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Forum: New to the Hobby 10/10/2006, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 107
Posted By orionsmamma
I understand the perils of CC. Personally, I do...

I understand the perils of CC. Personally, I do not like it, and I do not use it in my own tank.

The thing is, this is not my tank, and they want the CC in it, because they do not like the look...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/09/2006, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By orionsmamma
Has anyone ever done CC over a DSB?

Has anyone ever done a DSB with a thin layer of CC over to achieve the "CC" look and still have the benifits of a DSB?

Is it possible? Thinking of doing this for a friend who likes the look of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/09/2006, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 107
Posted By orionsmamma
Has anyone ever done crushed coral over sand?

A friend of mine has a tank that I am moving tonight. She does not like the look of sand, and while she is going to let me put a fuge under the tank she is insisting on the CC for the substrate in...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Trading 03/22/2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By orionsmamma
I am confused..you are the one trading them...

I am confused..you are the one trading them right?

What is the kelvin rating...ie, 6500K, 10K, 20K, etc?
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/21/2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By orionsmamma
Thats what I was afraid to hear...It is glass,...

Thats what I was afraid to hear...It is glass, and clear glass at that; so I guess I should just leave it there.

I just hate how salt builds up on it!
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/21/2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By orionsmamma
This thread...

This thread (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=803688) talks about all of the substrate choices, and the pros and cons of each.

It is also a sticky thread, and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/21/2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By orionsmamma
Thoughts on a center brace

I think it stinks!

My tank is glass, 80 gallons, 48" long and 18" wide. The brace is a pane of glass siliconed to the front and back panes inside the tank. I think it would be pretty easy to cut...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/18/2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 89
Posted By orionsmamma
I couldnt tell you, but they may know more about...

I couldnt tell you, but they may know more about this in the Do It Yourself forum.

HTH :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/18/2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 304
Posted By orionsmamma
Hmm..I Have several of these things in my...

Hmm..I Have several of these things in my tank...Ill go try to get a macro shot of one of them.

I just assumed they were sponges; and didnt really think twice about it :)
Forum: Advanced Topics 03/18/2006, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By orionsmamma
That pic looks alot more like what I found than...

That pic looks alot more like what I found than the peanut worm, although I didnt notice any bristles on the one I found.

On the peanut worm, there are lines going along the length of the worm,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/17/2006, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 399
Posted By orionsmamma
Wow, thanks Latino, I did not know that there was...

Wow, thanks Latino, I did not know that there was supposed to be a second PH on there. I have a spare MJ 1200, and MJ 900...would these be too powerfull? The MJ 400 is pretty cheap if I need to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/17/2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 399
Posted By orionsmamma
Re: Re: Overflow/Skimmer questions from a DIY newbie

I did know that #1 was the out flow; but am not sure where the water lvl should be on these tubes. Right now, they are pretty far underwater.

On #2; I am supposed to have a pump in addition to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/16/2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 399
Posted By orionsmamma
Thanks Ericn; I did know that much lol. The...

Thanks Ericn; I did know that much lol. The overflow came with instructions, but the pictures are so photocopied that I cant see where the u-tubes sit. The instructions say to not let the utube...
Forum: Advanced Topics 03/16/2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By orionsmamma
What lies below...

I recently upgraded my tank from a 30 gallon to a 80. When I finally had the 30 empty aside from the sand, I dug through the sad a bit to uproot any snails that may have been hiding. Of course,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/16/2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 446
Posted By orionsmamma
Turkey basters are our friends :D If you are...

Turkey basters are our friends :D

If you are regularly blasting your rocks; you shouldnt have a build up of "gunk".

Also, Its a good Idea to set up your rocks so that there is water flow from...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/16/2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 206
Posted By orionsmamma
Its been some time since I last checked these...

Its been some time since I last checked these guys out, but they used to have killer prices on live rock and shipping...its worth a look.

petsolutions.com

HTH
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/16/2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 875
Posted By orionsmamma
RC membership, for sure. Couldn't live without...

RC membership, for sure. Couldn't live without that search feature!
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/16/2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 399
Posted By orionsmamma
Thanks for the info and tip Critter. Hopefully I...

Thanks for the info and tip Critter. Hopefully I can get this all figured out, and not dump my tank water all over the floor :)
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/16/2006, 01:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 399
Posted By orionsmamma
Red face Overflow/Skimmer questions from a DIY newbie

Ok, I know this should probably be basic knowlage, but I could really use some help here. I cannot figure out where the U-tubes are supposed to be on this overflow:

Is it supposed to go into the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/13/2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 105
Posted By orionsmamma
You should acclimate your corals to the stronger...

You should acclimate your corals to the stronger light...If you do a search for light acclimation, you should come up with a ton of info.
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/13/2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By orionsmamma
Cycle with Live rock and live sand, skip the...

Cycle with Live rock and live sand, skip the fish. The cycle time depends; and I dont think anyone could tell you how long it will take.

HTH
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/13/2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By orionsmamma
I think most people will say at least 8 inches...

I think most people will say at least 8 inches above the water surface for halides. This is really a heat issue...Halides put off a bit of heat, and the closer they are to the water surface, the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/13/2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By orionsmamma
Do you have a skimmer? Skip the wet/dry, skip...

Do you have a skimmer? Skip the wet/dry, skip the hang on filters, and get yourself a good skimmer (and I suggest you stay away from the seaclone brand skimmer, which is probably the only one your...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/13/2006, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 194
Posted By orionsmamma
This is a newly set up tank? If I am reading...

This is a newly set up tank? If I am reading your post correctly, you set the tank up last night and threw in some corals?

There is a possibility that they melted away due to the tank not being...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/13/2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 215
Posted By orionsmamma
That is some pretty nice growth! I think Im...

That is some pretty nice growth! I think Im gonna add the 10K bulb and see how it looks...I hate having this extra ballast and not using it lol. I love the color of the 20K's, but the light...
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