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  1. Scooterman

    MH Ballast, now wat?

    Those plugs are purposely done like that, proprietary so you don't screw up and plug in the wrong cords, nothing wrong with these. You do need to run the same wattage they are rated for. All you need now is the mogul socket, reflector and bulb to make the retro complete! If you don't have these...
  2. Scooterman

    Dead Rock Question

    Boomer once told me to use some of this stuff before you put it back in your tank after a good bleaching, I think I left the rocks in a few days so after rinsing lots I used it. This is very cheap and just a little extra to help stabilize it. It is called AmQuel, you can pick it up almost any...
  3. Scooterman

    Dead Rock Question

    Bleach will be harmless if cleaned properly, soak in about two gallons water to 1 1/2 cups, mix well. Then after a night, rinse well, clean off rock as you can then soak in clean water a few days, you can even boil before then soak it.
  4. Scooterman

    Dead Rock Question

    You can soak it in bleach and water a few days just in a small bucket, or boil it in water a while to purge it throughly. Rinse and soak over night before using. Should be good as new once it gains some life in it!
  5. Scooterman

    New Horizons

    RTV 108 is GE's official Aquarium Safe sealant, they had to remove aquarium safe from the GE silicone I because other manufactures were supplying sealant also & something to do with conflicts in business. This was from two GE reps. a friend discussed this throughly with them a while back. That...
  6. Scooterman

    R/O Water Sales?

    Can you find Distilled water at your local store? Distilled depending on the process it is usually as good if not better than RO/DI. Over time though I still consider a RO/DI unit one of the most important pieces of equipment one should first get.
  7. Scooterman

    Hayward Motorized ball valve

    I have a motorized Hayward 1 1/2" 3-way ball valve for sale! $200 OBO!
  8. Scooterman

    New RSM owner

    No I replaced the skimmer with an Aqua-C hang on & fixing to upgrade that to even a better one. I replace large water volumes at once, but I'd leave that idea to the more experienced because if not done right could cause major issues. Follow the link reefmack was talking about, lots of good...
  9. Scooterman

    Red Sea Max Website Updated!

    Yes, I would like to get that surface skimmer addition!
  10. Scooterman

    New RSM owner

    I wouldn't use any of the media they supply with the unit. having to remove the little ph's is a pain & on the other side a detritus trap. Without anything it should clear up after a while. JMO!
  11. Scooterman

    Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everything

    Re: Mega-Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover Replaces Skimmer, Refugium, Everythin The Natural Reef Aquarium This was done way before Santa! Scroll down about mid ways!
  12. Scooterman

    cleaning the closet, lots for sale, great prices..come and get it.

    yup I'd like in on the MJ1200 also if you have a bunch?
  13. Scooterman

    How long can you go

    I change about 70% once a month in my small tank. Not necessary the best option but the time I need to vacuum out & suck up much takes about that much water. What most people do is weekly wc's, 5%/10% & every so often do a through cleaning. Husbandry is something that you shouldn't take lightly...
  14. Scooterman

    first case of ick

    Lee's suggestions are the best I've seen, he has all the information you will need. there is no fast easy cure, these usually cause too much stressors & kill the fish. QT is always very important when keeping a reef tank.
  15. Scooterman

    Got Sand?

    where is this sand harvested from? I'm guessing it is dry?
  16. Scooterman

    Watt Light power do I need?

    I run 4 T5's & a 250W MH on a 34g tank but you need experience to know how to set it up without have heat issues & you will evap more water if you use fans over a chiller. Too much well lots of factors play into this, lots of it depends on what you want & how far you want to go later on. If...
  17. Scooterman

    New Horizons

    Man someone seriously has the sickness! LOL Nice!
  18. Scooterman

    RSM (Red Sea Max) Owners Club

    This isn't easy to compensate but I think you can accomplish better results through a little planning or tweaking. Lets start with the RO/DI unit. I'll list a little information about them. #1 Once you get the basic RO/DI unit, converting it to a better more efficient unit is easy and...
  19. Scooterman

    RSM (Red Sea Max) Owners Club

    Yes your right, one thing you don't want to do is mix up a bunch of smaller buckets trying to do one large change, that would not be a good idea, too difficult to get everything right. Yes your right, I've come down in size from a 125 (180g total) set-up to my 34g RSM, so I kept a few things...
  20. Scooterman

    RSM (Red Sea Max) Owners Club

    Reefmack you seem to do things very close to what I do, that makes a big difference in these small tanks as shifts can happen very sudden. Only difference is I do big wc's over a bunch of little ones, you get more water replacement that way, as doing little changes you always replace prior made...
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