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Forum: Reef 12-13-2006, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,931
Posted By Farrmanchu
I would boost the Ca, I do for all replacement...

I would boost the Ca, I do for all replacement water. The salt seldom contains as much Ca as the Company claims. Some Baking Soda will push the Alk up too, although it's not super low, Seawater is...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2006, 03:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,393
Posted By Farrmanchu
More flow would help to keep detrius suspended,...

More flow would help to keep detrius suspended, and skimmed out. Ditch the biomax, and run the canister with the bags only. Cut feeding down, and WC more.
Forum: Reef 12-11-2006, 02:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,730
Posted By Farrmanchu
Soft Corals like a Skimmerless system.

Soft Corals like a Skimmerless system.
Forum: Reef 12-10-2006, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,815
Posted By Farrmanchu
It's sponge, might turn blueish. I had a nice...

It's sponge, might turn blueish. I had a nice yellow one grow outa nowhere, something ate it.
Forum: Reef 12-10-2006, 04:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,745
Posted By Farrmanchu
An Octopus will clear them out. Buy one, let him...

An Octopus will clear them out. Buy one, let him fill up on Crabs, then sell.:mrgreen:
Forum: Tank Journal 12-04-2006, 05:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,981
Posted By Farrmanchu
Man, that plumbing is pretty complex for an...

Man, that plumbing is pretty complex for an "attempt". Tell us what all that stuff does, how many Bulkheads are you using in that monster?
Forum: Reef 12-01-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,100
Posted By Farrmanchu
I do Calfo's method, but I only dose Kalk now and...

I do Calfo's method, but I only dose Kalk now and then. I just mix it in a cup of RO, let it settle while I drink a Coffee, then pour it in the sump. I stop pouring before the settled stuff leaves...
Forum: Reef 12-01-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 27,731
Posted By Farrmanchu
Don't you need to "seed" the new sulphur media? ...

Don't you need to "seed" the new sulphur media? Thought there was a special bacteria envolved.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-29-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,388
Posted By Farrmanchu
It's a great deal, just wish I lived closer.

It's a great deal, just wish I lived closer.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-28-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 74,817
Posted By Farrmanchu
Yeah, I was thinking, 3 lbs per month of Coral...

Yeah, I was thinking, 3 lbs per month of Coral growth should mean that you could remove "X" amount of LR in a month without impacting the system. I wonder if your system would work with 60 lbs LR in...
Forum: Reef 11-28-2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By Farrmanchu
If it is Riccordia, give the more intense...

If it is Riccordia, give the more intense lighting of the tank, with moderate/strong, INDIRECT flow. Where'd the LR come from?
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 11-28-2006, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,780
Posted By Farrmanchu
That girl's Nano that you posted the Link to is...

That girl's Nano that you posted the Link to is nice. Notice how most of the Corals are brownish or greenish? Those colors typically require less intense lighting. Usually the brighter the Coral's...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 11-27-2006, 01:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,780
Posted By Farrmanchu
There you are Flusher! Flusher-built Nanos ROCK,...

There you are Flusher! Flusher-built Nanos ROCK, SW or FW. But if you're not a DIY type, the Biocube is great, with the mods mentioned above. A box of water is all you need, the lighting and flow...
Forum: Freshwater 11-27-2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,662
Posted By Farrmanchu
Filtration is mechanical/biological ie. sponge,...

Filtration is mechanical/biological ie. sponge, bioballs, ceramic rings. Nitrate control is not a focus in FW, as water changes are most effective, and in FW......very CHEAP.
No skimmiming, the...
Forum: Reef 11-26-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,379
Posted By Farrmanchu
Well said!

Well said!
Forum: Reef 11-26-2006, 01:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,379
Posted By Farrmanchu
The LR has life from the inside out. Base rock...

The LR has life from the inside out. Base rock that we add becomes live from the outside in, and is less effective filtration. You can do a "low impact" or "green" reef using only live base rock,...
Forum: Reef 11-26-2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,146
Posted By Farrmanchu
Sounds like your tank is overfed, but you don't. ...

Sounds like your tank is overfed, but you don't. Are you sure no one else is treating the fish to a little snack now and then?
Forum: Reef 11-25-2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,379
Posted By Farrmanchu
Really "cooking" your rock means COMPLETE...

Really "cooking" your rock means COMPLETE darkness for 3 months at least. The rock should end up looking like a..........rock. I mean regular rock, no coraline, just a very porous rock. The...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2006, 05:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
Posted By Farrmanchu
Autofeed the eggs to the Fuge if you have one.

Autofeed the eggs to the Fuge if you have one.
Forum: Reef 11-21-2006, 11:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,327
Posted By Farrmanchu
Sounds COOL, GSP is fussy, in time it'll come...

Sounds COOL, GSP is fussy, in time it'll come around......then take over! I LOVE Pom Pom Crabs, wish I could find ones under $25.
Forum: Pictures 11-21-2006, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,799
Posted By Farrmanchu
Clicked on it, and saw an AWESOME CUBE!

Clicked on it, and saw an AWESOME CUBE!
Forum: Reef 11-21-2006, 07:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,327
Posted By Farrmanchu
You could do bare bottom. A Pico relies on...

You could do bare bottom. A Pico relies on waterchanges anyways, a sandbed doesn't do much when it's only a cup or two. My Brother's Pico is due for a cleaning, and I'll probably remove the sand. ...
Forum: Reef 11-20-2006, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,327
Posted By Farrmanchu
Oh yeah, forgot to mention, I did that Pico for...

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, I did that Pico for my Brother, who has NO EXPERIENCE with Aquariums. It's been running for 4 months with no problems. It houses a bunch of Frags, 3 Hermits, 3 Snails,...
Forum: Reef 11-20-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,327
Posted By Farrmanchu
http://prairiereefsupplies.ca/index.php?id=57 ...

http://prairiereefsupplies.ca/index.php?id=57
This is where I got mine, he's close to my house. Have seen them at Petland though.
Forum: Reef 11-20-2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,327
Posted By Farrmanchu
The hex tank you linked would be perfect, the 10...

The hex tank you linked would be perfect, the 10 Watt bulb fits just right in there. The HOB goes on the back (you may have to trim some parts), try and make it all as closed as possible, to...
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