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Forum: Reef 05-22-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,053
Posted By littlesilvermax
I agree. My timers for my halides last about 1...

I agree. My timers for my halides last about 1 to 2 years.
Forum: Reef 05-21-2008, 01:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,053
Posted By littlesilvermax
Thanks, I will take a looksee next time.

Thanks, I will take a looksee next time.
Forum: Reef 05-20-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,053
Posted By littlesilvermax
How much and where did you get them from?

How much and where did you get them from?
Forum: Tank Journal 04-28-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 20,544
Posted By littlesilvermax
Man, I gotta get someone to look after my tank...

Man, I gotta get someone to look after my tank when I am gone, and take pics while they are at it.

You the man Doug!
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,293
Posted By littlesilvermax
I think that a 8:1 or 9:1 ratio (depending on...

I think that a 8:1 or 9:1 ratio (depending on salt used) is about the correct ratio of Magnesium Chloride:Magnesium Sulfate.

FWIW I can make whatever ratio you want, it is a lot cheaper then...
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,293
Posted By littlesilvermax
TTBOMK partially true. Is has been found...

TTBOMK partially true.

Is has been found before that some salts contain less then optimal sulphate levels, so epson dosing may not always be bad.

I always dose the mixed stuff though, which is...
Forum: Reef 04-24-2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,293
Posted By littlesilvermax
I also vote for the elevated sulphates, although...

I also vote for the elevated sulphates, although I don't really know.
Forum: Reef 04-23-2008, 06:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,469
Posted By littlesilvermax
Down the drain in the winter, and to a 45 gallon...

Down the drain in the winter, and to a 45 gallon Rubbermaid container for watering plants in the summer.
Forum: Reef 04-23-2008, 01:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,065
Posted By littlesilvermax
TTBOMK DOW flake calcium (food grade) is OK if...

TTBOMK DOW flake calcium (food grade) is OK if you have stuff that was manufactured before the increased bromide date. I have not seen anything that indicates that all DOW flake is OK.
Forum: Reef 04-22-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,957
Posted By littlesilvermax
I use them in 250 14k DE variety. I had one burn...

I use them in 250 14k DE variety. I had one burn out a few years ago, but they work good, last for a lot more then a year,and I like the color.
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-19-2008, 12:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,748
Posted By littlesilvermax
Did you guys get it all sorted out?

Did you guys get it all sorted out?
Forum: Reef 04-18-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,180
Posted By littlesilvermax
I use up-flow, but I also have a pcx-30 running...

I use up-flow, but I also have a pcx-30 running my 4 foot tall calcium reactor, well maybe it is taller.:biggrin:
Forum: Reef 04-15-2008, 04:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,338
Posted By littlesilvermax
I was closest!:mrgreen: Glad you got it...

I was closest!:mrgreen:

Glad you got it figured out.:wink:
Forum: Reef 04-14-2008, 05:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,338
Posted By littlesilvermax
My guess is the carbon filter is put in upside...

My guess is the carbon filter is put in upside down. A common mistake. It looks like it should go in that way, but looks can be deceiving.

I have made that mistake before.:redface:
Forum: Reef 04-09-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
Posted By littlesilvermax
I have gone through 6 membranes in my reefing...

I have gone through 6 membranes in my reefing history.

I have always used a dual TDS meter.

I have found that the Filmtec membranes stay at 0-2 ppm twice to three times as long as the other...
Forum: Reef 04-09-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
Posted By littlesilvermax
What about the Filmtec 75 gpd membranes. I...

What about the Filmtec 75 gpd membranes. I always thought they were top-notch.

I have two left.:wink:
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-09-2008, 01:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,748
Posted By littlesilvermax
Yep, going to France in a few weeks.:mrgreen:

Yep, going to France in a few weeks.:mrgreen:
Forum: Reef 04-07-2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,865
Posted By littlesilvermax
I bought a gauge for my system. I lost about...

I bought a gauge for my system.

I lost about 20 psi (when the system was running, same psi when it is stopped, of course) with the 1/4 inch line.

The 3/8 line has maybe a 1 psi pressure drop,...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2008, 05:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,865
Posted By littlesilvermax
The 3/8 line is the way to go. You can easily...

The 3/8 line is the way to go. You can easily feel the difference in water temp just by touching the in line and the out line with your hand.

If you can't find it for a good price, let me know. ...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2008, 03:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,865
Posted By littlesilvermax
I tried it with 1/4 RO line, lost a lot of...

I tried it with 1/4 RO line, lost a lot of pressure.

I now have 100 feet of 3/8 RO line ($12) and run it in a coil in the sump. It cools my tank and heats the water used for RO. My TDS went...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-05-2008, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,322
Posted By littlesilvermax
I have one. pm me for details.

I have one.

pm me for details.
Forum: Reef 04-05-2008, 04:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,207
Posted By littlesilvermax
I see, you use IO. Precipitate, frustration,...

I see, you use IO.

Precipitate, frustration, been there, done that.

I boost my IO made water by about 180 ppm, that is about 250 ml of magnesium for 40 gallons of newly made up water.

Bring...
Forum: Reef 04-04-2008, 02:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,207
Posted By littlesilvermax
1400 is a good number. I aim for 1380.:wink:

1400 is a good number.

I aim for 1380.:wink:
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-03-2008, 05:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,748
Posted By littlesilvermax
I haven't measured magnesium in 3 years. I use...

I haven't measured magnesium in 3 years. I use IO only.

I add about 250 ml to 40 gallons of IO made water, I do this prior to a water change. That increases the magnesium from about 1200 to...
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-03-2008, 04:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,748
Posted By littlesilvermax
All payments received. Time for me to leave...

All payments received.

Time for me to leave the country!:mrgreen:
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