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Forum: Reef 03-24-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,387
Posted By makana
NO3 and PO4 can read 0 even if they are present. ...

NO3 and PO4 can read 0 even if they are present. The algae will use them up so the levels are not detectable by the test kits. Regular water changes should help take care of it.
Forum: Reef 03-15-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,475
Posted By makana
I dropped my diy light fixture into the tank and...

I dropped my diy light fixture into the tank and went in after it. The only thing that died was the bulbs. Still not sure how I escaped without being shocked.
Forum: Lounge 02-29-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,073
Posted By makana
My cats can't reach my reef so its not a problem....

My cats can't reach my reef so its not a problem. It took me close to two years to realize that the reason my freshwater fish never lived more than a couple months was that the cat would sit next to...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 02-03-2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,583
Posted By makana
I started out with the same type of light setup. ...

I started out with the same type of light setup. I put two inside an old light hood with tinfoil to reflect it. Was very crude and no where near as nice as your setup. I had no problem keeping my...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 01-10-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,466
Posted By makana
how many gallons?

how many gallons?
Forum: Reef 12-24-2011, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,691
Posted By makana
have you tried a second test kit?

have you tried a second test kit?
Forum: Reef 12-15-2011, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By makana
Thanks! I will move it into shade.

Thanks! I will move it into shade.
Forum: Reef 12-15-2011, 03:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By makana
red open brain PLEASE HELP

About a month ago I switched out my cheap 14k 150w mh bulb for a 14k phoenix. I reduced the light cycle and gradually brought it back up over 2 weeks. Since then my clam has regained a loft of its...
Forum: Reef 11-21-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,538
Posted By makana
I dosed kalk in my ato for quite a while. I have...

I dosed kalk in my ato for quite a while. I have the JBJ ATO with an aqualifter pump. I set my resevior at a hight that allows it to drip once per second. That way it can't swing particularly...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-22-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 48,323
Posted By makana
I was able to remove my green bubble algae...

I was able to remove my green bubble algae manually. Just don't pop the bubbles. It took months in my 10g and I didn't think I was ever going to win but eventually it went away.
Forum: Reef 09-27-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,107
Posted By makana
every pail of IO I have ever had was around 1100...

every pail of IO I have ever had was around 1100 - 1150 mg tested with Elos.
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 09-23-2011, 02:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,386
Posted By makana
My ballast was turning off randomly and would...

My ballast was turning off randomly and would come back on if I switched if off and back on. Turned out the switch was bad. Which was surprising as it was always on a timer and I almost never used...
Forum: Reef 06-15-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 4
ALK
Views: 1,880
Posted By makana
calcium is stable between 450 and 470. Seems to...

calcium is stable between 450 and 470. Seems to change from one test to another, my guess is testing errors. Mag seems to be around 1500, have lowered the amount I add with water changes and am...
Forum: Reef 06-13-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4
ALK
Views: 1,880
Posted By makana
ALK

I have been having trouble keeping my alk stable. I was using an elos test kit and was starting to dought it. No matter what I tried my alk would drop to 6 dkh in two days. So I bought some other...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 05-28-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,277
Posted By makana
I'm changing 3 gal a week. I change the filter...

I'm changing 3 gal a week. I change the filter floss twice a week. I have roughly 30lbs of live rock. I have run carbon, purigen, and phosguard off and on.
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 05-27-2011, 02:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,277
Posted By makana
jd949, what size water changes are you doing. ...

jd949, what size water changes are you doing.

I found that I couldn't keep my nitrates down with weekly water changes. I also found that the stock skimmer did nothing of value. The skimmer I...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 05-12-2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,491
Posted By makana
do you have the unit already? If not you could...

do you have the unit already? If not you could look at getting it with the MH or the LED lighting if you want something with more demanding light requirements.
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 04-05-2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,281
Posted By makana
I know most people are against treating it but I...

I know most people are against treating it but I battled cyano constantly until I treated it. My parameters always read zero so I really don't know what is wrong. I have no doubt that it is caused...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-23-2011, 02:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,623
Posted By makana
ya the canopy hits the plumbing. Its not a big...

ya the canopy hits the plumbing. Its not a big deal for me because I have a shelf next to the tank. I would have liked to have been able to open the lid but I didn't really think anything that...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-22-2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,623
Posted By makana
Here are the photos. As you can see I have the...

Here are the photos. As you can see I have the intake and return lines on either side of the tank drain and filter chamber. The overflow line on the skimmer I have going into the tank in case...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-19-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,623
Posted By makana
I'll try and get a pic this weekend. I had it...

I'll try and get a pic this weekend. I had it dialed in really nice pulling in the darkest scum I have had yet. Then I treated for cyano and I am trying to get the skimmer to break back in now...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-16-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,623
Posted By makana
I have the eshopps psk-75h on mine. It works...

I have the eshopps psk-75h on mine. It works great. It is rated for 75g so it can easily handle the jbj28.
Forum: Lounge 02-20-2011, 02:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,435
Posted By makana
Google maps, get directions from Taiwan to China,...

Google maps, get directions from Taiwan to China, see step 23.
Get directions from China to Japan, see step 41.
Forum: Reef 12-04-2010, 01:09 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 73,567
Posted By makana
pure solder doesn't work well, the resin core is...

pure solder doesn't work well, the resin core is a cleaning agent that helps remove impurities and allow the solder to stick. If you are having to scratch at the metal to get it to stick then it...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 11-21-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,756
Posted By makana
I have seen mounting legs that allow some 24" t5...

I have seen mounting legs that allow some 24" t5 lights to mount on a 10g tank. Or make a bracket that would allow you to hang it. It might get too hot sitting right on the glass top.
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