Recent content by The Shaman

Sweet pic Rich! BTW, my lawnmower has never bothered my clam either.

Shane - I'm looking forward to seeing your test methodology as well as your results.

Rob - You may want to raise your outlet tubing up from the bottom a tad. FWIW, I use a gallon milk jug w/ silicone airline tubing inserted from the top, snaked down the 'handle' and stopping about 2" or so from the bottom of the jug. I also use a cheap plastic airline valve. BTW, I also spike...

I use a single 250W Ushio over my 22g. Why? I keep only SPS plus I got a deal on this setup that I couldn't refuse. :) Lately though, I've been considering adding 2 VHO actinics.

I had to go to Lowe's to get mine. The cost, IIRC, was around $9.

dsc - BillE summed it up pretty well. GnG also provided some chemistry behind the reaction which helps explain it all. BTW, I'm still learning the 'whys' in reef chemistry, and yes, it can be overwhelming for peep's like you & me who do not have a chemistry background. But, stick w/ it! It...

I've heard alot of the above comments from folks using reactors w/ pickling lime. I don't use one, so I can't comment on that. However, I do drip kalk using Ball's & vinegar and, so far, it works quite well.