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New to the Hobby
01/12/2008, 04:17 AM
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sand bed.
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he smaller grain size is going to serve you...
he smaller grain size is going to serve you better. As well, if you aren't going to go with a deep sand bed, I'd stick with a bed less than an inch deep. You want to make sure you don't end up with...
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New to the Hobby
01/12/2008, 04:07 AM
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tang killin tank
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spike78
In my opinion, the best thing for you to do is...
In my opinion, the best thing for you to do is STOP. Take a second. Stop killing fish. Do some research on your tank and intended livestock.
Powder Brown's (japonicus) are extremely sensitive...
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Reef Discussion
01/12/2008, 03:36 AM
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Ok, so my water is solid black, now what?
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spike78
Man, I'd pull out that rock and cure it properly...
Man, I'd pull out that rock and cure it properly in a rubbermaid container or some other disposable container. That rock is going to spit out junk for a couple weeks. If you have the rock drilled...
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Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling
01/11/2008, 02:56 PM
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IceCap 430 Ballast
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spike78
Sold, Thanks guys.
Sold, Thanks guys.
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Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling
01/11/2008, 12:43 PM
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IceCap 430 Ballast
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spike78
PM sent
PM sent
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Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling
01/10/2008, 07:53 PM
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IceCap 430 Ballast
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IceCap 430 Ballast
Hey everyone,
I purchased an IceCap retro kit that included 12 bulbs and 4 ballasts. I was able to wire the hood using only 3 ballasts and therefore have an extra one.
The ballast is brand new...
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The Lounge
01/10/2008, 07:00 PM
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Mean Mom
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spike78
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1289897
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01/09/2008, 10:31 PM
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Is Ich Contagious???
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spike78
Yeah, I don't thing the RidIch is really for...
Yeah, I don't thing the RidIch is really for dipping. I just went with the recommended doses in the QT, kept my salinity at 1.009, and scrubbed and vacuumed the bottom of the tank every other day to...
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The Lounge
01/09/2008, 10:15 PM
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'Meanest mom on planet' sells son's car
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spike78
Being treated like a child has nothing to do with...
Being treated like a child has nothing to do with your age, but with your actions. 19 or 50, he accepted help with preconditions, broke those conditions as well as the law having an open container...
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 09:01 PM
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Marcorocks
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spike78
I ran the heater as I had live rock in along with...
I ran the heater as I had live rock in along with my marco to help seed the dry rock.
To your other question, my current system has only been running for 6 months so I can't give you a...
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The Lounge
01/09/2008, 08:54 PM
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IE 7 question
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spike78
That's because IE7 is highly configurable!! :)
That's because IE7 is highly configurable!! :)
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 08:51 PM
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Quarantining Fish????
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spike78
Like was said before, no need to run the QT 24x7....
Like was said before, no need to run the QT 24x7. I just keep a square of sponge in my sump, and when I need my QT, I pull it out of the garage, fill it with water from my display, add the sponge...
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 08:43 PM
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Marcorocks
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spike78
Here is some advice based on my experience with...
Here is some advice based on my experience with 200# of Marco Rock for my 200 Bow:
1. Drill and pin your aquascape while the rock is still dry. I put a tape outline of my tank on the floor to get...
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Reef Fishes
01/09/2008, 07:19 PM
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sixline wrasse????
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spike78
Or... Maybe it's a four line wrasse? :) ...
Or... Maybe it's a four line wrasse? :)
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/wrasses/FourLineWrasse.php
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 07:15 PM
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Quarantining Fish????
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spike78
NOT having a QT tank is not really an option in...
NOT having a QT tank is not really an option in this hobby. With all the money you spend on livestock, it makes no sense to risk it all because you can't scrape together $20 for a proper QT tank.
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The Lounge
01/09/2008, 07:09 PM
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The Keys VS. Great Barrier Reef
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spike78
What are you trying to compare? The benefits of...
What are you trying to compare? The benefits of visiting them? The costs? Environmental issues? Your original post isn't very specific and doesn't make much sense. (It also pays to practice good...
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 06:57 PM
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Is Ich Contagious???
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Posted By
spike78
I didn't have luck with Hypo with my Powder Brown...
I didn't have luck with Hypo with my Powder Brown tang. After 8 weeks in Hypo, 1.009 - 1.008, the ich was no better, and maybe even worse. At this point I went with a combination Hypo and RidIch...
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The Lounge
01/09/2008, 06:32 PM
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IE 7 question
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spike78
I use Firefox personally, but if I remember...
I use Firefox personally, but if I remember correctly, the file menu can't be moved above the address bar. The address bar and nav tools are parts of the title bar and not movable. The menu bar and...
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Anemones & Clownfish
01/09/2008, 06:27 PM
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Big Problem: Nobody wants a condy.
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1,080
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spike78
Research the animal before buying it?
Research the animal before buying it?
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 06:25 PM
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cloudy water
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spike78
Check here for proper deep sand bed construction:...
Check here for proper deep sand bed construction:
http://ronshimek.com/Deep%20Sand%20Beds.htm
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 06:17 PM
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Lfs And Qt Their Fish
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spike78
The reason for me is simple... 15 day guarantee. ...
The reason for me is simple... 15 day guarantee. The LFS in my area don't provide this. I'll buy fish from my LFS, but most expensive or rare livestock I buy online.
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 06:09 PM
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Quarantining Fish????
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1,177
Posted By
spike78
Start here: ...
Start here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_3/cav3i4/quarantine/Quarantine.htm
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The Lounge
01/09/2008, 06:04 PM
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IE 7 question
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1,177
Posted By
spike78
Right click the toolbar area and select "Unlock"...
Right click the toolbar area and select "Unlock" and drag away...
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 05:23 PM
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Putting Tang in 20g QT, won't it stress fish even more?
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Posted By
spike78
1. Yes it will stress the animal to be in a small...
1. Yes it will stress the animal to be in a small QT, but the goal of your QT is to protect your display tank. The fish should handle a 20 gal QT just fine for the short QT interval.
2. Do the...
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New to the Hobby
01/09/2008, 04:52 PM
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QT tank troubles
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687
Posted By
spike78
Your QT won't need to cycle if you are using...
Your QT won't need to cycle if you are using water and filtration that's from your display. It should be good to go.
You really shouldn't be using any live substrates in your QT in case you...
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