Check the 1:38 mark of the Bulk Reef Supply video here:
Bulk Reef Supply Calcium Video
Notice the discoloration of the solution that has the industrial grade calcium supplement. Think IO may have used a cheaper form of calcium in their reef crystals? I hope not...
I use reef crystals and have seen this in my mixing tank a few times as well. Bubbly brown film on top of the water as well as my heater formed a few days after mixing. I know it wasn't my water because my RODI tank has no film in it after a couple of weeks of sitting.
Some type of...
My laziest habit deals with water changes and consistent testing.
I test about every two weeks to 1 month...basically whenever the coraline stops growing on the glass.
The water for my next water change has been mixed, circulating and heating for the last couple of weeks...just waiting on...
I currently run a mag 12 in my sump but they are power hogs and run warm. If I was going to purchase again I would go with an ocean runner or maybe a quiet one.
I just found the reeflux 12k for $62.95 with free shipping on ebay.
Anyone know if those bulbs will work with my ballast (aquamedic ocean light magnetic ballast and pendant)?
Thanks and God bless,
Chris
I have one hooked up to my ato, pumping from my resevoir to kalk reactor to sump. Been running it for a couple of years now with no complaints.
God bless,
Chris
Hey guys. It's time to change bulbs again. I am running two 250 watt HQI's(aquamedic ocean light magnetic ballast and pendant) with 2x110 watt actinic VHO's. I currently have Geissman Megachrome 12.5K bulbs, which I have been very happy with by the way, but am unable to find them at a...