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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-27-2009, 07:42 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
Yeah, UPS (uninterrupted power source) systems...

Yeah, UPS (uninterrupted power source) systems have that definite advantage. You can always daisy chain more deep charge batteries to it for extended outages. Once you get into days, rather than...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-27-2009, 07:09 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
I used to volunteer to water the hanging baskets...

I used to volunteer to water the hanging baskets in my town (they told me there were 48 of them, stretched out over 2 miles after I had done so). I used a reservoir in the back of my pickup and a Rio...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-27-2009, 05:02 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
That combination will give you more bang for the...

That combination will give you more bang for the buck. Personally, I find gas generators to be overkill and impractical (noise, space, and maintenance) but at least you are covered for a longer...
Forum: Reef 10-27-2009, 03:44 AM
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Posted By mr.wilson
Good to hear some survived.

Good to hear some survived.
Forum: Reef 10-27-2009, 02:09 AM
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Posted By mr.wilson
It's strange the nitrate and phosphate would...

It's strange the nitrate and phosphate would climb even though you aren't feeding fish anymore, and the bioload is subsequently lower. You must really be feeding those corals.
Forum: Reef 10-25-2009, 10:21 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
I agreed. Direct flights are much more reliable....

I agreed. Direct flights are much more reliable. I used to pick up all of my US shipments in Buffalo even though my warehouse was 5 minutes from Toronto International airport. It was cheaper and...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2009, 04:27 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
What kind of fish are you shipping? What kind of...

What kind of fish are you shipping? What kind of party :) The shipping cost may make a local supplier more competitive.
Forum: Reef 10-23-2009, 04:35 AM
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Views: 2,060
Posted By mr.wilson
There is a parasite called black ich that tangs...

There is a parasite called black ich that tangs get. It usually isn't fatal. It's a member of the flatworm family. Give the fish a freshwater dip, then a formalin bath, then another freshwater dip,...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 66
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Posted By mr.wilson
Normally I wouldn't say this but... listen to...

Normally I wouldn't say this but... listen to your wife :)
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-21-2009, 05:11 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
Yeah, it may not have an iphone ap, but it lets...

Yeah, it may not have an iphone ap, but it lets you know you have a problem :)
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-21-2009, 05:41 AM
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Posted By mr.wilson
Someone told me once but I forgot. It was well...

Someone told me once but I forgot. It was well over 12 hours though. This model may last longer than the B11....
Forum: Reef 10-21-2009, 05:35 AM
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Posted By mr.wilson
Nitrate levels over 25 ppm will adversely affect...

Nitrate levels over 25 ppm will adversely affect coral health. Anything above 10 ppm will cause nuisance algae growth. I would shoot for 2 ppm.

Phosphates should be 0.05 ppm. Corals will be...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2009, 05:20 AM
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Posted By mr.wilson
By nutrients we mean nitrate and phosphate...

By nutrients we mean nitrate and phosphate specifically. In the case of phosphates, we can only measure inorganic (dissolved) phosphate. Standard test kits are not very accurate in the low range. I...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-21-2009, 05:13 AM
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Posted By mr.wilson
The nice thing about an air pump backup system is...

The nice thing about an air pump backup system is it will cost you less than $20 and it comes on automatically when the power goes out. The air lift is more effective than a powerhead because it...
Forum: Reef 10-20-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,923
Posted By mr.wilson
Don't tell me the force of gravity is going top...

Don't tell me the force of gravity is going top stop you :)

If your sump is sloped, which can be as easy as shimming it, the detritus will settle at the low end. Set up the shop vac for a quick 10...
Forum: Reef 10-20-2009, 10:21 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
I put big non-reef safe inverts like chocolate...

I put big non-reef safe inverts like chocolate chip stars, general stars, green Philippine (fish eating) serpent stars, urchins, big hermits, and crabs in the sump. They are voracious feeders and...
Forum: Fragd.it 10-20-2009, 07:14 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
Congratulations Vlad and Jeff. The site looks...

Congratulations Vlad and Jeff. The site looks great and it's easy to use. I'm sure people will appreciate the quality when comparing the price to chop shop corals that are not properly attached and...
Forum: Marine Fish 10-20-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By mr.wilson
I agree that they need to be kept in a group of 3...

I agree that they need to be kept in a group of 3 or 5. They are a schooling fish that physiologically require to feed and swim in a group. If you buy just one, it will hide a lot and it will be a...
Forum: Reef 10-20-2009, 06:41 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
Try to siphon it down to a lower level somehow...

Try to siphon it down to a lower level somehow (basement or run the hose outside). Otherwise, use a shop vac. You can siphon or pump out the clean water first, save it, then use the shop vac on the...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-20-2009, 06:37 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
Canadian Tire puts the Noma units on sale...

Canadian Tire puts the Noma units on sale periodically. Some of them can be used with a daisy chain of deep charge marine batteries. Car batteries are not suitable because they are shallow charge...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2009, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,008
Posted By mr.wilson
If your ambient humidity is that high, then the...

If your ambient humidity is that high, then the aquarium will have no bearing on the humidity of your home's interior. An aquarium may raise the humidity as much as 5% if your home is poorly...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2009, 05:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,428
Posted By mr.wilson
I haven't tried vitamin C dosing, other than a...

I haven't tried vitamin C dosing, other than a bit in the food for lateral line disease, but this thread is pretty thorough. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1602494

I'm surprised...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2009, 04:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,428
Posted By mr.wilson
You could just de-tune (lower water level & or...

You could just de-tune (lower water level & or restrict air intake) your skimmer so it's always on but skimming less.
Forum: Reef 10-19-2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,008
Posted By mr.wilson
It sounds like your tank needs an umbrella :) ...

It sounds like your tank needs an umbrella :)

If it is really that humid outside, then your ambient humidity inside will be comparable. If the humidity is that high, you shouldn't have much if any...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2009, 04:30 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,428
Posted By mr.wilson
Use whatever phyto you can find that isn't...

Use whatever phyto you can find that isn't overloaded with heavy metals, or trace elements as we call them.

The nightly PH drop is hard on certain corals like xenia and most SPS, but not so much...
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