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  1. MadReefer

    pickling lime

    Walmart sells it.
  2. MadReefer

    Sail fin Mollies

    I had a pair of orange ones that bred in the tank in about 3 months. Also, have silver ones that bred a few times. I have one baby that has grown up, it's in my sump. They did a great job of algae control and didn't bother any other fish.
  3. MadReefer

    This Sunday 8pm

    Reaching out to the schools is a great idea. I have given my kid's teacher the Tetra info for three years now. The first time they were able to get a 10gal tank and set it up a freshwater tank. The second year the teacher wasn't interested and this year they adopted chinchillas instead. The only...
  4. MadReefer

    PH concern

    I am using test kits. Dip stick and drops. Using two to ensure accurate readings. Well as accurate as possible.
  5. MadReefer

    PH concern

    There are no LFS close by that sell RO water. The closest place would be AqOb, which is about a 20min drive. I opened the window yesterday and propped the canopy open a little. The PH went to 8.1 maybe 8.2.
  6. MadReefer

    Who's our resident seahorse expert?

    FYI Saltwaterfish.com is sell the black Kuda seahorse for $9.99 while supplies last, one per order.
  7. MadReefer

    Who's our resident seahorse expert?

    Candi, Matt would be the one to spreak with. From what he told me 30gllons is minimum requirement. He also referred me to seahorse.org Mark
  8. MadReefer

    PH concern

    I did some research on Kalk and the websites state to mix it with RO water, not tap. I don't have an RO unit or access to one. Can I mix the Kalk with tap or water from my tank?
  9. MadReefer

    PH concern

    Carlo, Thanks for the repsonse. I run into that CO2 problem every Feb and usually add an airstone to the tank. I have added powerhead to the tank and the other side has a Koriali 3 pointing at the surface angled left. I also adjusted the return hose. The surface gets much movement in my...
  10. MadReefer

    PH concern

    I had some problems with my PH, which was posted in the Zoa forum. I was able to raiie it from 7.8 to 8.1 using Kent buffer. I know, I know. Anyway, did a water change of 7 gallons on my 75 gal tank and 30 gal sump. I just tested the PH and it dropped to 7.9, test was done 3 hrs later. I assumed...
  11. MadReefer

    New Years Resolutions?

    Not to get aggrevated easily anymore. Remember what Ralph Cramden said "1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 a happy man is a man that grins".
  12. MadReefer

    How to clean bowfront glass?

    Sounds like someone here should invent a curved magnetic cleaner and patent it.
  13. MadReefer

    Berghia Nudibranchs ! and Aptasia

    Someone on Reef Central is selling them in bulk. Link provided below. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1281913&highlight=Berghia Mark
  14. MadReefer

    A little disappointed with Dr. Mac Corals

    Most online stores are like that. I used to order from Pet Solutions and they were great at giving back the credit but always had to pay a second time for the shipping. If you didn't specify ship all items together they would only ship what was currently in stock and credit you. Yet again paying...
  15. MadReefer

    PH Concern

    I try to do a 7 or 8 gallon water change every 2 weeks. If not I do about 15 gallons for that month. I use Instant Ocean sea salt.
  16. MadReefer

    PH Concern

    MY PH has dropped from my last reading. It is normally at 8.4 but today it was at 7.8. Any ideas why and how to increase it? Only chnage I can think of I put a flow direction piece on my Hydor 3. I keep the fuge light 24/7. 75 gallon tank 30 gallon sump / fuge Berlin skimmer Ca - 400mg/L PH -...
  17. MadReefer

    Phosban Reactor

    How often should you change the phosban? I set mine up about two months ago and am wondering if its time to change it. Thanks, Mark
  18. MadReefer

    Fish trap needed

    I acquired a 2.5" striatus tang about 2 months ago. Ever since it is in my tank the toadstool doesn't open, only at night and briefly. I caught him pecking around it and wont' move the fish to my sump and see if the leather opens more and during the day. A medium bottle trap won't fit in the...
  19. MadReefer

    Zoas not open

    Thanks to all for the input. I no longer have a problem with the zoas. I took the frag and glued it to a piece of LR. I placed it on the bottom, as Francis advised, and they have been open ever since.
  20. MadReefer

    Green Hydno ?

    Here are the ocis. Not very good but the best I could do. Notice the white and yellow/brown color.
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