Recent content by imsqueak

hdtran, got any extra slime algae for me? Seriously, a $100 ro/di unit will pay for itself in less headache in no time vs buying phos remover from using tap water. Personally, I use 5g w air and mag5 for a couple hours, overnight if possible just to make sure it's all disolved. Most of the...

I converted my fw chiclid tank 6 mos ago: I tried the moderate/cheaper way: $60 LS and play sand phos.free 4-5" DSB, $80 for 8lbs rock from lfs (rip off), $20 for agro-rock per garf's recipe, $250 for 4X96w pc.s, 30g diy sump $50 w $80 9.5 mag return pump, skilter hob skimmer $50 (before the...

I just posted a thread that might answer this. http://reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=391593#391593 sorry cant get it to hyper link, I'll just copy/paste it here. It doesnt have to be complicated at all. Kalk is nothing more than pickling lime which is on your grocer's shelf. Dont bother...

Kalk is nothing more than pickling lime which is on your grocer's shelf. Dont bother with Kent's or others unless you want to go to the difficult end of the next comment. Kalc can be the simplest thing you can add, or one of the more difficult. Choices are, dump in powder to your sump...

Flex tubing is fine, dont use clear or you'll have to clean it all the time from algae. Get it from a spa/pool place for cheapest price. Baffles should be about 1" or more appart. Too narrow will increase flow speed and micro bubbles will follow. I used plastic so I was able to drip WO#3...