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Forum: Reef 07-09-2010, 02:08 AM
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Posted By bioload
Traffic was a bit lighter today :biggrin: ...

Traffic was a bit lighter today :biggrin:

Amazing that something so simple works so well, no messing with flow, anaerobic zones, advection, biodiversity etc. Not to say that I won't be trying...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2010, 10:12 PM
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Posted By bioload
Nice call!

Nice call!
Forum: Reef 07-08-2010, 09:59 PM
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Posted By bioload
Day 3 ...

Day 3

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2656.jpg
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2658.jpg
Forum: Reef 07-07-2010, 10:28 PM
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Posted By bioload
Day 2 ...

Day 2

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_26522.jpg
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2653.jpg
Forum: Reef 07-07-2010, 04:46 AM
Replies: 43
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Posted By bioload
At the moment the only lighting for the algae is...

At the moment the only lighting for the algae is an adjacent window, but I doubt if the tank is getting any direct sunlight though. Once I can get my hands on some rigid tubing (one of those boxes in...
Forum: Reef 07-07-2010, 01:57 AM
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Posted By bioload
Hi Megalodon, I managed to dig up my phosphate...

Hi Megalodon, I managed to dig up my phosphate kit and will include as well.

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2652.jpg

Greenmaster, the algae scrubber is closed at the...
Forum: Reef 07-06-2010, 10:55 PM
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Posted By bioload
Macroalgae Nitrate Export

How fast will MNE take to occur...........Well Let's find out....sort of.

Tank 7"x7"x17"
Airline with valve
Terta Tec Deep Pump
Water volume = 3 gallons
Algae = Caulerpa and Chaeto

Setup...
Forum: Lounge 07-01-2010, 04:43 PM
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Posted By bioload
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeepin...

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2647.jpg

:canada:
Forum: Reef 06-16-2010, 03:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
Did a few couple test and things don't seem to be...

Did a few couple test and things don't seem to be going as I thought........or again maybe just to early to make any conclusions.

ORP: 326mV (Back to original range)
pH: 7.18
Drip Rate: 0.73...
Forum: Reef 06-15-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
When I chaecked the tank this morning I noticed...

When I chaecked the tank this morning I noticed something strange. There was a increase in the ORP and pH readings which were significantly higher than the night before. Did not get a chance to check...
Forum: DIY 06-15-2010, 03:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,467
Posted By bioload
Solenoid valve (normally open)

Hi all,

Looking for a solenoid valve that is normally open, and closed when energized. However, would also like it to close in the event of a power failure. Does such a device exist?

OR

Do I...
Forum: Reef 06-15-2010, 02:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
No Nitrate tests tonight. Did one earlier in day,...

No Nitrate tests tonight. Did one earlier in day, and I'm beginning to get the impression that this may take a while.

ORP: 187mV
pH: 7.19
Drip Rate: 0.8 drops/sec
Forum: Reef 06-14-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
Flow Diagram: ...

Flow Diagram:

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/Capture_1.jpg
Forum: Reef 06-14-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
Some more intersting links: Dissolved Oxygen...

Some more intersting links:

Dissolved Oxygen (http://www.fao.org/docrep/field/003/AC183E/AC183E04.htm)

Oxygen (O) and water (http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/water/oxygen/oxygen-and-water.htm)...
Forum: Reef 06-12-2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
Day 1 ...

Day 1

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/Day1.jpg

ORP (DSB) = 270mV +/- 10mV
pH (DSB) = 7.29
Drip rate = 0.83 drops/sec

Notes: ORP gradually climbed back up from the...
Forum: Reef 06-11-2010, 03:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
The Drip rate above should be 0.67 drops/sec...

The Drip rate above should be 0.67 drops/sec instead of drops/min.....I don't have that much patience.
Forum: Reef 06-11-2010, 03:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
DAY 0 Sand Added this afternoon ...

DAY 0

Sand Added this afternoon
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2638x.jpg

Particle Size - Not sugar fine sand but the what I have available at the moment. If I don't...
Forum: Reef 06-10-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
Hi fencer, do you have an example of one?

Hi fencer, do you have an example of one?
Forum: Reef 06-10-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
Now that the playoffs are over.....congrats to...

Now that the playoffs are over.....congrats to the folks in the windy city, I've had a chance to get everything together.

I've set up the bed to overflow back into the tank which shouldn't affect...
Forum: Reef 06-08-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
flow is slow Will start off slow. I'm hoping...

flow is slow

Will start off slow. I'm hoping the ORP meter will give me a good indication of the effect flow has with regards to dissolved oxygen....
Forum: Reef 06-08-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Posted By bioload
Where to start?......I guess the first question...

Where to start?......I guess the first question that I have is, does a deep sand bed remove nitrates. I’ve seen many applications of sand which include substrates within the display tank, partitioned...
Forum: DIY 06-07-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,236
Posted By bioload
Hope this helps ...

Hope this helps

http://www.reefkeeping.ca/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=513
Forum: FOWLR 06-07-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,237
Posted By bioload
i have a couple weird white fuzzy looking things...

i have a couple weird white fuzzy looking things growing on my live rock. almost like like a bee hive... or a small ball..

"Q-tip" sponge ?...
Forum: FOWLR 06-07-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,237
Posted By bioload
we have been using tap water with prime as well...

we have been using tap water with prime as well for topping up water

This could also be the reason you have not been reading any levels of ammonia and nitrite.

"Prime®...
Forum: Reef 06-07-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,850
Posted By bioload
Here is a link you can try.....I just look for...

Here is a link you can try.....I just look for what is on sale

http://www.melevsreef.com/food.html
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