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  1. ricwilli

    Calcium Snowstorm!!!

    Happened to me twice. Never caused any harm. Like John, said might want to keep it suspended. If you don't already have one, add a filter sock so that it can catch all the calcium particles.
  2. ricwilli

    Need a fish Trap

    I also need a fish trap. Can someone lend me one?
  3. ricwilli

    ati 48" 8x54W Powermodule T5

    I wish I could afford the ATI's. They look sweet. Give us an update on what you think of them. Maybe put up some pics to compare the solaris and the ati.
  4. ricwilli

    Float Valve vs. Solenoid Switch

    Yes, I will use an ATO to control the solenoid. My biggest concern about using a float valve, is the restriction that it will put on the output of the ro/di water. Won't this restriction cause more water to exit out to the drain (dirty water) from the RO/DI unit?
  5. ricwilli

    Dry food mix and Auto Feeder

    I would like to buy a variety of dry food to put in my Auto Feeder. Please post what food/mix you put in your auto feeder and at what times you have it set to feed your fish. Thanks
  6. ricwilli

    Float Valve vs. Solenoid Switch

    I'm trying to decide between a Float Valve and a Solenoid switch for my ATO water reservoir. I'm sure that they both work great but I'm having second thoughts on the float switch. The float switch input looks like it puts a lot of restriction on the output of the RO/DI unit. Where as the...
  7. ricwilli

    ICE Cap

    It sure is. They fix my problem in 10 min.
  8. ricwilli

    February Meeting & Thank You

    Thanks John and Phyl for a great meeting. It was my wife first meeting and she had a great time. I think she wants to go to the next one. Beautiful tank......
  9. ricwilli

    February Meeting - Saturday the 21st in Jackson, NJ

    Thats already takened for all the beer.
  10. ricwilli

    48" T5 light fixture went bad

    Just got back from IceCap and my light fixture is working again.
  11. ricwilli

    Protein Skimmer on the Fritz

    Hey Jon. I have the same skimmer but not in use right now as I replaced it with another skimmer. Just remove the skimmer from the sump and run it in vinegar and water for a few hours. Sometimes I just took the whole thing apart and cleaned it. You should be OK without it for one day. It might...
  12. ricwilli

    Return Pump Choice (220g)

    I would try to use another pump as Mags tend to get hot. Maybe one external pump like a Reeflo Dart.
  13. ricwilli

    48" T5 light fixture went bad

    Well, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that my IceCap ballast is bad. The good news is, that CHRIS FROM ICECAP is going to fix it for me. I am going to take the whole fixture to him tomorrow. I will be a 1 1/2 drive for me but well worth it. CALAXA, I want to THANK YOU for...
  14. ricwilli

    48" T5 light fixture went bad

    I do have my own bulbs. I just need the fixture.
  15. ricwilli

    February Meeting Frags

    I need some cheato JRWOHLER Thanks
  16. ricwilli

    48" T5 light fixture went bad

    Thanks calaxa! I will pm you tonight after I open up the light fixture. Thanks again....
  17. ricwilli

    48" T5 light fixture went bad

    Just contacted Chris and he specifically said that " I must open it up to isolate the problem" as MikeM suggested. I will be doing that tonight as I have a feeling that Aquactinics will ask me to do the same thing. calaxa, I do not want to purchase one. I need to borrow one until I get mine fixed.
  18. ricwilli

    Baking Soda

    Jon, I use it all the time. It is very simple to mix. If you want to raise alk than mix it in RO water and dose (will bring ph down a little). If you want to raise ALK and PH than bake it in the oven, mix it in RO and dose. This is a must read: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
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