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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/21/2007, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By thorsen
I did not ask AO to drill holes in the...

I did not ask AO to drill holes in the eurobracing although they offered. I am going to use Vortechs so it I didn't need any holes. I think there is some moderator threads in the beginners forum...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/20/2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By thorsen
I just went through this processing myself. As...

I just went through this processing myself. As far as the starphire goes I would go for it if you have the money. This link shows a photograph of starphire beside regular glass and the difference...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/20/2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By thorsen
I called Iwaki just yesterday with a question. ...

I called Iwaki just yesterday with a question. I'm sure if you called them they would tell you. There number was:
508-429-1440
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 272
Posted By thorsen
Help me pick a pump

I'm trying to pick a pump for my tank and would like advice. I was thinking I would get the Iwaki 40RLT. I want to use penductor's so I need a pressure rated pump. I want the queitest and most...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By thorsen
I know everyone buys the Southdown sand at home...

I know everyone buys the Southdown sand at home depot, which is an aragonite sand and a good price. I suppose they have pleny of silica based sand as well, but what about the grain size? I doubt it...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By thorsen
So where does a person get some uniform small...

So where does a person get some uniform small size silica based sand? Marinedepot doesn't sell it.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 08:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By thorsen
I found some good answers to my above post. This...

I found some good answers to my above post. This article is great:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/jan2003/feature.htm

Sounds like silica is probably better than aragonite.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By thorsen
What is the debate about aragonite verse silica...

What is the debate about aragonite verse silica sand? I have always heard silica was something not to do, but then I have recently read it makes no difference. From some of the comments though it...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/13/2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By thorsen
confused about sand beds.

I am setting up a new tank and I am thoroughly confused by all the arguements about sand beds. I don't want to go with a bare bottom system, but I'm not sure what sand bed is best. Could someone set...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/11/2007, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By thorsen
I'd like one myself. From what I have read they...

I'd like one myself. From what I have read they eat zoas pretty consistenly, but the other stuff is hit or miss. There is a lot more info about them in this thread. Good luck.
...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/10/2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By thorsen
http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_in...

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=1112&parent_category=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4

It says they are two to three inches long and docile. Maybe those...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/10/2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By thorsen
Flashlight Fish - or anything rare and unusual

I have a two hundred gallon tank being made and am planning all the fish I would like to have in it. I'd really like to have something rare and unusual. The pinecone fish and the flashlight fish...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/31/2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 41,922
Posted By thorsen
I'm not an expert on LED, but I'm really...

I'm not an expert on LED, but I'm really intrigued by them. A lot of people say they don't give enough light. I am a resident and in and out of the OR everyday. The cardiothoracic operating room...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/27/2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By thorsen
I know the general opinion is that ribbon eels...

I know the general opinion is that ribbon eels don't survive but I remember readind a thread in here somewhere a couple months ago about a guy who was having a lot of luck with blue ribbon eels. I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/25/2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By thorsen
Advanced aquarist just did a favorable review...

Advanced aquarist just did a favorable review article on the aquaillumination. Aquaillumination has announced that they have shipped their first lights and I've been waiting for people to post...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/14/2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By thorsen
If it helps to picture my tank here is a quick...

If it helps to picture my tank here is a quick sketch of it.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc89/thorsenhaugen/reeftanksketchs.jpg
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/14/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By thorsen
I need help designing my tank

I've been saving for some time now and finally order a custom 72x26x26 four sided starphire tank from aquarium obsessed. They are waiting for me to submit my plans this week before starting to build...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 10/05/2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,042
Posted By thorsen
Sorry, this may be a little off topic, but I was...

Sorry, this may be a little off topic, but I was hoping to get some dragonfaced pipe fish for my own tank and was wondering how possible it is. I know that many people and websites say the same...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 10/05/2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,767
Posted By thorsen
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1216928
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 10/05/2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,767
Posted By thorsen
where are you collecting from? I know you can...

where are you collecting from? I know you can get a permit to collect fish here in the states. I don't think you can collect corals though.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/05/2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 271
Posted By thorsen
It's a big deal if it has built in overflows or...

It's a big deal if it has built in overflows or not. I'm ordering a 180 next week for $2,000 but it has two built in overflows and four sides in starphire glass. How much you should pay depends on...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/05/2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By thorsen
They don't need a lot of room although they can...

They don't need a lot of room although they can grow large. I don't think it could out grow your tank (I had one in the same size tank for a long while) and in fact if it got really big it would...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/04/2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By thorsen
I am not sure just what mixing and matching of...

I am not sure just what mixing and matching of your fish would produce the best result for you, but I hate to see you break down your tank to catch the trouble making fish. I read this thread awhile...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/04/2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By thorsen
That's a very nice tank. You should add...

That's a very nice tank. You should add something to kill the aptasia. I think I have read that camel back shrimps will eat it.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/03/2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 583
Posted By thorsen
Yes, the pods go from the refugium into the...

Yes, the pods go from the refugium into the display tank as do other good things. There are studies out about how much stuff is killed by going through the pump - some is but a lot survives. ...
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