Recent content by shaunw60

UPDATE - Salt replaced and ran some sechem matrix carbon in the Fluval cannister for a couple of days - tank has never looked better. Corals and fish are doing well. Seachem confirm possible poor batch of salt.

I am really starting to think that this may be related to the new batch of Seachem salt purchased three weeks ago. i have tested a small batch with some RO water and it in fact has turned the water into a dark green cloud. I will purchase some trusty Red Sea (used for 1 1/2 now) and see...

No UV sterilizer installed yet, although I hear they keep your water calrity really clear

120g FWLR and SPS corals. Geo-Reef Calc Reactor. Euro Reef Skimmer 450ppm \ DKH 12. Amonia 0, Nitrates 0, PH8.52 - Yellow water 25% water changed twice in past week, water still has a yellow tinge to it. Protein skimmer is producing golden waste at a high rate requiring emptying the collection...

Does anyone know maximum distance calc reator/co2 can be from sump? Prefer not to store in stand.

Recently moved a 5 inch bubble tip anemoe out of sand as it was running out of space. SInce moving, I have noticed it has changed locations multiple times to higher up on live rock. I am conecerned that now it seems to have wedged or fallen between the spaces in the live rock - only showing a...

It appears that all is well with the reef. No effects from contamination, water changes helped tremendously.

125g FOWLR, 100lbs LR Berlin Turbo Skimmer and All Glass Sump. A Pinpoint PH monitor dropped off of my inside cabinet wall straight into the sump. The 9V battery began leaking its contents for approx 10 hours before I discovered the mishap. Bubble-tip anenome displayed signs of stress, fish...

I recently refurbed a 1500 UA UPS for about $100. It just needed new batteries and can power my main return pump for about 5 hours.

I store RO water in a 15 gallon container using occasionally for top off and water changes. Also I store 25 gallons saltwater mix (heated, airated and circulated) for 10-14 day periods. Is this too long?

I am slowing working on cooling down my system without the use of a chiller. I have installed three 12v computer fans in my canopy to exhaust heat when the four VHO's come on. This has helped temp spikes greatly. Also, a simple clip on fan blowing across the return area in my sump has also...

Thanks Mark - I guess observing the other tangs at the store have shown slower breathing patterns, so this led me to think there may be a problem. I know the flow rate is about 1200 GPH so oxygen is not a problem. Should I try removing the glass canopy to expel some more heat? I guess I am okay...

I have a 125g FOWLR - 79-80F 1.025 Four VHO 140watt 10,000K and Atinics Med sized purple tang, Small regal blue, Two percula clowns and a Skunk shrimp (cleaner). The purple tang eats well and swims "normally". Only problem is I've noticed he breathes rather fast and wondered if this is the...