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Forum: Reef 02-11-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,678
Posted By Masonjames
Yes the rock bin is the likely source.

Yes the rock bin is the likely source.
Forum: Reef 02-09-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
Ahh. Well that actually makes allot of sense when...

Ahh. Well that actually makes allot of sense when I take the time to read it. Here I have a differing opion but I can see the value in what your saying. That may be good practice for many. Thanks for...
Forum: Reef 02-09-2015, 05:09 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
That's not the only way brad. Start with the...

That's not the only way brad. Start with the fishes you know won't eat the coral you want to keep.
Forum: Reef 02-09-2015, 03:00 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
No this isn't the issue. If people HONESTLY...

No this isn't the issue. If people HONESTLY thought their sandbed was a potential issue there probably wouldn't be much resistance to removing it.

It's ignorance and or arrogance.

Poster 1:...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
But you should sell sand. Then, all the equipment...

But you should sell sand. Then, all the equipment to support that system, then all the chemicals and medias, dosing regimiments, etc etc. That's just good business. The rest of the industry plants...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
I think your confused on the intent of my post....

I think your confused on the intent of my post. The information and observation you originally presented was the information I am supporting.

Non the less... I agree. Reefing is made easy when the...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
I may be wrong in the spirit or the intent of the...

I may be wrong in the spirit or the intent of the post. But I would assume it was not in the direction of justifying a algae free sandbed system.

We all have seen many beautiful algae free systems...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
Interesting. Seems then like alberts observations...

Interesting. Seems then like alberts observations could prove profitable for some.

Curious then as to why this potentially valuable information is being derailed.
Forum: Reef 02-07-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
Well I guess we can disregard alberts...

Well I guess we can disregard alberts obsevations.

Silly Albert. Didn't you know you can have a sandbed and be algae free.
Forum: Reef 02-07-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 24,237
Posted By Masonjames
I heard the leading ingredient in vaPOOrize is...

I heard the leading ingredient in vaPOOrize is sand and/or fine sand. It makes the poo just magically disappear.

But shhhh. This powerful piece of knowledge is only aware to those in the aquaria...
Forum: Reef 01-21-2015, 01:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,209
Posted By Masonjames
For sure there would be a flux. It'd be silly to...

For sure there would be a flux. It'd be silly to think otherwise. Negligible, but there.
Forum: Reef 01-18-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,209
Posted By Masonjames
I really am not sure if you would be experiencing...

I really am not sure if you would be experiencing a bacterial bloom for a constant 10 months. The bacteria responsible for such water born blooms cannot synthesize there own food and are completely...
Forum: Reef 01-16-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,120
Posted By Masonjames
You will need to dose to keep alk cal and mg...

You will need to dose to keep alk cal and mg stable. Besides that I would say it's absolutely possible to maintain a "minimalist" sps dominated system in regards to all the "extra" stuff. Water...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 23,859
Posted By Masonjames
Calcite will attract and bind phospahtes just as...

Calcite will attract and bind phospahtes just as gfo does. It chemically binds it. If any level of po4 is present it will quickly bind to calcite and can do so until saturation. This goes for any...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-04-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,582
Posted By Masonjames
Still annoyed. But please tell me more.

Still annoyed. But please tell me more.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-04-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,582
Posted By Masonjames
Why do people always have to fill the boards with...

Why do people always have to fill the boards with the all the crap that annoys them. It's really annoying.
Forum: Reef 01-03-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,375
Posted By Masonjames
The only thing I would suggest to consider is...

The only thing I would suggest to consider is that a sandbed becomes the single largest living organism in the tank. And it will dictate to a large degree how you run the system and/or need to run...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-29-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 97,981
Posted By Masonjames
Ya I really don't know for sure. But all issues...

Ya I really don't know for sure. But all issues like that can be a good indicator of a tank heading towards "old tank syndrome". But if you have been on top of keeping the tank free of debris then it...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-29-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 97,981
Posted By Masonjames
The alk drop, and lack of being able to raise it...

The alk drop, and lack of being able to raise it may be a symptom of running a sewage treatment plant. Aka, dirty as sh** sandbed. If that sand bed is full of garbage and the system is trying to...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2014, 01:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,616
Posted By Masonjames
Only good experiances here. My advice would...

Only good experiances here.

My advice would be to make sure you are staying on top of debris removal. Removing the sand bed will be a huge leap towards getting nutients under control and will set...
Forum: DIY 12-09-2014, 05:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,415
Posted By Masonjames
Just don't try it on a tank you don't want to...

Just don't try it on a tank you don't want to loose. OP!
Forum: DIY 12-09-2014, 05:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,415
Posted By Masonjames
I have cut down three tanks for use in sump, ato...

I have cut down three tanks for use in sump, ato and frag tank. I did however use a simple glass cutter, snap into tank pane by pane after cutting silicone out to cut height.

Cutting with a wet...
Forum: DIY 12-08-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,415
Posted By Masonjames
Score it first if your going to attempt to cut it...

Score it first if your going to attempt to cut it in this manner. Risky venture! Good luck : )
Forum: Polls 12-07-2014, 02:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,826
Posted By Masonjames
I can barely afford the frags let alone colonies....

I can barely afford the frags let alone colonies. Lol. So frags get my vote.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 12-01-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 815
Posted By Masonjames
Out of towner looking for sps Calgary! Dec. 4th

I have to pick up some family from the airport Dec. 4th. So I will be in Calgary This Thursday during the eveing. Pickup is at 8:00. I can be in Calgary by 6:00 ish.

Ideally due to my limited time...
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