cracker Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Layton, what do you know about silica sand in relation to the release of silicates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 The crashing of the waves and white tops creates heaps of foaming action which ends up on beaches. As seen on a very stormy day. Which then gets washed right back into the water at the next high tide or next time it rains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Or does it get eaten by other creatures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Layton, what do you know about silica sand in relation to the release of silicates? It doesn't. Silica (silicon dioxide) is classed as insoluble, as it should be, otherwise I'd be worried about my glass slowly dissolving . But depending on the source of the sand it may be contaminated with small amounts of silicates. You could test if you were paranoid. Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBlog Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Wow Reef, you are getting some really good growth. I can’t get anything to grow in my mud just yet and it’s been going about a week longer than yours. In fact, I’m getting really good at killing some initially nice looking algae. :evil: I’ve almost completed the tank move and addition of the new sump, which is designed more appropriately for the MM system, i.e. size, flow, lighting, etc… I’m hoping that this will bring some of the algae growing success that you are having. I’ve read a few threads on RC where guys have had a bit of a hard time getting their algae started, but then it takes off like CRAZY. Pictures of your fuge gives me renewed faith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 the algae is going well, cant wait to get the whole sump covered. i think you might need more light steve, i run 4x54w t5s, also the important thing is to get over 4000l of water going into the sump. i also put a power head in my sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Notice this morning since the temp dropped. the algae has exploded into new growth, Steve what is your temp?? as high temp slows the growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBlog Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 I try to keep it between 26 and 27 in the summer. However on the hottest days, I battle to keep it under 28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted February 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Tank Results as at 11/2/2005 nitrate 2ppm po4 .19ppm No major changes , but the po4 is still the same. Which is good considering i am only running a 1/4 of my skimmers capacity. Real funny that it is .19ppm again using the photometer ,as what are the odds of reading the same 3-4 times in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 I have a bottle of Reef Solutions (Miracle mud additive) which I am dosing a small amount of daily to my frag tank. Does seem like a good product, if I forget to do it stuff does not look quite as good, and then they pick right back up as soon as I dose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 How much is this bottle worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 snakes are expensive and you only get a little oil from each...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Mmmmm..........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 snakes are expensive and you only get a little oil from each...... Is that why zeovit is so expensive (I'm joking, in case anyone plans to use this against me later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 does anyone know where MM is sourced as i heard it is dug up from the hillside in California no where near the ocean, wouldnt mind knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 heard it is dug up from the hillside in California Sure it might be. Just like zeolite which is dug up somewhere . snakes are expensive and you only get a little oil from each...... why would it be snake oil peter.?? It states on the bottle that it is minerals and vitamins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 as usual when you have nothing constructive to say you make smarmy remarks. If you know the answer please say so. all written without spellcheck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Well steve, you made a stupid comment i heard it is dug up from the hillside in California no where near the ocean, wouldnt mind knowing whats your point?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 I have to agree with Alois on that one Steve. Whats your point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Craig, can't remember what it cost, but they have them in Hollywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cheers, so it is making a big difference then? I might have a nosey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 It makes a noticeable difference. I suspect it may also add to nutrient load, so need to balance the two. The thing I've got that it effects the most is caulastrea, they puff right up for the day if I dose it. Other hassle with it is you have to keep it in the fridge. Another invasion of my hobby into my wifes turf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Wife invasion in this hobby is standard issue I think..... :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Yeah - Looking for a woman who will love my tank! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 No good Commenting Craig cos He's edited his smarmy remark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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