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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,976
Posted By RParker
My wife wanted a bigger tank also.. going for a...

My wife wanted a bigger tank also.. going for a 75 to a 265. She's letting me go all out, said to buy what ever I needed to make it look like the display tanks at our LFS. :-)
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/14/2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 275
Posted By RParker
I had the same problem and Emerald Crabs worked...

I had the same problem and Emerald Crabs worked like a charm for me.. It was gone within a week and hasn't returned. Emeralds can be hit and miss but they were the only thing to work for me.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/09/2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 700
Posted By RParker
I hired movers for my 265, they showed up with...

I hired movers for my 265, they showed up with their own equipment. I sat back and watched them bust their but. Best money I ever spent.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 08/20/2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By RParker
I really like the overall look of the taller...

I really like the overall look of the taller tanks. I'm a tall guy at 6'2" so I don't have much of a problem with reaching the bottom of the tank. Due to the height of the stand I do need to stand...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 08/20/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,691
Posted By RParker
I just had my 265 delivered this weekend..I hope...

I just had my 265 delivered this weekend..I hope it turns out as nice as yours.
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/13/2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By RParker
You might want to spray it on a acrylic or egg...

You might want to spray it on a acrylic or egg crate backing anyway. Much easier to remove should you choose too.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/08/2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 257,327
Posted By RParker
I'm upgrading from a 75 gallon tank to a 265...

I'm upgrading from a 75 gallon tank to a 265 gallon tank and I'm hoping to carry over my Tek retro fits while adding more.

I have 6 48" bulbs at the moment I was thinking about adding 6 36" bulbs...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/27/2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 114,205
Posted By RParker
I'm on the end of my second day. I do have to...

I'm on the end of my second day. I do have to keep a close eye on my skimmer intake ( hob ) as the HA is losening and floating about the tank and clogging it. Seems to be working. I have a serious...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/13/2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,116
Posted By RParker
I prefer the rock wall look myself, I know a lot...

I prefer the rock wall look myself, I know a lot of people dont agree with the rock wall look but it's my preference. I think it all boils down to your own personal preference. It's YOUR tank do...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/11/2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By RParker
Every husband knows how it works... If she's not...

Every husband knows how it works... If she's not happy then no one is happy! ha

It's funny though, when I first started planning she said she didn't care.. now everytime we talk about it she has...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/11/2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By RParker
My wife changed my plans, no more peninusla in...

My wife changed my plans, no more peninusla in the office, we are now going with an 8'x2'x2' in our family room. So after all my work I have to re-evaluate my whole plan.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/06/2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By RParker
That helps alot actually. I have read through...

That helps alot actually. I have read through your thread several times, long before I was going to upgrade. Do you have any concerns with holes in the bottom of your tank?



Just something...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/06/2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By RParker
I used some Tufa as base rock in my little 30...

I used some Tufa as base rock in my little 30 gallon and it seems to be an algae magnet for me.

I'm up in Edmonton so I'm not sure if your suppliers down there would have rock from the same...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 02/06/2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By RParker
Plumbing a 240 Peninsula

Well my wife lost her mind and said i could get a larger tank and she offered to work some over time to pay for it ( Nope she's not for sale :D )

My question is how should I go about pluming the...
Forum: Zoanthids 01/28/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 197
Posted By RParker
Trouble?

I have what looks like white cotton growing between my zoos. Is this something to be worried about?

Thanks

Robb
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/22/2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 453
Posted By RParker
That's cool, thanks for the effort though.. I'll...

That's cool, thanks for the effort though.. I'll try the polarized lens trick and see if that works.. If not, well I got the tank for damn cheap anyway. ha!
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/22/2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 453
Posted By RParker
Nope, nothing on the tank that I can see. I have...

Nope, nothing on the tank that I can see. I have pm'ed the guy I bought the tank from but I haven't heard back. He was getting out of the hobby so he may not be checking th board any longer.
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/21/2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 453
Posted By RParker
Drilling Tank ( Another Thread )

Is there a difinitive way of telling weather you have tempered tank or not? I bought a 90 used and I have no idea who the manufacturer is?

Regards
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/20/2006, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By RParker
What Wood & Stain

I found this stand here on RC and I'm wondering if anyone could tell me what wood and stain might have been used on it. I'm hoping to duplicate the color. I hope the owner doesn't mind my posting of...
Forum: Photography 05/29/2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By RParker
I've had the camera for a couple of years but...

I've had the camera for a couple of years but never really sat down with it and learned to use it. It was set to Auto for most of that time.. I'm just now getting into using it manually. I think I...
Forum: Photography 05/28/2006, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By RParker
Decent Photo?

This is my latest purchase for my tank and I have been trying in vain to tak a decent picture of. On a good note is is forcing me to learn a great deal more about my camera.. A Canon A85 Point &...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/28/2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 333
Posted By RParker
I would suggest drilling a pluming an overflow...

I would suggest drilling a pluming an overflow tube. I have the same skimmer and oddly enough it pumped out 10 gallons of water onto my carpet last night. I can't figure out why it did it either.....
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 05/11/2006, 11:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 107
Posted By RParker
Blood Red Fire Shrimp

One of my shrimp that is ussually hidden was out and about today and I noticed some black spots on him. They are quite large I would say about a 1/4 inch in size. Any ideas as what might be wrong or...
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