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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By becketd
i could use some pls

i could use some pls
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
Posted By becketd
does simply using a clip on light from HD with...

does simply using a clip on light from HD with the 50/50 bulb work...i tried it and all my chaeto disappeared and i def have NOs so that wasnt my prob..lol
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/09/2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,403
Posted By becketd
wow..thanks for the imput...i do weekly water...

wow..thanks for the imput...i do weekly water changes so i fig my mag levels would be replenished from any depletion...i do have a mag tester and addative so i will check that tonight....i am glad to...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,403
Posted By becketd
coral looks like its blistering - is it even possible

the other day i noticed one of my corals was looking like it was swelling....at the time i thought it was going to start froming a new branch...but lastnight i looked at it and noticed that the whole...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By becketd
prob right..no camera...

prob right..no camera...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By becketd
coral looks like its blistering - is it even possible

the other day i noticed one of my sps corals was looking like it was swelling....at the time i thought it was going to start froming a new branch...but lastnight i looked at it and noticed that the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 176
Posted By becketd
new bulbs - light time

i just instald new MH blubs and was wondering how much i should cut back running then at first...ty
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/13/2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 253
Posted By becketd
main tank w/out fish while qt with fish -also how big should a qt be

what kind of concerns do i have to have when adding back my fish into the my main tank after a qt...i know your not suppose to add more then 1 fish a month but i would be adding 6 fish in a short...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/25/2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By becketd
5 gallons to the sump.....not even 5 percent...

5 gallons to the sump.....not even 5 percent water change when you consider the sump....
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/24/2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By becketd
add info...tested the other day..calc was ok...

add info...tested the other day..calc was ok ..around 400....alk was a little low but i added some baking soda to correct that prob....ive been battling a huge algae outbreak over the last 3 to 4...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/24/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By becketd
tanks over a 1ry old...one blue and one purple...

tanks over a 1ry old...one blue and one purple tang...one six line, one clown and two anthis...i havent seen any of them pick on either clam...they actually arent paying any attention to them...i...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/24/2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By becketd
i have them under 250 mh....10k...at the store...

i have them under 250 mh....10k...at the store they were under the same.....and i only had them under them for about 3 hrs...so i dont think thats the prob....i just got done checking on it and its...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/24/2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By becketd
new clam not opening

yesterday i bought 2 clams from a lfs that was unfortunatley going out of biz..at the time they looked great and closed down when i waved my hand over them....so anyway when i got them home i...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/14/2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,742
Posted By becketd
frags

i take 1, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 22, 23 ... thanks david
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/22/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 97
Posted By becketd
hair algae and low wattage current in tank

i am having a heck of a time with a hair algae outbreak and finally called in a pro to help me...his tank was a tank of the month awhile back...but anyway when he went to start helping me correct...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/06/2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By becketd
thats a good idea....i think im going to get 40...

thats a good idea....i think im going to get 40 gals of water ready to add and then get a longer hose and siphen it right out the window...befoer i was taking it out 5 gal at a time until i had...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/06/2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By becketd
i would do a larger water change however im have...

i would do a larger water change however im have my corals up near the top of the tank....i dont have a really nice plumbed in system yet so im stuck doing the bucket thing...when i drain it down...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/06/2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 320
Posted By becketd
when you fig it out let me know too...i have the...

when you fig it out let me know too...i have the same damn prob but i tested my nitrates yesterday and they are really high...how about changing your ro filters...i did without any luck..but it might...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By becketd
about 3 weeks ago i got new filters for my ro...

about 3 weeks ago i got new filters for my ro unit because i thought that i might be the sorce of my prob...so i would say ive done about 8 water changes in that time of about 10 to 15 percent...i...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/04/2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By becketd
hair algae/red rust colored algae

i know i know... another algae problem....im about at witts end with this stuff and any advice would be much appricated...the stuff has been growing rampent for about 2 to 3 months..maybe even...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By becketd
im going to target my rodi water...thanks for...

im going to target my rodi water...thanks for your help
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By becketd
have you ever own a foxface...

have you ever own a foxface...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By becketd
thats true...i dont know what i didnt think of...

thats true...i dont know what i didnt think of that..its def been awhile...i will check tonight..this has been a nightmare..like i said i before ive never really had a algae outbreak so the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By becketd
its really frustrating...do you think leaving the...

its really frustrating...do you think leaving the lights on longer would help...because i went on vacation and dont have a chiller i kept them off for the time i was gone...not wanting to bleach my...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By becketd
you know i was thinking that lastnight also...and...

you know i was thinking that lastnight also...and actually pulled out a marine depot and found the replacement filters for the rodi i have...but if that were the case i would of thought my phosphates...
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