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Forum: Reef 02-15-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,496
Posted By amoreira
Just to let those that might be interested know...

Just to let those that might be interested know and I hope I'm not interjecting here.

I don't bother with pH control in chamber. The reason is that if the flow through the chamber stopped or the...
Forum: Reef 02-14-2011, 02:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,496
Posted By amoreira
I don't steadily bubble in the CO2, but let it...

I don't steadily bubble in the CO2, but let it bubble in at a good rate for 9 minutes every hour. The amount of CO2 in the water becomes saturated in the column. Some excess CO2 gets blown off, but...
Forum: Reef 02-13-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,983
Posted By amoreira
I buy the Rox 0.8 from BRS and shipping is around...

I buy the Rox 0.8 from BRS and shipping is around $30.00. It ends up being cheaper than buying from the local fish shop by a long shot.
Forum: Reef 02-13-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,496
Posted By amoreira
Cost of a Reactor: Fixed Cost (initial...

Cost of a Reactor:

Fixed Cost (initial equipment): $400 for the reactor + $150 for CO2 regulator (I use a beverage supplier to get the CO2 + tank).

Variable Cost: ~$50/year for the CO2 and $40...
Forum: Reef 02-13-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,983
Posted By amoreira
Best way to control temperature is with a digital...

Best way to control temperature is with a digital controller that uses a temperature measurement with heaters and coolers. That being said, I hear temperature control is not so critical. In the wild...
Forum: Reef 02-09-2011, 05:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,087
Posted By amoreira
Doug is right. Fix your alk - it should be around...

Doug is right. Fix your alk - it should be around 3 meq/L. If you don't have a 2 part dosing system or a calcium reactor, I'd suggest you get one or you'll be forever trying to stabilize your tank...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,593
Posted By amoreira
I have a DSB in the tank. Downside is that it...

I have a DSB in the tank. Downside is that it limits the amount of flow you can put in the tank. Anymore than I presently have (~ 7000 usgph), then I'd have a sand storm. The bed is shallowest at...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,736
Posted By amoreira
Probably OK in the short term, but i've heard...

Probably OK in the short term, but i've heard anything above 5 ppm means you should change the filters.
Forum: Reef 01-30-2011, 02:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By amoreira
I have the ULR Phosphorus meter and find it very...

I have the ULR Phosphorus meter and find it very accurate. I did some experimenting around on it's accuracy. I diluted the water I was testing with P-free seawater and found it gave bang on results....
Forum: Reef 01-30-2011, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By amoreira
goreef.com has them. Only, Phosphate, Phosphorus,...

goreef.com has them. Only, Phosphate, Phosphorus, Alkalinity and Nitrite are available now. Nitrate is in the works. Magnesium would be possible too, but I don't know if their working on it.
Forum: Reef 01-29-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,513
Posted By amoreira
I use 1750 g in an 80 L batch.

I use 1750 g in an 80 L batch.
Forum: Reef 01-20-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 57,401
Posted By amoreira
Wow! Nice pics with the Illumina 200. That looks...

Wow! Nice pics with the Illumina 200. That looks like a PAR monster. I hear the 260 is even stronger.

I like my MH, but they sure give off a lot of heat. In the summer that can be problematic and...
Forum: Reef 01-19-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,712
Posted By amoreira
I used to think I had 0 phosphate or close to...

I used to think I had 0 phosphate or close to that with standard test kits (e.g. Salifert), then I got the Hana Checker. It showed that I had 0.1 ppm! I always had algae problems and coral...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-09-2011, 01:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,432
Posted By amoreira
LOL, I could use that fish. Zoos like that are...

LOL, I could use that fish. Zoos like that are growing like weeds in my tank. Yep, Butterflyfish do graze corals. That's well known.
Forum: Calgary 01-05-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,276
Posted By amoreira
Where to get Lye, Caustic Soda or NaOH

I need a source for 100% Lye in Calgary. Seems all the drain cleaners out there are some concoction of something or other. I need this so I can regenerate my GFO. Anyone know of a chemical supplier...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 01-02-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 77,250
Posted By amoreira
Yeah, it's a pain in the rear end and the pump is...

Yeah, it's a pain in the rear end and the pump is not that reliable. I've had to replace 2 that burnt out. I also made the mistake of unplugging it 1 too many times from the plug in to the unit (not...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 01-02-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 77,250
Posted By amoreira
>So far the only function the Apex apparently...

>So far the only function the Apex apparently can't do(within my reqs) is create lightning effects...not something I desire on my setup.

I've got an LED AquaIllumination system on order (Xmas...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 12-31-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 77,250
Posted By amoreira
Wish the apex would connect to my Osmollator...

Wish the apex would connect to my Osmollator ATOF. Sometimes the feed pump would fail and I've no alarm for low level in the sump. I will make my next project to put in a level float contact for low...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 12-31-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 77,250
Posted By amoreira
I had the RKE. One major problem, I encountered...

I had the RKE. One major problem, I encountered with it is that the pH/Orp probes are not current isolated. That is to say any stray current or EM interference in your system will throw the...
Forum: Reef 12-31-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By amoreira
For a quickie, I use (gasp!) the aquarium...

For a quickie, I use (gasp!) the aquarium pharmaceuticals test. It's a simple titration with a dropper bottle. It's accurate to +/- 1 dKh and that's all I need to tell me if my alk is stable.

I...
Forum: Reef 12-31-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,663
Posted By amoreira
I have an SWC cone skimmer that works well. The...

I have an SWC cone skimmer that works well. The SWC Extreme 250 1A has the same Dragon pump as on the Vertex and BK skimmers. Took awhile to break in but after that it works like a dream. The pump...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,525
Posted By amoreira
- Global warming skeptics - Alberta - RTN -...

- Global warming skeptics
- Alberta
- RTN
- Aptasia
- Algae (with exception of macro in the sump and phytoplankton).
Forum: Reef 12-28-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,775
Posted By amoreira
Go for LED

LED would be the best, if you can afford it. They're dimmable and have no waste heat. Go for the Vertex or the AquaIllumination models. 80 watts per foot on both, so you'd be consuming 160 watts...
Forum: Reef 12-23-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,648
Posted By amoreira
Hate to be a stick in the mud, but... The...

Hate to be a stick in the mud, but...

The damn things are replicating like crazy in my DT... Mostly dull brown or typical green with a bit of rusty orange coloured. A nice maxima clam I had got...
Forum: Calgary 12-17-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,138
Posted By amoreira
Best of luck to you Colby and I hope you're...

Best of luck to you Colby and I hope you're taking your Tarantula with you.
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