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  1. Reefs.org Pump Selection Guide (suggestions/corrections)

    Shane, it looks like the pump curves and model no are not matched up correctly... i think that the top model has the curve for the bottom unit, 1 and 7 mixed up, 2and 6 mixed up, 3 and 5 mixed up 4 ok not sure? jonboy
  2. Reefs.org Pump Selection Guide (suggestions/corrections)

    Shane, could you add the pump curves for the sequence 20 and sequence 13? i am trying to figure out which would be a better replacement pump for my settup. currently using a dolphin 4700 another quick question, comparing pumps with the calculator.... i get different amounts of head pressure...
  3. 1 micron ro filter, really brown

    i have the same problem with the water supply . i have had to install 2 prefilters to the system. they turn chocolate brown every time the water co. shuts the water off/on. i believe that it is mud/sediment. this weekend i installed a whole house water filter. the filters need to be replaced...
  4. Iwaski 50K aqua

    Just thought that I would update you if you haven't heard... Iwasaki is making a new bulb. It is the 400 watt version of the Aqua bulb. You may have seen the 150 watt version of this bulb already. Steve at coralreefecosystems is testing the bulbs currently. If you would like to see some...
  5. New 11" Derasa!!

    SO you recommend getting 13 clams per copperband? :D Or 1 ultra large one big enough to eat the copperband? Thanks, I think that I'll try one in the near future. Jonboy
  6. New 11" Derasa!!

    That's a good looking clam. Is that a copperband in front of the clam? Has it given the clam any trouble? I have wanted to add some clams to my reef but I didn't think that the two were compatible. Thanks for any insight, Enjoy Macna. Jonboy
  7. Phytoplankton

    LouisZ, Thanks for the reply. I will get mycopy of PCM out and reread the info. After your reply, I probably have cross contaimanation also. Using un sterilized,but ro water may be the cause. However not all of the bottles have turned brown. And one of the bottles that was brown has turned...
  8. Phytoplankton

    Frank, I have been using the f2 from FAF. almost 1ml per 2 liter All the bottles are hooked up to the same air pump. 2 bottles of the dt's have turned brown one is green 2 bottles of the Nann. algae are brown one is green I have used microwaved water for each of the additions. In my large...
  9. Phytoplankton

    Frank, Thanks for the articles last month and this month about producing the green water and the rotifers. I started out last month with the green water. I started 2 seperate 2 liter bottles -1 with dt's ,2nd with algae from FAF both bottles are set up the same ...the dt's is yellow/brown while...
  10. Is there going to be a Sept. issue of Advanced Aquarist?

    Jamesw, Is there a way to download/print the articles? When I try to print the articles, part of the page gets cut off. I enjoy reading them when I'm not near the computer also. Jonboy
  11. Is there going to be a Sept. issue of Advanced Aquarist?

    Just curious... Most of the articles are above my head :? I just like the pretty pictures... Jonboy
  12. How to make keyholed flanges?

    there are a couple of good threads this week at reefcentral under the diy forum. check out the acrylic threads parte 1,2,3 they are loaded with info and pictures sorry that i don't have the thread title you;ll be glad you took the time to locate this one jonboy
  13. Elightmaster/ Who's using it?

    I just started using this program to control my lights and ball valve actuator. It is great. What I was wondering...who is using this program and what settings are you using? Thanks for any suggestions, jonboy

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