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    The Looking Glass

    in Dedicated Tank (Build) Forum

    Wow, what a great build thread! I look forward to seeing it up and running. (tank tour?) :clap:

     

    Hey, I know that you said you are going to continue to use the 400w MHs, I am interested in the pro's and con's that helped you decide to stay with MHs versus LEDs. I decided to go with Radions because of total cost of ownership (MH bulb replacement, power consumption of the lights, fans and chiller, the detailed 24 hour light control & coolness factor) :rolleyes:

     

    Thanks!

    new to salt

    in New to the Hobby

    Welcome to the wonderful world of WAMAS and Salt,

     

    My Goodness, that set up sounds really interesting! We most definitely need to see some pictures.

     

    "How about Chaetomorpha Algae? Chaetomorpha Macro Algae, Chaeto, pronounced "kay-toe", is a great way to naturally turn the nitrogenous compounds of your tank into plant food!!!

    Chaetomorpha Algae removes both phosphates and nitrates from the water. To increase the amount of nutrients this algae exports, use moderate to high lighting and keep it in an area of high water flow. It should ideally be tumbled in an algae filter."

     

    (This information was taken from Aquacon but I am sure that a bunch of members have some in their tanks and would be willing to share.) You could also buy some from one of the Local Fish Stores (LFS) or sponsors here!

     

    :bb:

     

    ***Anyway my advice is a hefty amount of cheto in a refuge/sump, maybe a remote deep sand bed, mangroves and an algae scrubber.***

     

    Any cheto, algae scrubber or mangrove plants should "eat" nitrate!

     

    Ray

    You may need an intervention...

    in General Discussion

    It's Halloween and as we are looking through costumes I see this and I'm compelled to share!

     

    I asked my wife to get this for Halloween? (the exchange went something like this...)

    Her: "Really, really, you want me to go as a fish?"

     

    Me: "No, Not just any fish...IT's A Clownfish!"

    Her: "Oh no, this fish thing has gone way too far!"

     

    Me: "Whatever do you mean?"

     

     

    # wishlist!

     

    :wub:

     

     

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    DC Reefer presents "300 gallons of Happiness"

    in Dedicated Tank (Build) Forum

    After acquiring a pretty good amount of new rock from Brian Ward (thanks B), I am in the midst of a restructure!

     

    Here is a video of the "tang topia". I added a new purple tang and the whole crew seems to be getting along.

     

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    The "Needs"list:

    Air, Water and Ice Neptune (my current RO/DI just cannot produce water fast enough)

    New Large Custom Sump with huge grow out refugium (need more room for growing red gracilaria)

    Ozotech Poseidon 200 Kit

     

    The Wishlist:

    Dialyseas (any model)

    Remote 250g sump

    Melting Mushroom Mystery

    in General Discussion

    I agree with what you said. Check your tank parameters (don't forget calcium)and what has changed lately?

     

    Have you increased your light cycle, new bulbs perhaps? Are you using tap water or RO/DI? If RO/DI have you changed your media lately?

     

    Fairfax Water uses chlorine for disinfection purposes, which can be harmful to fish if not dechlorinated prior to placing fish in it. Fairfax Water utilizes two types of chlorine, free chlorine and chloramines (chlorine and ammonia mixture). Chloramines are normally used July - March, and free chlorine is generally used April - June. Free chlorine and chloramine dechlorination is performed differently. Chemical additives with directions for dechlorinating either free chlorine or chloramine from water for use in fish tanks or ponds are available at pet/fish supply stores.

    (This is taken from the Fairfax water website)

     

    I think I saw in another post that RO/DI may need a different media for chloramine versus free chlorine...

     

    Check out this site:

    http://www.thefilterguys.biz/chloramine_filters.htm

     

    It explains that we should be using a carbon filter to deal with chloramine before it gets to our RO/DI filter. It also says that chloramine will break down carbon quickly, so we will have to remember that when we are using tap water with this as an additive.

     

    Hope that was answer was not to long. :blush:

    Who delivers quality Saltwater

    in General Discussion

    And we do water changes as a family.

     

     

    After my wife finishes carrying the 8 five gallon buckets of new water up the 2 flights of stairs, the kids have already gotten the other 8 buckets of old water from the tank readied for her to carry back down two flights of stairs and dump into the sink in the laundry room. Once that's done, she passes by the kitchen and brings me two freshly made sammiches to eat as well as for the kids.

     

    Quality family time at it's finest.

     

     

    OH my goodness! That is the funniest thing I have read in a while! Thanks for that!

    :biggrin:

    Who delivers quality Saltwater

    in General Discussion

    · Edited by dcreefer

    If my numbers are approximately right, you would pay $600 for your 150 gallon delivery... About the equivalent of paying for standard gas today.

     

    Oh my! That is a pretty penny for 150 gallons. Looks like Roscoe's Petco suggestion actually comes out cheaper at 150 gallons for $375 delivered curbside.

     

    I think you could have made the water and done the water change already.

     

    Pretty much, but this has inspired a conversation between me and Upper Level Management! She has stated that someone needs to invent a way to change the water automatically without taking up "Quality Family Time"!

     

    :idea:

    (Enters Seavisions Dialyseas 2)

    Who delivers quality Saltwater

    in General Discussion

    Now if I only had space for something like that

     

    +1 I actually bought a 275g Tote and cannot get it to the tank room without removing the door frame, deep sink and drywall! Realistically, I can't even get it into my basement (narrow stairwell) and Upper Level Management (AKA the wife) said that I could not leave it in the kitchen (her nerve) :why:

     

    Eventually, I plan to move it under my front porch...but I digress...

     

     

     

    What do you think would be a good price to pay per gallon of high quality reef ph balanced H20 with delivery and water change in the District of Columbia?

    :unsure:

    Who delivers quality Saltwater

    in General Discussion

    I know if the price was right I would have bought some this time! I have replaced 25g and I have 30g of freshwater that I am getting ready to mix. By Sunday evening I will have made an additional 30 - 40g of freshwater that I will have to mix.

     

    Wife, school, kids, work and a bunch of other things is taking up my time. Paying a bit for high quality water delivered w/ a water change is worth keeping a few of my hours for myself.

     

    I can make more money but time is the most important commodity, I never seem to have enough of that!

    Who delivers quality Saltwater

    in General Discussion

    No not like Deer Park or some company like that.

     

    They sale "Real Ocean Water" boxed up on the net and they will deliver it via UPS. The water is harvested by Catalina.

     

    I was looking for a local company that mixed, tested and delivered saltwater (or harvested & filtered ocean water)! Kind of how a pool company would mix and fill your swimming pool with chlorinated water so you don't have to.

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