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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By Bandsaw
I have a donut coral that makes regular meals out...

I have a donut coral that makes regular meals out of blue legged hermits. One of these days, I am going to get a picture worth showing of nothing but the crabs legs sticking out of the coral.
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,944
Posted By Bandsaw
I second that. Ordering my Korallin tomarrow. ...

I second that. Ordering my Korallin tomarrow. Thanks a bunch.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By Bandsaw
Tagging along here. I like your idea sk8r. I am...

Tagging along here. I like your idea sk8r. I am using a 32g brute for my LW as well. I just mix the whole thing once everytwo weeks and let it sit for a day before using. My top up pump is a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 236
Posted By Bandsaw
Question Course or Fine Calcium Media

Santa is getting me a new Korallin 1502 calcium reactor in the new year for Christmas (Canadian GST drops by 1%, so Xmas comes in January this year).

Which Calcium media is better to use in this...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By Bandsaw
With me, I know my limitations when it comes to...

With me, I know my limitations when it comes to building stuff :)

I played it safe (or easy) and just bought one.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By Bandsaw
I've cleaned mine only once in the last year and...

I've cleaned mine only once in the last year and half. Been putting it off as my skimmer took forever to break in. Now that I cleaned it, I am having to break it in again. I hate cleaning...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By Bandsaw
I use one as well. Within 6 weeks my NO3 went...

I use one as well. Within 6 weeks my NO3 went from 5 PPM to un-detectable. Been that way now for the last year and a half. I only feed the Di-Nitrator now once a month using sugar.

Was really...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/22/2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 747
Posted By Bandsaw
The opinion is mixed on the deep sand bed in a...

The opinion is mixed on the deep sand bed in a refugium. Some like it and some don't. Sand beds don't get along well with high currents as you can imagine. You could go with some small pieces of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/21/2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 747
Posted By Bandsaw
scouncil, 35g are fine. It's better than...

scouncil, 35g are fine. It's better than nothing. I started out with a 4 gal fuge.

The flow through your sump should only be as fast as what can be processed by your skimmer and fuge. Else wise...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/15/2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 747
Posted By Bandsaw
My fuge is seperate from the sump. These...

My fuge is seperate from the sump. These pictures are kind of old now. I really should take some new pictures for posting.

scouncil, I would say the bigger the better with at least 20% of your...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/15/2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 747
Posted By Bandsaw
WarrenAmy&Maddy, nice setup. I was looking at...

WarrenAmy&Maddy, nice setup. I was looking at using those rubbermaid containers for my fuge when I was in the planning stage but could not get an answer from rubbermaid on any risk of chemical...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/15/2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By Bandsaw
I would just be patient right now. Your tank is...

I would just be patient right now. Your tank is still cycling.

Coraline tends to go through these cycles as your lights change. When I upgraded to 150W MH from CF, all of coralline on the walls...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/11/2007, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By Bandsaw
You could consider a wrasse as a method of...

You could consider a wrasse as a method of control. I've seen some mighty fat wrasses in flat worm infested tanks. Six Line and yellow are good choices.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/07/2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By Bandsaw
The air adjustment valve is the air valve that...

The air adjustment valve is the air valve that comes with the MaxiJet 1200 pumps. The air hose is a 3/8 X 1/4 inch air line tube.

The original pump that came with the CSS125 went electric on me...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By Bandsaw
I'm not really sure of what you mean by "the...

I'm not really sure of what you mean by "the silencer box". Are talking about the bubble diffuser and that little air intake nipple that is suppose to eliminate any back pressure?

I have the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/23/2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By Bandsaw
What eats Hydroids

Are there any natural preditors of Hydroids that are reef safe?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 456
Posted By Bandsaw
That is a mean looking beast BeanAnimal. It...

That is a mean looking beast BeanAnimal. It looks as impressive as monkeying around with some of our new AC4400 locomotives.

The wife and I have tossed around the propane bottle idea. My problem...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By Bandsaw
One other thing, the other issue with the Prism...

One other thing, the other issue with the Prism is the seal for the part that fits the air intake onto the J tube. It does not seal. When air is allowed in around the seal, the skimmer won't work. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By Bandsaw
Yep, it's a peice of 1/4"X3/8"OD plastic line...

Yep, it's a peice of 1/4"X3/8"OD plastic line epoxied onto the Prizm with a air valve from a MaxiJet 1200 kit at the end.

Any needle type valve will do as well.

I set it, then leave. Have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 456
Posted By Bandsaw
BeanAnimal is right about the generator. It is...

BeanAnimal is right about the generator. It is the most ideal. If you have access to natural gas, setup your system so that it automaticly comes on when the power goes out.

I don't have that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/23/2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By Bandsaw
If it's the CSS125, I would not run the water...

If it's the CSS125, I would not run the water level much over 2" above the venturi input on the pump. Any more than that and you start to loose the ability to suck air.

Also, how are planning on...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 456
Posted By Bandsaw
Personally, it is too small. You will be in...

Personally, it is too small. You will be in trouble during an extended power failure.

An automatic generator would be ideal, but you can always look at some think this;

Connect your power...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By Bandsaw
Personally I think the Prizm Pro does a good job...

Personally I think the Prizm Pro does a good job once the thing is fixed!!

The biggest problem with the prizm pro is the air intake adjustment is way too course. You can fine dial it one day,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/23/2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By Bandsaw
It is almost guaranteed that a tank will go...

It is almost guaranteed that a tank will go through some kind of outbreak in the first year of life.

Your Mg should be approx 3 times your Calcium level. So your Mg could come up a bit. Lots of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By Bandsaw
Hmmm, I believe that everything just plugged...

Hmmm, I believe that everything just plugged right in.

If your order the Genx-2400 as the needle wheel, it comes with the needle wheel impeller, and the venturi adaptor.

The airline hole uses...
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