cool. I wish I could afford...

Wow. That is so cool.

I wish I could afford a $5k fish let alone a $30k fish!!!


Whoever buys this one, I hope they put up some picks here.
Forum: Reef 10-21-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
No, I use one vial for C1 and a seperate vial for...

No, I use one vial for C1 and a seperate vial for C2. I always point the 10mL label forward.
Forum: Marine Fish 10-21-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
Posted By warriorcookie
So that's what a $5,000 fish looks like!

Was in at Bayside Corals and they have a Claire's Fairy Wrasse. Sounds like it's the only one in Canada!

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, it looked pretty cool in person. Looked it up,...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
I'll have to get the wife to whip out the camera....

I'll have to get the wife to whip out the camera. But ya, it's a good idea.


NO3 is 1 ppm now (I think)
PO4 is .02ppm now???

I took the first measurement (.135ppm) this morning before the...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
I couldn't get a read on nitrates last night. Am...

I couldn't get a read on nitrates last night. Am I the only one that has a hard time with the shades of pink on Salifert NO3?

So, this morning NO3 was .2ppm? Maybe?
And PO4 was .135ppm

GFO...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
Agreed, some phosphates is good. But i have to...

Agreed, some phosphates is good. But i have to run gfo to keep them below .1ppm.

And normally I'd leave it alone, but i'm trying to get nitrate off the floor. As i raise nitrate by feeding fish...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2016, 03:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
Ok, thanks to Mindy I have Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3)...

Ok, thanks to Mindy I have Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3)

She has a post kicking around on the mixing instructions, with some assistance from RHF.

So, I mixed 30g NaNO3 with 500mL of RODI water.
...
Forum: Seneye Life Support 10-20-2016, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,850
Posted By warriorcookie
I put this thing on my Christmas wishlist back in...

I put this thing on my Christmas wishlist back in February!

Come on Santa!
Forum: Reef 10-19-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
Sodium Nitrate? Yeah that would be great. ...

Sodium Nitrate? Yeah that would be great.

I'll send ya a text later.
Forum: Reef 10-19-2016, 04:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
Sounds like Sodium Nitrate might be the way to...

Sounds like Sodium Nitrate might be the way to go.

I've read several reefers that use it to balance Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphates.
Forum: Reef 10-19-2016, 03:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
Grrr... I forgot to check the spelling now I...

Grrr... I forgot to check the spelling now I can't edit... Banggai cardinal!
Forum: Reef 10-19-2016, 03:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
I've thought lots about it. I really don't like...

I've thought lots about it. I really don't like the idea of the precipitate hiding everywhere and building up over time... But I might give it a try.




Yeah... The nitrate test has always...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-19-2016, 12:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,427
Posted By warriorcookie
My next tank will have a single piece euro brace...

My next tank will have a single piece euro brace for sure.

Myka might have pics of hers. Polished edges with no balck trim. Custom clear mesh to keep the carpet surfers on the inside too. Very...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2016, 12:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,824
Posted By warriorcookie
Ideas on getting nitrates up

Just about crashed my tank a few weeks ago. Right as someone warned me about my nutrients being too low I had a massive RTN event. Bleached LPS too. More to it than that, I had just changed back...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-18-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,760
Posted By warriorcookie
I'm trying to put this a gentle as I can, perhaps...

I'm trying to put this a gentle as I can, perhaps these comments are best made via PM...

If this was a build thread or a thread on carpet anemones etc this would be totally appropriate and...
Forum: Pump Specific 10-18-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,596
Posted By warriorcookie
Another thing to consider is having a backup...

Another thing to consider is having a backup return pump.

I have 2 of the exact same pumps. That way every 6 months I swap one out for the other and can leave it soaking over night before...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,000
Posted By warriorcookie
Ya, that's been my experience too, as Alk rises...

Ya, that's been my experience too, as Alk rises too much higher than 8.5ish the tips burn. This wasn't about what causes it, but more so the mechanism of action.

Far from fact, but interesting to...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 171,723
Posted By warriorcookie
Well, what are you waiting for??? Let me know...

Well, what are you waiting for??? Let me know how it goes! :twised:
Forum: Reef 10-17-2016, 03:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,000
Posted By warriorcookie
Why do the tips burn?

While buying some corals from another member here (thanks again btw), we discussed lower Alk levels being required in low nutrient systems. We briefly pondered the mechanism that causes burnt tips...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2016, 02:40 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 171,723
Posted By warriorcookie
I usually do 15% water changes every 2 weeks, but...

I usually do 15% water changes every 2 weeks, but would like to add to the routine 1 massive water change once a year. I've seen anywhere from 70% to 95% recommended.
Forum: Reef 10-14-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 171,723
Posted By warriorcookie
So maybe I'm better using the reef salt and...

So maybe I'm better using the reef salt and dosing probiotics seperate?
Forum: Reef 10-14-2016, 05:10 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 171,723
Posted By warriorcookie
Bayside Corals has Aquaforest now! YES! ...

Bayside Corals has Aquaforest now! YES!


Mindy, did you ever get an answer on your question about doing large waterchanges (75%+) with the Probiotic Reef Salt? Have you tried it?

Also, how...
Forum: Reef Supplies 10-13-2016, 03:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,497
Posted By warriorcookie
Can't wait to see some reviews on these! ...

Can't wait to see some reviews on these! Especially the Blue Pop.
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