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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 06:13 PM
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Puffer + Reef...
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I think it's unlikely even if well fed. Puffers...
I think it's unlikely even if well fed. Puffers nip at everything...I would not chance it.
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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 06:10 PM
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Purigen Regeneration Question
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Rick55555
I highly recommend using a de-chlorinator and...
I highly recommend using a de-chlorinator and soaking as per Purigen's directions (eight hours, I believe). I've used Prime with good results.
Rick
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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 06:08 PM
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Best Water Testing Kit???
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Rick55555
I've found Hagen test kits to be accurate with...
I've found Hagen test kits to be accurate with easily discernible colors.
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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 06:06 PM
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formula 2 for tangs?
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Rick55555
I've had success with rotating the following food...
I've had success with rotating the following food for my tangs: Formula Two, Spectrum Pellets (Thera A) Nori, Mysis and Blood worms. I sometimes also include Formula one.
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Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks
01/10/2008, 05:50 PM
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Where can I get a healthy Regal?
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Rick55555
I've found obtaining a healthy regal sight unseen...
I've found obtaining a healthy regal sight unseen to be difficult. If you decide to purchase one online, I highly suggest getting a larger Regal. Online vendors and LFS often sell tiny tangs, (e.g....
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 05:41 PM
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finger leather help
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Rick55555
What are your water parameters? (ammonia,...
What are your water parameters? (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, salt, temp etc)
Is this a newly acquired coral? If so, it's normal for a leather coral to shrink up and appear slightly green.
...
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 05:36 PM
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Filtration Question
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Rick55555
If you're interested in pursuing a reef tank or...
If you're interested in pursuing a reef tank or fish only tank you should look into obtaining a protein skimmer.
I would pass on the canister filter (even more so if you decide on a reef).
Live...
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 05:32 PM
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Xenia dissolving
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Rick55555
What are your water paramters (ammonia, nitrate,...
What are your water paramters (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, salt etc)?
Xenia can melt due to increased temperature as well.
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 05:30 PM
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Algae Identification
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Rick55555
I believe it is coralline algae. If so, the white...
I believe it is coralline algae. If so, the white spots are patches of dead coralline.
Rick
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 05:28 PM
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Lots of Different Algae's going on here...
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Rick55555
I think it will be easier for you to manual...
I think it will be easier for you to manual extract and starve off the algae now, while your tank is new rather than later..
In my opinion, you should leave your lights off. You're still cycling...
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 05:19 PM
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question about ick treatment
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Rick55555
I would not use Kick-ick... I've found...
I would not use Kick-ick...
I've found copper to be the most effective route against ich. I would remove all the fish (not inverts) to a quarantine tank. Maintain proper copper levels for two...
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 05:10 PM
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Sick Fish??
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Rick55555
I agree with the above suggestions regarding...
I agree with the above suggestions regarding angel compatibility. They simply should not be mixed.
Typically I don't think it's worthwhile to treat for fungus. If you do decided to treat them,...
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New to the Hobby
01/10/2008, 05:06 PM
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My 120g reef tank was 2 years old on New Year's Day (pics)
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Rick55555
Your tank looks great!
Your tank looks great!
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 09:07 PM
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Thinking of going to T5's
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Rick55555
Personally, I'm a fan of T5 lighting. I currently...
Personally, I'm a fan of T5 lighting. I currently use an 8-bulb 54watt Tek fixture. My SPS seem to be pleased with it.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 09:03 PM
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How Much Carbon?
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Rick55555
I prefer to use smaller amounts changed...
I prefer to use smaller amounts changed regularly. My understanding is that carbon gets exhausted relatively quickly.
I use roughly 5-10 tablespoons in my 150 gallon reef and change the carbon...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 08:49 PM
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whats a good protein skimmer and ro unit
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Rick55555
I like AquaC skimmers. I've used the Remora with...
I like AquaC skimmers. I've used the Remora with success on tanks under 75 gallons.
I'm satisfied with my spectrapure RO unit.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 08:43 PM
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Powerhead Question
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Rick55555
I utilize a mag 18 as my return pump (1800gph...
I utilize a mag 18 as my return pump (1800gph without head loss) and two Koralia 4s (1200gph each) on my 150 gallon reef. Although I'm content with this arrangement, I'm considering adding another...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 08:31 PM
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Skimmer Help???
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Rick55555
I'm a fan of AquaC skimmers. I've used the Remora...
I'm a fan of AquaC skimmers. I've used the Remora on tanks under 75 gallons with great success.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 08:28 PM
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increasing water flow in my 90gal
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Rick55555
Two of the Koralia #4s would be a great idea. I...
Two of the Koralia #4s would be a great idea. I use them in my 150 gallon reef.
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Reef Fishes
01/09/2008, 08:23 PM
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hardy small anthias??
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Rick55555
I've found dispar anthias to be relatively hardy.
I've found dispar anthias to be relatively hardy.
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 08:10 PM
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When should i put fish into my new tank?
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Rick55555
I agree with the above post, you should check...
I agree with the above post, you should check your parameters first. Also, remember to quarantine all new acquisitions.
Rick
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/09/2008, 07:34 PM
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lighting t 5 or not
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Rick55555
In my opinion you don't need anymore light if...
In my opinion you don't need anymore light if you're not interested in keeping coral.
When you say "whatever is on the rock" what are you referring to exactly? coralline algae?
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Fish Disease Treatment
01/09/2008, 06:28 PM
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fish losing color
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Rick55555
Your fish are stressed and potentially...
Your fish are stressed and potentially malnourished. Consider using a vitamin supplement such as Vitachem or Selcon. What are you feeding these fish? These fish should be fed Mysis, Formula one,...
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 06:19 PM
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want to add safe fish
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Rick55555
Congratulations on your new setup. Damsels...
Congratulations on your new setup.
Damsels and clown fish are "reef safe" fish. A concern might be mixing clown fish since you mention you intend to add more. In my experience, it's best not to...
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New to the Hobby
01/08/2008, 08:37 PM
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coraline algae????
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478
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Rick55555
You need your tank to cycle and stabilize first....
You need your tank to cycle and stabilize first. You're likely to encounter undesirable forms of algae (e.g. green, brown, cyanobacteria etc) during this period of cycling and just after.
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