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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,215
Posted By MrPike
Aquascaping a 90 is a challenge. Its the 18 depth...

Aquascaping a 90 is a challenge. Its the 18 depth vs 24 height thing that is killer. You have to avoid the rock wall look, but still get rocks high enough to take advantage of your height. A 120...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/24/2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,499
Posted By MrPike
I like them as well, their spawns end up as...

I like them as well, their spawns end up as little corals on the walls. And really, they don't seem to bother other corals when they are close, my acro's and just about everything else beat them down...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 12/08/2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,138
Posted By MrPike
What you don't want is the anti-mildew mold...

What you don't want is the anti-mildew mold treatment in the silicone, read the label and it will say if it has it, look for one that doesnt. Not all silicone 1 has it, and neither does all silicone...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/08/2007, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 506
Posted By MrPike
They will absolutely eat the coral, I have caught...

They will absolutely eat the coral, I have caught mine in the act multiple times. You can try turkey basting a few pieces of shrimp to him, apparently they need some sort of nutrient that they are...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 762
Posted By MrPike
I wouldnt use kalkwasser to raise your calcium...

I wouldnt use kalkwasser to raise your calcium levels as your alk is already in the right range. You need some calcium chloride to raise your calcium levels. Personally, I use the DIY two part to...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/15/2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,862
Posted By MrPike
10k 400 watt xms are par monsters, combine that...

10k 400 watt xms are par monsters, combine that with your seemingly low nutrients, your photoinhibiting your corals. Next time you get some corals, put them in the bottom of your tank to start, and...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/15/2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 981
Posted By MrPike
Should be ok together, they are really similar in...

Should be ok together, they are really similar in what they need to thrive. High light, high flow. Only time there really seems to be a problem is when you fragment the leather, that slime it...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/14/2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,677
Posted By MrPike
Dang, well, takes care of that. I was hoping for...

Dang, well, takes care of that. I was hoping for an answer like "I have never scraped my glass".

Stray voltage?

I just don't buy the to many nutrients argument. The corals would brown out,...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/14/2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,677
Posted By MrPike
How often do you scrape your front glass? How...

How often do you scrape your front glass? How long is your photo period? Im thinking low nutrients, combined with photoinhibition may be a possibility.

I remember reading in Bombers starboard...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/04/2007, 02:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 491
Posted By MrPike
30 Gallons is a lot of evap, you could use...

30 Gallons is a lot of evap, you could use kalkwasser in your topoff.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/11/2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By MrPike
Really depends on your calcium and carbonate...

Really depends on your calcium and carbonate demands. If the demands are high, you will either need to stop the dosing, or stop the slurry. You can try just maintaining your calcium and alkalinity...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/10/2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By MrPike
Im not certain, but I think I read somewhere that...

Im not certain, but I think I read somewhere that plain white has a better light reflecting property then the metallic mirror finish.
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/23/2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 864
Posted By MrPike
I have tried fixing leaks on plastic with...

I have tried fixing leaks on plastic with silicon, it almost always ends up not working. Is there a secret with it im missing here?
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/23/2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 864
Posted By MrPike
Because it will leak?

Because it will leak?
Forum: Reef Fishes 04/23/2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 270
Posted By MrPike
What kind of coris? The frequently named yellow...

What kind of coris? The frequently named yellow coris is not a coris at all and will do fine in your tank.
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/23/2007, 04:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 864
Posted By MrPike
Silicon does not bond well to plastic, it wont...

Silicon does not bond well to plastic, it wont help you at all.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/19/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 974
Posted By MrPike
What I do is mix enough RO water with the baking...

What I do is mix enough RO water with the baking soda so that its mostly clear, then dump it in. Don't go nuts and raise your ALK by a bunch in one shot, follow the advice of the reef chemistry...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/19/2007, 03:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 974
Posted By MrPike
You do not need to process it. Randy recommended...

You do not need to process it. Randy recommended you bake it in order to turn sodium bicarbondate(baking soda) into sodium carbonate(washing soda). Sodium carbonate will have a PH raising effect...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 04/19/2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,680
Posted By MrPike
The other reason that they are worthless is that...

The other reason that they are worthless is that if you ever get a reading, which will be the inorganic type, its usually because your algae growth cannot keep up with the phosphate input. For...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 04/16/2007, 11:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,680
Posted By MrPike
Diademia urchin will eat it. My sailfin has also...

Diademia urchin will eat it. My sailfin has also eaten it. Are you guys serious about covering it with epoxy? That has to be the most expensive remedy I have heard of:)
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/16/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By MrPike
I personally think ozone is more effective, less...

I personally think ozone is more effective, less bulky, less work, and cheaper. I don't actually understand why anyone run's uv, but to each their own.
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/16/2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 526
Posted By MrPike
I personally think your fuge will be underlit. ...

I personally think your fuge will be underlit. Although it depends on how much feeding you do I suppose. I think its crazy to have a tiny light on a refugium, and expect it to manage the nutrient...
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/16/2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By MrPike
I don't have all that many fish, but I feed my...

I don't have all that many fish, but I feed my corals quite a bit.(1/4 cup blender mush nightly). I also have a sandbed, and a ton of flow. (75X)

And no, this is not a softy tank.
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/16/2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,234
Posted By MrPike
I have noticed these filiments when I feed my...

I have noticed these filiments when I feed my corals after not feeding them for a long time. For instance, I generally feed my corals daily, quite a bit of food. Sometimes I get busy and my coral...
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/12/2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 661
Posted By MrPike
Your right, but I don't think tunze's are any...

Your right, but I don't think tunze's are any different in this regard, its all about placement.
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