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    Salifert low vs Hi resolution

    I knew I should have taken the time to search for that thread! Sorry, that my memory was so far out. :( I must be getting old. Vickie
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    Salifert low vs Hi resolution

    High resolution is more accurate per Habib (owner of Salifert). In one of his responses on RC, he gave the accuracy of both tests. If I remember correctly the accuracy of the low resolution was twice the high resolution (ie - if the low resolution had an accuracy of 10% then the high...
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    Where to buy Peppermint shrimp for aiptasia anemones

    Not all peppermints work all the time. I have 3 or 4 in my 90 gallon. When I spotted an aiptasia in my overflow, I wasn't worried. I had peppermints, right? Anthony Calfo's book mentions an aiptasia scrubber so I thought, why not. I now have 3 or 4 aiptasia in my 90 gallon (the peppermints...
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    Phosphate build up

    Sorry didn't mean to post here Vickie
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    Phosphate build up

    Collin, you say, “What is the partioning coefficient with humic substances. I am quite sure it will be stronger than with limestone, but by how much?” From - http://welcome.to/humics/structurems/humicms.htm - “In this study it was found that humic acids bind to peptides and proteins, and...
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    dwarf flame angle

    I agree. My flame angel is always on the go. He and the powder brown tang never stop - in and out and around the tank they go. I think a 26 gallon would be too small even if it was the only fish in the tank. My flame angel is always picking at the rock. You would need a large pile of rock...
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    Salt Water Leaf Fish

    Thanks wrightme, I don't think I would have the patience to use a feeding prong on a daily basis. It looks/sounds like a very interesting fish for a species tank but I'm beginning to think too much work. Vickie
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    Fish Requirements

    Would the articles on this site be considered unbiased? http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ Vickie
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    Salt Water Leaf Fish

    Picture here - http://www.aquariumpros.ca/pp-classifieds/showproduct.php?product=636&sort=1&cat=1&page=2 I think it is this Taenianotus triacanthus. The present owner says it eats ghost shrimp and the occasional frozen brine shrimp. What's the possibilities of it eating blender mush/frozen...
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    Weakened Immunity?

    More food for thought - from http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=144760 Bomber says "You can use a lower wattage bulb with either a slower flow rate, or a faster flow but multiple passes through the UV and be effective against a algae/bacteria bloom. In order to kill...
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    Weakened Immunity?

    Witful you said - "the bulb has a longer life for that. 6-8 months parasite, 12-14 algae. but it also depends on the quality of the bulb---not are all made to the same standards." I think the different standards is the NO and HO bulbs that Bomber talks about below. from here -...
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    Weakened Immunity?

    Food for discussion - Quote from - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=381003 "Our resident pathobiologist, Bomber, has recommended a flow rate of 5X hourly turnover as appropriate for this application. In other words, with a 100G tank, you want 500G/hour flow through...
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    Two part additive

    On reading the responses and re-reading my post, I may have mislead some of you. I am NOT using the slurry method but a modified garbage can method. I will be going to the garbage can method as soon as we find time to plumb it in. I agree that if you are using pickling lime (with known...
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    Feeding Blue Hippo w/ Hole in the Head

    I took one of the veggie clips and using a plastic tie, hung it in the center of my egg crate top. When the nori is in it the current makes it move around. The tang has no problem finding it but the snails haven't found out how to get to it. My powder brown eats at least half a sheet a day...
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    Two part additive

    Don, the methods I mentioned and the one I use is the same as used and recommended by Randy Holmes-Farley. In all cases the kalk powder is dissolved into water so there is no "kalk solids" to bother the corals. You will notice the slurry method is OK only for small amounts so the pH is not...
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    Two part additive

    Mike, I'm not sure about the dripping part "to avoid a rapid increase in pH". I mix up gallon batches of kalk water and use a syphon (air hose) to move it into my sump as required. Often, the water has dropped an inch or so and I am adding over half a gallon fairly rapidly until the level in...
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    magnifying tool

    My husband gave me a 5 or 6 inch diameter magnifying glass. I don't know the magnification or where it came from but it helps (big enough to use both eyes). I just wish it was stronger. I'm thinking of getting those glasses that you can buy at the drug store. Anyone tried them? Vickie
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