Recent content by whitesquall

Hockeynet, I do agree not all stainless steel is created equal, My plan was to preferably get a titanium coil (same as a drop in style coil chiller). Sulphur would not penetrate the hose without physical damage, but it will build up in the oxygen depleted saltwater that's been sitting in the...

I was going to do geo thermal for my reef a couple of years ago, but my design incorporated a stainless steal or titanium coil in the sump as a heat exchanger as apposed to running tank water through the hose. Here is the two reasons, #1-if the circulation pump shuts off for any extended period...

If your tight for cash, See if another member close by can lend you a pump until you get the cash or order online. I would check my junk box for a spare pump to lend you but i'm at work and you probably want one connected within a couple of hours. Not sure what kind of lights you have, if...

I agree.... Mag Drives have never let me down, I have always had two Mag Drive 5's running my return and they have not let me down in 8-years, yes, i've had to replace the impeller once on each pump but at different times. one was at 4years and the other was at 5years, I always keep one impeller...

What type of lighting do you have? sometimes algea issues are atributed to old bulbs. i used to deal with this alot when i was running T12 VHO's.... I loved the color i got from them but they would grow algea once the spectrum changed. i'de change the bulbs and within 1-2 weeks algea was gone.

AbsolutelyFish has it.

Usually, Calcium and Alk will SeeSaw one another until you reach the sweet spot as they call it.... what I mean is if your calcium is high then usually the alk will be on the low side and vise versa until you get everything balanced... so, if your calcium is indeed high, check your alk.... and...

It's due to two things..... 1- the live rock has denitrafication bacteria in all of its pores which release Nitrate gas as it breaks down organics (the same way the sand releases gas bubles) just the cyano holds onto it a little longer. And 2- the peroxide your adding is oxidizing the cyano...

I believe Garf uses and sell Mollies which deal with Algea.

How far of a drive is this from NJ: CT Frag Farmers Market ?

asonitez, do you have anything left? i'm looking to stock my tank. -Alex.

Hey all,   I'm reaching out to see if anyone has frags for sale, I got the ich and setup my new 120gal REEF about 8months ago, after having my six year old Thiving tank crash.... The last meeting I was at, I won a few frags in the raffle and they have been stable in my system, I wanted it to...

Whats the deal with invert group buy , is this happening?

Rich, I'll be there, lmk if you need anything. AL.

I'll bring some soda.....and the same type frags I had at the march meeting.