puttputt Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 old argument, we all know the Layton is never wrong.... why bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Never heard of dosing pumps? Cheaper than a calcium reactor too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 not my reactor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krama Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 hmmmm, wonder if i should get one of these.... I am looking for something I can enjoy and not worry about, I am getting this at the moment, but I am sure that things will change when it all "grows up" a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 did a kh/cal test today. kh=5.4/1.94meq/l cal=350ppm added 9 table spoons of buffer and 1 litre calcium kh=8.6/3.09meq/l cal=390ppm. will test tommorow same time and see the levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I have to add 14 tsp every second day of baking soda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 dont you have a calcium reactor fay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie extreme Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 kh=5.4/1.94meq/l cal=350ppm a hidden zeovit user in the closet, don't be ashamed you can come out and admit your using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 dont you have a calcium reactor fay? NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I test kh and ca every second day keep kh between 8 & 12 ca between 440 & 500 adjust in topup water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 between 440 & 500 adjust in topup water. seems very high calcium levels, maybe that is why the kh is dropping. i would aim for cal of 400ppm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Reactors have there place. I dont use one because reactors cant keep up with heavy demanding corals. You would have to manually adjust oftyen anyway with one of the main chemicals. If I couold get a fully auto reactor that guaranteed levels I would definitely use one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 dont use one because reactors cant keep up with heavy demanding corals. Yes they can, get the correct size reactor. My reactor keeps up and i only have to run it 4 hours a day. It is still not working as i have to get some bits for it . You would have to manually adjust oftyen anyway with one of the main chemicals Only have to adjust for a week or two, after that they run fine with keeping up levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 nice tang, however unable to find out what it is. type of Acanthurus lineatus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Juvenile Ctenochaetus striatus? Looks more Ctenochaetus sp than Acanthurus sp to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 This is a great web site http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=172250 Still cant find out what fish it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Finally got a pic of my Pseudanthias dispar Pseudocheilinus ocellatus Baby Pterapogon kauderni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinity Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: don't all those kiddies look cool swimming together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 New product to be released soon for advanced reefers. Not cheap but available for reefers who want quality equipment . Trying a few of these on my tank will get some pics up soon. What is ACLS? Advanced Control Lighting System (ACLS) is a patented electronic dimmer which can reproduce a sunset-sunrise effect. This is the first dimming system for metal halide HQI lamps allowing a gradual 0-100% increase and decrease in the lighting level (other systems will not decrease the lighting level below 50%). Key Features of the ACLS System • ACLS mimics natural light which means that fish and corals grow and react in a similar way to when in their natural habitat. • ACLS can reproduce the natural cycle of the sun, day/night and variable day-length according to the season. As the change from daylight to dusk and vice versa is very gradual the fish and invertebrates in the aquarium are not shocked or stressed by a sudden burst of light or by suddenly being plunged into darkness. • During the sunrise-sunset phase the dimmer increases/decreases the lamp's power consumption offering energy savings in comparison with other lighting systems. • The electronic dimmer keeps the lighting level extremely stable avoiding any problems with flickering lights. This also means that lamps coming to the end of their life can still produce a good lighting level and lamps can last 30-40% longer. • After a power failure, most lights have to be left to cool down completely before they can be turned on again. With ACLS this cooling down time is reduced by 50%. • The creation of natural lighting conditions in the aquarium, particularly the moon phases, could improve the success rate of breeding aquarium inhabitants, especially invertebrates, which are known to spawn in tune with the lunar cycle. • The ACLS incorporates longitude and latitude settings which means that it is possible to automatically replicate the lighting levels of a particular place in the world e.g the Australian Continent or the Caribbean Sea. • With two bulbs and at least two ACLS units you can recreate a sunrise-sunset effect with the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. • With ACLS you can avoid the shock of a sudden increase in light when you replace older lamps with new ones. The "NEW" function reduces the power of the new bulb and increases it gradually over a period of days (exact number of days chosen and set by the user) until the lamp reaches its maximum power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguinleo Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Awesome stuff Reef. I really love your photos. Especially that small school of baby Pterapogon Kauderni! Although I do not keep any marine tanks, that new light system looks very interesting. Many innovative features. Would probably be effective in a freshwater tropical too I guess. Update us when you get the new light in. And do you know how much it will cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 They are nice units, from what i have seen on reefcentral theya re not cheap. i think the acls computer is over $1000. I would think the t5s would be over$1000 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted March 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Update pics for March 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 nice! you have a heap of fish in there! what size is the tank? (i know it will say in the thread somewhere but i cant be bothered reading through it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted March 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 here are more details http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/viewto ... 9622#49622 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 That small (orange ?) cap, is that different from the more reddish Bali aquacultured folliosa's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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