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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/15/2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 127
Posted By dfleary
Question Jebao pump ok for SW use?

I just threw out a water fountain that was leaking, but salvaged the Jebao PP-388 submursible pump from it. I looked it up on the web, but every reference to it is for pond or fountain use. Anyone...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/07/2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 257
Posted By dfleary
What to use to block/plug a powerhead venturi inlet?

Using a powerhead (Aquaclear, I think) to push water into a Fluidized Bed Sandbed Filter, and am loosing considerable flow via the built-in venturi inlet near the powerhead output.

Anyone have an...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/31/2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By dfleary
Ok, it's been 3 days. One of the urchins has...

Ok, it's been 3 days. One of the urchins has moved about 2 feet; the other hasn't moved at all. Is this anything to worry about? What's a sign an urchin is dead? Just spines dropping?
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/30/2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By dfleary
I bought two from a local aquarium shop...

I bought two from a local aquarium shop yesterday, though they haven't moved far from their original positions yet. Let's hope they fare well.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/26/2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By dfleary
Thank you all for your input! I've...

Thank you all for your input!

I've considered large turbo snails, but am afraid that one well-placed bite from that filefish would do the snail in. The filefish has a very strong bite (I know...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/26/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By dfleary
Hair Algae Cleanup in a Predator Tank?

What could I put in a predator tank for hair algae clean-up, that wouldn't just turn into fish food? I have a Harlequin Tuskfish, Bird Wrasse and a very big, healthy Tassled Filefish (the...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 03/10/2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By dfleary
The retailer refunded me today for the dock posts.

The retailer refunded me today for the dock posts.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/03/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 205
Posted By dfleary
Question What exactly does the gate valve do? Does it...

What exactly does the gate valve do? Does it regulate the flow of water exiting the skimmer, so that closing the valve forces more water into the skimmer body (because it can't exit as quickly)? ....
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/01/2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 201
Posted By dfleary
Selcon Questions

I've considered using Selcon, but have wondered how much of it actually soaks into thawed-out meaty foods (krill, clams, etc.) so that the fish will actually ingest it, and how much of it just...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 02/12/2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By dfleary
Walt contacted me today and offered to either...

Walt contacted me today and offered to either replace the dock posts or to send the retailer two new pairs of dock posts in exchange for a refund to me.

I prefer the refund route, as the...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 02/11/2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By dfleary
Nature's Image Coral Replicas - BEWARE

I bought two pairs of Nature's Image Dock Posts (http://www.naturesimageonline.com/NI-821.htm) in November 2006. Less than two months later, paint is coming off of them, exposing the white material...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 02/11/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By dfleary
I bought two pairs of Nature's Image Dock Posts...

I bought two pairs of Nature's Image Dock Posts (http://www.naturesimageonline.com/NI-821.htm) in November 2006. Less than two months later, paint is coming off of them, exposing the white material...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By dfleary
I just added 3 pics to my gallery for you.

I just added 3 pics to my gallery for you.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By dfleary
Tassled Filefish (a.k.a. Prickly Leatherjacket)

Chaetoderma pencilligera -- I bought one of these about 2 months ago. Since that time, it's gone from about 3.5 cm (nose to tail) to about 9 cm, and has become quite the character!

It's in a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By dfleary
I'm glad to hear someone else has observed this. ...

I'm glad to hear someone else has observed this. I posted something about 4 days ago regarding Ocean Nutrition's Spirulina Formula cubes, which, without fail, will throw my skimmer into overdrive...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 512
Posted By dfleary
What kind of gloves are you talking about...

What kind of gloves are you talking about wearing? Those skin-tight powderless latex (medical style) gloves?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 134
Posted By dfleary
Question Ocean Nutrition Spirulina Formula & Protein Skimmers

I've noticed that any time I feed my fish a cube of Ocean Nutrition's "Spirulina Formula," my skimmer goes crazy and fills with green water within 20 to 30 minutes. Sometimes it even fills to...
Forum: Arizona-Sierra Vista/Tucson Reef Keepers 12/22/2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,346
Posted By dfleary
Is there anything wrong with leaving the tank at...

Is there anything wrong with leaving the tank at that lower salinity indefinitely, as long as the fish are fine with it?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2006, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 400
Posted By dfleary
I just visited their web site. I can certainly...

I just visited their web site. I can certainly see what you mean!
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 770
Posted By dfleary
How do you install a uniseal, and where do you...

How do you install a uniseal, and where do you buy them from?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2006, 11:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 400
Posted By dfleary
Flfirefighter13, Was it difficult to install...

Flfirefighter13,

Was it difficult to install the uniseal? Where did you buy it?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2006, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 400
Posted By dfleary
Miztic, What is a "DJ Center,"...

Miztic,

What is a "DJ Center," anyway?
Forum: Middle Tennessee Reef Club (MTRC) 12/18/2006, 11:13 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 17,232
Posted By dfleary
Yeah, not too pleasant, I agree. You have...

Yeah, not too pleasant, I agree.

You have the sulfur denitrator, or the coil one?
Forum: Middle Tennessee Reef Club (MTRC) 12/18/2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 17,232
Posted By dfleary
Nick, What brand Denitrator do you have?

Nick,

What brand Denitrator do you have?
Forum: Middle Tennessee Reef Club (MTRC) 12/15/2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 17,232
Posted By dfleary
I just researched pinch valves, and I want to...

I just researched pinch valves, and I want to make sure I understand, because I'm planning on buying a denitrifier from Midwest . . . . the pinch valve that comes with the unit can permanently deform...
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