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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By RockyMtnReef
Thanks for the reply. I had given the Reeflux 12K...

Thanks for the reply. I had given the Reeflux 12K some thought but read somewhere that SPS growth is super slow with them for some reason. I may be totally off base here but that is what I have in my...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By RockyMtnReef
More great info. I guess you can always...

More great info.

I guess you can always raise your lights and/or run them through some egg crate for a while to acclimate the corals.

I would love to have some feedback from people who have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By RockyMtnReef
Wow, great info. I am not going to cook my...

Wow, great info.

I am not going to cook my SPS if I were to jump ship to the Aquaconnects will I?

I used to run the Reeflux 10K's and I felt they were a bit overkill. The colors of my SPS were...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I use the Coralview electronic ballasts, 400W. ...

I use the Coralview electronic ballasts, 400W.

I run three MH along with two 72" actinic VHO over my 260gal (70x28x30). A cool combination by the way if you have not tried it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By RockyMtnReef
20K Radium Life Span

How many months are you guys getting out of your Radiums?

I bought mine back in early June and am starting to think they might need replaceing.

I run them 8 hrs per day along with actinic VHO...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/21/2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,086
Posted By RockyMtnReef
Sent PM

Sent PM
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/22/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,427
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I try to keep mine at about 1.024-25. I couldnt...

I try to keep mine at about 1.024-25. I couldnt get myself to try dropping it as much as he suggested.
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/20/2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,427
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I thought you guys might find this interesting....

I thought you guys might find this interesting. This is from an e-mail he sent me a while back.

I have found that salinities over 1.025 can cause colors to fade on the SPS. That is why I target...
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/05/2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,167
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I have a big (10") crosshatch and a slightly...

I have a big (10") crosshatch and a slightly smaller bluejaw that are awsome. The one issue I am having is that my CH likes to bite the tank. I think he does it as a way of complaining that he wants...
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/05/2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,433
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I have had mine for about 8 months. It cleared...

I have had mine for about 8 months. It cleared out my aptasia and has left my SPS and clams alone. Zoanthids are another story. I had a really nice collection that he wiped out but what can you do....
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/02/2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,312
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I have a 70x28(W)x30(T) tank. I have (3) 400W 20K...

I have a 70x28(W)x30(T) tank. I have (3) 400W 20K Radiums and like them very much. I would say however that with a 24" depth you are probably ok with 250W.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/23/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I would pay to find a way to kill my GSP and Pink...

I would pay to find a way to kill my GSP and Pink SP. They are taking over. I scrape and kalk paste them to no avail. I am now reduced to pulling out rocks and leaving them outside for a few days as...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/25/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 216
Posted By RockyMtnReef
What would you do?

I have a 70"x28"(W)x30"(T) tank that is currently lit by three 400W 10K Reeflux SE bulbs plus (2) 72" VHO Actinics. I am starting to think I have a little more light than I need. I am thinking about...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/07/2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 728
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I dont know. I guess I was going to keep a close...

I dont know. I guess I was going to keep a close eye on my corals to make sure I dont see anymore RB. I figured if I could get away with killing them off but not my shrimp and crabs I would be...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/07/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 728
Posted By RockyMtnReef
Do you recommend I treat 3 times? I was figuring...

Do you recommend I treat 3 times? I was figuring one would be enough.

How much time between treatments?
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/07/2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 728
Posted By RockyMtnReef
So check this out. I did the treatment this...

So check this out.

I did the treatment this weekend. I have about 300 gal total water volume so I used a whole tablet. I was not able to catch my shrimp or emerald crabs so I figured they would be...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/03/2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 728
Posted By RockyMtnReef
Very good to know. Thanks

Very good to know. Thanks
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/03/2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 728
Posted By RockyMtnReef
Thanks for the feedback. I have shallow sand bed...

Thanks for the feedback. I have shallow sand bed for asthetics mainly so I am not that concerned with wiping out a bunch of life there. I have close to 30 SPS plus since they are infected I am sure...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/02/2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 728
Posted By RockyMtnReef
Interceptor

I know there have been a bunch of threads on this topic but I am having trouble with the search function and had a quick question.

Now that this treatment has been established for some time now as...
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/21/2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 983
Posted By RockyMtnReef
Sorry to hijack but this is a question I was...

Sorry to hijack but this is a question I was going to post and it seems to fit perfectly within the conversation. I have a Geo and have had a bit of a hard time dialing mine in. I seem to always have...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/13/2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,780
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I would go with the Interceptor treatment as...

I would go with the Interceptor treatment as well. One of the large dog tablets is good for about 380 gallons. You should be adjust the amount you use based on this number. Crush up the piece of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I am not sure of how thick front to back (I am at...

I am not sure of how thick front to back (I am at work) but I would say no more than 3/4". You only need one Tunze magnet holder per 6100. I have two pumps in my tank now but will be adding at least...
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/04/2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I have the Tyree "True Undata" with the olive...

I have the Tyree "True Undata" with the olive green center, red/pink growth edges and white polyps. I have actually found it to be a fast grower. It has tripled in size in about four months. It...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 268
Posted By RockyMtnReef
I have played around with a bunch of salts and...

I have played around with a bunch of salts and have found Reef Crystals to be the best. My SPS have responded extremely well in terms of color and growth.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By RockyMtnReef
For what it is worth I have the 3/4" rated Tunze...

For what it is worth I have the 3/4" rated Tunze magnet holders and love them. I have my 6100's running full blast at the max angles and they dont budge.
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