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Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 05/05/2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By ddawson
Thanks and it was nice to meet all of you. ...

Thanks and it was nice to meet all of you.

So far I have two small RBTA's left that are not moving off a piece of LR and a nice old serpent star.

I think everything else is spoken for at this...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 05/02/2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By ddawson
I'm back. One of the reason for the tear down is...

I'm back. One of the reason for the tear down is I have no time lately

I have some pictures but this site won't let me upload them.

I'm free Wed/Thurs/Friday after 4PM but I need find to find a...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 05/01/2006, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By ddawson
I have alot of PM to answer but the pictures are...

I have alot of PM to answer but the pictures are from on old tank.

I'll post some new ones soon.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 04/30/2006, 08:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By ddawson
Live stock for Sale. Tank Dismantle

Lyretail Red Male Anthias $15
Royal Gramma $10
False Ocellaris Clown Female and Male $30
Clown Goby $5
Purple Firefish $15
Yellow Eye Kole Tang $10

Ultra Crocea Clam $50

3 Rose Anemone $25...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/24/2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 763
Posted By ddawson
Here is my sump with 1" spacing. I wish I had...

Here is my sump with 1" spacing. I wish I had gone with 2" because I do get some bubbles with the Eheim 1262 900gph pump.

http://ddawson1.net/images/Reef/SUMP1.JPG
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/19/2005, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,024
Posted By ddawson
WOW It took off, Here is a picture I took before...

WOW It took off, Here is a picture I took before you bought it.

http://ddawson1.net/images/Reef/tank2.JPG
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/19/2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,024
Posted By ddawson
I'd say more ALK as well. I'd like to see...

I'd say more ALK as well.

I'd like to see how big it got so post a bigger picture.

Thanks,
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 05/17/2005, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By ddawson
Thanks, I wasn't impressed with Aquascene....

Thanks,

I wasn't impressed with Aquascene. The SPS table seemed over priced even compared to Ultimate Aquarium in San Mateo and the clam selection wasn't very good.

I bought an $80 SPS just...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 05/13/2005, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By ddawson
Does anyone have the address and phone number? ...

Does anyone have the address and phone number?

Thanks,
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/12/2005, 09:20 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 47,585
Posted By ddawson
LOL. I didn't keep track of those. At the time...

LOL. I didn't keep track of those. At the time everyone was saying you would get no SPS growth with the T5's so I tracked there progress. I was also told I could not keep calms but the shells showed...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/12/2005, 05:50 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 47,585
Posted By ddawson
I found Mushrooms would lay flat and not reach...

I found Mushrooms would lay flat and not reach for the light like I've seen them do in some tanks.

The below shot were taken at about the 2 year mark.
I took the tank down last month because of a...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 05/12/2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By ddawson
LFS, Best place for SPS and Clams.

I'm looking to purchase some new SPS corals and a Clam.

On the peninsula the pickings are pretty slim.

Any place south of San Mateo or close to 92 in the East Bay that has a great selection?
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/12/2005, 04:53 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 47,585
Posted By ddawson
These are old but for those who have been talking...

These are old but for those who have been talking about growth or think that T5 are new technology.

I have been running T5's for 2 years now. These shots and growth were with the Triad Ballasts...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/12/2005, 04:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 412
Posted By ddawson
I switched from MH to T5's. I had two MH175W...

I switched from MH to T5's.

I had two MH175W bulbs over a 90G. On my current tank I switched to T5's.

While I sometimes miss the shimmer lines the temperate issues is not nearly as bad.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/09/2005, 05:59 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 47,585
Posted By ddawson
I had one break a while back. I heard a snap and...

I had one break a while back. I heard a snap and a light went out.

I've reduced the pressure of the clips and haven’t had a problem in 2 years now.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 05/02/2005, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By ddawson
One big piece of LR and a Hang on Filter. Power...

One big piece of LR and a Hang on Filter. Power heads were added to aid in flow.
Two Lights America Lights provided lighting.

I had changed the charcoal the night before so who knows.

I'm sure...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/02/2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 47,585
Posted By ddawson
I've been using the T5's for a few years now. I...

I've been using the T5's for a few years now. I don't post as often as my car hobby has been taking more of my time.

When I 1st started using T5's I posted that the mushrooms didn't seem to like...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 04/26/2005, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By ddawson
Temporary tank crashed

I wanted to update you on my tear down / restore process.

My main tank had finished cycling with the Marshal Live rock and everything was looking great.
Friday I prepared my water to do a large...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 04/05/2005, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 225
Posted By ddawson
Walter from AWI is great. Give him a call and he...

Walter from AWI is great. Give him a call and he can get you setup.

I have his Dual Home/Reef setup for 2 years now.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 03/17/2005, 02:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 877
Posted By ddawson
Apon, I'm using the ESV B-Ionic. Mark,...

Apon, I'm using the ESV B-Ionic.

Mark, tonights fine. How does 6PM sound?
Please bring a bucket.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 03/17/2005, 11:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 877
Posted By ddawson
Sorry no SPS left. Mark at one time I had a...

Sorry no SPS left.

Mark at one time I had a Corky Sea Finger.
See here for a description http://reeftopia.com/Gorgoniansponges.html

I did have some Green Zoos but when I switched to SPS I...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 03/16/2005, 05:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 877
Posted By ddawson
omzz, I have someone coming by tonight. If...

omzz,

I have someone coming by tonight. If he doesn’t take the SPS that's all I'll have left.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 03/16/2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 877
Posted By ddawson
omzz, I have someone coming by tonight. If...

omzz,

I have someone coming by tonight. If he doesn’t take the SPS that's all I'll have left.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 03/16/2005, 03:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 877
Posted By ddawson
Bamm Bamm, I would but your just way too far...

Bamm Bamm, I would but your just way too far away.

The Orange SPS is back up. It just fits on a 5 gallon bucked.
How does $50 sound or PM me an offer. I needs to be gone by Saturday.

Thanks,
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 03/16/2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 877
Posted By ddawson
platapus, It's looking good. Thanks for the...

platapus,

It's looking good. Thanks for the picture. I like showing the kids how the creatures are doing in other tanks. They get attached to them. I'm looking forward to getting back up and...
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