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  1. Kevin_E
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    Alkalinity at 7-7.5 meq/L

    seachem titration. Test strips also show >300. This explains why i cant get coraline growth.
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 15, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. Kevin_E
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    Alkalinity at 7-7.5 meq/L

    19.6-21 dKH 350-375 ppm Water changes?
    Thread by: Kevin_E, May 15, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    Took another measurement today and got 7 meq/l.
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 15, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    So I think my problem is Alkaline. Water changes to get it down?
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 14, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    pH: 8.2 Alk: 6 meq/L Nitrate: <0.1-0.2 ppm Nitrite: 0 ppm Calcium: 420 Salinity: 1.028/37 ppt (need to add a gallon of water or two) Temp: 75-80...
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 14, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. Kevin_E
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    Tank'd show- Instant Cycle??

    My comment had nothing to do with the speed of the cycle. Seawater is already "cycled" and it has the same effect as filling your tank with water out...
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    Expecting my tests kits tomorrow. I'll post the results then.
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 13, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. Kevin_E
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    Tank'd show- Instant Cycle??

    I've seen them using seawater.
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    Looks great. Me personally, I would probably need to keep a "white" light and 3 "blue" lights. I like the appearance of a brighter tank, but I don't...
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    Post by: Kevin_E, May 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    I've heard purple up is, for lackbof a better word, a scam. Essentially, proper calcium levels and water changes do just what purple up do. Should I...
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 9, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    Still no growth, just continual breaching. Seachem tests are in route and I should have my new light unit here in a week and a half.
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 8, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. Kevin_E
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    id: calcification deposits?

    Haha just providing a little reference scale. So would each of these be individual eggs?
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 5, 2012 in forum: ID This!
  14. Kevin_E
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    id: calcification deposits?

    Both of those items are smaller than an eraser head and are smooth in appearance.
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 5, 2012 in forum: ID This!
  15. Kevin_E
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    id: calcification deposits?

    Left side of rock. There are two circular, stationary white deposits.
    Thread by: Kevin_E, May 5, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: ID This!
  16. Kevin_E
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    Should I reseal this aquarium?

    I would, without hesitation, cut the old stuff out and reseal it. It looks to be in poor condition and I would put my money on an eventual leak-...
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 3, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  17. Kevin_E
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    Should I reseal this aquarium?

    I suggest that you remove the old silicone and reseal the tank. If there is a break in the old silicone, applying a new bead over the old will not...
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 3, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  18. Kevin_E
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    Internal vs. external ballast

    Both are HO according to the details.
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 3, 2012 in forum: Reef Lighting
  19. Kevin_E
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    Internal vs. external ballast

    Any strengths/ weaknesses to each? Internal: Aquarium Light 24" Lighting T5 Hood Freshwater Coral Fish Actinic Fluorescent:Amazon:Pet Supplies...
    Thread by: Kevin_E, May 3, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Reef Lighting
  20. Kevin_E
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    Coralline Growth (or absense of)

    I don't have liquid tests yet, but here are some pictures. Notice the loss of deep purple color on the new rock addition (the one with the...
    Post by: Kevin_E, May 3, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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