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  1. reefgirl78

    Do Berghia eat Majano's

    I think I have the same ones as you. I use Kalswisser trick and that does work but you have to kill ALL of them, and retry a couple times. I did not so now they are back to bad numbers. I heard copperband will kill them but never seen one do it. Whatever you do don't scrub the rock. I did...
  2. reefgirl78

    Crazy deal on IO salt

    Wow! Thank for the heads up. I love Dr Foster & Smith. I order fish from time to time and only lost one fish a lion and they gave me my money back. Thanks
  3. reefgirl78

    Float Switches Kepp Getting Stuck

    If it's Kent then that would be it. Mine is that and what a piece of crap. I have a kent float for my Ro machine in my laundry room. It is an auto topoff. 3rd float too. I came down stairs one morning to a flooded laundry room. It did it again about 2 weeks ago so now I never trust it and...
  4. reefgirl78

    waht is io water??

    If he is possitive IO then I would guess Instant Ocean salt mix. Otherwise RO water or Deionized as mentioned.
  5. reefgirl78

    Algae problem

    I got a phosban reactor to control it and it helps tremendasly. I have a large bio load and without it controlling hairline algae was hell. I did weekly large water changes to get my nitrates/phosphates down and got an R/O machine which is awesome and now I just have occasional flair ups. My...
  6. reefgirl78

    What is this? Are they harmful?

    I have them too. All they eat is deitrus & waste. They are good.
  7. reefgirl78

    bad anemones

    Hi, I was wondering if you know any tricks other than kalswisser trick for getting rid of the bad anemones? Thanks, Alison
  8. reefgirl78

    MH lighting/hairline question

    Edwing206- "Hairline? Is that hair algae or what? I've never heard of that." This is a type of algae yes. It is bad and a pain in the butt to get rid of it. I scrub my rocks and scrub and it just comes back. I am slowly getting rid of it by water changes and the scrubbing and purple up helps...
  9. reefgirl78

    MH lighting/hairline question

    Thanks guys for your responses. I have a RO/DI unit installed into a 25 gal drum for water changes and top off so I am good on water. I think it is my sump. What would you recommend for best filtration. I am just filtering with liverock in the sump with no light and I think that is partly...
  10. reefgirl78

    MH lighting/hairline question

    Hi, This is a hairline algae/lighting question: I have a 120 gal. tall walk around full reef. I am running dual 250 watt mogul 20k bulbs. I want to get rid of my hairline problem and figure out if I should keep the 20k's or switch and get t-5 for the actinic and maybe do 10k or 12k or...
  11. reefgirl78

    RO system question

    Thanks for the info! I think I will go with a SpecraPure just not just a pricy one. I think I will just go with a standard RO and forgoe the DI part for now. I would rather just add that DI on later if need be but with what local Snohomish county people have said they don't think it's...
  12. reefgirl78

    RO system question

    What about the Typhoon III? On another Saltwater site they said to go with this instead. Does anyone know anything about this brand? Major sites to buy stuff at did not have this listed---. Thanks, Alison
  13. reefgirl78

    RO system question

    So if the DI part of the RO system is not working for me- do you think I could shut down that part or should I just go with a RO only and then add in a DI system which on the site it said you could do that? Or should I just go ahead with it? I just worry that I may have high Ph or something...
  14. reefgirl78

    RO system question

    Hi guys, Thanks for all your responses. So a DI is more long term expense? So what does a DI do? Do you all think that it's worth it or just do a RO? What are the filter cartridge expenses on the RO vs. a comprable RO/DI unit? I would rather have better water but if there is no diff and more...
  15. reefgirl78

    RO system question

    Ok, So I looked into the systems briefly: What do you think about these 2 types for the SpectraPure RO/DI systems for my 120 gal setup?: SpectraPure MaxCap RO/DI System, 90gpd w/ Pressure Gauge & Purity Monitor or SpectraPure Maxpure 90 GPD RO/DI System. or would it be better to go bigger...
  16. reefgirl78

    RO system question

    Thanks guys! What is the replacement price on the membranes and why do you consider this the best over the other brands? Is it just the ease of use or cost or what? Since everyone seems to agree I think I may go this route, just want to know why you like it so much. Also what size should I...
  17. reefgirl78

    RO system question

    :) Hi, I was wanting to FINALLY get my RO system up and running this weekend or next and wondering what brand and kind to get? I'll probably have an automatic float in a garbage can for my water or something similar if it will fit in my laundry room. I heard filter direct and kent are best...
  18. reefgirl78

    Phosban question

    Also I know you're gonna scream but I have a whole new question now that I have some pros helpin- Sump- I Never asked anyone about that yet and that might be part of the problem and I just don't know. My setup came with a sump with about 30 lbs of liverock only and no sand and no lights and...
  19. reefgirl78

    Phosban question

    Thanks guys! The whole phosphate reactor thing is new and a little scary. Hey Ditri-what did you mean about the crystals dancing? What do you mean? As far as water changes I am doing only 15% every 2 weeks. I can step it up but just need to know where I should go to get ahold of the...
  20. reefgirl78

    Phosban question

    :) Thank you soooo much! I was scared of doing that but now I know what to do. It just wouldn't clear and it was a HUGE messy fiasco lastnight. How much should I use do you think? Should I just use for 300 gal's for my 120 gal for dosage? Also do I really need to scrub the rocks and also...
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