Recent content by rikacarl

Anyone else have this problem? We have serious problems with humid air in the house. In the summer the house is like a sauna, and now I have found that in the winter the windows get WAY to much condensation on them that turns to mold. What do I do? Also, is this a serious Health concern...

8O I drive up all the way from San Jose to visit this store. If you only go there "only when you have to" I would like to know which store you have found that is any better. Or is mail order the way to go? Where do you buy your corals?

"Heh, somewhat ironic that his first post is a commercial one, don't you think?" True.... but if you live anywhere in the bay area it is worth the drive to that store for a sale like that. so I woud like to know if they have a sale like that. Also true that the corals could be damaged and...

Louey, You said... " I have two of the 3" (or maybe 4", can't remember, not at home to check) computer fans" Did you check? I have used both of the radioshack 3 & 4 inch fans, and the 3" is much, much louder than the 4". Righ now I have three 4" fans on the back of my hood and...

I have a 120 with mild load / newly started tank. I was trying to dose a gallon a day... it hard to do with gravity drip meathod. I have a dosing pump on order should arrive any day now.

OK, Here it goes... I am mixing 5 tsp Calcium hydroxide w/ 200 ml of Heinz Distilled white vinegar and then I'm going to dump it in 5 gallons ro/di. Then slowly drip, drip, drip Sound good? :D

So are you saying that a 120 (48x24x24) would be too small for a purple tang? I just got that tank because I thought it would be OK for a tang & plus the size fits well in our house. If most of the rock stucture is open, is this really too small? The only other fish in the tank are two small...

Funny, I always thought I was correcting my out of balance chemistry when I did a water change. Adding kalkwasser, turbo calcium, reef builder, buffers... I figured that I had got it so out of wack, if I did a water change, it would fix it somehow. Never thought the original make up water was...

Smokin reefer, btw- great user name :wink: About Magnesium... How often (if at all) do you test for it? I see Salifert makes a Mag. test kit, but it isn't cheap. Is this one most reefers should have and use? I have only tested for Ca and Alk. and always used Instant ocean. And...

1. 120 gallon (48x24x24) 2. 23 different types 3. 11 4. 7 5. 5 6. Not sure amount, but some are 7. This aquarium is 3 months, but all corals were moved from 2yr old tank. 8. yes (moved) 9. 2 years or so 10. moved 11. just friends and family 20-30 people ? 12. yes 13. only my...

I guess this should be a poll ? Was wondering how many are using it and with what results. Or who has tried it and not been happy with the result. Found this thread when looking up info about kalkwasser top off . http://www.reefs.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb ... 6&t=000096 My understanding...

Yes, thanks everyone. I have been doing quite a bit of research now. The goal with the new tank is to get the Ca and alk levels at optimum levels. Found some interesting stuff. Anyone remember BReefCase? http://www.reefs.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb ... 6&t=000096 I also really like liquid's...

Guess I will get the Reef filler pump. The garage is on the other side of the aquarium wall, so I think I will locate the Kalkwasser and pump there and run the supply line throught the wall. So the noise associated with the pump won't be an issue. How far from the bottom of the bucket of...

Let me start by saying I have never been able to keep my Ca above 400. I just got my new tank set up and found I really need a better way to maintain my Ca level. 2 weeks after start up my Ca is only around 300. note: (this is a new aquarium, but transferred all rock and corals from older...

:D WOW! That is a fantastic book! One that I think every saltwater aquarist will want to have. Definitely on my Christmas list! Here it is: http://www.advancedaquarist.com./issues ... /media.htm Thanks Julian! looking fwd to reading it :wink: -carl