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  1. johnehr

    Calcium Probs

    I have a calc problem too. I think water changes are the only real safe way...
  2. johnehr

    Howdy, a couple questions about my 55g

    Saltwater City in Bellevue sells Chaeto for $20 a clump. There are also some people that have it locally in their tanks. I do, but I dont have enough to spare right now. I just gave away a freezer bag full last week. I'm sure in 2-3 weeks Ill have plenty if you want some.
  3. johnehr

    Live Rock

    I saw that Blue Sierra had Fiji Base rock for $3.99/lb during their big sale. I dont know what kind you want, but that might be a good deal...
  4. johnehr

    Wave makers

    After looking at the picture of the closed loop, I dont know if I have enough room for it. Also my girlfriend will harass me about all the pvc eventhough algae will cover it... I'll keep you guys updated as to my decision. Thanks for the input.
  5. johnehr

    drip valve

    A knot? I didnt think of a knot until kris from below sea level suggested it to me for acclimation...
  6. johnehr

    Wave makers

    How much work would it be to create a closed loop out of PVC and SQWDs without drilling? I live in an apartment and dont have a lot of cutting tools...
  7. johnehr

    DIY Moonlighting

    I got my moonlight from ebay for $50. It had two different "fixtures" with 5-6 blue leds in each giving a horizontal spotlight effect (they are angled to provide light in different directions). It was really easy to mount. I put it directly on top of the acrylic on the top of my tank. Im too...
  8. johnehr

    Wave makers

    Well, right now I have a bunch of smaller fish in a LOT of live rock (I need to take a recent picture...) I also have a lot of lps and softies (open brains, galaxy, xenia, tons of zoanthids, hydnophora). I dont have the lighting for any sps (just pc) because my hood is too short and I dont...
  9. johnehr

    Wave makers

    I'm thinking about a mag-12. Would that be way too much?
  10. johnehr

    Overflows

    I am considering buying a Mag-12 for my 60 gallon tank (to hook up a SCWD). I am worried about the overflow being able to handle this much water... Can overflows only handle what they are rated for? Or is it all a lie and it can handle much more. Also, is a mag 12 WAY too much for me?
  11. johnehr

    Wave makers

    Can I use 3/4" tubing with a SCWD? I was thinking about getting one, but then I got lazy... I have a rio 2100 or 2500 (forgot which). I would think I would need to upgrade to a better in sump pump. Any suggestions?
  12. johnehr

    Is high Calcium bad?

    I bought the calcium strontium tablets and I just tested my water with a salifert calcium test. Its off the charts and probably 550-650. I have a toadstool that just doesnt seem to want to be happy. Could this high level of calcium cause him trouble? Im going to add more alk (buffer) to try...
  13. johnehr

    Coralline alge turning white

    All I know is that my coraline started to grow like crazy when I introduced good lighting and high levels of calcium and alk...
  14. johnehr

    Wave makers

    Right now I have a RIO 2500 as my return (I know its not a lot) and two hagen aquaclear powerheads (a 402 and a 802). I would like to get something that adds some random flow to my 60 gallon tank, but I don't know whats best. I don't have it drilled and don't have enough canopy room for a...
  15. johnehr

    Nitrate issues

    I upgraded my skimmer to a EuroReef ES 5-2 when I had a nitrate problem. As soon as I stuck a good skimmer in, everything disappeared. You might want to invest in a 10 gallon glass tank ($10) as a temporary refugium. I'll let you have some chaeto if you want it. That really helped me out...
  16. johnehr

    Howdy, a couple questions about my 55g

    Another thing thats pretty amazing about salt water tanks is that cloudiness really doesnt hurt anything. Things are used to storms that will kick up a lot of sand into the saltwater... The only problem occurs when detritus accumulates in the sand (but if you clean/stir it every once in a...
  17. johnehr

    My 210g reef

    Wow. Thats awesome. Thats exactly the tank I want. What are the measurements? Any more info about? Like where did the tank come from, is the stand and hood DIY, whats in it? Any future plans?
  18. johnehr

    Meeting this weekend.

    Darn. I forgot. I guess I'll take some water to a LFS to check out...
  19. johnehr

    PSAS: What a STEAL!!!

    I got 5 awesome colonies for $115 from saltwater city's silent auction. I just got home so nothing has opened up yet, but Ill give you guys some pics of my new crazy zoo collection soon. Now I have 10 colonies... What an addiction. My girlfriend is going to kill me.
  20. johnehr

    Scuba Dive photos - Micronesia

    I just sold all my scuba gear so I could afford more tank stuff...
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