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Forum: New to the Hobby 12/11/2006, 02:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 432
Posted By sttroyiii
I used HD sand in my tank. I have between 2-3". I...

I used HD sand in my tank. I have between 2-3". I set the tank up in April I think, and its been fine. At first, it really wanted to blow around and I had to keep the powerheads aimed up high. Now...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/25/2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 198
Posted By sttroyiii
Ive had one since the beginning of the year....

Ive had one since the beginning of the year. Storms or low pressure fronts are what cause mine to overflow. Granted, its only happened about 3 times. Just keep your cup empty, and if you know a storm...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/24/2006, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 350
Posted By sttroyiii
My scooter loved frozen blood worms. He would...

My scooter loved frozen blood worms. He would slurp them down like noodles. I never could get him to eat anything else. If you already have two mandarins, the scooter is a third fish that eats pods....
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/24/2006, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By sttroyiii
If you want to stay on the economical end, go for...

If you want to stay on the economical end, go for a Mag5 or Mag7. They are 500 and 700gph. They are very quiet and reliable in submerged applications.
Forum: Vendor Experiences 10/20/2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By sttroyiii
I'd rather him get money from advertisers than...

I'd rather him get money from advertisers than suckers...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 10/20/2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By sttroyiii
Aqaurium Bliss -scam?

http://www.aquariumbliss.com/

Hi everybody, I just got an email from a friend recommending this site to me. It looked somewhat promising. I thought the special bonus might be a coupon to a vendor...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/19/2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 456
Posted By sttroyiii
From an electricians point of view, I...

From an electricians point of view, I agree...electronic is the way to go.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/19/2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By sttroyiii
I like the guy in the video with the massive...

I like the guy in the video with the massive comb-over. In another year, it will be starting from his neck! Sad story...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/06/2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 212
Posted By sttroyiii
If you scrape the coralline off with a...

If you scrape the coralline off with a razorblade, it is supposed to make it spread faster on your rocks. Im not sure if its true, but my tank is about the same age and I am starting to get it on the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/06/2006, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 161
Posted By sttroyiii
Looks like an Aiptasia if you arent talking about...

Looks like an Aiptasia if you arent talking about the purple stuff.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/06/2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By sttroyiii
I only have 4 of them, and one is larger from the...

I only have 4 of them, and one is larger from the others so he is easy to spot when they are out. The same snail has left eggs across the front glass 3 times in the past two weeks, caught him twice....
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/06/2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 534
Posted By sttroyiii
No one remembers walking around in their dad...

No one remembers walking around in their dad shoes as a kid? :D
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/06/2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 317
Posted By sttroyiii
There are a lot of corals that are exposed to air...

There are a lot of corals that are exposed to air for a few hours at a time during low tide. I could be wrong, but I think thats where 'slimers' get their name from, they slime over when out of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/06/2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 290
Posted By sttroyiii
Mine loves bloodworms but wont eat anything else...

Mine loves bloodworms but wont eat anything else other than pods. He slurps them down like noodles! A little over 6 months in a 20g. tank now, healthy as can be.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/22/2006, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By sttroyiii
Wow, you're good! I would say thats what they...

Wow, you're good! I would say thats what they look like, but they dont have the large pinchers from what I can tell. It say those become elongated at some point, so maybe they arent yet. Thanks!
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/21/2006, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By sttroyiii
Cockroaches and lobsters....thats awesome! "Hey...

Cockroaches and lobsters....thats awesome! "Hey did you know you are really eating a.... never mind."

The cirolanid isopods dont burrow do they?
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/21/2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By sttroyiii
Saltwater cockroach?

In the past few weeks, I have started noticing a few tunnels dug through the sand up against the glass where I can see whats in them. They are about the diameter of #2 pencil lead. Inside, I can see...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/21/2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 615
Posted By sttroyiii
I would definitely change out the substrate. It...

I would definitely change out the substrate. It sounds like a nice hard task you keep you busy! :)

You could build a canopy, or scrape the sides of the tank to keep yourself busy as well.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/19/2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 229
Posted By sttroyiii
I have a longnose hawkfish in the same tank as a...

I have a longnose hawkfish in the same tank as a cleaner shrimp. I think the hawkfish will take jabs at the shrimp, but they are still healthy after a few months. The cleaner shrimp doesnt come out...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/19/2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By sttroyiii
I think you would be ok. There are a few types of...

I think you would be ok. There are a few types of puffers that stay under 3-4"...Im thinking about the Hawaiian Blue Spot and the Valentini. I have a Hawaiian in a 20g. tall for about a month now....
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/07/2006, 01:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 715
Posted By sttroyiii
Its is my understanding that most of the...

Its is my understanding that most of the coralline will bleach white during the curing process. Both of the tanks I have set up have done this. I just keep the calcium where it is supposed to be and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/07/2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 136
Posted By sttroyiii
Dont go with the 3/4". I have a 1" on my 37g....

Dont go with the 3/4". I have a 1" on my 37g. with a mag7 return and the drain cant keep up. I have it throttled back about halfway. I would suggest 1.25 to 1.5".
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/05/2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 724
Posted By sttroyiii
Haha, 'secret place'! I dont think it matters...

Haha, 'secret place'! I dont think it matters where it comes from, its always going to have some small particles of shell matter, etc. I guess even if its not from the ocean, the particles give the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/05/2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By sttroyiii
Ive been in the same boat as you on this one. If...

Ive been in the same boat as you on this one. If you are trying to skimp all the places possible, you are going to have a frustrating time IMO. I can tell you from starting at the beginning of this...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/05/2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 724
Posted By sttroyiii
Miracle Mud analysis, last paragraph is the most...

Miracle Mud analysis, last paragraph is the most important:
http://www.inlandreef.com/Testing/MManalysis.html
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