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  1. Emac909

    uv sterilizer thoughts

    About 3 months back I upgraded from a 18w UV ster to a 55w. Then about 2 months ago I started having issues with all my smooth skinned sps. They slowly started slow stn’ing. I was wondering everything. I test alk every other day and wasn’t seeing any issues. Then started looking at my no3 & po4...
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    Tunze wavebox

    So I’ve heard myths that a Tunze wavebox is not good to use on glass aquariums. They say (don’t ask me how they are) that they cause the silicone to weaken over time and cause the seams to burst. So my question is how old is your tank and how many years have you ran a Tunze wavebox on the...
  3. Emac909

    FS: Glass sump $40

    Glass sump measures 48”lX16”hX15”d. Pickup in perris CA 92571 willing to trade for frags. If u want delivery I can as long as you cover gas for a Nissan Titan V8.
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    Need to narrow a Rubbermaid or storage container

    I need to barrow a storage container for a 150 gallons or larger. Does anyone have a container or tank I can barrow for a week. Move tank for a day
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    Calcium reactor flow rate

    For the people that run calcium reactors on a Paristalic dosing pump what flow rate or roughly what rate do you run the flow at? I just got a 50lm/min pump and am wondering if it’s enough effluent for my system. I know I can run the pH lower to make the effluent saturated. But I don’t want to...
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    need thoughts on installing backup return pump

    So I’m in the process of reconfiguring my sump drain and return lines. I like to set up as many fail safes as possible. Here’s my plan for the return and manifold. So starting at the tank and work toward the return pump. At the bulkhead I’ll have a check valve then to a ball valve. Then from the...
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    I’m so lazy....

    I’m so lazy cause I don’t want to clean my skimmer collection cup weekly. So I did a modification on my I-tech 200 and made a manual neck cleaner So my itech has the carbon lid witch made this modification easier. Warning for the faint of heart I did have to cut pieces out of the original...
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    Water to clean issue

    So here is something I don’t understand. I’ve been having issues with getting nitrates to read. I’ve tried with my Red Sea pro kit and a buddy tried on his test kit. Both came up snake eyes. In all honesty I’ve never been able to get nitrates to read in my 150 setup over the last year. About 3...
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    Sump talk

    What would you add to your sump if you could have it built from scratch?
  10. Emac909

    Thoughts on versa

    I was thinking about ordering the kit but already had two fellow reefers not recommend. Wanted to hear a few more thoughts
  11. Emac909

    Looking for Trigger sump parts

    I got a triton trigger sump to replace my glass sump but it’s missing some parts and can’t find anywhere to order them. I’ve even looked on trigger sumps website and nothing. I’m looking for 2 of the plastic clips that are used for the cord management, 4 of the black thumb screws, and 4 of the...
  12. Emac909

    Coral Plague

    I’m going to start by saying I knew better and I’m hoping this fixed the issue About 6 to 8 week back the Xenia in my tank started to look like crap. Well the week before I dosed red slime remover so I was thinking it was the red slime remover irritating the Xenia. So I add some carbon and let...
  13. Emac909

    SP:18W UV sterilizer

    For sale 18w uv sterilizer. Bulb, ballast, and quartz tube replaces around the first info the year. Selling because it wasn’t enough for my 150 gallon tank. So upgrade to 35w. Comes with mounting brackets too Asking $40 but willing to take coral trades. Location 92571 perris ca. I can...
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    Free 10g QT tank

    Anyone interested in a 10gallon QT tank. It is NOT reef safe. Copper was used in the tank. Located in perris 92571.
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    FS: RBTA (location 92571)

    I’ve got 2 rose bubbles up for sale. Both are about the size of a baseball asking $35 each or $60 for both. Also willing to trade for corals mainly sps. Location is perris ca 92571
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    Any one interested in Stomatella snails

    I had an explosion in Stomatella snails in the last few weeks. I don’t want then to starve off so I’m looking to trade for corals. If anyone looking to buy I’ll do like a buck each. I’m located in perris ca 92571 I’ll bag them up with a ball of cheato Here’s a vid of population on glass and...
  17. Emac909

    Bye Bye aiptaisa

    One of the best ways to keep aiptaisa in check
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    Sps for trade

    Looking to trade sps for corals I have 3 frags of strawberry shortcake, 2 frags of toxic table, 1 lime in the sky, and 1 red dragon They are like 1/2” booger frags FYI. I had one coral fall on the other so I cut up them in case they had chem warfare. Here’s top down Located in perris ca...
  19. Emac909

    OG tyree purple monster

    Anyone know if OG Purple monster is still growing around. I know it’s a slow grower but I’d be interested in finding a frag. I wish I had fraged my old colony before I had a halide fail and uv burn all my tank.
  20. Emac909

    WTB: corals(sps mostly)

    Looking to buy some corals tonight. I’m interested in all types but will be highly interested in high end sps. If your are located in the OC, hit me up.
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