blown65

LOL, got this camera for the drags but thought I'd throw it in the fishy tank for fun. Waterproof for 199 bucks, cant complain too much. (I got it for 160 actually)

Water out of a DI filter should be completely pure, not mostly. Using DI off tap water isn't going to last long. You should always pre-treat the water with RO and then run thru the DI cartridge unless you plan on changing the media often. (or have the chemicals to regenerate DI resin) If you have a TDS meter the water should read 0 on it, make sure and rinse the container several times prior to taking a reading cause even the residue of the container/tds meter will make tds climb.

Not using anymore so no need to collect dust. I can get some pics later tonight but wanted to get it listed before I forget. Priced to sell at 150.00 shipped. blown65 at gmail.com or PM here is fine.

SG gel works pretty good underwater. Watched Jody do it a few times. The epoxy is ok, but the SG Gel is much better IMO.

Prob a XT or XTI Canon and a macro lens you can afford. You can spend more on the body, but it wouldnt be necessary. 40D would be the next jump up IMO and then you get the benifit of a much better build in body and Live View for use in focusing which would be very helpful on macro shots. I just sold my XTI to my sister and got myself a nice 50D. Most swear by the 100mm Canon macro lens, or you can spend extra and get the MPE-65 lens. Good place to see what others are using and their results. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=38

bah, you think thats bad. I had nearly 400 gallons on my second story. LOL However, I checked prior on what would support it below and had walls and a closet, so it was every bit as strong as it would of been on a first floor. Had me sleepless for quite a few nights, but after a yr that way with no probs. If I ever find a used tank about the same size, I'm putting it there again.

Sounds good.

Cleaned the pump and it runs just fine now, starts like it should. Cleaned up pretty well, could of spent some more time but anyhow, its meant to get dirty. Open to offers.

I have a ER 6-1 w/Sedra 3500 Pump. No issues with the skimmer. The pump though doesn't like to start after Jody comes and cleans my tank. LOL. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and its fine till the next monthly visit from him. Anyways, Its all soaking in vinegar right now to get things cleaned up so maybe the pump will work better, if not its about 80 bucks I believe to replace it. Jody (reefboy) can vouch for it, he sees it monthly. Ill get some pictures up once its clean. Would like 175.00 Shipped.

Is there a way go purchase some of his and get it shipped? I'd buy 3 or so packages to try out, along with the RodsFood I have.

Its all Ive been using lately. Love the stuff. Hopefully someone local picks it up sometime.

too close to reefboy in so oregon.

I got my Reeflux DE 12ks and I'm pretty happy with them. Def better coloration over my white EVC 10ks

I have no idea. lol

Thats the problem I've read after pages and pages. That the sugar part is sorta unknown as dosage, and really it takes such a small amount of vodka Ill just stick with what others are doing. I've been doing mine for two weeks so far, since its the lower dose I haven't really noticed too much except it seems my skimmer has been pulling more junk out. (slightly different color.)

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1225324 This is the dosing most follow by

They are noisey on start up, but thats it. Dead silent running.

I had Caulerpa in my old reef tank and it went sexual once. Didn't seem to effect anything inside the tank at all, just took a bit to clear up.

Not that I'm saying to do this but you might wanna read up on it on ReefCentral on vodka dosing to develop the bacteria that feeds on nitrates and phosphates. Most there say you should have a good skimmer to do so, and with a 30 gallon tank you will be using very little of it. (get a good measuring device like the syringes that come with salifert kits)

200 bucks for that seems like a rip. So you get something that makes little waves at the top of the tank, but probably zero effect anywhere else for the most part. At least the vortech you get waves and alot of current thru the tank., (up to 3000gph) That would take nearly 3 Korlia #4's.

I have two #3's in mine facing opposite eachother. One is on 24/7, the other turns on with the halides. I might add another #3 or even a #4. (Thats if I dont get the vortech first.) (90 gallon tank btw)

I'm hoping the vortechs go down in price or some group buy comes up.

AFAIK the ones on Jodys site are the ones he has.