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Forum: Reef 02-09-2009, 03:14 AM
Replies: 1
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Posted By gkersten
Metal halide advice

Well its that time of year when I have to change over my 250 w MH double ended bulbs . Currently Im using Ushio 10k . would like to go up to 14 k to get a bit more color .. Should I stick with Ushio...
Forum: Reef 01-22-2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,569
Posted By gkersten
I did the back of my 180 in black pond foam . I...

I did the back of my 180 in black pond foam . I found it very easy to do . The key thing is to be as random as possible with the material as you are applying it . Also allow the tip of the nozle to...
Forum: Reef 01-01-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 926
Posted By gkersten
Thanks i will thank my friend for the advice

Thanks i will thank my friend for the advice
Forum: Reef 01-01-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 926
Posted By gkersten
Nori or sushi

I normally feed Nori to my fish that I buy in the reef store. When showing one of my non reef friends my tank ( I know, hard to believe we have non reef friends but they have to go somewhere ) she...
Forum: Reef 11-23-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,404
Posted By gkersten
My total water volume is 265 gals inc. sumps...

My total water volume is 265 gals inc. sumps minus the rock etc. I have only used two little fishes aquastick . At the last episode I used about half a stick. I have not used any other brands but...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2008, 05:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,404
Posted By gkersten
:smile:gee I thought it was just me ... thanks

:smile:gee I thought it was just me ... thanks
Forum: Reef 11-19-2008, 04:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,404
Posted By gkersten
Unhappy OOPs watch skimmer when using epoxy

:redface:Okay so im sure we all know this but I thought Id share a major blunder with you so that others who are not a stupid as me can at least have a chuckle.

Decided I was tired of watching...
Forum: Reef 09-29-2008, 04:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By gkersten
Question skimmer adjustment question

I have had my skimmer working well for 6 months . ASM g5 does a good job but I have little to compare it to . My question is do you want the skimmate to be very dark brown and dry as possible or more...
Forum: Reef 07-22-2008, 05:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,142
Posted By gkersten
Thanks I guess that answers my question > I do...

Thanks I guess that answers my question > I do have a skimmer but thought that the skimmer would remove this waste and felt that perhaps it was not working to capacity if this sludge appears in the...
Forum: Reef 07-22-2008, 02:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,142
Posted By gkersten
Brown Sump Waste

I seem to get a lot of soft brown material collecting in the bottom of the waste which I have to vacuum up every week in order to keep the particulate matter from floating around the tank . Is this...
Forum: Reef 07-11-2008, 12:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By gkersten
Thanks for the input I guess in a nutshell Im not...

Thanks for the input I guess in a nutshell Im not doing too bad and I wont worry about the swings.

Cheers
Forum: Reef 07-10-2008, 04:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By gkersten
Question Temperature Swings

How much of a temperature swing during a 24 hours period is acceptable . My 185 gal tanks presently runs 77.5 degrees at nite but once the MH lites kick in and temp of the day increases the temp in...
Forum: Reef 07-05-2008, 06:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By gkersten
Thanks for the replies . I have set a trap and...

Thanks for the replies . I have set a trap and will see what happens.
Forum: Reef 07-04-2008, 05:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By gkersten
I think my best option at this point since I am...

I think my best option at this point since I am not going to change the water conditions is to set a trap and see what I catch :twised:

Ill keep you posted
Forum: Reef 07-04-2008, 04:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By gkersten
Spec gravity is 1.025 . I cant figure it out...

Spec gravity is 1.025 . I cant figure it out either . Not all of the fish are bought from same store. My last addition was a yellow tang which is doing great 3 weeks strong eating well etc . What do...
Forum: Reef 07-04-2008, 04:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By gkersten
CA 420 , mg 1320 , no3 no2 near zero . phos near...

CA 420 , mg 1320 , no3 no2 near zero . phos near 0 . Ph 8.2 Kh 9
temp stable at 77-78 f weekly 5% water changes .
185 gal tank 165 gal suno with refugium .
System set up form scratch 3.5 months...
Forum: Reef 07-04-2008, 03:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By gkersten
Loosing fish dont know why

I have a 200 gal reef tank that has been running for 3 months . Water conditions are perfect . Have not lost a single SPS LPS or soft coral since day one but keep loosing fish :cry:. I currently have...
Forum: Reef 06-09-2008, 04:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By gkersten
I just got confirmation from Api that you only...

I just got confirmation from Api that you only count the number of drops form reagent #2
Forum: Reef 06-08-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By gkersten
Thanks . thats what I think as well . Anyone else

Thanks . thats what I think as well . Anyone else
Forum: Reef 06-07-2008, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By gkersten
Question Testing calcium levels with API test kit question

I have been using the Api test kit for measuring calcium levels I find it fairly easy to use .
Here's the question . I have always counted the number of drops of reagent #2 and used this number...
Forum: Reef 06-02-2008, 05:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By gkersten
Thanks for the responses

Thanks for the responses
Forum: Reef 06-02-2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By gkersten
Post Bubble king skimmers. How good are they ?

Can anyone comment on how much better Bubble king skimmers are than the rest ?
I have only had experience with my ASM 6 which uses 2 sedra 1200 pumps . I have no basis for comparison . My total...
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