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  1. downbeach

    Which led fixture do I go with....

    I just ordered a third one, a little smaller @ 90watts. I have two of the 120's on my tank now, but since I had to mount them into the lid of my canopy, I don't have the ability to elevate them for more spread. The unit I ordered doesn't have any control at all, not even a power switch and a...
  2. downbeach

    Brando's Red Sea Max 130D of Fun

    What are your parameters, i.e. NO2-3, NH 3-4, PO4, etc.? What kit do you use to test them, i.e. Salifert, etc.? Is your skimmer in good working order? When was the last time you replaced the media in your GFO/GAC reactors? When was the last time you cleaned your WC container? Are your TDS from...
  3. downbeach

    Which one do you use?

    I use Salifert for Alk, Ca and Mg. I've checked it against Tropic Marin and they are very close.
  4. downbeach

    ORA Birdsnest

    Pricing is about par for most LFS. A lot of variables in pricing, so I don't know what to tell you, all depends on the size and quality of the frag. I guess if you like what you see and are willing to pay the price, you buy it. I resurrected my tank about a year and a half ago and have just...
  5. downbeach

    Closed loop or power heads

    I've thought about what I'd like to do, if I could start over again, and would probably do a combination of both. I'd do a coast to coast beananimal overflow, which would provide both my sump and closed loop. I'd use the return on the closed loop to provide flow behind and around the rock work...
  6. downbeach

    FS 3 Part Bubble Magnus Dosing Pump w/3 x 1 Gal. Jugs BNIB

    Thanks, I shouldn't have a problem moving it, if it doesn't sell on the clubs forums in a few days I'll post it on e-bay.
  7. downbeach

    FS 3 Part Bubble Magnus Dosing Pump w/3 x 1 Gal. Jugs BNIB

    BNIB BM- TO1 3 Part Dosing Pump & 3 x 4Liter Space Saver Jugs. $275.00 http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/calcium-alkalinity-magnesium/two-part-accessories/bubble-magus-dosing-pump-bm-t01.html The 4 Liter Space Saver Jugs (3) are included...
  8. downbeach

    RO/DI availability and Salt mixing Problems

    No, its RO only.
  9. downbeach

    RO/DI availability and Salt mixing Problems

    I have an old RO unit you can have. I replaced the membrane in it about three months before I took it out of service, but it needs both the sediment and carbon block. If I have a couple of extra's I'll sell you one set of those too ~$15.00.
  10. downbeach

    ORA Birdsnest

    If you fell like a little drive the next closest place it the Aquarium Center in Blackwood, bigger store, better selection.
  11. downbeach

    Need fish suggestions please.

    I don't think you'll need to use "live" sand at this point, I'd just get a 30# bag of sugar sized oolite and rinse it before you try to add it to the tank. I like to use my tank water when I do a WC for this and rinse it about 3x and dump the dirty water. I scoop the "cleaned" substrate into a...
  12. downbeach

    Is this an Emergency?

    I know of someone who did this. He bought a large piece of plastic, 1.5 mil I think, covered the tank and stand, taped the plastic to the floor all around the tank. He added a PH with a piece of tubing to the venturi and ran it out a nearby window, he also added another piece, not connected to...
  13. downbeach

    ORA Birdsnest

    Ocean Aquarium in Egg Harbor Township is the only LFS I know in the area.
  14. downbeach

    Need fish suggestions please.

    How deep? What kind of substrate, i.e. oolite? playsand?
  15. downbeach

    Need fish suggestions please.

    I'm assuming you have a DSB, since you already have a jawfish, so I think a leopare wrasse would be a nice addition. I also like Midas Blenny's, they spend time in their hole, but are frequently in the main water column.
  16. downbeach

    I think I'm going to need a new heater 73.9 degrees!

    I would go with two heaters too, a little redundancy is always a good thing. Are you controlling your heaters with the Apex?
  17. downbeach

    Hair Algae creeping up again

    Get yourself some Mexican Turbo snails, if it's not Bryopsis, they'll clean it off in no time. Take whatever measures to prevent/ minimize it.
  18. downbeach

    ORA Birdsnest

    Cut the frag above the crotch area and glue to two new plugs.
  19. downbeach

    RO/DI availability and Salt mixing Problems

    One of the first things I'd get is a good RO/DI unit, you'd save a lot of money in the long run and would be sure of the quality of your water. I'd clean all the pumps and containers you are using. What do you keep in your tank? Why mix the salt mixes together?
  20. downbeach

    Welcome To NJRC! Take a minute to introduce yourself

    Welcome aboard, Pete and Vin.
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