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Forum: Tank Journal 02-17-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,211
Posted By axe_man16
A few look like they will die, and a couple that...

A few look like they will die, and a couple that may start to get better. Some have ok color but grow well. My monti plate is 5 or 6 times bigger than this time last year, had to break some off...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-17-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,211
Posted By axe_man16
This is an over-due update. Been a bit of an...

This is an over-due update. Been a bit of an adjustment switching to LED's. After my T5's started crapping out my corals were a little worse for ware. most had browned or gone completely white. I...
Forum: Reef 02-14-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By axe_man16
I had the same thing happen to me Kiens pic is...

I had the same thing happen to me Kiens pic is exactly what you need, make sure your outlet of you lifter is higher than the res water level.
Forum: POTM 02-09-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,709
Posted By axe_man16
That is a Christmas wrasse... Kindof the reason I...

That is a Christmas wrasse... Kindof the reason I bought it. Very active fish and not shy at all
Forum: Reef 02-09-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By axe_man16
Interesting... I am slowly getting my all back to...

Interesting... I am slowly getting my all back to normal, my mag when tested today was 1200. And I usually shoot for 1300 so it is a bit low. Going to do a WC tomorrow to help things get back to...
Forum: Reef 02-09-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By axe_man16
The weird thing is that i did test the water...

The weird thing is that i did test the water before i did the change as I havnt checked it in a while. All was good then checked it next day and the parms were out of wack.
Forum: Reef 02-09-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 969
Posted By axe_man16
Mine are out most of the time. Although if i use...

Mine are out most of the time. Although if i use my baster to clean things they retract, but right after they start coming out again and extend even further to grab the stuff i blow off
Forum: Reef 02-09-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By axe_man16
It is very weird. My tank is 60 gallons with a...

It is very weird. My tank is 60 gallons with a 15g fuge, and a 30g sump. So a 5gallon water change shouldnt do that. Going to retest once more, but have gotten three tests all the same
Forum: Reef 02-09-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By axe_man16
Tank is over 2 years. And i did a water change on...

Tank is over 2 years. And i did a water change on Monday my calcium was 450 i tested the new water it was 350 so I added 3 capfulls of my calcium additive to get it to 450, did another test and it...
Forum: Reef 02-09-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By axe_man16
What causes this to happen? You are right my cal...

What causes this to happen? You are right my cal is around 550. It usually is at 450 or 425 my SG is at 1.026 just as it always is.
Forum: Reef 02-09-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By axe_man16
Salifert DKH reading

So i had been using API test kit of my alk and found it to benot very accurate so I got a Salifert one.

Now i did the test exactly by the instructions and their readings dont male sense to me. It...
Forum: Reef 02-08-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,172
Posted By axe_man16
Thanks for the insight Dan, you should start a...

Thanks for the insight Dan, you should start a tank journal would love to learn more.
Forum: Reef 02-07-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,172
Posted By axe_man16
I was told that if you bake baking soda it will...

I was told that if you bake baking soda it will affect PH alot more than if you do not. Any advantages to baking it rather than not?
Forum: POTM 02-07-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,709
Posted By axe_man16
I believe it is a Leopard Wrasse, not from bc so...

I believe it is a Leopard Wrasse, not from bc so cant answer that
Forum: Reef 02-04-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,172
Posted By axe_man16
That is what I am using now. Maybe I will keep...

That is what I am using now. Maybe I will keep using it. I am just about done with this bottle so I thought I would post the question.

Thanks
Forum: Reef 02-04-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,172
Posted By axe_man16
Raising Calcium in Salt Water

I am looking for the cheapest way of raising my calcium levels of saltwater.

When using IO salt without adding anything my levels are 350. I would like to boost it up to 450. I also have to boost...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-31-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By axe_man16
All fair points Ken. You will always run up...

All fair points Ken. You will always run up against people who are not going to do the best thing for the fish. I do notice that there are fish that are in stock most of the time or at least...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-31-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By axe_man16
And if its that time consuming i would be happy...

And if its that time consuming i would be happy to loan my services. :biggrin:
Forum: Marine Fish 01-31-2013, 04:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By axe_man16
I dont think it would be to difficult. Go to...

I dont think it would be to difficult. Go to Liveaquaria or something like that grab some info, a pic, print...easy. Hell put the price on it with one of those price guns. Just seems silly that...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-31-2013, 03:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By axe_man16
In store fish labeling

I am wondering why more stores dont have little fact sheets beside the holding tanks informing people about there fish? It seems so simple.

I live near Edmonton and have only seen one store do...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By axe_man16
I guess i just needed to be more patient i...

I guess i just needed to be more patient i cleaned the skimmer out at 5:15 tried it and wasnt working right, ate supper now i check it and it is working. Weird. Will keep an eye on tho
Forum: Reef 01-30-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By axe_man16
On my way downstairs now. Will see how that works

On my way downstairs now. Will see how that works
Forum: Reef 01-30-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By axe_man16
In-vertex skimmer help

My skimmer has been working fine for a little over two years. I notice now that there are minimal microbubbles in the chamber and no foam. I looked at air line and it is fine the pump is sucking...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-30-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,089
Posted By axe_man16
Favorite tank journal

I am looking for your favorite tank journals. Ones that are very detailed and ones that you always go back to for advice. Or maybe a tank that once started slowly but then had a major turn around....
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-29-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,825
Posted By axe_man16
I really like the responses you guys are getting,...

I really like the responses you guys are getting, there are a few things I might like to get in future orders.
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