WMAS Discussion Forum : Acro’s

WMAS Discussion Forum : Acro’s http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:01:11 +0000 Thu, 28 Oct 2004 03:13:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4096 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Acro’s : Hello everyone, What is a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41585&title=acros#41585 Author: Simple
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 28 2004 at 3:13am

Hello everyone,

What is a MVT wave?

No personal experience with this piece, but I assume it lives up to it's claims:

http://www.exoticfish.com/details.cfm?cat=0|1978|1963|1908|0 &id=42463&af=

Where can I find these things?

Here are the other two:

The natural wave timer (i've used and it works very well):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46310 &item=2395250016&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

The powersweep (i've used, it was good and bad):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46312 &item=4332160701&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Remember that not only are these new, you could probably find better prices if you looked. Used pieces turn up on ebay or on the board if you keep your eyes peeled.

Maxijet 1000 pumps can be made to do alternating currents at 90 degree angles. it's cool.

Sounds familiar,.. installing a timed switch to reverse current?

Thanks,
Chris

Edited by Simple]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2004 03:13:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41585&title=acros#41585 <![CDATA[Acro’s : Maxijet 1000 pumps can be made...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41561&title=acros#41561 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 27 2004 at 7:09pm

Maxijet 1000 pumps can be made to do alternating currents at 90 degree angles.

it's cool.

But ample circulation is probably not the only or even the major reason for SPS polyps not extending though it cetainly can lead to reduced metabolism and difficulty surviving.

Here's my take on it after what's been said already.

I believe the problem has something to do with whatever is causing the Ca to read at 590. That is very high. I can't believe that alk could be at 11 with Ca that high!

I suspect the Lugols Iodine is causing problems too. Iodine is an element that most people don't even worry about and their coral are just fine. Lugols products are also known to cause odd problems.

I'll try to call and drop by next the time I'm in the neighborhood. You live awful close to SSilcox. He keeps an awesome tank of mostly large LPS.

Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2004 19:09:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41561&title=acros#41561 <![CDATA[Acro’s : Simple wrote: MVT-Wave: about...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41518&title=acros#41518 Author: pmpt
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 27 2004 at 3:01pm

Simple wrote:

MVT-Wave: about $40 new, $20ish used on ebay
Natural Wave: about $50 new, $30ish used on ebay
Powersweep powerheads: about $20 new, $10ish on ebay

What is a MVT wave? Where can I find these things? LFS's? ebay? If on ebay, what do I search for? Thanks for the help Chris!]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2004 15:01:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41518&title=acros#41518 <![CDATA[Acro’s : Hello everyone, Those websites...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41515&title=acros#41515 Author: Simple
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 27 2004 at 2:25pm

Hello everyone,

Those websites came up as shopping, and lifestyles and society.

Were you able to access them from another computer? If not, I can probably just copy them and put them here for you.

Whats a cheap easy way to get a powerhead to pulse, sweep, or alternate, cause its just blowing the same way all day long. I would like to have it change up somehow.

You may want to start a new thread with this as the topic. I'm sure you'll get more input that way.

Here are a few ideas though:

MVT-Wave: about $40 new, $20ish used on ebay
Natural Wave: about $50 new, $30ish used on ebay
Powersweep powerheads: about $20 new, $10ish on ebay?

You might even be able to put in a SCWD ($30-$40ish) on the return from your E400.

Good luck,
Chris]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:25:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41515&title=acros#41515 <![CDATA[Acro’s : What I meant by when I said I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41487&title=acros#41487 Author: pmpt
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 27 2004 at 9:08am

What I meant by when I said I could get to the sites is I'm at work and the restrict the web pages I can go to. Those websites came up as shopping, and lifestyles and society.
Whats a cheap easy way to get a powerhead to pulse, sweep, or alternate, cause its just blowing the same way all day long. I would like to have it change up somehow.
I'll see about slowly turning my heat up. I'll try it out.
Thanks for all the good info. I'll let you know how it goes. Any other suggestions would be great.]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:08:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41487&title=acros#41487 <![CDATA[Acro’s : Hello everyone, Like I just...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41436&title=acros#41436 Author: Simple
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 26 2004 at 4:37pm

Hello everyone,

Like I just stated, I've doubled checked all of my results.

Ok, next step is to test your WC water like Jon suggested.

I don't think I'll raise my temp that high.

Trust me, I don't want you to turn your tank up to the upper 80's (even tho the tang would proabably appreciate it). The point was that the avg temp for corals reefs is 81. Beyond that, the most diverse reefs are in the 82-84 range. Raising your temps a little might help.

I was only able to read "this" that is included with the purple tang.

Here are the other articles. A little cut and paste and you're on your way:

These 2 are regarding the use of carbon:

http://www.pets-warehouse.com/carbon.htm
http://www.pets-warehouse.com/carbon_1.htm

These 2 are regarding the use of iodine:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2003/chem.htm
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2003/chem.htm

I think I migh try moving a power head around so that I blast the acros with more current.

Try to make sure the current is not only powerful, but also alternating, pulsing, sweeping or changing somehow.

I just put in a small frag, it seems to be doing okauy

I recommend holding off on new purchases until you get this 590 calcium thing worked out..

What are golden pearls?

http://www.brineshrimpdirect.com/golden-pearls.html

100-300 micron size is about right for sps. Dont forget that GP and Cyclopeze are very high in nutrients. While this is a good thing for the animal that eats them, it's a bad thing for water quality.

I try to keep my tank topped off every day to reduce the stress of salinty changes every day.

Thats exactly what you want to do. Remember it's best to add the water slowly via a drip line.

You can never have enough information.

Yep.

Good luck,
Chris
]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:37:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41436&title=acros#41436 <![CDATA[Acro’s : I think I'll try moving the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41427&title=acros#41427 Author: pmpt
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 26 2004 at 3:27pm

I think I'll try moving the powerheads around and try hitting them move direct. I have them right where my emporer 400 dumps into my tank, but I'll aim my powerhead right at them. And I already have my powerhead doing the ripple effect. I like the shimmer!

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:27:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41427&title=acros#41427 <![CDATA[Acro’s : from my experience with this exact...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41417&title=acros#41417 Author: jpiotrowski
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 26 2004 at 2:43pm

from my experience with this exact problem;

dramatically increase the water flow. Make sure you have enough light and the corals are very close to the surface. I have two 175w halides and my corals are about six inches below the water line. I also believe I didn't have good gas exchange so placing a power head near the surface causing rippling is a good idea and as Mark says creates a really neat shimmering effect.

by doing these things (I have two sea swirls that hammer the acros) my polyps are huge! and they have grown considerably in the last 6 months.

good luck

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2004 14:43:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41417&title=acros#41417 <![CDATA[Acro’s : Thanks for all the help. I hope...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41391&title=acros#41391 Author: pmpt
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 26 2004 at 9:38am

Thanks for all the help. I hope I can answer/state all thats been said to me.

cpearce-
I have salifert alk and cal test kits. I don't know how old they are, but they are still accurate because I've tested them against the LFS in my area and the resluts are very close. (human error, I would assume)

Simple-
Like I just stated, I've doubled checked all of my results. I have two hydrometers and both give the same result.
I was only able to read "this" that is included with the purple tang. I don't think I'll raise my temp that high. He's the biggest, fattest, purple tang I've ever seen. (well maybe not the biggest, but definatly the fattest) So I don't think it will hurt him to be in the colder water of my tank.
I think I migh try moving a power head around so that I blast the acros with more current. I just put in a small frag, it seems to be doing okauy. took a day before his poplys came out, but they seem to be coming out more and more. So that makes two sps that are doing fine in my tank. I think I'll just take it slow and easy with them.
I always make sure there happy healthy before I take them home. There polpys are always extended when I get them. I trust the LFS I get my corals from.
I feed my corals cyclopleez and rotifers couple times a week. What are golden pearls? I've heard them talked about a lot on this website, but never seen them in the LFS.
I try to keep my tank topped off every day to reduce the stress of salinty changes every day.

reptoreef-
I'll stick to one kind off salt and be faithful.

Thanks all for your help. I just wanted to let ya all know. I tested my mag and stronium and the fish store. Every thing is normal. I think I might just try to tank it nice and slow, and not worry about it so much. If you have any other info, I would be glad to hear it. You can never have enough information. Thanks again all!]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:38:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41391&title=acros#41391 <![CDATA[Acro’s : Hello everyone, What secrets...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41230&title=acros#41230 Author: Simple
Subject: 4096
Posted: October 24 2004 at 8:25pm

Hello everyone,

What secrets do I need for keeping sps's?

No real secrets, but here are a few ideas that might help:

First double check ALL of your test results at your LFS/reefer using a different brand of test kits. Take your hydrometer with you and double check it too. Your numbers don't seem right.

Definately bring your salinity up to 1.026.

Next read this and that. Don't forget to rinse carbon before using it.

This would probably help too. Your purple tang might be interested in the information about the Red Sea.

Try reading this and that before you use any more iodine.

I've never seen any reef related studies done with garlic. I would no sooner recommend using it than any other herb.

Put the sps as close to the bulb as you can. 250-400w 6500K lights are typically encouraged.

Put them in as much current as you can. Don't be shy. Blasting sps with 1000+gph doesn't hurt them.

Make sure the coral is happy and healthy before/as it goes in your tank. Try buying a mounted/growing frag from a local reefer.

Feed cylopeze, baby brine, golden pearls, etc. Target feed if needed. Turn off a pump and target feed if necessary.

would continual salinity changes cause problems with you corals?

Due to evaporation and top-off, your salinity is in a constant state of change. Don't sweat it.

In natural environments evaporation and rainstorms cause changes as well. None the less, it's probably best to avoid swings and keep your salinity as constant as possible.

Good luck,
Chris

Edited by Simple]]> Sun, 24 Oct 2004 20:25:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4096&PID=41230&title=acros#41230