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Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 05:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 747
Posted By kidchill
I ordered 3 corals online and 2/3 were dead by...

I ordered 3 corals online and 2/3 were dead by the time I put them in the tank!!! It was friggin ridiculous!!! But, I got a refund for the 2/3 plus a refund of shipping, so I basically paid for 1...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 276,051
Posted By kidchill
Alright, I just ordered the aquactinics TX5...

Alright, I just ordered the aquactinics TX5 setup. Now what bulbs should I get? I've been researching this for a while, but it seems really subjective. I'm thinking 2 white (full spectrum bulbs...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 791
Posted By kidchill
Where can I find info on bulb selection? The...

Where can I find info on bulb selection? The pros vs cons on all the different types of bulbs??? Any help would be awesome!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By kidchill
Buying aquactinics TX5, but what bulbs?

Okay, I know that bulb selection is kinda subjective, but I need to get 5 bulbs for the TX5 light that I'll be buying. I would like true, vibrant colors, but at the same time, I like that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/23/2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 497
Posted By kidchill
I say throw them in and see what happens!! J/K,...

I say throw them in and see what happens!! J/K, kinda. I wouldn't put 50lbs of LS in there though.....Just seed it like everyone said. The clown fish should be fine...after all they ARE a type of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,681
Posted By kidchill
Bump

Bump
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/21/2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,681
Posted By kidchill
Yah, I like that fixture much better, now what 5...

Yah, I like that fixture much better, now what 5 bulbs would you recommend?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/21/2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,681
Posted By kidchill
Tek T5 setup, how many bulbs??

I have a 75 gallon long tank (18" deep) and I wanna get a Tek T5 setup, will 4-54W bulbs be good enough considering the tank I have, or should I get the 6-54W bulb setup? I want to pretty much keep...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/18/2007, 04:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 697
Posted By kidchill
Yah, it's a very good thing. It means you have...

Yah, it's a very good thing. It means you have to buy less to add to the system!!! Once your tank is more established, throw in a mandarin. They're awesome fish (IMO) and they love the little...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/18/2007, 04:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,195
Posted By kidchill
*** is that!!! HeHe...I live in Florida where...

*** is that!!! HeHe...I live in Florida where bugs are common, but I would use a super can of raid with that thing!!! Wow, he'd probably just huff the fumes and move on too.....Nasty little bugger!!!
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/18/2007, 04:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 590
Posted By kidchill
I have moved my 75gallon across the room and out...

I have moved my 75gallon across the room and out the front door at 1 point with the DSB in tact and about 2 inches of water over that. The problem is that water finds its own level, and this may...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/18/2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,032
Posted By kidchill
Hmmm...I think sometimes mandarins can be a hit...

Hmmm...I think sometimes mandarins can be a hit or miss kinda thing. I've had 3, 1 of which failed to thrive, another which died secondary to ICH wreaking havoc, and my 3rd is doing great!! All I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/12/2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,900
Posted By kidchill
Well, good luck with everything. It sounds like...

Well, good luck with everything. It sounds like you're on the right path. I was thinking about something the other day and maybe this is a stupid question, but don't you already have a DSB in the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/11/2007, 05:29 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,900
Posted By kidchill
reeferhabit....where you gonna put the...

reeferhabit....where you gonna put the DSB....lol!!! I wouldn't worry about it. Your setup looks fine, and all in all you really don't have that high a bioload. Grow some balls and lose the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/10/2007, 08:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,900
Posted By kidchill
HeHe...Sorry to laugh, but you guys crack me up...

HeHe...Sorry to laugh, but you guys crack me up with the whole bioball thing.....I know how you feel though, I thought the LFS guy was a moron when he said to get rid of them!!! Trust me, it'll be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/10/2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By kidchill
Umm...I don't know if this will directly help you...

Umm...I don't know if this will directly help you or not, but I have a 75gallon long with 2 scooter blennies (the white/black ones), I have no idea of their gender, but they don't seem to care that...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/06/2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 368
Posted By kidchill
Same thing happened to me two days ago. Just...

Same thing happened to me two days ago. Just wait it out, it'll settle. I freaked out too, but it's all good!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/06/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 339
Posted By kidchill
If you have adequate LR, get rid of the bioballs....

If you have adequate LR, get rid of the bioballs. The only thing the bioballs do is provide surface area for bacterial growth, this is the same thing that LR does. Remove them slowly. Take out a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/06/2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,900
Posted By kidchill
reefgirl, that's not a whole lotta algae, but for...

reefgirl, that's not a whole lotta algae, but for that I would just go with a little better cleanup crew. Get some snails and hermit crabs (esp. for the sand) and that should do it. Have you...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/05/2007, 06:09 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,633
Posted By kidchill
Okay, so I found the journal that I had started...

Okay, so I found the journal that I had started when I first setup my 75 gallon tank. The biggest mistake, not allowing the LR to cure and overloading the tank with inhabitants before it fully...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/03/2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By kidchill
Awesome..thanx for the info. What secondary...

Awesome..thanx for the info. What secondary bulbs would you recommend? I want to bring out true colors, but I think I would like to lean more towards the blue spectrum. I'm obviously on a budget,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/03/2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By kidchill
Nova T5 kit any good?

Here's the link. I currently have PC lighting and want to move to T5. Is product any good?


http://www.petsolutions.com/Nova-Extreme-HO-T5-Fixtures+I42901121+C40001722.aspx
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/02/2007, 05:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,900
Posted By kidchill
HaHaHa!!! I went to UF for a lil while, but I'm a...

HaHaHa!!! I went to UF for a lil while, but I'm a USF alumni (undergrad) and still a grad student!!! We're in the top 10 woooohooo......Probably won't last though...IMO, you don't NEED a refugium. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/01/2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,900
Posted By kidchill
Well, as far as the bioballs go, just put them...

Well, as far as the bioballs go, just put them away somewhere. Chances are the bacteria will die off after some time without nutrients to survive. How soon do you want to do the FOWLR? If it's...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/01/2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,900
Posted By kidchill
I think you'll be fine!!! You may, at some point...

I think you'll be fine!!! You may, at some point want to add a little more rock, but I wouldn't stress it. Basically, like I said the Bio-balls are no more than surface area for bacteria to grow. ...
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