Forum: Reef
07-04-2005, 03:55 AM
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Two of our three tanks are against east facing...
Two of our three tanks are against east facing windows. Whenever the sun shines directly on them, I keep the blinds closed so they don't heat up. If your tanks don't heat up from the late evening...
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Forum: Reef
07-03-2005, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,615
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Forum: Reef
07-03-2005, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,615
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Forum: Reef
07-03-2005, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,834
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Forum: Reef
07-03-2005, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,615
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Forum: Reef
07-03-2005, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,267
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Forum: Reef
07-03-2005, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,615
Our 37g, 67g and 120g are all BB with no...
Our 37g, 67g and 120g are all BB with no starboard. Wouldn't go back to a sandbed if you paid me. If you use starboard, you will have to seal the edges of the starboard so detritus doesn't get...
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Forum: Reef
07-03-2005, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,834
We keep the RO/DI water used for water changes...
We keep the RO/DI water used for water changes heated to tank temps and very well aerated. Container lids are open slightly for the water to get oxygenated. It is stored for almost a week before...
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Forum: Reef
07-02-2005, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,608
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-01-2005, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 870
High pH: Causes and Cures:
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High pH: Causes and Cures:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.htm
Low pH: Causes and Cures:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.htm
And the rest of the...
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Forum: Reef
07-01-2005, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,151
blood_hound,
Don't know how much of a factor...
blood_hound,
Don't know how much of a factor alkalinity, calcium and magnesium levels affect clove polyps, but you might want to test your tank for these important reef chemistry components.
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Forum: Reef
07-01-2005, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,640
Along with testing pH, test for and adjust...
Along with testing pH, test for and adjust alkalinity, calcium and magnesium. Here are the calculators and reading material you need to get started :biggrin: :
Aquarium System Volume Calculator:...
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Forum: Nano Tank Talk
06-28-2005, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,744
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Forum: Reef
06-27-2005, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,267
Chaeto Question - with pic
I have two golf ball sized chunks of chaeto attached with elastics to small rocks in my 67g. They are growing well, even had to split one yesterday.
Anyway, growing on the back of the tank are...
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Forum: Reef
06-27-2005, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,542
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Forum: DIY
06-27-2005, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,396
One heck of a set up :eek: :biggrin: :cool: ...
One heck of a set up :eek: :biggrin: :cool: I would move the gas fireplace away from the tank, though. I'd be concerned about the heat from the fireplace affecting the tank.
What's the water...
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2005, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,949
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2005, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,982
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2005, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,542
Other interesting quotes from RANDY...
Other interesting quotes from RANDY HOLMES-FARLEY's Magnesium in Reef Aquaria http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/oct2003/chem.htm
Quoting Ron Shimek answering someone's question...
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2005, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,542
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2005, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,542
Mark,
Thanks for the strontium info. Didn't...
Mark,
Thanks for the strontium info. Didn't you say you were dosing strontium along with iodine?
I have Tullock's book, first published in 1997, almost 10 years ago now. Used to have all of...
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2005, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,542
reeferaddict,
What brand of test kits do you...
reeferaddict,
What brand of test kits do you use for iodine and strontium, and what brand of iodine/iodide and strontium additives do you use?
Also, are you testing/supplementing molybdenum? ...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
06-25-2005, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 786
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Forum: Reef
06-24-2005, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,768
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Forum: Reef
06-24-2005, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,768
Are Your Tanks and Equipment a Danger to You?
Just found this thread on RC about a house fire caused by a faulty power strip :eek: After reading it, I am glad our tanks are all on GFCI outlets and that all of our power strips have been...
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