Welcome to the Chem Dept.

Witfull · 07-20-2006, 07:02 AM

HeadMaster of the Dept is our own Master Blaster-Boomer!

Woodstock · 07-20-2006, 07:05 AM

Wow.. cool idea. Thanks Boomer~

Boomer · 07-20-2006, 07:53 AM

Hmmmmm, no questions yet, time for a nap

boozeman · 07-20-2006, 08:55 AM

great idea...thanks boomer!!!!

I have a phobia of chemistry professors...when in school and taking organic chemistry, I forgot to bring my goggles to the lab. The professor sternly said ''you are not allowed in without goggles and will get no credit for today!''
Thinking quickly...I ran to my locker and grabbed my snorkeling goggles (I was working towards my scuba certification after school)...when I walked thru the door wearing mask and snorkle everyone busted out laughing as I said ''you didn't specify type''..the professor shook his head and allowed me in...but since that day he had it in for me and I would always be called on for anything. Was the hardest course I ever had...worst was that I had him for two classes that semester (organic chemistry and quantitative analysis).

Woodstock · 07-20-2006, 09:00 AM

Actually, I have a question. I have seen some reefers get really upset if their calcium is really high and begin doing major water changes to bring it down.

Does a super high calcium level of say 500ppm warrant massive water changes or can one just wait for the levels to drop on their own?

blue_eyes53813 · 07-20-2006, 09:44 AM

Good Question woodstock.. I was wandering the same...

Boomer · 07-20-2006, 10:10 AM

Woody

No, you might ask them how it got there

If on the other hand it is one of those salts with high Ca++ then that is another issue, time for a different salt. It is a myth the reef tanks need higher than noraml Ca++. It is pretty much that if Ca++ is increased over 360 ppm it will do nothing to increase growth of croals and corallines etc...If they screwed up just let it come down on its own and try not to let the pH or Alk get to high==>Snowstorm.

Woodstock · 07-20-2006, 10:14 AM

That is what I thought but now I know I'm on the right track

360 ppm ca ehhh?? What would be the lowest calcium level before it would retard growth?

Boomer · 07-20-2006, 02:06 PM

Below that levels

Gina · 07-20-2006, 04:24 PM

And here I thought that if my calcium wasn't over say 450, I needed to try and raise it.
Mine usually runs around 360-380 and I thought that was low!

Woodstock · 07-20-2006, 04:45 PM

I always shot for atleast 380 ppm....

cheeks69 · 07-20-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

HeadMaster of the Dept is our own Master Blaster-Boomer!

Very cool ! You have always been the master now you have your own dept.

07-20-2006, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
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07-20-2006, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Welcome to the Chem Dept. Hmmmmm, no questions yet, time for a nap __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

07-20-2006, 08:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Welcome to the Chem Dept. great idea...thanks boomer!!!! I have a phobia of chemistry professors...when in school and taking organic chemistry, I forgot to bring my goggles to the lab. The professor sternly said ''you are not allowed in without goggles and will get no credit for today!'' Thinking quickly...I ran to my locker and grabbed my snorkeling goggles (I was working towards my scuba certification after school)...when I walked thru the door wearing mask and snorkle everyone busted out laughing as I said ''you didn't specify type''..the professor shook his head and allowed me in...but since that day he had it in for me and I would always be called on for anything. Was the hardest course I ever had...worst was that I had him for two classes that semester (organic chemistry and quantitative analysis). __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

07-20-2006, 09:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,669 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Welcome to the Chem Dept. Actually, I have a question. I have seen some reefers get really upset if their calcium is really high and begin doing major water changes to bring it down. Does a super high calcium level of say 500ppm warrant massive water changes or can one just wait for the levels to drop on their own? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-20-2006, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
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07-20-2006, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Welcome to the Chem Dept. Woody No, you might ask them how it got there If on the other hand it is one of those salts with high Ca++ then that is another issue, time for a different salt. It is a myth the reef tanks need higher than noraml Ca++. It is pretty much that if Ca++ is increased over 360 ppm it will do nothing to increase growth of croals and corallines etc...If they screwed up just let it come down on its own and try not to let the pH or Alk get to high==>Snowstorm. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

07-20-2006, 10:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,669 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Welcome to the Chem Dept. That is what I thought but now I know I'm on the right track 360 ppm ca ehhh?? What would be the lowest calcium level before it would retard growth? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-20-2006, 02:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Welcome to the Chem Dept. Below that levels __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

07-20-2006, 04:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,834 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Welcome to the Chem Dept. And here I thought that if my calcium wasn't over say 450, I needed to try and raise it. Mine usually runs around 360-380 and I thought that was low! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

07-20-2006, 04:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,669 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Welcome to the Chem Dept. I always shot for atleast 380 ppm.... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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