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by Gz28
Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:18 am
Forum: Set-Up Hardware
Topic: Low pH
Replies: 11
Views: 8757

Re: Low pH

I have always struggled to keep my ph at 8.0 Before i started using reef crystals it was almost impossible to get it above 7.8. I immediatally noticed it was easier to keep at 8.0 with the reef crystals. I dose b-ionic 2 part alk/calcium once a week.
by Gz28
Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: Members' Aquariums Gallery
Topic: A Bit of a Rant
Replies: 7
Views: 5960

Re: A Bit of a Rant

Thats probabally because its such a PITA. to figure out how to post pics on here! :-) I am guilty of not posting pics or putting it off because it so aggervateing to post on here. Of course i do spend alot of time fixing computers and networks so messing around with posting a pic Or making a slidesh...
by Gz28
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:35 am
Forum: New Hobbyists Corner
Topic: help which test?
Replies: 5
Views: 5332

Re: help which test?

as far as which one is more accurate the api "should" be more accurate than the 6n1 dip strips.
by Gz28
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:25 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish & Invertebrates
Topic: rock putty.
Replies: 8
Views: 6388

Re: rock putty.

Ok i have an update...Yes gerwin my finger is calibrated!!! If a cop can give me a ticket for speeding "when i wasnt" without his radar gun and tell me his eye is calibrated by the state of mississippi to look at a car and tell how fast it is going...then yes my finger is calibrated to kno...
by Gz28
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:04 am
Forum: Members' Aquariums Gallery
Topic: jordys 90 gallon reef
Replies: 25
Views: 18259

Re: jordys 90 gallon reef

LOOKS GOOD! do you have a whole tank shot. this is like a girl posting a pic of only her face on her dating profile....She looks cute, but what does the rest of her look like...LOL. :-)
by Gz28
Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:59 am
Forum: Members' Aquariums Gallery
Topic: Tank tour 2010...Sandy and Jennings
Replies: 3
Views: 3994

Re: Tank tour 2010...Sandy and Jennings

When is part 2????? am i the only one left that wants to finish the tour? :(
by Gz28
Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:29 am
Forum: New Hobbyists Corner
Topic: help which test?
Replies: 5
Views: 5332

Re: help which test?

I had similar problem with 2 different brands, not saying this is your case but the colors looked totally different under differnt lighting. i had swirley 6500k in one room 3500k in another bright white in another and a regular incadesant... i had to take both tests and look at them closely under ea...
by Gz28
Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish & Invertebrates
Topic: clown fish help
Replies: 3
Views: 3432

Re: clown fish help

I feed mine the spectrum pellets and brime shrimp they go crazy for both. of course they try to eat my fingers when i put them in the tank too. lol
by Gz28
Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:18 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish & Invertebrates
Topic: rock putty.
Replies: 8
Views: 6388

Re: rock putty.

http://glassbox-design.com/2010/emaco-r-400-archictecural-cement-aquarium-aquascape/ Has anyone heard of this? also i have read that using superlue gel and epoxy works alot better than just one or the other. they say when glueing rocks apply super glue to both rocks then put the epoxy on the glue an...
by Gz28
Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish & Invertebrates
Topic: rock putty.
Replies: 8
Views: 6388

Re: rock putty.

SIGH!!! not very strong was an understatement after sitting for 4 hours i lightly touched my glued together pieces of rock to see if it was dry and the whole thing fell apart, the putty came right off....ARGH!!! LOL it brags about being extra sticky all through the reading material! psssht! compared...
by Gz28
Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish & Invertebrates
Topic: rock putty.
Replies: 8
Views: 6388

rock putty.

Does anyone have any experiance with good rock glue or reef putty? I am looking for something that will hold the rock together pretty quickly (not have to sit for 3hours) and can join the rock together when wet or underwater without hurting my reef inhabitants. I tried that aqua scape epoxy I bought...
by Gz28
Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: New Hobbyists Corner
Topic: Nitrate\brown algae
Replies: 4
Views: 5043

Re: Nitrate\brown algae

Just had another thought you could put some macro algae or use mangorves to strip the water of nutrients. I am bringing some macro to gerwin today put some in your tank or sump with one of those 6500k cfl swirley lights the macro will eat all of the nutrients then you can throw it away,keep it, or b...
by Gz28
Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:19 am
Forum: New Hobbyists Corner
Topic: i have a new battle to take on
Replies: 8
Views: 6400

Re: i have a new battle to take on

If its hair or green algae, get something to eat it, do water change's to lower nutrients, cut back on how long you run the lights until you get it under control, and a uv steralizer helps too,but dont buy one just because of that they are pretty pricy :-) Running some carbon and phosphate absorbing...
by Gz28
Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:03 am
Forum: Members' Aquariums Gallery
Topic: Dnoble Jr. 29Gal fowlr New rock!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 6962

Re: Dnoble Jr. 29Gal fowlr New rock!!!

Great start! Looks nice.
by Gz28
Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Members' Aquariums Gallery
Topic: Finally pics of both of my reef tank's evolution so far!
Replies: 17
Views: 12227

Re: Finally pics of both of my reef tank's evolution so far!

I have had the small one going for about a year, I have really enjoyed it. It is for sale now if you know anyone who is interested.