http://www.reefaddicts.com/blog.php/2145-kitch40 en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:04:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.reefaddicts.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.reefaddicts.com/blog.php/2145-kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/28787-film-on-waters-surface Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:07:06 GMT Our tank seems to have developed a slight film on the waters surface.All thr waters psrameters are good but the film doesn't
Seem to go into the overflows. Any ideas?
Any help is apprrciated. ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/28787-film-on-waters-surface http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/28723-high-ph Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:05:18 GMT For the longest time my ph has been impossible to keeep up at 8.2 and we had to add buffer every day. we changed buffers and now the ph seems to be... For the longest time my ph has been impossible to keeep up at 8.2 and we had to add buffer every day. we changed buffers and now the ph seems to be 8.6 or higher and doesnt seem to want to come down...
What should we use to lower the ph slightly???
Thanks Marc!!! ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/28723-high-ph http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/28065-Tulip-Anenome-Problem Sun, 20 May 2012 21:21:09 GMT What is the best way to get rid of tulip anemones ?I Seem to have a lot if them on one of my rocks? What is the best way to get rid of tulip anemones ?I
Seem to have a lot if them on one of my
rocks? ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/28065-Tulip-Anenome-Problem http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27951-Protein-skimmer-problems Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:50:34 GMT I just cleaned out my circ pump intake, and changed the filter socks, emptied my skimmer basket (rinsed the gunk out as usual and the skimmer started... I just cleaned out my circ pump intake, and changed the filter socks, emptied my skimmer basket (rinsed the gunk out as usual and the skimmer started overflowing almost immediately, and now I cant get it to go slow enough not to overflow unless I lift the skimmer up by an inch. Any ideas what is happening? all parameters seem good except the nightrate seems a little high at 20-40 ppm. the skimmer seems to have been working properly for months. cleaning the intake on the circ pump really increased the flow. Thanks Marc(Kitch40) ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27951-Protein-skimmer-problems http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27950-High-nitrates Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:27:47 GMT I just figured out that my nitrate test kit was not reading right and got a new test kit and it says my nitrate levels are 20-40 ppm. I am going to... I just figured out that my nitrate test kit was not reading right and got a new test kit and it says my nitrate levels are 20-40 ppm. I am going to do a water change right away but I qam wondering if there are any other metods for reducing nitrate. Also is this level of nitrate too high??? my gha is almost gone but there appears to be more brown algae. All the other readings seem good . Thanks Kitch40 ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27950-High-nitrates http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27949-Fungia-multiplying Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:19:25 GMT My fungia looks to have 3 or 4 babies growing on it. What is the best way to separate them from the mother???:) My fungia looks to have 3 or 4 babies growing on it. What is the best way to separate them from the mother???:) ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27949-Fungia-multiplying http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27924-Killer-clownfish! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:37:21 GMT Just thought I'd share this. I've noticed a couple of baby clownfish in my tank (pinhead sized) and today I was picking at some gha and the big clownfish (2") attacked my hand and bit me so hard he drew blood!!! Man they have sharp little teeth and so brave!!! I think I'll name him Clownbo!!! ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27924-Killer-clownfish! http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27914-Filter-socks-or-not-! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:19:37 GMT I am wondering about my filter socks. I change 20 gallons of RODI water every 2 weeks and add supplewments weekly. Also I change out my filter socks... I am wondering about my filter socks. I change 20 gallons of RODI water every 2 weeks and add supplewments weekly. Also I change out my filter socks weekly but they seem to get plugged by about day 6. My schedule was off this week and the socks got plugged and the water bypassed them and ran like that for about 4 days. The tank remained perfectly clear and I am wondering if the filter socks are really necessary. It seems ther would be more microscopic food available for the corals and feather dusters etc.
Thanks in advance Kitch40 ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27914-Filter-socks-or-not-! http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27913-Hippo-tang Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:19:12 GMT My hippo tang is changing colour. His black stripes are toning grey and back in seconds and he is flying around the tank. I did a water change today... My hippo tang is changing colour. His black stripes are toning grey and back in seconds and he is flying around the tank. I did a water change today but he is the only fish acting strange. Any ideas ??? ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27913-Hippo-tang http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27861-brass-fittings Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:29:48 GMT I just finished getting my RODI filter set up in my basement. The water is stored in a 40 gallon Rubbermaid Brute garbage can. I have a submersible... I just finished getting my RODI filter set up in my basement. The water is stored in a 40 gallon Rubbermaid Brute garbage can. I have a submersible utility pump feeding a hose to transfer the water up to the main floor with a valve at the end. My question is regarding the brass fitting on the end of the hose. It is attatched to the pump under the water and my intent was to leave the pump set up in the tank but I am wondering if the brass fitting will be an issue.:huh::huh::cool: Thanks for the help, Kitch40 ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27861-brass-fittings http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27858-ro-di-filter-question Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:58:35 GMT So I finally got my ro-di filter set up after the Christmas rush and am now ready to start using the water for top ups and water Changes... my... So I finally got my ro-di filter set up after the Christmas rush and am now ready to start using the water for top ups and water Changes... my Question is how long should I take to change the tank water to ro-di mix. Thanx Kitch40:cool::cool: ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27858-ro-di-filter-question http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27805-Salt-going-down Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:46:04 GMT What would cause my salinity to creep downward...I only replace the evap with freshwater. I am going to add some extra salty water to raise it back... What would cause my salinity to creep downward...I only replace the evap with freshwater. I am going to add some extra salty water to raise it back up and am curious as to where the salt is going. ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27805-Salt-going-down http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27745-My-swollen-worm Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:49:25 GMT Oooh hes swelled up Attachment 6593 (http://www.reefaddicts.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6593)Attachment 6594... Oooh hes swelled up :drool:during a water change!!! ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27745-My-swollen-worm http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27742-Kalkwasser Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:54:48 GMT Further to my queery about using the de humidifier water for makeup water, which I wont do (thanks to all), is 2 1/2 gallons of kalkwasser per day to... Further to my queery about using the de humidifier water for makeup water, which I wont do (thanks to all), is 2 1/2 gallons of kalkwasser per day to use fur make up water? Because the pH is so high I thought it might be too much.:huh::p:p ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27742-Kalkwasser http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27741-powerhead-placement Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:48:51 GMT I see on a lot of photos of tanks a lot of turbulance on the water surface. Should I point one of my pumps up towards the surface? Is it benificial... I see on a lot of photos of tanks a lot of turbulance on the water surface. Should I point one of my pumps up towards the surface? Is it benificial for the o2 exchange???:huh: ]]> kitch40 http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php/27741-powerhead-placement