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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-31-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By ickmagnet
Thanks everyone. I've set up the bubble counter...

Thanks everyone. I've set up the bubble counter and have it set to about 30 bubbles per minutes and the effluent drip rate is about the same.

OK so I've done some testing and I'll post my values....
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-30-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By ickmagnet
Ok, I'll try the bubble counter thing today and...

Ok, I'll try the bubble counter thing today and set it to approx. 1 bubble/sec.

I'll check the kh and Ca levels again today as well in the tank. They were both low when I checked yesterday (after...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-30-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By ickmagnet
Looking for serious CA reactor advice

So I did the pump mod on my calcium reactor (changed from aquabee to eheim 1260) and thought that I had the hard part out of the way. There were no leaks in the plumbing and I was rather proud of...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,549
Posted By ickmagnet
Good money saving tips. I'll try that. I...

Good money saving tips. I'll try that.

I actually just bought the thing so it is brand new.

I am now thoroughly confused and will be asking for more help with regards to my Calcium reactor...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 02:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,549
Posted By ickmagnet
ELOS KH test kit issue

I am using this kit and it says to stop adding drops when the color changes from cyan to yellow however, it only changes from a cyan to orange with no real yellow in between. It just goes from a...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-26-2010, 12:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,287
Posted By ickmagnet
So I have done the mod. Still haven't run water...

So I have done the mod. Still haven't run water through it yet. Just waiting for everything to dry up.

I have no idea on how to put pictures on this site (it never works) but I can email anyone...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,948
Posted By ickmagnet
Lighting should be ok but maybe a bit cool (14k)....

Lighting should be ok but maybe a bit cool (14k). I'm running 250w x 3 mH
Forum: Reef 12-19-2010, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,948
Posted By ickmagnet
ready for SPS...or am I?

So, my new pump for my calcium reactor should be in a few days. I have my pH controller all ready to go. I returned to RODI use as of about a month ago. I plan on running a mixed reef tank and wanted...
Forum: FOWLR 12-15-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,611
Posted By ickmagnet
When I first got into saltwater, I had absolutely...

When I first got into saltwater, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing and just took the advice of the guy from the store. I ended up with a sumpless tank and although things were good for a...
Forum: FOWLR 12-14-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,611
Posted By ickmagnet
If your tank is not drilled, I would drill it if...

If your tank is not drilled, I would drill it if possible.

Saltwater systems work the best with a sump.
Forum: Marine Fish 12-11-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By ickmagnet
Totally Agree. If you insist on a powder blue, I...

Totally Agree. If you insist on a powder blue, I would buy one from a fellow reefer who has kept it successfully for a sustained period. I've never had any luck with store bought ones. I have one in...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-11-2010, 12:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,783
Posted By ickmagnet
Good advice. Cut the kid some slack. I have added...

Good advice. Cut the kid some slack. I have added other tangs and kept my fingers crossed. Sometimes you never know until you try. Currently I have 4 tangs in my 180 and they all seem to be doing...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-10-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,175
Posted By ickmagnet
I would say a little bit of both. You will start...

I would say a little bit of both. You will start to see the scars on your trigger from the tang's razor fins. Eventually, the other fish just go and hide and refuse to come out, even for food. Give...
Forum: Pump Specific 12-10-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,854
Posted By ickmagnet
Update on the evos: One of them stopped...

Update on the evos:

One of them stopped working and another one clicks. The two other ones are working fine.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-10-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,287
Posted By ickmagnet
There are bits and pieces that were broken in...

There are bits and pieces that were broken in there. I think only the body itself is good.

I haven't heard back from Marlin65 so I'm going to go ahead with the mod. I'll post pics when it is all...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-10-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,175
Posted By ickmagnet
I had a Hippo Tang that terrorized my tank for...

I had a Hippo Tang that terrorized my tank for the longest time- leaving dead fish in its' path of destruction. I had to catch it and hand it over to JL Aquatics.

Normally the new fish will get...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-10-2010, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 821
Posted By ickmagnet
Sorry, I'm looking for one.

Sorry, I'm looking for one.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-10-2010, 03:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 821
Posted By ickmagnet
LF Eheim 1260 pump

Pm me with details.

Thanks
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-10-2010, 02:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,287
Posted By ickmagnet
I got a response from the guy and this is what he...

I got a response from the guy and this is what he said:

Question 1. Does the bigger pump make any difference on the performance?

You can add a ball valve to lower the output of the eheim. Other...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-10-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,287
Posted By ickmagnet
I think what I'll do is join that site and ask...

I think what I'll do is join that site and ask that guy how is mod is working out for him. I'll get back to you guys.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-09-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,287
Posted By ickmagnet
Thanks, maybe I'll just go for the Eheim 2000 as...

Thanks, maybe I'll just go for the Eheim 2000 as it is pretty much identical in terms of specs to the aquabee.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-09-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,287
Posted By ickmagnet
Would restricting the flow on the 1260 cause any...

Would restricting the flow on the 1260 cause any damage?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-09-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,287
Posted By ickmagnet
Aquabee Deltec mod attempt

I just bought a Deltec PF601 CA Reactor off this site and realized the pump doesn't work. I did the vinegar thing but still no luck. Needless to say, not happy about what I thought was a great deal. ...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-08-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 906
Posted By ickmagnet
Thanks for the replies everyone but it looks like...

Thanks for the replies everyone but it looks like I found one. I'll get back to you if it doesn't work out.

Thanks
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-07-2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 906
Posted By ickmagnet
LF pH controller

Interested in a pH controller for my calcium reactor. Preferably something not too expensive.

thanks
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