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Forum: Reef 03-31-2008, 07:14 AM
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Posted By rdnicolas
I've never actually tested my ph in that way...

I've never actually tested my ph in that way before. It normally sits around 8.3 to 8.4 and I
I use Kent ph buffer up twice a week (usually drops to 8.1) when I check the ph and its low, I...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2008, 07:06 AM
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Posted By rdnicolas
Thanks for the link! At this point I'm...

Thanks for the link!
At this point I'm cosidering tearing the tank down and cooking the live rock. before I tried the Tech M cure, I tried using a method a LFS suggested. They sold me a bottle of...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2008, 06:53 AM
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Posted By rdnicolas
I think this is what happened then. Probably...

I think this is what happened then. Probably combination of chlorine and lack of oxygen. Ill probably do another water change but I'll wait until tomorrow for the water to settle in this time.
Forum: Reef 03-31-2008, 03:50 AM
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Posted By rdnicolas
Ok just finshed the tests. My Calcium level...

Ok just finshed the tests. My Calcium level seems really high for some reason.
If I remember correctly it is a side affect of the magnesium treatment.
I've obviously missed something else rotting...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2008, 02:58 AM
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Posted By rdnicolas
Wow interesting insight I think we might have...

Wow interesting insight I think we might have something here. I usually make my water reaplacement the day before but when I changed it last night I made the batch of water and put it in right away....
Forum: Reef 03-31-2008, 02:52 AM
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Posted By rdnicolas
I have 3 fluval 404's with the sponges and those...

I have 3 fluval 404's with the sponges and those cylindical filter media, other than that I have a phosphate media bag in one 404 and carbon in the other The third one has the fine mesh polishing...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 11:10 PM
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Views: 9,450
Posted By rdnicolas
I thought plecos are brakish fish I'll have to...

I thought plecos are brakish fish I'll have to double check that
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 10:15 PM
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Views: 9,450
Posted By rdnicolas
Yep I switched from Instant Ocean to Red Sea...

Yep I switched from Instant Ocean to Red Sea Salt. This is my second time using the salt. I did a 30% water change with the new salt before the Magnesium treatment. I didn't realize that the salt...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 09:51 PM
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Posted By rdnicolas
I actually went for 1600 ( I followed the 100/day...

I actually went for 1600 ( I followed the 100/day as the thread described) and left it like that for about a week. The fish didn't have any ill affects. However I lost a coral and my snails seemed...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 05:27 PM
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Posted By rdnicolas
Thanks! I've tried just about everything else...

Thanks! I've tried just about everything else but this.
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 05:17 PM
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Posted By rdnicolas
Hmm good point. I'll look into that. how much...

Hmm good point. I'll look into that. how much would a decent set cost?
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,450
Posted By rdnicolas
thanks. Yeah my first instinct is to replace...

thanks. Yeah my first instinct is to replace everything but then im alittle gunshy after loosing so much $ and fish. I'm planning to buy a blennnie and goby this afternoon. I'm considering a...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,450
Posted By rdnicolas
Yes very sad indeed :( I'll be heading out to...

Yes very sad indeed :( I'll be heading out to find a blenny and goby this afternoon. I might try a pleco but im not sure how effective they will be.
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 04:22 PM
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Posted By rdnicolas
Yep I have 1.023 in the tank right now.

Yep I have 1.023 in the tank right now.
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 56
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Posted By rdnicolas
Maybe, however I found this not to be the case in...

Maybe, however I found this not to be the case in my tank. I usually have lots of bubbles mixing into my tank water. The fish also seemed to have calmer breathing than my last setup.
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 56
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Posted By rdnicolas
I did change from Instant Ocean to Red Sea Coral...

I did change from Instant Ocean to Red Sea Coral Pro. I use tap water and aquaclear for declhorination. I used 1.023 b/c I don't have a auto top off and typically top it off myself after I get home...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 03:48 PM
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Posted By rdnicolas
I replaced 30%

I replaced 30%
Forum: Reef 03-30-2008, 03:32 PM
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Posted By rdnicolas
Obsessive Compulsion + Lack of Sleep = 500$ Worth of Live Stock

Hi I have been working on my first reef tank before I get my larger tank going.

I just learned the most expensive lesson of so far.

I've been having a troublesome time with Bryopsis and hair...
Forum: DIY 03-24-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,649
Posted By rdnicolas
But think of all the double headed fish we can...

But think of all the double headed fish we can have! jk ;)
Forum: Reef 03-11-2008, 12:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By rdnicolas
Thanks for the help guys! I pulled most of it...

Thanks for the help guys! I pulled most of it out after everyones advice. I actually learned the hard way: tried to grow it in preparation for use in a fuge as well but fore some reason a bunch of...
Forum: Lounge 03-09-2008, 04:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,835
Posted By rdnicolas
Actually it sounds like it can potentially be a...

Actually it sounds like it can potentially be a huge money saver. Say for example you already are investing in stocks, mutual funds etc (not GIC's as I agree with Albert they're a ripoff) you can...
Forum: Reef 03-07-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,943
Posted By rdnicolas
Haha I'm just thinking about the first fish I...

Haha
I'm just thinking about the first fish I bought to help cycle my tank and If I were to do it again I'd start with Mollies instead of the Damsels that a LFS reccomended (which were also more...
Forum: DIY 03-07-2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,649
Posted By rdnicolas
Yeah Ehtanol is definitley not helping the world...

Yeah Ehtanol is definitley not helping the world energy crises as an alternative fuel. Its killing global wheat prices and actually takes more energy to produce and refine it that it creates. ...
Forum: Lounge 03-07-2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,835
Posted By rdnicolas
I personally think GIC's are not for me because...

I personally think GIC's are not for me because of the following:
1. The rates are usually not that high, plus you end up having to pay taxes on your gains even though you havn't touched it.
2. ...
Forum: Reef 03-07-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,943
Posted By rdnicolas
How about mollies? They are cheap, hardy and...

How about mollies? They are cheap, hardy and will help keep your upcoming algae issues controlled
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