Reef Chemistry - Tri-Cities Reef Club Forum

joeogio · joeogio

hello all, i was looking for another product when i ran across this, ive seen it before but didnt know much about it. it looks leke a good alternitive to using carbon it does basically the same thing but it claims to be 500% more effective and doesnt effect ph or do the bad things that carbon does. ive read a...

joeogio · joeogio

i picked me up somekalkwasser a week ago and i done some research about dosing and the effects ect ect. however im posting this to kinda give some general information and to log about how i started to dose kalk and to see if it works for me and my tank. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POsLy2Mp0m8 this i...

joeogio · joeogio

hey everyone, I would like to get a general consensus about what everyone does weekly and monthly to keep their systems running happy and healthy. just simply post a description of what you do each week then what you do each month.

SASPAC · SASPAC

I have not dosed my tank in the past, but just realized both my Alk and Ca are quite low (probly because of consumption by very large monti caps in my 28g tank). I just started dosing randy's 2 part DIY recipe and it seems to be working out pretty well. has anyone else here used this recipe? Anyone run into pr...

Hort · Hort

While cleaning out my cannister filter tonight doing routine maintnence I thought about removing the carbon from my filter and going carbonless to see if it would improve my Xenias health. I began to do a little research and after finding this article I believe the carbon will be going back in as of tom...

Monty · Monty

For a Future Topic at a RC Meeting..... How are you dosing Calcium? What Products do you use? Thanks

BugiSti · BugiSti

So I'm sure many of you have heard of dosing vodka or other carbons such as vinegar or sugar but the main questions are "how and why!?!?". Well here's a great article on just that subject. Great reading!!! http://www.melevsreef.com/vodka_dosing.html

joeogio · joeogio

hey all i just stumbled upon this video talking about bio pellets, check it out and tell me what you think!

joeogio · joeogio

i had a idea today would it be possible to use say 1 ml of aquarium water to test with and say 1 drop ph test? if im thinking corectly you would get the same result

lucky · lucky

Was reading a thread on reef central and the guy building the tank used his own salt mix . So far he had trouble . Here is his formula . It is based on 1000 gallons so keep that in mind I used the recipe below for 1000 gallons. 95,920 grams - Sodium Chloride (Morton's High Purity Swimming Pool Salt - Could als...

BugiSti · BugiSti

We're all pretty lazy...lets face it...if we could get away with it we would never do another water change..EVER!!! The reefkeeping tech world is coming along pretty nicely. In this thread i would like to discuss a few methods of controlling,lowering, and even elimanting nitrates! First lets s...

divedog99 · divedog99

This is a highly debated subject by all accounts, specifically the beginning technique used to cycle the tank. But I am going to walk us all through this process and take it step by step by my reading, understanding and experience. I will try and cover most practical ideas I have seen and heard. To keep f...

BugiSti · BugiSti

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

izzy_real · izzy_real

There have been many debates on deep sand beds. For those of you not on Reef Central, you should join. For those of you interested, check out this, and last months Reef Keeping Magazine Articles on natural filtration. Also, here is another link to check out concerning the title of this thread. http:...

divedog99 · divedog99

Ammonia(NH3) is a very toxic substance released by fish and other living organisms as a by product of the digestion process, and the constant die off and re-growth of various organisms found within the confines of our system. Usually this is nearly immediately broken down and oxidized into Nitr...

Monty · Monty

Who has any knowledge or experience dosing with Kalkwasser? Please give your insight.....

divedog99 · divedog99

Ph. This is a measure of the waters hydrogen ion concentration, ideally this should be between 7.8 and 8.4 for most tanks, although some people do run at higher levels there are inherent risks such as 'ammonia' which becomes more toxic with rising pH. A perfect reading to aim for would be around the 8...

divedog99 · divedog99

ok to start with I HATE the seachem iodine test kit. We discussed the use of iodine at the last meeting, but for those who didnt show up, who out there uses iodine as a maintenance supplement in their tanks?

lucky · lucky

This is a topic that I think all of us could use some help in understanding a little better. I am no chemistry nut so when I read R.H. Farliegh , forgive me I know I misspelled the name, it is really like preparing for an exam so at the next meeting I would really like to see someone explain the basics and give...

divedog99 · divedog99

Phase 1 - Ammonia (NH³ or NH³+4) The first component in the nitrogen cycle is ammonia, and it is only during the cycling process that ammonia readings should be present in an aquarium. Once ammonia begins to accumulate in the aquarium, the process begins. Ammonia is produced by such things as lives...

divedog99 · divedog99

Phosphate (PO4) is a by product of the biological processes in the aquarium and is also found in many foods at high levels, as well as tap water, hence the need for effective pre-filtration of our source water by way of an RO unit. PO4 can also come from products in and around your home in room deodorizers...

divedog99 · divedog99

Magnesium (Mg) is a key factor in the waters ability to maintain a balanced Ca / Alk level. Low readings (below 1100ppm) will contribute to a difficulty in sustaining stable levels of Alk and Ca, which can cause a drop in one or the other. Levels of 1350-1450ppm are ideal. Corals use Mg at a fairly slo...

divedog99 · divedog99

Calcium (Ca) This is a measure of the total amount of calcium held in our water in ppm. Ideally this should be around 380-450ppm. Corals, coralline algae, and clams can use a massive amount of Calcium, especially in heavily stocked tanks so its important to keep levels up via the use of either a Kalkwa...

divedog99 · divedog99

Alkalinity (Alk) This is a measure of the waters buffering capacity or its ability to withstand a drop in PH. (see PH) Ideally this should be in balance with the Ca level (see Magnesium) at about 2.9meq/l or 8.0Dkh (carbonate hardness) with a Ca reading of 420-430ppm. Corals and coralline algae a...

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	seachem purigen (Preview) hello all, i was looking for another product when i ran across this, ive seen it before but didnt know much about it. it looks leke a good alternitive to using carbon it does basically the same thing but it claims to be 500% more effective and doesnt effect ph or do the bad things that carbon does. ive read a...	joeogio	5	1603	07:59 AM Nov 20, 2012 by joeogio
	kalkwasser (Preview) i picked me up somekalkwasser a week ago and i done some research about dosing and the effects ect ect. however im posting this to kinda give some general information and to log about how i started to dose kalk and to see if it works for me and my tank. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POsLy2Mp0m8 this i...	joeogio	13	1570	12:16 AM Jun 23, 2012 by Floggin
	Reef Husbandry (Preview) hey everyone, I would like to get a general consensus about what everyone does weekly and monthly to keep their systems running happy and healthy. just simply post a description of what you do each week then what you do each month.	joeogio	2	1377	10:40 PM Jun 19, 2012 by BugiSti
	Dosing Randy Holmes-Farley's 2 part (Preview) I have not dosed my tank in the past, but just realized both my Alk and Ca are quite low (probly because of consumption by very large monti caps in my 28g tank). I just started dosing randy's 2 part DIY recipe and it seems to be working out pretty well. has anyone else here used this recipe? Anyone run into pr...	SASPAC	1	1441	10:30 PM Mar 24, 2012 by jamesonkh
	Activated Carbon Friend or Foe of the Reef Tank? (Preview) While cleaning out my cannister filter tonight doing routine maintnence I thought about removing the carbon from my filter and going carbonless to see if it would improve my Xenias health. I began to do a little research and after finding this article I believe the carbon will be going back in as of tom...	Hort	5	1441	10:46 PM Mar 14, 2012 by joeogio
	How is everyone Dosing Calcium? (Preview) For a Future Topic at a RC Meeting..... How are you dosing Calcium? What Products do you use? Thanks	Monty	23	1984	01:31 AM Feb 8, 2012 by BugiSti
	vodka anyone??? (Preview) So I'm sure many of you have heard of dosing vodka or other carbons such as vinegar or sugar but the main questions are "how and why!?!?". Well here's a great article on just that subject. Great reading!!! http://www.melevsreef.com/vodka_dosing.html	BugiSti	2	1591	12:31 PM Dec 23, 2011 by joeogio
	bio pellets :D (Preview) hey all i just stumbled upon this video talking about bio pellets, check it out and tell me what you think!	joeogio	2	1369	06:20 PM Dec 8, 2011 by joeogio
	idea about making the most of your test kit (Preview) i had a idea today would it be possible to use say 1 ml of aquarium water to test with and say 1 drop ph test? if im thinking corectly you would get the same result	joeogio	0	1409	11:12 PM Aug 22, 2011 by joeogio
	DIY salt mix (Preview) Was reading a thread on reef central and the guy building the tank used his own salt mix . So far he had trouble . Here is his formula . It is based on 1000 gallons so keep that in mind I used the recipe below for 1000 gallons. 95,920 grams - Sodium Chloride (Morton's High Purity Swimming Pool Salt - Could als...	lucky	11	3476	08:39 AM Aug 19, 2011 by joeogio
	Nitrates and ways to keep them under control (Preview) We're all pretty lazy...lets face it...if we could get away with it we would never do another water change..EVER!!! The reefkeeping tech world is coming along pretty nicely. In this thread i would like to discuss a few methods of controlling,lowering, and even elimanting nitrates! First lets s...	BugiSti	1	2107	09:41 PM Jun 21, 2011 by BugiSti
	Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle Debate forum (Preview) This is a highly debated subject by all accounts, specifically the beginning technique used to cycle the tank. But I am going to walk us all through this process and take it step by step by my reading, understanding and experience. I will try and cover most practical ideas I have seen and heard. To keep f...	divedog99	2	2396	09:40 PM Jan 27, 2011 by BugiSti
	Understanding reef aquarium parameters and what they mean (Preview) http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php	BugiSti	0	1457	10:11 PM Jan 26, 2011 by BugiSti
	Deep Sand Beds (Preview) There have been many debates on deep sand beds. For those of you not on Reef Central, you should join. For those of you interested, check out this, and last months Reef Keeping Magazine Articles on natural filtration. Also, here is another link to check out concerning the title of this thread. http:...	izzy_real	5	1610	10:45 AM Jan 8, 2011 by BCSWEENEY
	Ammonia (NH3) (Preview) Ammonia(NH3) is a very toxic substance released by fish and other living organisms as a by product of the digestion process, and the constant die off and re-growth of various organisms found within the confines of our system. Usually this is nearly immediately broken down and oxidized into Nitr...	divedog99	1	2557	10:34 AM Jan 8, 2011 by leb
	Experience with Kalkwasser? (Preview) Who has any knowledge or experience dosing with Kalkwasser? Please give your insight.....	Monty	1	1462	10:32 AM Jan 8, 2011 by leb
	PH (Preview) Ph. This is a measure of the waters hydrogen ion concentration, ideally this should be between 7.8 and 8.4 for most tanks, although some people do run at higher levels there are inherent risks such as 'ammonia' which becomes more toxic with rising pH. A perfect reading to aim for would be around the 8...	divedog99	4	2459	01:58 PM Jun 29, 2010 by BugiSti
	iodine, iodide (Preview) ok to start with I HATE the seachem iodine test kit. We discussed the use of iodine at the last meeting, but for those who didnt show up, who out there uses iodine as a maintenance supplement in their tanks?	divedog99	5	2342	05:40 PM Feb 4, 2009 by Skimmer
	next meeting (Preview) This is a topic that I think all of us could use some help in understanding a little better. I am no chemistry nut so when I read R.H. Farliegh , forgive me I know I misspelled the name, it is really like preparing for an exam so at the next meeting I would really like to see someone explain the basics and give...	lucky	3	1519	02:00 AM Jan 31, 2009 by Monty
	Aquarium nitrogen cycle (Preview) Phase 1 - Ammonia (NH³ or NH³+4) The first component in the nitrogen cycle is ammonia, and it is only during the cycling process that ammonia readings should be present in an aquarium. Once ammonia begins to accumulate in the aquarium, the process begins. Ammonia is produced by such things as lives...	divedog99	0	2082	03:42 PM Sep 15, 2008 by divedog99
	Phosphate (PO4) (Preview) Phosphate (PO4) is a by product of the biological processes in the aquarium and is also found in many foods at high levels, as well as tap water, hence the need for effective pre-filtration of our source water by way of an RO unit. PO4 can also come from products in and around your home in room deodorizers...	divedog99	0	2493	04:59 PM Aug 31, 2008 by divedog99
	Magnesium Mg (Preview) Magnesium (Mg) is a key factor in the waters ability to maintain a balanced Ca / Alk level. Low readings (below 1100ppm) will contribute to a difficulty in sustaining stable levels of Alk and Ca, which can cause a drop in one or the other. Levels of 1350-1450ppm are ideal. Corals use Mg at a fairly slo...	divedog99	0	2137	08:43 AM Aug 29, 2008 by divedog99
	Calcium (Ca) (Preview) Calcium (Ca) This is a measure of the total amount of calcium held in our water in ppm. Ideally this should be around 380-450ppm. Corals, coralline algae, and clams can use a massive amount of Calcium, especially in heavily stocked tanks so its important to keep levels up via the use of either a Kalkwa...	divedog99	2	3139	08:25 AM Aug 29, 2008 by divedog99
	Alkalinity (Alk) (Preview) Alkalinity (Alk) This is a measure of the waters buffering capacity or its ability to withstand a drop in PH. (see PH) Ideally this should be in balance with the Ca level (see Magnesium) at about 2.9meq/l or 8.0Dkh (carbonate hardness) with a Ca reading of 420-430ppm. Corals and coralline algae a...	divedog99	0	3066	04:30 PM Aug 27, 2008 by divedog99
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