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Forum: Reef 04-25-2014, 12:53 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Oscar
Update

I am now 4 weeks into vodka dosing. Last Saturday's tests showed the first reduction in nitrates, phosphate has been 0. On Saturday I will conduct my next test and hopefully I will see another...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-21-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,177
Posted By Oscar
And what about the Hanna nitrate device? I...

And what about the Hanna nitrate device?

I am using Salifert nitrite test which is pretty coarse. Is the Hanna nitrate tester a reliable substitute?
Forum: Reef 03-21-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,184
Posted By Oscar
Thanks gqlmao for that balanced response. ...

Thanks gqlmao for that balanced response.

Over the past 6 years I have been rarely happy with the appearance of my tank. Either it was algae, dirty sand, cyano, or brownish corals.

VSV seems...
Forum: Reef 03-21-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,184
Posted By Oscar
Any suggestions?

Any suggestions?
Forum: Reef 03-20-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,184
Posted By Oscar
How Long Until I See Results?

Yesterday I started dosing vodka. After doing a bit more reading I changed my formulation and tomorrow I will shift to a vodka/sugar/vinegar concoction.

I have found before and after photos of...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,184
Posted By Oscar
Thanks for clarifying. I have never been...

Thanks for clarifying.

I have never been happy with the appearance of my tank. The sand is dirty, corals are brown and I always have algae present. I am hoping that vodka and MB7 will perk...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,184
Posted By Oscar
Could you rephrase this?

Could you rephrase this?
Forum: Reef 03-19-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,184
Posted By Oscar
My 48 hour cyano treatment ended yesterday. I...

My 48 hour cyano treatment ended yesterday. I did a 15% water change yesterday afternoon and added carbon to the refugium. I will do another 15% water change this afternoon.

As of this morning:...
Forum: Reef 03-17-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,184
Posted By Oscar
Thanks for the link. That answers my questions.

Thanks for the link. That answers my questions.
Forum: Reef 03-17-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,184
Posted By Oscar
Cyano, Brightwell MB7 and Vodka

Last night I added Chemiclean to my take to get rid of Cyano. Hopefully by the end of the week my tank will be back on track.

But I do need to get my PO and NO3 in balance in the future. Is...
Forum: BC Interiors 10-19-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By Oscar
I'm interested in some zoas or ricordia.

I'm interested in some zoas or ricordia.
Forum: DIY 08-25-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By Oscar
First step is ensuring that I get that chamber...

First step is ensuring that I get that chamber totally dry. Then get in there with a scalpel to remove the old silicone, then put down a bead of new silicone.

This will all have to be done by...
Forum: DIY 08-24-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By Oscar
Thanks Mark. Update: I have drained the...

Thanks Mark.

Update: I have drained the rear chambers of water (I new i was saving all of those salt buckets for reason). I discovered the pin hole leak originated at a thin portion of...
Forum: DIY 08-24-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By Oscar
I will have to consider that. I have certainly...

I will have to consider that. I have certainly learned a lot over the past 4 years and may have not gone the AIO tank if I was to start over. Either new tank or getting out of the hobby entirely....
Forum: DIY 08-24-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By Oscar
Yeah, I am more concerned about water damage than...

Yeah, I am more concerned about water damage than condition of the tank and inhabitants. it just happened that my wife was home today. What if this happens when we are both at work or on holiday? ...
Forum: DIY 08-24-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By Oscar
Mark: It is a small leak and of course at...

Mark:

It is a small leak and of course at the bottom of the tank not the top.

I picked up a tube of Home Hardware brand (aqaurium safe) as mentioned in the previous link.
Forum: DIY 08-24-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By Oscar
I was mistaken, no silicone at home. I will...

I was mistaken, no silicone at home.

I will head to Home Hardware to see if I can find the silicone that Fragit Dan suggested.

A few of you mentioned replacing the tank. Why? Are repairs not...
Forum: DIY 08-24-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By Oscar
Thanks to everyone with the prompt responses. I...

Thanks to everyone with the prompt responses. I bailed from work to see if I could solve this, more considered about water damage at this stage.

One minor blessing is that this tank is an AIO and...
Forum: DIY 08-24-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,113
Posted By Oscar
Tank Leak! - What Silicone to Use?

I just got a call from home, the tank is leaking.

This sounds like a joint between two pieces of glass. If that is the case what silicone should I be using and will it work underwater?

I will...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-26-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,467
Posted By Oscar
I am not allowed.

I am not allowed.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-26-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,467
Posted By Oscar
I have orange and green plate corals looking for...

I have orange and green plate corals looking for a home. Do you have any zoas or perhaps a bird nest frag to swap?
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-22-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,698
Posted By Oscar
hmm... What's the normal photo period for...

hmm...

What's the normal photo period for the equatorial regions?
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-22-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,698
Posted By Oscar
During my full light period, 8:00 am to 7:pm I...

During my full light period, 8:00 am to 7:pm I have green and red set to 0%. All other colours are set to 58%. I am planning to raise the intensity slowly over a few weeks.

What have other...
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-21-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,698
Posted By Oscar
Thanks for the clarification Ray

Thanks for the clarification Ray
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-21-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,698
Posted By Oscar
thanks sphelps. I will turn down the green as...

thanks sphelps. I will turn down the green as well.

The Sunbrite power pack has three buttons:
- colour temperature
- preset
- reset

There is no manual. Does anyone know what the buttons...
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