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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By connpatd
It doesn't help when they are laying helpless on...

It doesn't help when they are laying helpless on their backs though.

I rarely see the hermits bothering my snails except when they are upside down and unable to move.

Where's a good place to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By connpatd
Help, I've fallen and can't get up!!!!

I need more snails, what do you suggest?

I prefer not to buy any that can't right themselves when they fall onto their back. I have a ton of empty shells from snails that slipped off the glass...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 382
Posted By connpatd
I've heard also that people have had succes by...

I've heard also that people have had succes by taping a color picture of clowns hosting in an Anemone up on the glass near where you have your Anemone.

Since clowns are territorial they will see...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 525
Posted By connpatd
I brought perhaps 50% of the water from the old...

I brought perhaps 50% of the water from the old house to the new one to keep the Live Rock in water and dumped all of it back in the tank after I got the tank setup again.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 525
Posted By connpatd
The tank is 9 months old, although we moved a few...

The tank is 9 months old, although we moved a few months ago and had to tear it all down, moved it, cleaned/scraped the glass, replaced the live sand, and put it all back. That was October. Not...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 12:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 525
Posted By connpatd
Here's a link to some info on Elkhorn Montipora...

Here's a link to some info on Elkhorn Montipora for sale at liveaquaria.com

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2576
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 525
Posted By connpatd
My lighting is 2x 250w Metal Halides. I only...

My lighting is 2x 250w Metal Halides.

I only have 1 powerhead right now, so flow isn't too turbulant right now, anywhere in the tank, but it sounds like I should put the Elegance in the sand.
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 525
Posted By connpatd
And the corals...

And the corals....

Elegance
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/connpatd/CIMG0390.jpg

Hammer
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/connpatd/CIMG0397.jpg

Frogspawn...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 525
Posted By connpatd
More Pics

Here's some of the kids...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/connpatd/DiamondGoby.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/connpatd/FairryWrasse.jpg...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 525
Posted By connpatd
Critique my 120 (mainly coral placement). Also, pls ID this Anemone

I'm working on my first Saltwater tank and hope to get some feedback.

Based on the first pic, can you tell me if my coral placement is ok?

Based on the second pic, can you I.D. the Anemone? I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 709
Posted By connpatd
Aiptasia and Peppermint Shrimp

ThoughtI posted this before I left the office, but I don't see my post anywhere so I guess I didn't submit...

Anyway, I added a few pepermint shrimp a week ago to clean out 5 or 6 sprouts of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,465
Posted By connpatd
Does that include "Trace elements"? I keep...

Does that include "Trace elements"? I keep reading that some corals need them, but have no idea how to test (or how much is too much regardless).

Also, can I assume it is ok to add...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,790
Posted By connpatd
I bought one of the TLF Reactors but don't have a...

I bought one of the TLF Reactors but don't have a pump for it yet. what is a good pump to use with it?

120 Gallon tank btw
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By connpatd
I haven't trimmed it but it hasn't gotten to the...

I haven't trimmed it but it hasn't gotten to the point where I thought it needed trimming.

I guess I was wrong about that.

I'll trim it from now on weekly, though it seems to be trimming...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By connpatd
Chaeto

I started with a small ball of chaeto in my sump that didn't seem to grow at all for several months.

I changed my sump lighting to 24x7 using a bulb recommended at melevesreef.com and the growth...
Forum: LPS Keepers 12/20/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,527
Posted By connpatd
Did you actually cut the skeleton too? I...

Did you actually cut the skeleton too?

I bought a Closed Green Brain from my LFS that was already injured in the store. I figured I'd try to save it and so far the condition hasn't changed much...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 272
Posted By connpatd
yes, 4'x2'x2'

yes, 4'x2'x2'
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 272
Posted By connpatd
Oh, I'm more concerned with the size of the tang,...

Oh, I'm more concerned with the size of the tang, how much swimming around they do, and will it be ok in a 120g tank.

Those tangs are pretty peacefull with my existing fish, although they'll fight...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 272
Posted By connpatd
What kind of Tang can I get for a 120g reef tank?

I've had the Blonde Naso Tang recommended to me, but I've read that it will get up to 18 inches and should be kept in a 135 or larger.

I'd love to get one of those, but in the event that it is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 191
Posted By connpatd
Alk is roughly 10 to 10.5 dkh which I was told is...

Alk is roughly 10 to 10.5 dkh which I was told is in the normal range.

Do I need to lower it to 8.3-9.3 to keep Anemones?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 191
Posted By connpatd
Disfuntional...

Ok, so I bought a green BTA a couple of weeks ago.

It turned out to be two BTA's stuck to the same rock.

Win-win situation for me, right?

Wrong!

Both of these guys have taken to hiding...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By connpatd
Looking for advice on corals to purchase

I'm nearly to the point where I want to get my first coral(s) and wanted to get some advice from the pros.

My 120 gallon tank has been up and running for about 8 months and my water parameters are...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/10/2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 356
Posted By connpatd
Ok, I'll give them some time. I think the flow...

Ok, I'll give them some time. I think the flow should be ok, but if they are still hiding by wednesday night I'll make some adjustments.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/10/2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 356
Posted By connpatd
I put the BTA(s) in a bucket then slowly dripped...

I put the BTA(s) in a bucket then slowly dripped water from my dispaly into the bucket over a period of 4 hours.

When the SG was the same in both the bucket and my display, I scooped them out with...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/10/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 356
Posted By connpatd
Should I be worried? Anemone Question

I got a BTA on Friday and when I got it home it turned out to be two BTA's attached to the same rock.

I have Metal Halides, 250W I think, and a 120 gallon tank with approximately 200 LBS of LR.
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