Recent content by matroxD

Ok, and here is an update video. I think it is much better thoug it is still a quick edit job: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEMRj_DtgmM

Ok, here is the link to the original video that I did showing the algea. I will post another in a bit showing the tank now. THis original one is petty crappy, but it was all the video I had at the time of the tank. The next will for sure be better. Here is the link...

He He This hobby along with others was one of the reasons I am divorced now, but it is really for the best. My family for the most part think it's a waste of money, but everyone has to live their life their own way and if true to self, on their own terms. This is something that I really...

Cool! Very Cool! I have taken that little Fizzle on and off for the past 3 days since I really am not getting "true" foam. I recieved a bit of liquid, but it was simply "pale-clear" in color, but the strange thing is that I took th eskimmer off yesterday, and accidentally left the bottle with...

He He I am actually thinking about returning my Fizzle(he he Fission) because after almost a week, it isn't doing anything either to be honest. But yes, the algea is gone prett much completely. I purchased a Tiger Pistol Shrimp and also a Orange spot goby, and that shrimp is tearing my gravel...

Hi Liz! I actually returned the light because I have a 100w MH that I knew I could use as soon as parameters were right. I actually am at work at the moment but will keep it short. I found that when mixed with water(RO/DI) and IO salt, I recieved a high phospate reading. I since posting this...

Guys, I prefaced this with "my findings". If someone wants to believe it's poor husbandry or anything of that nature, that is "their" perogative. I seertainly tested my water and the finding of .5 phosphate is not poor husbandry. That is a simple test kit and for the RO/DI water to come up...

No problem. Ha Ha I kind of remember the name though from the hydro days. They make great bulbs!

Hello all. I am sure that this is not a secret to some more advanced reefkeepers, but I found a startling discovery tody. I just set up a new little 10 gallon tank 3 weeks ago, and I have been having a bit of hair algea problem. I thought at first it was just the cycling and the larger light I...

Ok, thanks Seven. I will check. I know the bulb that I have for it right now is a Philips, and I also have a venture, but I will have to check with Osram and Iwaki.... THanks alot D

Hi Seven! It is 100W and the tank is only 10 gallon(DIY nano). I had an issue with hair algea that some Phosguard is cleaning up, so I think I am going to try and obtain a nice coralline base and then I will be trying for the halide then. And yes, it's pretty yellow looking, so that is why I...

Hello all! I am new and have posted a few things, however, this discussion has me thinkking and debating something I have thought about for a while. I have a Sunlight Supply 100 watt MH that I sued for hydroponics, it of course is I believe the standard 5.5K bulb. Is it possible to use this on...

I know I would if I can get a handle on my little hair algea problem, but I am only two weeks into cycling.

BTW, I tried to capture some video of the tank, but I had the corder set to widescreen and it looked retarded when I actually attempted to edit it, but I am going to try and learn how to basically upload and stream some video. If I can figure that out, then I will post some video clips. Thanks...

Ok, and thanks again Chris. I actually took the light back and now hav emy littel 36 watt pc residing on the tank. I picked up a small bag of Purigen and some PurpleUp. I removed the carbon from the Aquaclear and replaced it with the Purigen. One thing I am wondering now is about the phosphate...