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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By hermitage
QT and Ammonia spikes...

I thought I'd share my experience that helped me a lot.. I know this can be a heated topic, so I thought this might help those who've been having difficulty with QT. I've never read anyone...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 34,112
Posted By hermitage
hey...just so your aware. I have the same Big...

hey...just so your aware. I have the same Big Digital Temp Alert (BDT), and also the same suction cup thermometer.

I would leave in the suction cup thermometer. I use it in mine to make sure the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By hermitage
Hopefully you bought him...cause he's gone!

Hopefully you bought him...cause he's gone!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/22/2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 710
Posted By hermitage
I had the same problem with QT tanks. I would...

I had the same problem with QT tanks. I would use sponge filters that were seeded in my sump 4 or more weeks. No matter how many water chcanges I did the ammonia was going through the roof.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/22/2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 592
Posted By hermitage
I'm telling you man...if I were you I'd transfer...

I'm telling you man...if I were you I'd transfer these fish to a Hospital tank and treat. All your fish. Researching on your own is the best way to determine your best course of action. Sometimes,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 919
Posted By hermitage
Thanks ...I'll check'em out.

Thanks ...I'll check'em out.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 919
Posted By hermitage
Where do you get empty shells?

Where do you get empty shells?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 710
Posted By hermitage
I know it sounds extreme, but it's teh only way...

I know it sounds extreme, but it's teh only way to be sure that you've broekn the life cycle of ich. Otherwise, the ich can keep coming back.

I battled it once, and having the confidence that I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 919
Posted By hermitage
Interesting...do crabs and snails perform the...

Interesting...do crabs and snails perform the same job?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 710
Posted By hermitage
Read my friend...read... ...

Read my friend...read...

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ichartmar.htm
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 710
Posted By hermitage
I don't have experience with reef safe...

I don't have experience with reef safe treatments. But when my tank had ich, I decided to avoid them. I just don't trust many of the claims made by manufacturers in this industry. "Reef Safe"...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 710
Posted By hermitage
I would setup a hospital tank, pull the fish for...

I would setup a hospital tank, pull the fish for 6 weeks. There are several treatments you can employ. I used copper safe in the hospital tanks ( I had 2 set up) for 1 week. Siphoned the hospital...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 919
Posted By hermitage
Cleanup crew robbery! Call the police.

Hey all

I have a 210 gal, mixed reef (starting anyway), and I'm looking at a cleanup crew.

But good lord! These cleaner packs that online companies sell are outrageous! I mean...do I really...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,510
Posted By hermitage
Nah...nothing to worry about! As long as you...

Nah...nothing to worry about! As long as you don't put it on the floor! Aquariums are great for kids!

Here's my 14 month old...double fisting!
...
Forum: Coral & Livestock Trading 12/15/2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By hermitage
Unhappy Giving away my Aussie Harlequin Tusk

I love this fish. I've had him for 2 years, he's about 5"-6". He's a great fish, very healthy and never had any problems with him. I've decided that I needed a cleanup crew for the long term health...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/15/2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By hermitage
Unhappy I'm giving away my Aussie Harlequin Tuskfish...

I love this fish. I've had him for 2 years, he's about 5"-6". He's a great fish, very healthy and never had any problems with him. I've decided that I needed a cleanup crew for the long term...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/21/2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By hermitage
Thanks Yall. I was hoping I could leave them.

Thanks Yall. I was hoping I could leave them.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/20/2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By hermitage
aiptasia migration..what would you do?

So back in April, I bought an Emperor Angel. Coincidentaly, I also had a nasty Majano Anenome problem, and a growing Aiptasia concern (spotted a few here and there).

By June all Majanos and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/19/2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,255
Posted By hermitage
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/585/119204refu...

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/585/119204refugium_55_gal.JPG http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/583/119204Aquac_EV240.JPG
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/13/2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 460
Posted By hermitage
My Emperor Angel devoured all of my Majanos! I...

My Emperor Angel devoured all of my Majanos! I had over 50 of em, now...zero.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/05/2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By hermitage
Thanks I just received my calibration PH...

Thanks

I just received my calibration PH fluid. I'll do that today.

As for the temp probe...I'm at a loss. It's already setup to be + 0.7 degrees from it's factory default. I did this in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/05/2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By hermitage
Probe madness

So I got my Aquacontroller JR setup the other day. the Probes are sending all kinds of wacky readings...

First the PH probe reads 8.6 to 8.79. My Seachem ph test kit and API test kits both read...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/29/2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By hermitage
Not retarded...they're dying. I believe most...

Not retarded...they're dying. I believe most Turbo snails sold in the trade are cold water species. Not used to the 78 deg water we have in our tanks. Just a matter of time before they're all dead.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/29/2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 478
Posted By hermitage
Sorry bro...those suckers a just way too...

Sorry bro...those suckers a just way too expensive for me. Even at 20% off..
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/24/2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 674
Posted By hermitage
Of yeah! just got it today! Can't wait for the...

Of yeah! just got it today! Can't wait for the weekend.
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