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Forum: Reef 11-18-2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,678
Posted By untamed
Detectable Nitrite worries me. To lose two fish...

Detectable Nitrite worries me. To lose two fish that fast requires something pretty toxic. Nitrite is toxic, but ammonia is more toxic.

Get a new Ammonia test kit and check for ammonia. Maybe...
Forum: Reef 11-16-2007, 03:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,565
Posted By untamed
The problem is that they tend to eat themselves...

The problem is that they tend to eat themselves out of food and then starve to death. It's popular to borrow one until your hair algae is gone, then let someone else have it for a while.

Yes,...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2007, 03:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,464
Posted By untamed
I had red bugs for many years in my old tank. I...

I had red bugs for many years in my old tank. I never treated for them...and they just died off for no apparent reason. It is possible that they go away on their own, because it happened to me.
Forum: Reef 11-15-2007, 03:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,335
Posted By untamed
I assume that you are using some sort of balanced...

I assume that you are using some sort of balanced Ca/Alk supplement. Generally speaking...if you are measuring low Alk it probably means that you aren't adding enough of the balanced supplement. ...
Forum: Reef 11-14-2007, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,379
Posted By untamed
BTW...if anyone manages to capture one of those...

BTW...if anyone manages to capture one of those worms (Eunicid family)...I will gladly take it. Like bristleworms, I've found them to be good detrivores.

So far, the only ones I've seen in my...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,296
Posted By untamed
I think that it would work to drive your pumps...

I think that it would work to drive your pumps only. If you needed to drive your heaters at all, it might be too much for that particular model.
Forum: Reef 11-12-2007, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,726
Posted By untamed
I recognize an OM 4 way setup anywhere.... ...

I recognize an OM 4 way setup anywhere....

I also see that the bulkheads are installed backwards, and siliconed in. My experience is that bulkheads leak when installed that way, so the silicon...
Forum: Reef 11-12-2007, 01:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,982
Posted By untamed
Measured Alk is directly related to the pH of the...

Measured Alk is directly related to the pH of the sample. Freshly mixed Limewater would have an extremely high pH, and as a result would test as having extremely high pH. Very normal.

As for...
Forum: Reef 11-11-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,980
Posted By untamed
These are the reasons that closed loop systems...

These are the reasons that closed loop systems are closed. If you attach it into your return system, it isn't "closed" anymore. If there is a power failure, the system would back flow down to the...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-11-2007, 03:14 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 45,876
Posted By untamed
Bigger surface area. Something like this: ...

Bigger surface area. Something like this:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=usplastic&category%5Fname=53&product%5Fid=2457

No fish smaller than 10"??? Yikes. I...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-11-2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 45,876
Posted By untamed
Also...I think you need a larger strainer on that...

Also...I think you need a larger strainer on that CL intake. If you can't find a larger strainer, put a T on the intake and put two of those strainers on. As is, the amount of suction you'll have...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-11-2007, 01:13 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 45,876
Posted By untamed
I don't know which pump that photo is...but I...

I don't know which pump that photo is...but I don't see any valves on the intake or output. Stop and think about how you are going to remove/clean/replace that pump once the tank and pipes are full...
Forum: Reef 11-11-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,079
Posted By untamed
They are absolutely, completely silent. I don't...

They are absolutely, completely silent. I don't know how much power they draw, but I would venture to guess that it is very little.
Forum: Reef 11-10-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,079
Posted By untamed
I have two. Both connected to Dart pumps, each...

I have two. Both connected to Dart pumps, each going to 4x1" inputs. 2 of the outlets are delivering water at any given time. I'm very happy with them. If I did it again, I might use LARGER tank...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-09-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,946
Posted By untamed
Very nice. I'm a big fan of neatness and the...

Very nice. I'm a big fan of neatness and the ability to switch things off without yanking out power cords.
Forum: Lounge 11-08-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,459
Posted By untamed
A little early for April, isn't it?

A little early for April, isn't it?
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2007, 02:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,483
Posted By untamed
Ah gee...I was hoping mine would develop those...

Ah gee...I was hoping mine would develop those streamers as "He" got older. Maybe not. Might need a new name too.
Forum: Reef 11-06-2007, 02:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,850
Posted By untamed
The wrasse was likely buried in the sand.

The wrasse was likely buried in the sand.
Forum: Reef 11-06-2007, 02:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,227
Posted By untamed
Wow...RC. That's the big time Marc!

Wow...RC. That's the big time Marc!
Forum: Lower Mainland 11-04-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,207
Posted By untamed
I'll be there. One person only. Brad.

I'll be there. One person only.

Brad.
Forum: Reef 11-04-2007, 05:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,619
Posted By untamed
Yes, good. They will actually defend the coral...

Yes, good. They will actually defend the coral from other types who might be hard on the coral.
Forum: Reef 11-04-2007, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,565
Posted By untamed
If you can remove it, go ahead. If you don't,...

If you can remove it, go ahead. If you don't, take comfort in the fact that the sea hare has moved some nutrients one step further down the line. A healthy, biodiverse tank should have lots of...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-04-2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 45,876
Posted By untamed
...it won't ever work the other way around. You...

...it won't ever work the other way around. You won't ever be able to make the fuge have LOWER water level than the sump. You probably wouldn't want that anyway!
Forum: Tank Journal 11-03-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 45,876
Posted By untamed
OK...assuming that is a pretty large pipe joining...

OK...assuming that is a pretty large pipe joining the two tanks....in your new drawings the fuge and sump are connected and will act as one single tank. The water level in each will always remain...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-03-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 45,876
Posted By untamed
This works...Even if the fuge and sump are very...

This works...Even if the fuge and sump are very similar heights, it is the difference in the water levels that powers the flow. For simplicity I have not drawn any baffles in the fuge. Without...
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