Forum: FOWLR
06-07-2010, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: FOWLR
06-07-2010, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,237
all the live rock was fully cured
Which may...
all the live rock was fully cured
Which may the cause of no/slow cycle being observed. Decaying material would be required in order to "start" the cycle. I wouldn't worry about adding a small...
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Forum: Reef
06-07-2010, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,850
I've fed flake and nori to my FOWLR with no...
I've fed flake and nori to my FOWLR with no issues. I would suggest variety though which depends on your livestock.
You could always prepare frozen foods in bulk as well in order to save time. A...
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Forum: FOWLR
06-07-2010, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,237
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Forum: Reef
06-07-2010, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Get a protien skimmer. They remove the waste...
Get a protien skimmer. They remove the waste before it breaks down into nitrate. Sorry dude. Its just that simple.
Would tend to agree a “good” skimmer definitely removes dissolved organics before...
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Forum: Reef
06-07-2010, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,332
Flow Through DSB
Hi all,
I've recently started a new tank that is about 6 weeks old. This is a brief summary of the tank to date:
Volume - 75gal
Rock - 20lbs live 30lbs dry
Substrate - None
Livestock - 2...
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Forum: Reef
05-29-2010, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,072
Specs on Sump 4
Overall Dimensions 38-13/16"...
Specs on Sump 4
Overall Dimensions 38-13/16" x 15-7/16" x 19-17/32" high
Sump Dimensions 38-13/16 x 15-7/16" x 15-21/32" high
For Aquariums 125 to 265 gallons
Max Flow 1,400 gph
Intake Dual 1"...
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Forum: Tank Journal
05-29-2010, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
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Forum: Reef
05-19-2010, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,303
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Forum: Reef
05-19-2010, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,303
Thanks for the link...very useful.
To...
Thanks for the link...very useful.
To paraphrase:
POM/SOM - particulate organic material/suspended organic material (detritus, reef snow, marine snow) composed by and large of the remains,...
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Forum: Reef
05-19-2010, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,303
Reefkeeping Waste Management
I had started a topic on this a while ago with the general question:
“What do you use to remove/process waste/nutrients from your tank?”
The topic was fairly broad and didn’t really get too...
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Forum: Tank Journal
05-17-2010, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
A week has passed since I've last updated and...
A week has passed since I've last updated and waiting for my RO/DI replacement filters to arrive. In the meantime I've had my first algae bloom. Only on the rocks (at the moment) closest to the...
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Forum: Tank Journal
05-11-2010, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
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Forum: Tank Journal
05-10-2010, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
After about 24hrs from my last test when I...
After about 24hrs from my last test when I noticed the decline, Ammonia is now undetectable. I will continue to monitor as it might spike as the bioload changes. Not too worried about the Nitrite and...
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Forum: Tank Journal
05-07-2010, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
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Forum: Tank Journal
05-07-2010, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
Hi fishytime,
I agree with the live rock. I...
Hi fishytime,
I agree with the live rock. I have less than what is recommended for a tank this size so I'm hoping that this does not become an issue. I'll be adding a sump later on, but would...
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Forum: Tank Journal
05-07-2010, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
I'm actually not missing the sand as much as I...
I'm actually not missing the sand as much as I thought I would. I can always add it back in slowly afterwards. Figure it would be easier to add rather than remove later on. Funny to see the small...
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Forum: Tank Journal
05-05-2010, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
After going back and fourth a few times I've...
After going back and fourth a few times I've finally decided to remove the sand from my display tank.....It's amazing the things you think of when your tank is cycling. I personally prefer the look...
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Forum: Reef
04-30-2010, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,993
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Forum: Tank Journal
04-23-2010, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
Update 23/04/2010
Some more exciting news....well sort of...as exciting as a cycling tank could be. Seems to have started already, Ammonia is around 1-2ppm and Nitrite is 0.25ppm after a week or so.
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Forum: Tank Journal
04-22-2010, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
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Forum: Tank Journal
04-22-2010, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
Update 22/04/2010
It will be some time before I get the sump ready. I'm currently working out the details of the design and will take some time. While I'm working on the sump I thought I would get a head start with...
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Forum: Tank Journal
04-18-2010, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
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Forum: Tank Journal
04-18-2010, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
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Forum: Tank Journal
04-18-2010, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,475
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