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  1. surf_buddy

    Aefw

    Good luck Jesse... let me know when you are ready to restock, if you go that route, and I'll see what I can do.
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    SPS bleaching bottom up

    It could be a light issue. My bulbs are about 9 months old and could probably use replacement at this point. Hey Jessie... I have plenty of flow, but prior to my CA reactor set up I had signifigant CA and ALK swings caused from irregular dosing. My thinking was that the CA reactor would help...
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    SPS bleaching bottom up

    Hi, I have a few SPS frags that are bleaching from the bottom up, and on the bottom side of the branchs. The bleaching started well before the CA reactor I installed a few weeks ago. Also, I've noticed my blue legged hermits paying a lot of attention to them lately. They have been hanging on...
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    MRC Standard Calcium Reactors

    I bought it for $250 of of Trido (Duane). I have a few ideas as to how I want to set it up. One involves a big remodel, which is hard since I was just laid off, and the other is to put it in the same space where it is now. A distant third option is to move to a similar cube like yours, move my...
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    Lost thread of live macro

    No problem... best wishes!
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    Lost thread of live macro

    Yes there was red ogo being sold at Uwajimaya: http://www.uwajimaya.com/locations.html They have stores in Seattle, Bellevue, and Beaverton. Hopefully they have some there when you swing by.
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    MRC Standard Calcium Reactors

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    Problem with my RO/DI

    Hey Jesse, If it came on suddenly then if might be an issue in the building so watch it for a few days and see if the pressure changes. Also, how long have you been running the RO/DI filters? Do they look dirty? If you're TDS comming out is 0 then I'd say it might be an water pressure issue...
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    Polyps are taking over!

    I have the same issue... tagging along.
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    MRC Standard Calcium Reactors

    Yeah I have a fuge.. and it's teeming with pods and chaeto. It was one of the best additions I added to my system. My mandrian dragonette was real skinny, and two weeks after the fuge addition he was putting on weight. Now he's a total fatty. Ok time for a H2O change. Good luck with the...
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    MRC Standard Calcium Reactors

    Ok... I think I got it. Ph is 7.9 to 8.3 depending on the time of day, CA is at 415, MG is at 1150 (but could be higher), Alk is at 11, salinity is at 1.022 (and climbing slowly), and the PH in the reactor is at 6.73. I think I'm ok with 6.73 for now. I can already see improvements in my...
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    210 In Wall

    NP treehugger... let me know how it does.
  13. surf_buddy

    210 In Wall

    Hey Duane... Tanks a lot for the 120 and acan frag, and sorry for the horrible pun. Couldn't help myself. The 210 looks great, and I can't wati to see it finished.
  14. surf_buddy

    MRC Standard Calcium Reactors

    Getting closer.... PH is at 8.15 in the tank, and the reactor it's coming out at 7. Working on getting it to 6.5 to 6.7 in the reactor. CA is at 375, MG is at 1100, and taking it slowly. I also got a refractometer and calibrated it with calibration fluid vs R/O water, and my salinity is really...
  15. surf_buddy

    Refractometers .....

    You explained this well. The link is good, but a little TMI for me, or at least a bit too much to digest in the morning. Thanks!
  16. surf_buddy

    MRC Standard Calcium Reactors

    My SPS are all frags and have not done well with previous methods of dosing... too many swings in alk and ca for them to thrive. Hence the switch to a Ca reactor. LPS and clams are all doing well. I'm hoping to see some SPS growth with the reactor in the comming weeks. My PH of the effulent is...
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    MRC Standard Calcium Reactors

    Ok I just got the reactor set up finally... this is my first one BTW. There were some complications. A leak here and there, but they are all fixed now. I might have to replace the needle valve, but that is minor right now. PH right now is at 8.2, but it's the night cycle so that's normal. Day...
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    Refractometers .....

    I just bought one and was told to use RO or distilled water to calibrate. Next time I'm at my a store I'll get the solution suggested about just to be sure. I'm glad I saw this thread. Thanks!
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    I've been given notice...

    Thanks for the support Scooterman. I'm sure I'll end up on the beter side of things, and yes change sucks... however a wise man once said "the only constant is change". I reminding myself to see the silver lining.
  20. surf_buddy

    Where does everyone get their light bulbs from?

    Where from?
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