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Forum: Reef 11-07-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,998
Posted By FragIt Dan
+1 on Rich's (Bblinks) comments, I am running...

+1 on Rich's (Bblinks) comments, I am running almost identical regime with recent addition of kalk ATO and about to start using bio pellets. When I do less frequent water changes I notice the tanks...
Forum: DIY 11-07-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,119
Posted By FragIt Dan
You can get silicone lubricant from a dive shop...

You can get silicone lubricant from a dive shop that is designed for that purpose. I use it in lieu of glue on PVC and ABS connections that I don't want to glue and they don't leak.


Dan
Forum: Reef 11-06-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,928
Posted By FragIt Dan
You're welcome :). If I recall, I use about 20g...

You're welcome :). If I recall, I use about 20g of dry to raise 100Gallons about a degree, but there are really handy reef calculators out there that will tell you exactly how much to add. About...
Forum: Reef 11-05-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,928
Posted By FragIt Dan
It should be fine to use. Most alkalinity...

It should be fine to use. Most alkalinity supplements are pretty much the same... a mixture of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and sodium carbonate (baked baking soda). As you alter the ratios in...
Forum: Vancouver Island 11-03-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,304
Posted By FragIt Dan
I was just thinking of this yesterday!!! Great...

I was just thinking of this yesterday!!! Great timing :). I'm in, and have some nice stuff that has been growing away for the last few months. Can't wait to see how my frags are doing in your tank!...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,910
Posted By FragIt Dan
This is my DIY kalk reactor. ...

This is my DIY kalk reactor.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/03/8a8amyry.jpg

On the left is my clear DI housing (from my RO system), running to a standard clear housing on the right. I have...
Forum: Lighting Specific 11-03-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,605
Posted By FragIt Dan
I have heard some complaints about the Odyssea MH...

I have heard some complaints about the Odyssea MH bulbs wrt excessive algae growth. I use 14K Hamilton's on two different systems and am happy with them, but find I still need to top up the lower...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-30-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,741
Posted By FragIt Dan
I might take it :) Dan

I might take it :)


Dan
Forum: Reef 10-27-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,840
Posted By FragIt Dan
I would not assume so, but maybe. Magnetic...

I would not assume so, but maybe. Magnetic fields decay with distance exponentially, so putting them directly beside each other (touching) might cause influence on each other. This could...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,593
Posted By FragIt Dan
I would not expect iodine would solve your...

I would not expect iodine would solve your problems. Your weekly water changes should take care of any supplementation needs until you get lots of stoney corals. As for your CB shrimp... sometimes...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-21-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,651
Posted By FragIt Dan
Me too. Doser outflows directly into the...

Me too. Doser outflows directly into the effluent water from the tank.


Dan
Forum: Reef 10-19-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,666
Posted By FragIt Dan
I agree with the 'Salt' comments... there is...

I agree with the 'Salt' comments... there is little substitute for a good salt and regular (weekly maybe) water changes. Alternatively, less frequent water changes (perhaps monthly) can result in...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,734
Posted By FragIt Dan
Use the IO Reef now, it will bring your levels up...

Use the IO Reef now, it will bring your levels up to a better place in time for your corals. Doing water changes won't raise your levels too high.


Dan
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,276
Posted By FragIt Dan
+1 on what Myka says... I would have to...

+1 on what Myka says... I would have to respectfully disagree as well. I think Myka nailed it with his comments below...






Dan
Forum: Reef 10-14-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,001
Posted By FragIt Dan
+1, use some GFO in a reactor or in the short...

+1, use some GFO in a reactor or in the short term just in a sock. Perhaps start with a half dose. You may also want to test your RO water for phosphates, you may be surprised. I opted to add DI...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,276
Posted By FragIt Dan
Just keep increasing your dose until it starts to...

Just keep increasing your dose until it starts to climb. I ended dosing 10x the base recommendation in order to keep up. Sounds like you have to do the same. When your corals eventually get healthy...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,822
Posted By FragIt Dan
My understanding of nematocytes is that we don't...

My understanding of nematocytes is that we don't get stung by most because they are not able to penetrate our skin. They still pack a serious punch (as attested by the coral wars you observe in your...
Forum: Reef 10-11-2012, 02:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,334
Posted By FragIt Dan
End result: $66K insurance payout for repairs. ...

End result: $66K insurance payout for repairs. The story: Stand on a 65G tank gave way on the back right corner, torqued the front glass shattering it. Entire 65G ended up in a wave that crested...
Forum: Reef 10-11-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,276
Posted By FragIt Dan
That Ca level seems impossibly low, I would check...

That Ca level seems impossibly low, I would check that again if I were you,


Dan
Forum: Reef 10-10-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,276
Posted By FragIt Dan
Your pH is essentially regulated by ambient CO2. ...

Your pH is essentially regulated by ambient CO2. With sufficient buffering capacity (dKh), which you have, there is nothing you can add to your tank that will cause a shift in pH that will last more...
Forum: Reef 09-26-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,922
Posted By FragIt Dan
IMO, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. How much...

IMO, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. How much GFO you should use, flow rate and frequency of changing it will depend completely on your system; things like RODI vs tapwater, feeding regime,...
Forum: Reef 09-25-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,980
Posted By FragIt Dan
DIY your own dKh, it's really easy and idiot...

DIY your own dKh, it's really easy and idiot proof, get dry Ca and Mg if you can as it is much cheaper. Best price I have found is on Brightwell Aquatics, but I haven't shopped around in a while so...
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 09-24-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,423
Posted By FragIt Dan
"The Cave" build photos... General tank...

"The Cave" build photos...

General tank view:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/25/a6uvysag.jpg

End on view:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/25/ne4atuny.jpg

Birds eye view:...
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 09-24-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,423
Posted By FragIt Dan
"The Cave" is finished with a few minor mods... ...

"The Cave" is finished with a few minor mods...
1) Heater is now zap strapped to the underside of the lowest cross member. I had originally placed it inside the overflow 'box' (which is only used to...
Forum: Reef 09-24-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,256
Posted By FragIt Dan
It really depends on what concentration your salt...

It really depends on what concentration your salt is at (as per Enigma's comment) and the concentration of your additives.


Dan
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