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Here's a few new pics, I'm really happy with the SPS polyp extension since using Liquid Reactor :biggrin:

http://members.shaw.ca/sumpfinfishe/...ttlebrushA.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/sumpfinfishe/...zzygrnacro.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/sumpfinfishe/...icolorgrnA.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/sumpfinfishe/images/leftside.jpg

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Wow rich . . . Help me with my setup! I want whatever u added to your tank in order for ur acro's to extend like that . . . LMK!

PS. . . ur tank sweet man . . . Im so jealous . .

how many gallons is your tank? it looks awesome!

Looking awesome Rich.

Maybe more people will start buying up Liquid Reactor now. Oh no. We better stock up. :biggrin: Gotta love that stuff when you get results like this.

Anthony

Thanks :biggrin:

Mark: it's Liquid Reactor by Kent, a balenced Cal/Alk additive in one, Paul's just got some in stock. Just be careful when dosing-it's strong stuff!
It's a good idea to find out your depletion rate before using it.

Medic_Eva: it's a 27gl, you can read and see more on my tank at:
http://members.shaw.ca/sumpfinfishe/

Anthony: yeah it's great stuff for those of us with tiny tanks. I have never seen polyp extension on most of my SPS so full before.

Maybe its poisoning them?

Steve

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Ever since you first told me about it I've been looking for it. Nowhere in Calgary that I can see.

Looks like it really works, Nice pics!

It's at BA's, Danny.

I've tried it recently and didn't get anywhere near the good result that you report, Rich. Didn't raise my levels, and on the third morning had some white dust over some rocks. Maybe it works much better with very soft water?

Sorry to disapoint you Steve but I don't think it's poisoning my SPS. All the branches in the first image were single branches about 6 weeks ago, and now they all have grown 3-4 sister branches. The growth rate of the SPS corals has been simply alarming. In the second image just below the watchmen goby, the green acro has started shooting 6 new sister branches from the base in in just a few weeks.

Sorry to hear that Alan, although I'm raving about LR I do think it's not for all setups. In a larger system a Calcium Reactor would be the better choice hands down, with my depletion rate however it seems to work great!

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What about a 65 gallon tank with a 25 gallon sump? Would that be too big? I just ordered some from BA's online, should be here by Monday.

Great pics Rich!!
Whats the name of the little frag in the 3rd pic with the green polyps?

Nice Rich !

Hey, I've got a reactor but have been doing some kalk in the topoff which is a pain in the butt and it clogs everything up.

Do you think LR in the topoff water would perform the same as kalk? And how much do you think I'd use per 5g of RO/DI ?

Ryan: I'm sorry man not a frig'n clue :biggrin:, 8 yrs and you would think i would know, plus most of my SPS corals don't take on the same color or shape under the NO's with high flow :mrgreen:

Deb: So your running a reactor and dosing Kalk :eek:, wow that's serious depletion. I switched over to Kalkwasser because it keeps the Alk in check too. Your running a much larger system tho, so who know's if it would even make a dent :neutral:

Could be Acropora Humilis or Acropora SAMOENSIS

http://www.theaquariumcity.com/saltw...eenhumbest.jpg

http://www.reefermadness.us/A_samoensis_1.htm

Those look awesome - great pics - i have looked both at j&l and king eds and haven't seen any - i will check at pauls (once i find the place and before going to megatron's - sorry mate its been a overly busy week so far - i will pm you). Love the tank

Cheers
Rich

Hey Rich,

Nice pics,..... tank looks great... :exclaim:

Sorry we didn't get to talk shop this weekend .....way too busy! We'll have to set something up soon.

TTYL

How do I know my depletion rate?? Help??

Ciao-

Use a test kit to find your levels --> add the amount of Liquid Reactor to get the levels where you want them --> test levels daily to find out your depletion rate :cool:

whats a good, accurate and reliable test kit? Any suggestions?

Marc,
Use the Salifert test kits, there alittle more $ but worth every penny, very accurate readings. J&L's and OA have them in stock.
To find out my depletion rate I tested Ca levels in the tank daily for over a course of a month. It was no doubt a chore but now I know my depletion rate and simply dose the required amount of LR every few days with top off. I also use Kents Liquid Calcium to bring levels up for water changes as I find the LR is good for maintaining small daily levels but the higher rates need a larger boost with LC-IMO

hey rich here she is
http://members.shaw.ca/jcaramat/3.jpg

Wow :eek:
Didn't take long to grow eh Jesse, this coral did the same in Christy's tank too-shooting up like a beanstalk :biggrin:

dude you have to upgrade to mh!!!!!!!