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Forum: Reef 07-27-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,394
Posted By mikellini
Well I've lost interest for now, crazy pricing,...

Well I've lost interest for now, crazy pricing, no apex support, and monthly disc replacement instead of 90 days. And no nitrate monitoring
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-20-2015, 02:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,297
Posted By mikellini
That's crazy... did you have to taper up the...

That's crazy... did you have to taper up the intensity?
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-19-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,297
Posted By mikellini
I am running 50% intensity about 8" above the...

I am running 50% intensity about 8" above the surface. I was up to 60% with monti frags and they all bleached and subsequently died, I think I had other issues tho. Gonna keep ramping...
Forum: Reef 06-19-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By mikellini
I ordered a thick yoga mat from Amazon for $20,...

I ordered a thick yoga mat from Amazon for $20, you can pick your colour (I chose white to match the stand) and it has worked great so far. Peace of mind.
Forum: Tank Journal 06-03-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,549
Posted By mikellini
People still use reef central?

People still use reef central?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-31-2015, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,898
Posted By mikellini
Mine is programmed through the apex, so...

Mine is programmed through the apex, so controllability is the same either way really. As for longevity, I haven't had any issues, but for less than $100 per year I could buy a brand new pump every...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-31-2015, 05:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,898
Posted By mikellini
Another vote for the Jebao. I'm running an RW8,...

Another vote for the Jebao. I'm running an RW8, so much bang for the buck, I can't see myself ever paying so much for an Ecotech or Tunze pump again. I mean, they're great and all, but 2-3x better? I...
Forum: Reef Wholesale 05-20-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,302
Posted By mikellini
OK, thanks, now I found what I was looking for......

OK, thanks, now I found what I was looking for... Except for the fact that there are still no new posts. I realize they need to be ordered through a vendor, and that's not a problem because I have a...
Forum: Reef Wholesale 05-20-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,302
Posted By mikellini
Those are all old images. They used to post...

Those are all old images. They used to post updates on here if I recall...
Forum: Reef Wholesale 05-20-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,302
Posted By mikellini
Coral pics

How come I can't find any threads of pics of your corals? Didn't you used to post these regularly? I want to have a look at some of the torches you have right now...
Forum: Pictures 05-20-2015, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,679
Posted By mikellini
My mandarin won't touch this stuff, eats mysis...

My mandarin won't touch this stuff, eats mysis like a pig but completely ignores this. Anyone else?
Forum: Reef Supplies 04-04-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,822
Posted By mikellini
I'm liking that rock... would probably go with...

I'm liking that rock... would probably go with that instead of the spheres next time in my sump. Easier to remove for cleaning...
Forum: Calgary 03-23-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,439
Posted By mikellini
A new sponsor on here will be carrying Red Sea...

A new sponsor on here will be carrying Red Sea Salt (once they open)...
Forum: Reef 03-17-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,776
Posted By mikellini
Diluting vodka and/or vinegar could allow...

Diluting vodka and/or vinegar could allow bacteria to grow in the dosing container, which would reduce the liquid carbon dose and defeat the purpose. Depends on how much you dilute tho.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-08-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 643,487
Posted By mikellini
On second thought, removing the rock is probably...

On second thought, removing the rock is probably the best idea. All that coral dying would release a lot of organics, and potentially toxins, into the water.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-08-2015, 12:05 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 643,487
Posted By mikellini
I think whatever you do would need to be extreme...

I think whatever you do would need to be extreme for it to work. But you gotta do something! This tank could be amazing!
Forum: Tank Journal 03-06-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 643,487
Posted By mikellini
Did you see my post above?

Did you see my post above?
Forum: Marine Fish 03-04-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,127
Posted By mikellini
A nice view of the ocean...thats worse than...

A nice view of the ocean...thats worse than killing him outright, now you're adding torture to the list haha
Forum: Marine Fish 03-04-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,127
Posted By mikellini
What about a nice bannerfish? Decent substitute...

What about a nice bannerfish? Decent substitute for a MI imo
Forum: Reef 03-01-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,890
Posted By mikellini
Brad, did you notice any difference in the amount...

Brad, did you notice any difference in the amount of calcium and alkalinity you had to add after raising magnesium? What do you run them at?

Again, it's not necessarily that it's a problem to have...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,890
Posted By mikellini
I don't understand how people had successful reef...

I don't understand how people had successful reef tanks in the 90's... but they did. Not sure what that has to do with magnesium.

The point of raising magnesium to close to natural sea water...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,890
Posted By mikellini
I'd say it's worth raising mag to at least...

I'd say it's worth raising mag to at least 1250ppm. Here's a snippet from Randy H-F's article on optimal parameters, regarding magnesium:

"Magnesium

Magnesium's primary importance is its...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-01-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,935
Posted By mikellini
I'm telling you, reducing temp a little (to...

I'm telling you, reducing temp a little (to 77-78) might be worth a shot too...

I bolus dose my kalk-vinegar just before lights on... should I be waiting til middle of the day? I actually thought...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-28-2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,127
Posted By mikellini
SPS is pretty nebulous, but if you're talking...

SPS is pretty nebulous, but if you're talking shallow water acropora from warm reefs, I guess growth would be pretty slow at 76.I run at 77-78, and have no issues.

Oxygen difference over 2...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-28-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,127
Posted By mikellini
Well I'm a little late, and sorry to bring up...

Well I'm a little late, and sorry to bring up oxygen again... But if this is truly the issue, I can't believe someone hasn't suggested reducing temperature. Not sure what you guys are running at, but...
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