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Forum: Reef 02-07-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By Ruth
Magnesium

A recent article in reefkeeping.com about a DIY magnesium suppliment. I am not sure if this stuff is sold at Home Depot in Canada or not - don't have a HD where I live....
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-06-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,192
Posted By Ruth
If you locate one of those babies LMK so I can...

If you locate one of those babies LMK so I can buy one too.......
Forum: Reef 02-06-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,566
Posted By Ruth
Does your skimmer run 24/7? Could be a drop in...

Does your skimmer run 24/7? Could be a drop in O2 levels particularly since it appears to be happening at night.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-06-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By Ruth
Where are you located?

Where are you located?
Forum: Pictures 02-06-2006, 05:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,959
Posted By Ruth
That looks fantastic. I love those sea whips -...

That looks fantastic. I love those sea whips - are they actually alive and if so are they hard to keep?
Forum: Reef 02-06-2006, 04:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,832
Posted By Ruth
I don't think you can over skim either. You can...

I don't think you can over skim either. You can go over kill - guilty - but not over skim. If you have a skimmer that is capable of keeping up with your system and put a bigger - over kill -...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-06-2006, 04:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,288
Posted By Ruth
Boy if I could convince myself that I "needed"...

Boy if I could convince myself that I "needed" another tank I would be all over this.
Forum: Reef 02-06-2006, 01:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By Ruth
I use both. No problems with either. The mag...

I use both. No problems with either. The mag does seem to fun a little warmer if you are using it submerged and the quiet one is ........well........quieter.
Forum: Reef 02-06-2006, 01:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,832
Posted By Ruth
Are you sure you are not thinking of the coralife...

Are you sure you are not thinking of the coralife super skimmer? All those problems look like the ones I have seen posted all over for that skimmer and not the ASM.
Forum: Reef 02-06-2006, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 990
Posted By Ruth
I think that both have their pros and cons. My...

I think that both have their pros and cons. My glass tank is not starfire (or whatever that glass is) so I can't comment on that although I have seen tanks made of it and it is definately nice - no...
Forum: Reef 02-05-2006, 11:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,566
Posted By Ruth
Holy Cow that is sad! I don't know about your...

Holy Cow that is sad! I don't know about your foxface as I have never owned one but have never really heard about them being aggresive like that. I would be looking more towards water - or...
Forum: Reef 02-05-2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,832
Posted By Ruth
I'm curious what problems you have seen with...

I'm curious what problems you have seen with them? I currently run an ASM G4X with mods but have also run an ASM G3 and a regular G4. My only complaint would be with the G4 being underpowered by...
Forum: Edmonton 02-05-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,937
Posted By Ruth
Some very nice stuff came in :biggrin:

Some very nice stuff came in :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 02-05-2006, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,229
Posted By Ruth
I don't think that 1300 is low for Mg. I usually...

I don't think that 1300 is low for Mg. I usually shoot for between 1250 and 1300.
Forum: Reef 02-05-2006, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
Posted By Ruth
I live in the sticks and get quite a few power...

I live in the sticks and get quite a few power outages ranging from an hour or so to 4 days. I would not go without a generator. If your worried about noise go with the Honda. You have to buck up...
Forum: Reef 02-05-2006, 03:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,339
Posted By Ruth
I am running 1 10K (400W)Reeflux bulb and 2 13K...

I am running 1 10K (400W)Reeflux bulb and 2 13K Geisemann (400W) bulbs in my fixture and the Reeflux bulb is way bluer than the Geisemann.
Forum: Reef 02-05-2006, 03:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,832
Posted By Ruth
I have bought a Deltec hang on skimmer (thanks...

I have bought a Deltec hang on skimmer (thanks Andy) so am waiting for it to arrive. They are supposed to be an excellent skimmer so I am anxious to see how it skims my 44 cube that I am currently...
Forum: Reef 02-05-2006, 03:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By Ruth
I don't know if this is relavent but it is my...

I don't know if this is relavent but it is my observations on my tanks
230g - calcium reactor - 3X400W MH Geisemann megachrome bulbs (13K) 2X PC actinic and 2X 10000K daylight - coralline OK but was...
Forum: Reef 02-05-2006, 03:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,506
Posted By Ruth
I have also heard of people using - I think -...

I have also heard of people using - I think - dolomite stones - Steve help- in their Calcium Reactor to maintain Mg. I have quite a few SPS corals in both my large aquariums and don't really have to...
Forum: Lounge 02-05-2006, 03:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By Ruth
OH OH OH I am getting so excited! What resort is...

OH OH OH I am getting so excited! What resort is that Matt? It looks pretty nice.
Forum: Reef 02-04-2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By Ruth
I think you are fine and can easily add more fish...

I think you are fine and can easily add more fish particularly if your skimmer is able to keep up with the additional load of bigger fish and you have sufficient live rock for biological filtration.
Forum: Reef 02-04-2006, 04:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,566
Posted By Ruth
What are your other readings? Have there been...

What are your other readings? Have there been any swings in PH or temperature? Anything else that might have suddenly changed? Any new fish or inverts added?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 02-04-2006, 03:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By Ruth
I posted the results I got when I tested the...

I posted the results I got when I tested the Tropic Marin Pro salt in another thread. Results are fairly similar - calcium a bit lower and DKH a bit higher. I am just switching over to these salts...
Forum: Reef 02-04-2006, 01:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By Ruth
IMO Yellow tangs are probably the hardiest but if...

IMO Yellow tangs are probably the hardiest but if mine is any indication they can be quite aggressive. I have had a hippo/regal tang for over a year and have never seen ich on it - or my yellow or...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 02-04-2006, 01:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By Ruth
Seachem reef salt

Well I said I would post results of a newly mixed up batch so here they are:

SG - 1.026
Temp. - 79 degrees
Mixed and heated for 48 hrs - I usually only do 24hrs. but I was not feeling well last...
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