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    Ca reactor question

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    Question for Ca reactor veterans... How much water should I be flowing through a Ca reactor on a 300gal system? Currently flowing about 1L/min using a Mag3 pump (Ca reactor is about 2' above the sump - so that's all I can get) Still, dosing A&B is necessary to keep up with the Ca load. Any recommendations? Stronger pump?

     

    --Rob

    anyone have diving/snorkeling (other info) for Thailand?

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    I've been to Koh Samui and I have done couple of dives there. It was 7 or 8 years ago so it may have changed, but the lodging, food, and diving was dirt cheap. Water was warm, crystal clear but the reefs were just ok - nothing spectacular compared to Hawaii. For me it was a good training experience. This was before I got into salt water fish, so it's possible that I just didn't recognize anything.

     

    -- Rob

    IRS Schedule C

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    I was just doing my taxes today and came across a question in TurboTax regarding fishing income.

     

    "Fishing income is generated by a trade or business that catches, takes or harvests fish. Fish include finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and all other forms of marine animal and plant life other than marine mammals or birds."

     

    So, let's see - how many of us are actually reporting income generated by the sale of SPS and LPS corals? :gho:

     

    -- Rob

    cyanobacteria

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    Thanks you two! I was wondering if I should try siphoning it. I was just doing water changes so I didn't suck up the sand. Yes, it does seem to retract at night. It almost has a gross bubble to it. I wonder if air bubbles air getting stuck in it, or if maybe it is part of it. Once it gets bubbly, it seems to lift from the sand and float around-great! That has to be good for spreading it everywhere. UGH! I was thinking maybe I couldn't see it as well when just the actinics are on. Good to know that it actually does seem to go away. What a PITA!!!!!! It's like an invasion! I appreciate everyone's help-thought I was going to lose this battle :( Now I have some new things to try.

     

    --Pam

     

     

    Hmmm, from what I've read it tends to move down into the sand bed at night which is why it looks like it has receded. Wouldn't you need to syphon more sand by doing it that way?

     

    Didn't you post shots of the cyano under the microscope? RDO maybe?

    cyanobacteria

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    Sounds like that could be helpful. Perhaps I could use that denitrate stuff. Have you heard of it or think it is worthwhile? Would carbon help. I have carbon but didn't have a media reactor.

     

    --Pam

     

     

     

    either or and add/replace with new.

     

     

    You add the desired media, hang in tank or sump, plug and play.

    cyanobacteria

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    Thanks again, I will try what you say. You refresh every two weeks meaning add more, or dump old and replace with new?

     

    BTW, I am not sure that I know what a complete media reactor actually is...

     

     

    Lots of current throughout the tank that allows the waters surface to be choppy.

    This allows for excellent air/gas exchange.

    This can be accomplished with powerheads with one pointing towards the surface to create ripples.

     

     

     

    That's the kalk reactor I lead at one of group builds at my house and they work great.

    Keep the kalk refreshed for best results. I refresh every two weeks.

     

    This applies to any design of kalk reactor.

     

    Thank you Dave. I appreciate all of the information. I think I will try your less aggressive approach. Thank you!

    --Pam

    cyanobacteria

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    Thank you Chip! I actually started feeding them form 1, 2 and reef flakes exactly as you say about two weeks ago. I used to do that on occasion, but now I am only doing that-well except once a week, I was soaking it in selcon and garlic first. I won't do that now.

     

    I am not sure what you mean by more randon current and make sure the water surface is broken. Can you suggest something I can buy to make that happen?

     

    Yes, I am still using the Kalk and Kalk reactor but I think we need to replace the Kalk. I am guessing your DIY reactor is similar to mine? Anyway, thank you!

     

    As always, I appreciate the tips! Hope all is well :)

    --Pam

     

     

     

    Nice to hear from you again Pam.

    Keep feeding the fish. Use a pinch of flake food and hold it in the water until it will sink.

    Do this several times each feeding until you get the knack of how much they eat.

    No frozen or liquid stuff.

     

    More random current and make sure the waters surface is broken

     

    I'm assuming you're still using kalk so keep it fresh.

    I have a complete DIY reactor you can borrow.

    cyanobacteria

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    Thank you. The bulbs are not very old but will have to check how old. I do think the problem started when my well-intentioned house sitter fed my fish a crazy amount of food. I have been struggling like you to get it back under control. I will check the lighting and see what that does. Let me know if your new lights help you.

     

    --Pam

    cyanobacteria

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    Thanks for your responses. Yes, I use Ro/Di. TDS reads .01.

     

    I am doing water changes and have cut down on feeding A LOT! I could try to change light cycle, but don't want to cause problems for the clams etc.

     

    I have many cleaners in there. Including a few hundred hermits (several are redtips), shrimp, snails, emeralds, sally, etc.

     

    I think the flow where is started was an issue but am not sure I can find a way to resolve that without causing a sand storm.

     

    Yes, it is called Denitrate. You can put it in a bag and keep it in a high flow area of your sump. It was recommended by folks at Wally's and Marine Scene a while ago. I think is just isn't enough in my sump but there is no room to put more (in a high flow area).

     

    --Pam

    cyanobacteria

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    I have been having a problem with cyanobacteria in my tank. I am pretty sure that my house sitter probably over fed my tank while I was away about a month ago. Anyway, I have been doing water changes weekly and it seems to improve the problem but never solves it. The very next day, I can see signs of it coming back and within a few days it looks terrible again. I am sure that I have not been overfeeding, in fact, I am starting to think some of fish want to eat me they are so hungry. Any ideas what I should try?

     

    Also, the nitrates are high but I can't seem to solve that either. I put a de-nitrate bag in the sump, but there isn't really enough room in there to put more. I haven't seen improvement.

     

    Thanks!

    --Pam

     

    PS) I have been changing about 36-45 gallons a week for the past 4 or 5 weeks. The tank is about 260 gallons plus the sump.

    Ca reactor question

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    Is there a way to keep the water inside a Ca reactor at a constant level? The two Ca reactors that I have experience with always seem to gradually 'lose' water (over a period of 1-2 weeks). I'm fairly sure that the reactor is not leaking, but since there is the injection of CO2, could it be that the bubble counter is set to high?

     

    Thanks,

    -- Rob

    Cleaners

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    Now you tell me :why: I was in a rush to get some-but would have gone there too.

     

    --Pam

     

     

    In the future, BRK has hermits and snails for the same price as the on-line places. Just an idea.

     

     

    Thanks! I have ordered from them a few times and always been really happy (and the prices are great!). I have been trying to reach them by phone, email and the "contact us" portion of the site for a few weeks. They usually call back (Cory and Kenton) within hours-not weeks. I am worried something might be off there :(

     

    --Pam

     

     

    Pam,

    http://www.aquaticisland.com still in business!

    I would give them a call just to make sure!

    Cleaners

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    Thanks Chip!

     

    Nope-never will leave....Wamas is like a lifeline :)

     

    Just busy etc...

     

    --Pam

     

     

     

    I thought you all left us.

    Hi, we missed you, well maybe just me but............

    Cleaners

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    Hi! In the past I have gotten my cleaner crews from Aquatic Island, but now I can't seem to find them. Perhaps they are having issues :(

     

    I really need to order several red tip hermits and even more nsarr. snails. Any ideas where I can get some at a really good price?

     

    Do these numbers sound right? I read that you should have 1 hermit per gallon and 1-3 snails per gallon. I think I will go with a little less but it looks like I need about 300 snails and 250 hermits....so I need a really good price.

     

    Thanks for your advice!

    --Pam

    Refractometer users READ THIS!!!

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    I calibrated both of my refractometers last night (blue and black handles) using the PinPoint calibrating fluid and alas! they were both reading high. After calibration my tank water is now at 1.021... Since it's probably always been running this low with no ill effects, should I even try to raise it? (saves me $$ on salt)

     

    -- Rob

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