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Forum: Reef 09-02-2014, 05:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,239
Posted By mikellini
Whatever the lemon scent is, it won't be organic....

Whatever the lemon scent is, it won't be organic. Chlorine bleach disintegrates organics, that's how it works. And if you're doing the acid bath to get rid of phosphates, then you'll actually need to...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-01-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,851
Posted By mikellini
I've heard 8-10" is the sweet spot for coverage...

I've heard 8-10" is the sweet spot for coverage on these tanks, at least with most commercial LEDs
Forum: Reef 09-01-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,239
Posted By mikellini
I had great success just using RODI and the sun....

I had great success just using RODI and the sun. If you have the time, this is the best way to avoid chemicals and still leach phosphates/metals from the rock, and has the advantage of not losing any...
Forum: Reef 09-01-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,033
Posted By mikellini
Chances are, you won't change the pump speed...

Chances are, you won't change the pump speed after initial setup as long as your bioload doesn't change. However, the advantage is in that initial tuning, being able to set it perfectly to your...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-01-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,851
Posted By mikellini
What is the height at now? (above the water line)

What is the height at now? (above the water line)
Forum: Reef 09-01-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,414
Posted By mikellini
I had great success just using RODI and the sun....

I had great success just using RODI and the sun. If you have the time, this is the best way to avoid chemicals and still leach phosphates/metals from the rock, and has the advantage of not losing any...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-01-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,851
Posted By mikellini
Very nice, similar to my setup (in progress). Was...

Very nice, similar to my setup (in progress). Was wondering about the spread of the Hydra52, looks like coverage is a bit dim on the outside edges but great straight through the centre. Have you...
Forum: Reef 08-31-2014, 06:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,033
Posted By mikellini
IMO the solution lies in DC controllable pumps....

IMO the solution lies in DC controllable pumps. Get a skimmer that is easily oversized, and turn it down until you get a consistent foam head. Problem solved?
Forum: Reef 08-30-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,033
Posted By mikellini
When dosing carbon (and zeo is carbon dosing as...

When dosing carbon (and zeo is carbon dosing as well), a biofilm of bacteria is formed. It can form on the sand, rock, zeolites, carbon/gfo, biopellets, glass - whatever. This occurs because dosing...
Forum: Reef 08-30-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,033
Posted By mikellini
If you're doing zeovit or dosing carbon, there...

If you're doing zeovit or dosing carbon, there will be a significant amount of bacteria in the water column at times. Enough that you can see clumps
Forum: Reef 08-30-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,033
Posted By mikellini
Again that's a poor example. Bacteria multiply...

Again that's a poor example. Bacteria multiply exponentially, it's not like removing a dissolved organic. Doing a 100% water change would remove all of the bacteria in the water (once), a skimmer...
Forum: JL Aquatics 08-30-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,719
Posted By mikellini
I used one from them for 5 years. Float switch...

I used one from them for 5 years. Float switch failed. Should probably replace in intervals
Forum: Concept Aquariums 08-30-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,792
Posted By mikellini
Ugh I'm drooling. You all need to do this again...

Ugh I'm drooling. You all need to do this again next year. I'll be ready
Forum: JL Aquatics 08-30-2014, 05:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,719
Posted By mikellini
Yeah, my replacement had issues as well. The...

Yeah, my replacement had issues as well. The Tunze Rep said it "wasn't possible". My vendor (not J&L) was very good and gave me credit and free shipping, I went with the regular osmolator on the next...
Forum: JL Aquatics 08-30-2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,719
Posted By mikellini
This happened with my nano as well. Had no issues...

This happened with my nano as well. Had no issues with the regular Osmolator
Forum: Reef 08-29-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,033
Posted By mikellini
I understood your central point from the start,...

I understood your central point from the start, however saying a skimmer removes as much bacteria as a water change was mixed in there. Fact is, you can't compare the two. And truthfully a skimmer...
Forum: Reef 08-29-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,033
Posted By mikellini
You said that skimming removes about as much...

You said that skimming removes about as much bacteria as a water change, which really isn't the case. It sounded like you didn't understand how skimming worked.
Forum: Reef 08-29-2014, 03:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,033
Posted By mikellini
This isn't exactly true... For example, systems...

This isn't exactly true... For example, systems in which organic carbon is dosed remove a lot of bacteria via foam fractionation (skimming). This is actually the primary way in which such systems...
Forum: DIY 08-29-2014, 01:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,568
Posted By mikellini
I think nearly impossible to break in a reef tank...

I think nearly impossible to break in a reef tank environment, although the thin ones are a little more flexible that the thicker ones. But it also depends on how much weight they're holding and how...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-29-2014, 01:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,423
Posted By mikellini
Bump. Open to offers! Let's make a deal!

Bump. Open to offers! Let's make a deal!
Forum: DIY 08-29-2014, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,568
Posted By mikellini
Acrylic rods will get brittle over time in salt...

Acrylic rods will get brittle over time in salt water and there are reports of them breaking. Use fiberglass, home depot has fiberglass driveway markers in various thicknesses and colours. Completely...
Forum: Polls 08-27-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,358
Posted By mikellini
Yeah 6x4 is actually probably better, a bit...

Yeah 6x4 is actually probably better, a bit easier to work in. In that case maybe I'd do 8x4
Forum: Polls 08-27-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,358
Posted By mikellini
I'd like to do a 6'x6'x2' either in the centre of...

I'd like to do a 6'x6'x2' either in the centre of a room (visible from all sides) or as a room divider/in place of a wall... when I win the lotto of course
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-27-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,423
Posted By mikellini
MP10 is sold! Skimmer and tank still available!

MP10 is sold! Skimmer and tank still available!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-27-2014, 03:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,423
Posted By mikellini
Sale pending on the mp10

Sale pending on the mp10
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