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Forum: Reef 01-27-2009, 10:58 PM
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Posted By NAS
I have a refractometer. I use it to calibrate my...

I have a refractometer. I use it to calibrate my Sea Test Hydrometer. I have found that my hydrometer is out by .03! So, when I use it on a day to day basis i just add .03 to it and it's...
Forum: Pictures 01-27-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
Ok, Now im in trouble.... I have just...

Ok,

Now im in trouble.... I have just located 3 Gigas! Ultra blue. One is supposed to be over a foot! Im totally stressed out. Im trying to get them in.

Here is the trouble! I have...
Forum: Pictures 01-14-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
Send me a private message. I have a fantastic...

Send me a private message. I have a fantastic contact and paper on spawing from the states. I will forward it to you. The rearing is the elsuisive part. From what I have experienced shallow water...
Forum: Pictures 01-08-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
As far as the Clam tank goes, Im not sure...

As far as the Clam tank goes,

Im not sure on the tank at the store Mark.... I wonder how the waterfall will look with a generous dose of purple coraline algae. It is a ramp for the crawlies...
Forum: Pictures 01-08-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
Yup. We gotter done. I found that the...

Yup.

We gotter done. I found that the reactor created a bit of a Calcium- Carbonate imbalance. The Carbonate hardness we very high when I finally got my calcium up to par.

The remedy?
...
Forum: Pictures 01-05-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
Im still hot and cold. It is probably the same...

Im still hot and cold. It is probably the same tank design I will snag a picture. I think there is an issue with the cleaning of the waterfall design, and the lack of cannopy leaving dust/...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-19-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,826
Posted By NAS
Ohhhh,,, DUDE! I have three 45 bow two from...

Ohhhh,,, DUDE!

I have three 45 bow two from hagen, one from All Glass.

I am running the lighting that comes with the hagen bow... DON'T DO IT!

It's a fresh water tank, in 30 years of...
Forum: Pictures 12-15-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
I am cosidering changin my clam tank over...

I am cosidering changin my clam tank over again... Just got a clam display tank! Rather cool, it's new. Has a waterfall that disperses the return of the sump and minimzes water disturbance to...
Forum: Reef 12-02-2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,082
Posted By NAS
If you have an imbalance in Ca and KH boost your...

If you have an imbalance in Ca and KH boost your Mg. That will stabalize it. That seems to be the achillies heel with the calcium reactors.
Forum: Reef 12-02-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,909
Posted By NAS
I see in the back ground that you have a colt...

I see in the back ground that you have a colt coral??? Or some leather by the looks of it. Try (Gasp) running activated carbon for about a week, and crank up your skimmer. A quick scrup will help...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,082
Posted By NAS
The bottom line comes down to your needs. If you...

The bottom line comes down to your needs. If you are cool running suppliments you have to add Kalkawaser and Carbonate buffer. At different times.

One for Calcium (kalk) one for KH (carbonate...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,082
Posted By NAS
The Calcium reactor also dissolves the other...

The Calcium reactor also dissolves the other elements locked up in the coral. This includes your strontium, mb, Carbonate, Calcium, and every thing else. EXCEPT Iodine.

the Kalkawaser is only...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,082
Posted By NAS
yup the reactor sits outside your sump (usually)....

yup the reactor sits outside your sump (usually). You don't normally connect it to your sump.

Most come with their own re-circulating pump that pushes the water in the chamber through a side arm...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2008, 12:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,082
Posted By NAS
I was just thinking about the Reactor/supliments...

I was just thinking about the Reactor/supliments thing.

I think the key is your needs.

Ie: if you tank has a High demand with a lot of fluctuations, costs, time ect.. then save up and get the...
Forum: Reef 11-14-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,082
Posted By NAS
Calcium reactors

I just finished about two weeks ago installing my calcium reactor.

They way they work is by bubbling CO2 through the reaction chamber and mixing with water you create carbonic acid driving pH down...
Forum: Pictures 10-23-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
Had 3 Eels, One got his but kicked... now Im...

Had 3 Eels,

One got his but kicked... now Im thinkin we have a pair. It's been about 7 months that we have had them. Both are tong feeding cocktal shrimp now.
Forum: Pictures 10-23-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo265/kmasavage...

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo265/kmasavagelemming/AquaScape5.jpg

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo265/kmasavagelemming/ClamCluster5.jpg
...
Forum: Pictures 10-23-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo265/kmasavage...

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo265/kmasavagelemming/AquaScape3.jpg

Current Aqua scape
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo265/kmasavagelemming/AquaScape5.jpg
Forum: Pictures 10-22-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
I have some tank top shots that I just have to...

I have some tank top shots that I just have to re-size. I have not had the time just yet to do it. they will come.

Just got the CO2 Reactor fired up yesterday. Now, just to get it balance...
Forum: Pictures 10-19-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
may help to attach the pics

crap, i have to re-size them. stay tuned
Forum: Pictures 10-19-2008, 04:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
Evolution of the aquascaping

I Have decided to gradually add pitcures to keep you all coming back and sharing input.

The first picture was obviously the first landscape design. Some current and flow issues existed so...
Forum: Pictures 10-11-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,315
Posted By NAS
Crazy for Clams

New post from a new member. Not sure where the best plasce for this is but here we go...


My Clams
Forum: BC Interiors 10-10-2008, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,768
Posted By NAS
Local Marine Group sounds Great

Im in....

I currenly have a few propagations, and will be looking towards some softies, mushrooms and soon to be clams...

Im in Vernon and have no problems travelin around if needed.
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