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Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 07-03-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 27,135
Posted By Simons
I run both, creating a fusion account does not...

I run both, creating a fusion account does not result in any loss of access by any other means. Just 'another' way (and maybe an easier way) for people to set up their APEX.
Forum: Polls 06-04-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,863
Posted By Simons
90 (~ 25%) Gal every week on my salty. 25 (25%)...

90 (~ 25%) Gal every week on my salty. 25 (25%) Gal on my fresh. The odd time it goes bi weekly due to my schedule but not often. Running carbon sure helps as well...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-04-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,309
Posted By Simons
pm'd about tangs..

pm'd about tangs..
Forum: Marine Fish 03-27-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,279
Posted By Simons
my understanding is Concept quarantines new...

my understanding is Concept quarantines new arrivals for 2 weeks. At least that is what I have been told.
Forum: Calgary 03-25-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,470
Posted By Simons
yes in the long run it is far more cost affective...

yes in the long run it is far more cost affective to buy an RO/DI unit. I can see in the short term using it as a solution but, I fill up my 20 Gal ATO container twice a week and I just can't see me...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,266
Posted By Simons
by definition, an RO unit should strip everything...

by definition, an RO unit should strip everything out of the water. If you are testing your RO water and it has PO4 et al then your RO unit is not working. The only real way to test your RO unit is...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,793
Posted By Simons
to be honest, I never really thought about it...

to be honest, I never really thought about it but, with all of the equipment in a small space the possibility is always there.

I installed a $9 grounding probe I picked up in a recent order from J...
Forum: Reef 03-05-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,549
Posted By Simons
yeah seems about normal. Of course it will also...

yeah seems about normal. Of course it will also slightly depend on the temp of the room as well as the water but...

I go through 4-5 GPD easily. Wish I had more room than a 20 Gal ATO container...
Forum: Lounge 02-24-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,977
Posted By Simons
I haven't seen my Apex get stuck yet under the...

I haven't seen my Apex get stuck yet under the "4.31_E" (latest) version of firmware.

I have noticed though, that sometimes the display unit does not display what I have programmed to display. ...
Forum: Reef 02-20-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,742
Posted By Simons
My thoughts are no matter how good, efficient or...

My thoughts are no matter how good, efficient or over sized your skimmer is, it will never be 100% affective in removing all organics.

Most people that I know who run tanks and do small or no...
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 25,017
Posted By Simons
well if you just wait the spots go away, all...

well if you just wait the spots go away, all cured! :microwav:
Forum: Reef 02-13-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,135
Posted By Simons
yes frozen solid means anything alive pre freeze...

yes frozen solid means anything alive pre freeze likely is not alive anymore....

oolitic sand is very fine (small grained) and I would think it would blow around significantly in a reef tank. ...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-13-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,310
Posted By Simons
Porcupine Puffer not eating

Tank is 6 months old, all the same fish. Ammonia, Nitrite levels are 0, nitrate is about 5ppm and has been since my tank finished it's initial cycle.

He was always an aggressive eater and knew...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-27-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,391
Posted By Simons
running two deluxe BRS reactors, no air, no leaks.

running two deluxe BRS reactors, no air, no leaks.
Forum: Reef 01-24-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,617
Posted By Simons
only had my salty for about 6 months but got the...

only had my salty for about 6 months but got the Tunze OTA. Been rock solid so far and I like the optical switch style better than a float. Just my preference.

I have not had any issue with my...
Forum: fijireefrock.com 01-01-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,364
Posted By Simons
In pm and EMT sent ....

In pm and EMT sent ....
Forum: Calgary 12-16-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,518
Posted By Simons
I couldn't imagine hauling water from any LFS, I...

I couldn't imagine hauling water from any LFS, I guess with smaller tanks it's an option but I would think over time getting a RO/DI unit would be a much cheaper option.

I mix about 100Gal of...
Forum: Reef 12-09-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,762
Posted By Simons
I have 2x500 W titanium heater on my 250gal no...

I have 2x500 W titanium heater on my 250gal no issues keeping my tank in the 25c range overnight. My Nest house thermostat is programmed to drop the temp to 19c during the night. No issues keeping...
Forum: Livestock 12-06-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,517
Posted By Simons
:) I have 3 triggers already...lots of rock. ...

:) I have 3 triggers already...lots of rock. Should be ok until they get huge!
Forum: Livestock 12-05-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,517
Posted By Simons
ok...

ok...
Forum: Livestock 12-05-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,517
Posted By Simons
Fish order with request

Greetings Concept...

I am looking for a juvenile clown trigger. My issue is, I have NO quarantine ability, due to space restrictions (plus, wife won't let me set up another tank). Is it possible...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,913
Posted By Simons
a topic that everyone with an aquarium will deal...

a topic that everyone with an aquarium will deal with.

I have a 100Gal food grade vertical plastic container in my furnace room, RO/DI unit in the same room. It will take a full 20 hours to fill...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-09-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,268
Posted By Simons
need snails!

Needing some snails to assist in my algae clean up. Preferably Asterea but open to others, I need not one or two, I am thinking 15 ish...hard to find at any local stores that have them in volume and...
Forum: Reef 09-30-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,864
Posted By Simons
is that a 'real' time frame or just an indicator...

is that a 'real' time frame or just an indicator for..a long time..?

I have gone about 3 weeks with no water change on my freshwater and the same with my saltwater each time my nitrates start to...
Forum: FOWLR 09-30-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 33,209
Posted By Simons
I am running a SWC 230A Cone skimmer on my...

I am running a SWC 230A Cone skimmer on my 250Gal, works fantastic. Very quiet and it pulls stuff out that I don't want to talk about :redface:....
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