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Forum: Reef 03-26-2005, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By mrcopitr
Hi, Where did you get yours??? Thanks ...

Hi,

Where did you get yours???

Thanks Marco
Forum: Reef 03-26-2005, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 915
Posted By mrcopitr
150W Pro Heat II Digital titanium aquarium heater with therm

RE:Won 150W Pro Heat II Digital titanium aquarium heater with thermostat and LCD display

Hi,

Is there a place to buy these in Canada, and any comments on their reliability?

Thanks Marco
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Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
Thanks Beverly, After reading your previous...

Thanks Beverly,

After reading your previous post, I've added 30 teaspoon in ro/di water of which I added half to the tank and the other half in my make up water..has Im doing a 20% water change...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 05:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
Marco, I don't think they mean "teaspoons". ...

Marco,

I don't think they mean "teaspoons". I've used the calculator for Mg and they recommended millilitres (ml), not teaspoons. Indeed, using teaspoons would be waaaaay too much, imo. Check...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
also I forgot to mention...I use phosban...

also I forgot to mention...I use phosban 24/7..could that play havoc with the parameters....

On the positive side, my clown fish lay eggs every 15 days...my corals do well, my RBTA splitted and...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 04:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
Hi Brad, I probably have close to 30 pds of...

Hi Brad,

I probably have close to 30 pds of lps and softies( lots of lps), c clams, coco worm, feather dusters, 100 pds LR...so calcium is probably taken quite fast...

My mg is at...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 03:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
[quote="Beverly"]From all the reading I have done...

[quote="Beverly"]From all the reading I have done recently about chemistry in a reef, I just want to point out how important it is to maintain magnesium levels along with Ca and alk. If there is...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
Hi Brad, Evaporation is about 7 to 8 litres...

Hi Brad,

Evaporation is about 7 to 8 litres per day. (90 gal reef plus 20 gal sump) I dose the 2 part solution daily...60 ml of each, plus the kalk....24/7....I have ajusted the the mix to 2 tea...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
Thanks Marie and Brad for all the good input in...

Thanks Marie and Brad for all the good input in my problem, it is really appreciated.

One last question, when you test your water for calcium and alk lets say for example at 1h00 pm, the results...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 03:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
Hi Brad, Tks for all the comments. My SG is...

Hi Brad,

Tks for all the comments. My SG is at 1.025-1.026. I always believed that to be good to your reef you needed an ALK of 11-12 DKH and calcium in the 450 ppm range, I'm happy to hear that...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
I usually had my alk at 7 to 9 dkh...and calcium...

I usually had my alk at 7 to 9 dkh...and calcium at 370 to 380ppm....but I would like my range to be closer to 400 to 425 ppm for calcium and 10 to 11 for dkh??? Am I setting goals that are not...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2005, 01:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
I have 2 clams, coco worm, lots of lps corals and...

I have 2 clams, coco worm, lots of lps corals and softies...

tks marco
Forum: Reef 03-24-2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
My Ph is around 8.2 to 8.25 during the day and it...

My Ph is around 8.2 to 8.25 during the day and it drops very rapidly to 8.0 at night ( and as PH probe are not perfectly exact..I pressume it could be even lower). Thats what I dont understand, as I...
Forum: Reef 03-24-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,146
Posted By mrcopitr
problem maintaining proper parameters

Hi ,

I seem to have a real hard time maintaining proper parameters in my 90 gal reef. (mostly LPS, softies and a few clams)

I've been using the reef chemistry calculator to help me out, but it...
Forum: Reef 03-09-2005, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,620
Posted By mrcopitr
where do you get the osmo prep??? Thanks...

where do you get the osmo prep???

Thanks Marco
Forum: Reef 03-09-2005, 12:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 873
Posted By mrcopitr
jumbo coco worms

Hi,

I just received a giant coco worm today; the length of the calcium body is around 8''. Sadly it arrived broken in half, the worm is still in one of the half, do you think it will be ok?? Or...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2005, 05:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,708
Posted By mrcopitr
I also use it 24/7. About 2 cups in an magnum...

I also use it 24/7. About 2 cups in an magnum canister filter. I change it evry 2 weeks. I have quite a high bioload in my 90 gal reef.

I found that my water was getting a yellowish tint when...
Forum: Reef 01-21-2005, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 771
Posted By mrcopitr
RBTA clone

Hi,

My RBTA has splitted 2 weeks ago, and the clone is still down in a crevace in the live rock with no light, it is still alive. Is this normal, do they stay hidden for a period of time to...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By mrcopitr
tks guys for the input, Marco

tks guys for the input,

Marco
Forum: Reef 01-16-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By mrcopitr
Chillers

Hi,

I'm planning to buy a chiller for my 92 gal reef before the arrival of summer. I would like to get opinions on model I should buy and what retailer in your opinion has the best price.
...
Forum: Reef 01-15-2005, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By mrcopitr
Hi, Nice to see another reefer near by, I'm...

Hi,

Nice to see another reefer near by, I'm in Shediac, and I can understand your frustration trying to find reef related products at our local pet store, plus they are very ignorant about reef...
Forum: Reef 01-10-2005, 12:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 838
Posted By mrcopitr
my RBTA split last night

Hi,

My RBTA split last night, but i noticed today that my cleaner shrimps and perpermint shrimp to be harassing the 2 clones, I even saw one shrimp with what appeared to be a piece of the foot of...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2004, 12:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By mrcopitr
Hi guys, What would you recommend for MH on...

Hi guys,

What would you recommend for MH on a 30 gal...10,14 or 20k and what wattage...

Also should I have live rock in there...and what about sand bed..how deep, what type of sand???

Thanks...
Forum: Reef 12-28-2004, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By mrcopitr
clam only tank

Hi reefers,

I'm currently thinking of setting a clam only tank and I need all the input I can get.
Should I set it up to my excisting 92 gal reef, or set it up on it's own. If I set it up both...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2004, 05:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,434
Posted By mrcopitr
Hi Mike, Thank you very mutch for your help....

Hi Mike,

Thank you very mutch for your help. I will give you a call as soon as I get back from my vacation.....probably be back in Shediac by Wednesday of this week.

I really appreciate your...
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