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  1. RickM
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    Exactly's ZEOvit 90G has reached the end :(

    WOW! Finally got through your mini novel. Looks great! Have you started thinking about your next tank yet lol
    Post by: RickM, Apr 14, 2012 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    ZOMG my pH is 8.65!! (Solved:bad calibration solution)

    I can't think of anyway to get high pH without special buffers meant to raise it and since you aren't adding anything... I would write it off as bad...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 14, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. RickM
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    Hello 3Reef

    Thanks!! I have wanted a big one for years, but had to wait for the kids to grow up and move out before I could afford one.
    Post by: RickM, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Say Hello!
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    Magnesium really low!

    I'm with Steve on this 550 sounds impossibly low. Do you do regular water changes? In the average tank Mag usage is only like 1ppm per day, water...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    ZOMG my pH is 8.65!! (Solved:bad calibration solution)

    I haven't really seen problems unless the Mag drops below 1000 or so. It really only became an issue with people who quit doing water changes. I...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    ZOMG my pH is 8.65!! (Solved:bad calibration solution)

    Oh I understand now. I thought maybe there was something new I hadn't heard about. I prefer more natural levels myself although a lot of people seem...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    ZOMG my pH is 8.65!! (Solved:bad calibration solution)

    Thanks Steve, I am just wondering where the 3x ca level comes from when the first paragraph recommends natural see water levels of 1280 with...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    ZOMG my pH is 8.65!! (Solved:bad calibration solution)

    I still think there might be some reading issues but ..Were you using some time of buffer in the past? Many aquariums with a lot of coraline and sps...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    ZOMG my pH is 8.65!! (Solved:bad calibration solution)

    Where are you getting that from?
    Post by: RickM, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    ZOMG my pH is 8.65!! (Solved:bad calibration solution)

    Why should his Mg be so high? Where are you getting those numbers? You aren't adding anything to supplement ca/alk? Water changes alone are...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    pH buffers

    I never test my pH, ,along as alk is in the proper range and good gas exchange, pH should be fine.
    Post by: RickM, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Diatoms

    GFO removes silicas
    Post by: RickM, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Algae
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    pH buffers

    Almost always pH issue has to do with co2. Trying to fix it with a buffer is a waste of time and money. Buffer is for alk level. To address your pH...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Is it time for combat?

    Depending on rock size I would say no cycle. You can also pull those rocks chip off the area with hammer and chisel or seal the buggers under super...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: ID This!
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    Skimmer in a wet/dry sump

    You can put it in either one. I have mine in the first chamber with the drain from the tank. In sump skimmers need a constant level of water....
    Post by: RickM, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Skimmer in a wet/dry sump

    Fish or reef? If its a reef get rid of the rubble and put a skimmer in there
    Post by: RickM, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Video of my rockscape..

    Looks very cool. Don't forget to give the fish plenty of hiding places to sleep. This helps a tank stay less stressful, and in turn healthier
    Post by: RickM, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: Live Rock
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    Snail eggs hatched, my tank is infested

    I have had snail eggs hatch before, I think the fish are wise to it now and treat them as part of their regular diet
    Post by: RickM, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Inverts
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    Base Rock causing problems?

    Can't say why its limited to that rock. I have found that large Turbos (Mexican Turbos) and Urchins will eat it. Add a couple and give them time they...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Live Rock
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    Quick question on lighting. Do i have any color options?

    Do you have RODI water? For a reef that is going to be a necessity. Might as well start it right and thats the best way to start. Do you have...
    Post by: RickM, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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