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Forum: Reef 10-19-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,428
Posted By mr.wilson
How low does your PH drop at night. Your tank is...

How low does your PH drop at night. Your tank is well stocked so there must be significant coral respiration at night that would add a lot of Co2. A reverse photoperiod refugium would keep your...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2009, 12:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,111
Posted By mr.wilson
I contracted septicemia once while putting away a...

I contracted septicemia once while putting away a live rock order. I scratched the back of my wrist on a rock and didn't even notice at first. It only took 6 hours for my whole arm to swell up. Once...
Forum: Reef 10-18-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,505
Posted By mr.wilson
Zoanthids are very toxic, so it is possible....

Zoanthids are very toxic, so it is possible. Rhodactis mushrooms form a vase at night to trap and eat fish so it's possible but unlikely that the mushroom consumed the zoanthid (or Palythoa). Are you...
Forum: Reef 10-18-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,428
Posted By mr.wilson
I don't see a problem with cutting back on...

I don't see a problem with cutting back on protein skimming hours, especially if you don't have nuisance algae problems or high nutrient levels. If the LPS that you want to focus on are night feeders...
Forum: DIY 10-18-2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,209
Posted By mr.wilson
If you are using a siphon box you should add an...

If you are using a siphon box you should add an airline check valve on the top of the U tube so you can manually remove air bubbles or have it on a constant suction from a venturi on a powerhead or...
Forum: Reef 10-18-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,428
Posted By mr.wilson
Low nutrient levels will cause a decline in LPS...

Low nutrient levels will cause a decline in LPS health, but it is not necessarily caused by your protein skimmer. It is more likely an issue tied to nutrient export such as water changes, algae...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,105
Posted By mr.wilson
You need to eliminate the source of the hair...

You need to eliminate the source of the hair algae problem which is usually excess nutrients arising from one or a combination of any of the following...

1) Frozen food isn't adequately rinsed to...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,008
Posted By mr.wilson
Wow, 95% is extremely high. Is it that rate...

Wow, 95% is extremely high. Is it that rate throughout the house? Mold may become an issue for you. You should try a top on the tank for a day or two to see if the source is just the aquarium....
Forum: Reef 10-17-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,008
Posted By mr.wilson
Mark brought up a good point about turning off...

Mark brought up a good point about turning off the furnace humidifier. Even if it has a humidistat it may fail or measure dry air from another area.

The problem with venting in the winter is you...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,899
Posted By mr.wilson
Tanks with good flow get a lot more free-floating...

Tanks with good flow get a lot more free-floating detritus and protein skimmers aren't enough to address the matter. Mechanical filtration is a must in my opinion. It's the most effective and...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
Okay. I guess 710 gumballs.

Okay. I guess 710 gumballs.
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
I find that these threads get a good audience....

I find that these threads get a good audience. There are over 1200 views thus far, which isn't bad for a new thread with no answers, pictures or swearing.

I fully agree that powerheads are a...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
This is why your use of a Dart was foolish, but...

This is why your use of a Dart was foolish, but you know that now. The total flow loss with a pressure pump is far less than a Red Dragon return pump with only 5' of head.



You need to stop...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
I was responding to the comments that Canadian...

I was responding to the comments that Canadian had made about Vortechs. Vortechs are easily the best powerhead on the market, if you can still call them a powerhead, more of a magnet spinner. They...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
It also results in detritus being pushed down...

It also results in detritus being pushed down into the substrate rather than up to the surface for suspension, surface skimming and gas exchange.

If you like the outward flow of a Vortech, it can...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
I stated there was no head loss, not that there...

I stated there was no head loss, not that there was no friction loss. I was responding to your comment about head loss with closed loop pumps being significant. If you use the RC flow calculator you...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
Thanks for posting that article, Dana Riddle is...

Thanks for posting that article, Dana Riddle is an excellent source. It's good to see hard numbers and it's a shame that manufacturers won't spend the resources to achieve this themselves.

As I...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,450
Posted By mr.wilson
I think most people would prefer the blue colour...

I think most people would prefer the blue colour of the Phoenix bulbs, and find the Giesmann too white, but for my own tank I would use giesmann's.
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
These pumps do solve most of the issues I...

These pumps do solve most of the issues I mentioned, and they aren't a bad choice. Personally, I don't want to see any pumps or plumbing, but many people are concerned only about function and not...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 06:32 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
Teeth reduce the surface area by 50%, so a 12"...

Teeth reduce the surface area by 50%, so a 12" overflow is really a 6" overflow. As water passes the teeth the surface tension is broken so you don't skim a quick, thin layer from the surface, but...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 05:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,450
Posted By mr.wilson
I like the natural white look of Giesmann...

I like the natural white look of Giesmann 20,000K, but Phoenix 14,000K bulbs are bluer and are surprisingly 20% brighter under a lux meter (comparing new bulbs in the same fixture). The human eye...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 05:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,903
Posted By mr.wilson
Look up Caulerpa mexicana or bryopsis.

Look up Caulerpa mexicana or bryopsis.
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 04:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,858
Posted By mr.wilson
The Poseidon/Velocity pump has a very hot...

The Poseidon/Velocity pump has a very hot external temperature, but this because the heat is on the outside, not the inside. Poseidon proved to have less heat transfer than Iwaki during testing. The...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 04:09 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
I will be the first to admit I enjoy playing the...

I will be the first to admit I enjoy playing the devils advocate. A debate or discussion doesn't have to be an argument. As long as you present your position with some substance you can't possibly be...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 03:45 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 51,832
Posted By mr.wilson
You have quoted someone who is saying exactly...

You have quoted someone who is saying exactly what I am saying and counters your claim that 10x the volume of the tank needs to go to the sump whether it's needed or not.

"as long as you...
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