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Forum: Reef 12-25-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,158
Posted By Madreefer
I used a Remora Pro for a few years on a 72G...

I used a Remora Pro for a few years on a 72G slightly overstocked predator tank. Mine was the same as Abe's, had never produced anything sludgey at all. Tea colored water is all I ever seen. Skimmer...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-24-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 805
Posted By Madreefer
MP40 Wanted

PM if you have one to sell.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-24-2010, 04:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,287
Posted By Madreefer
I don't know how it works. This unit has a little...

I don't know how it works. This unit has a little computer that is programmed to do an autoflush every half hour for 30 secs. I hear it come on and it does a countdown. Mine was a store tester so I...
Forum: Lounge 12-24-2010, 03:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,407
Posted By Madreefer
She's right. I did this and created more ice. I...

She's right. I did this and created more ice. I also have RV parking on the side of my house made of that fancy crushed rock. Well there was alot of weeds and I poured old tank water on them and they...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-24-2010, 02:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,051
Posted By Madreefer
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-23-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,287
Posted By Madreefer
Thanks Albert! So is ok that I changed where my...

Thanks Albert! So is ok that I changed where my TDS meter is located?

And another question as well as a change of topic.
I have a Alpha Cone 250, I noticed in pics and a vid you have that there...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-22-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,287
Posted By Madreefer
Thanks all! I dont see a flow restrictor on it. I...

Thanks all! I dont see a flow restrictor on it. I decided I will change all of the filters except the membrane.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-22-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,287
Posted By Madreefer
Yes it has a built in TDS meter but it has not...

Yes it has a built in TDS meter but it has not worked from day 1. After my resevoir is full and the unit is no longer making water the TDS meter eventually climbs up to 50PP within a couple of hours...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-22-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,287
Posted By Madreefer
The problem I had was totally different subject....

The problem I had was totally different subject. I was sent a used "store tester" unit that was not supposed to be sold to the public. The unit works good but just curious if I should assume it is...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-22-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,287
Posted By Madreefer
Vertex Puratek RO Unit Questions

A while back I got burned on this RO unit from a scumbag store in Abbotsford that is no longer around. Anyways I complained about it and the guy sent me a new membrane. The new one is for 100GPD the...
Forum: Reef 12-20-2010, 04:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
Posted By Madreefer
I'm not a big fan of bioballs. I think they are...

I'm not a big fan of bioballs. I think they are just nitrate factories. The liverock wil be enough.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-19-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By Madreefer
A cheap alternative if space permits is to use a...

A cheap alternative if space permits is to use a water trough. I know a couple of guys using them and they are very happy with them.
here's an example;...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,143
Posted By Madreefer
Well next time you have lobster just use straight...

Well next time you have lobster just use straight melted butter, it tastes good.:biggrin:

Supposedly the garlic somehow leaches in to the fish's skin. and ich do not like it so will not stay on...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2010, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,701
Posted By Madreefer
The Aqualight Pros are pretty heavy. I would'nt...

The Aqualight Pros are pretty heavy. I would'nt trust that product. The way it's designed it looks like it would put too much stress on where it mounts on the tank due to the heavy fixture. Plus on...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-19-2010, 04:09 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,176
Posted By Madreefer
Nice pics. Glad you got things figured out! I...

Nice pics. Glad you got things figured out! I gave up on the photography.
Forum: Reef 12-19-2010, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
Posted By Madreefer
When I had a sump like that I used those carbon...

When I had a sump like that I used those carbon pads. They are kind of like a flossy sponge type material. I eventually just took the tray out and filled the sump with live rock IMO best filtration...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-19-2010, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,546
Posted By Madreefer
Thanks thats it but I thought there was photos...

Thanks thats it but I thought there was photos along with it. It was late last night so maybe I was dreaming or under the influence.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-18-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,546
Posted By Madreefer
Removing Bearing On Red Dragon Pump/ BK Pump

There was a post somewhere that I can no longer find about using needle nose plyers to remove a bearing in these pumps for cleaning. Can someone please place a link or get me in the right direction....
Forum: Reef 12-15-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,461
Posted By Madreefer
I have posted about the same problem. Tried kalk...

I have posted about the same problem. Tried kalk paste tried scraping them off. Nothing works as they keep coming back. Good luck!
Forum: Tank Journal 12-12-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,090
Posted By Madreefer
That zapper that you want to buy can be made for...

That zapper that you want to buy can be made for around $20. Sure the one for $95 looks cool but it's just gonna sit under your stand when not in use.
Forum: Pump Specific 12-11-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,821
Posted By Madreefer
Ya thats who i'm dealing with. I posted another...

Ya thats who i'm dealing with. I posted another rant on the other site. I know the president of Ecotech reads the posts. If retailers have to go through this same crap then why sell them.
Forum: Pump Specific 12-11-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,821
Posted By Madreefer
Well another rant! Was told that as soon as they...

Well another rant! Was told that as soon as they receive my MP40 they will send out the replacement immediately. The unit was delivered on Dec.7 at 3:41. Well now on the 11th I get an email saying...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-11-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,090
Posted By Madreefer
Lookin good Tyler. Whats your plans for...

Lookin good Tyler. Whats your plans for livestock? That would look cool plugged with zoas.
Forum: Reef 12-11-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,950
Posted By Madreefer
I too used to make my own as well but I tore up...

I too used to make my own as well but I tore up sheets of nori and added it as well. I dont mind buying food now. Much happier spending the money than having the head shaking and rolling of the eyes...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,013
Posted By Madreefer
Thanks guys. I do run a kalk reactor and a...

Thanks guys. I do run a kalk reactor and a calcium reactor. Both the Ca and Kh are both in check and I did'nt want to screw them up. There is nothing that is looking bad but noticed everyones Ph is...
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