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Forum: SPS Identification 01/07/2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,849
Posted By docjones
Just got my first and need some Id's

Just got these from a fellow Reefer for a good deal ( I think, 40 bucks total) and need some Id's. Thanks for the help!!

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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,896
Posted By docjones
I have not back washed it, and it is a Filter...

I have not back washed it, and it is a Filter Guys 75gpd RO/DI. Oe thing I did just do which is interesting is I put some RO water in a glass cup tested it and it was 1. I then tested my RO reservoir...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,896
Posted By docjones
TDS readings

I am getting some algae on my sand bed or may Cynao (Spelling??) and I am wondering if it is my water. My TDS readings of my RO/DI water is 6, is this to high? I just up graded from a 55 to a 125 so...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By docjones
Ok, so what is stuff like marine snow and DT's...

Ok, so what is stuff like marine snow and DT's used for? I am confused on that, lik I said I am new..lol
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By docjones
I also like ultimatefrags.com they have some very...

I also like ultimatefrags.com they have some very nice pieces.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By docjones
coral feeding

I am going to venture into the world of corals after deciding a FOWLR is not for me. My question is I know certain corals are filter feeders and need plankton of some type to sustain color and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By docjones
I just recently drilled my LR and I used a...

I just recently drilled my LR and I used a masonry bit. I think the key is to let the drill do the work, I let the bit bite the rock and work down slowly. I drilled some very small pieces and didn't...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By docjones
Yea I knew that I wanted big swimmers such as...

Yea I knew that I wanted big swimmers such as Tangs and Triggers so that's why I went with the pillars. Plus with the pillars I can get my SPS closer to the light to aid in growth (I hope). I just...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By docjones
I have hermit crabs and a variety of snails as...

I have hermit crabs and a variety of snails as well as a long spine urchin. He hasn't ate any of those guys yet and I am thinking of getting a serpent star and a sand sifting star.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By docjones
over feeding?

I am just trying to find out if I am over feeding my fish. I currently have two fish, a 1" clown and a 5" Niger Trigger. I feed them every day consisting of half a cube of Prime Reef and half of a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By docjones
I plan to try and keep SPS corals in my 125 and I...

I plan to try and keep SPS corals in my 125 and I have 3 Koralia #3's plus my return which is around 1200gph. I think it is just about right.
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By docjones
Yea I am thinking of adding egg crate to the top....

Yea I am thinking of adding egg crate to the top. Figured it wouldnt block light that much and still keep fish in.
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/02/2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By docjones
Lawn mower blenny...a jumper?

I just had a lawn mower jump out the tank, saw him on the floor when I got home, is this common? I didn't think they where jumpers?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By docjones
Many people have used pavers before. I actually...

Many people have used pavers before. I actually got the idea from multiple threads on here.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By docjones
Doc's 125g reef set-up

Well I finally got my 125 up and running. It has been a long process due to cost, time, and the holiday season. I am just going to run down my thought process and implementation to see what people...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 476
Posted By docjones
I have read that when you stir up the old sand...

I have read that when you stir up the old sand you can release built up Nitrates back into the water causing more harm then good. So I figured the best route would be to buy new sand to keep that...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 476
Posted By docjones
There will be no increase in bio load, in fact I...

There will be no increase in bio load, in fact I plan to give the tank a month or so before adding any new live stock.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 476
Posted By docjones
tank switch

I currently have a 55g tank that I am getting ready to tear down to put up my new 125g tank. My question is with new water (RO/DI saltwater I have made) and new Live sand (was told not to use the old...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/15/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By docjones
125g stocking help please

I am in the process of stocking my 125g tank and would like to make it mostly triggers. I have the tank very wide open since the rock work is designed as pillars. I have three pillars set up, one...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 274
Posted By docjones
Well the sand is only months old not even a year,...

Well the sand is only months old not even a year, so should I still ditch it? As for the rock I am making pillars that sit on paving stones so the paving stone and rod will already be in the tank...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 274
Posted By docjones
I was thinking, also I will keep some water in...

I was thinking, also I will keep some water in the 55, stir the @#$% out of the sand, drain the bad water and take the sand out. Think that would improve my odds of success?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 274
Posted By docjones
moving sand bed

I am planning to upgrade from a 55 to a 125. I have the new 125 and it is plumbed and is now ready to go. The problem I am facing is the new tank needs to go where the current tank is. So these are...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/14/2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 837
Posted By docjones
I personally think it is a matter of what you...

I personally think it is a matter of what you consider "reef safe". I think this term is used to broadly, and often times doesn't really fit the fish. I have researched this fish a lot and had a lot...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/14/2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 857
Posted By docjones
I recently got one and let me tell you he is...

I recently got one and let me tell you he is amazing. So active and very personable. I can walk by the tank and he will pop up almost wagging his tail for food. The only thing I can say that is kind...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By docjones
No I dont plan to rinse my seeded sand from the...

No I dont plan to rinse my seeded sand from the tank. And I have plenty of the snails that burrow into the sand (Nass. I think) so nitrate should be ok.
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