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Forum: New to the Hobby 08/05/2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 562
Posted By Russ
LOL.... nice try... I think I'll hang onto it......

LOL.... nice try... I think I'll hang onto it... Otherwise, my fish would have to learn to start breathing air.
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2004, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 261
Posted By Russ
No dice at the College Park Home Depot... they...

No dice at the College Park Home Depot... they only have "High Desert Sand" and the "Quickrete" stuff. I'm totally bummed. :rolleyes:

btw- sorry for hijacking the thread... I'm kinda freaking...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2004, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 261
Posted By Russ
So, nick... what are you using... or are you...

So, nick... what are you using... or are you bare-bottom?

To buy the appropriate "dead" sand from LFS around here is like $22 for a 30lb bag.... which is unbelieable, considering I used to by a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/05/2004, 04:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 562
Posted By Russ
Yeah... I think you're right... I just tried...

Yeah... I think you're right... I just tried the HD in College Park, MD... (My 4th HD in Maryland)... and all they have is this stuff called, "High Desert Sand" or that clumping sand by...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2004, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 261
Posted By Russ
Thanks man... I'll give that a try... See...

Thanks man... I'll give that a try...

See this thread for the other idea I had other than finding new southdown:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=414928
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 288
Posted By Russ
For my 75 gallon: -1 seaswirl with a Mag-9 ...

For my 75 gallon:

-1 seaswirl with a Mag-9
-Also, I made a DIY wavemaker (outlet strip), which cycles 3 powerheads and a reeftec.

So, I have a combination of a little of everything... just...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2004, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 261
Posted By Russ
Hey Nick... tell me about good LFS in Houston......

Hey Nick... tell me about good LFS in Houston... I'm moving there in a few days. Also, is there any hope of finding Southdown Tropical Playsand down there in your Home Depots? It supposed to be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2004, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 261
Posted By Russ
I go there all the time... 'cause I'm lucky...

I go there all the time... 'cause I'm lucky enough to live in Baltimore. IT TOTALLY ROCKS! You will not be disappointed. :smokin:
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2004, 04:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 162
Posted By Russ
Expert DSB advice (I'm moving)

Here's the situation. I have a 75 gallon mature reef, which I started with a 5" DSB of southdown tropical playsand 2 years ago.

THE PROBLEM: I'm moving from Baltimore to Houston in a few days. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2004, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By Russ
I'm kind of semi-reverse photo period right now. ...

I'm kind of semi-reverse photo period right now. I have my fuge lights go off four 4 hours in the middle of my metal halide "day."

Seems to be working well... Nothing's gone sexual yet.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/05/2004, 03:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 562
Posted By Russ
Well, it used to be call "Southdown Tropical Play...

Well, it used to be call "Southdown Tropical Play Sand." I need to make a DSB (Deep Sand Bed).... Actually, I'm moving my tank from Baltimore to Houston, and I was gonna buy some bags here in the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/05/2004, 03:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 562
Posted By Russ
Southdown in Balto, MD? Disappeared?

Hey, what happened to all the Southdown in Maryland? Two years ago, I found it at the Bel Air Home Depot. Now, I can't find it at Bel Air, Golden Ring, or Perring Parkway HD's.

Anyone know where...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/17/2003, 08:38 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 44,306
Posted By Russ
Actually, IME the modified sine-wave pumps are...

Actually, IME the modified sine-wave pumps are pretty darn good. Most you can use with the inductive loads used in the hobby without much problem. They claim you can use them on TV and Hi-Fi's w/o...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/27/2003, 12:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 454
Posted By Russ
No, the fish don't require an anenome in-tank to...

No, the fish don't require an anenome in-tank to do well (especially, the tank-raised clowns)... But, if you think you'd ever like to keep an anenome for your clowns to host in down the line, you...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/27/2003, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 454
Posted By Russ
If I were to do it again, I'd go with the true...

If I were to do it again, I'd go with the true percs, because their natural anemone hosts are easier to care for.

Don't waste your money on buying a mated pair. Buy two young adolescents and...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 06/19/2003, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 282
Posted By Russ
That's what I was afraid of... I'm back to my...

That's what I was afraid of... I'm back to my dilemma. :(
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 06/19/2003, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 282
Posted By Russ
I agree with you. Rather than trying to force...

I agree with you. Rather than trying to force them into their unnatural host (BTA), I'll look into their natural hosts:

Anyone know a good source for these?

Heteractus magnifica ~ Magnificent...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 06/19/2003, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 282
Posted By Russ
Thanks. Yep, I already have the book...

Thanks. Yep, I already have the book "Clownfishes..." Just seems that most of the "natural hosts" for false percs are the more difficult anemones to keep in aquaria. I think I'll just wait until...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2003, 03:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 805
Posted By Russ
I use the same supplements, and my pH varied from...

I use the same supplements, and my pH varied from 7.85 to 8.05. However, I also dose Kalk at night (about 1 teaspoon).

You wrote: "Total Alk = 6.5 , borate alk = 1.5, thus carbonate alk= 5...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2003, 03:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 454
Posted By Russ
They also host in different species of anenomes. ...

They also host in different species of anenomes. So, if the long term plan is to pair them with an anenome, look into what kind of anenome your tank can support.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2003, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By Russ
Likely you don't have any water movement in the...

Likely you don't have any water movement in the tank, which is why undesirable algae has covered the LR. Throw a power head in there.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2003, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 175
Posted By Russ
Yeah, I'd add it when you add the LR (not...

Yeah, I'd add it when you add the LR (not before). Personally, I have both types of Macro you mentioned in my fuge. The more diversity, the better.

I've heard Caulerpa won't go sexual if you...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2003, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By Russ
I would get two Actinic URI VHO's... Of course,...

I would get two Actinic URI VHO's... Of course, when you buy them, they come 6 to a box. So, why not get 2 Actinics, 2 White (Aquasun), and 2 half-and-half (50/50).
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2003, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By Russ
The longest I've left my reef is 5 days. I...

The longest I've left my reef is 5 days. I didn't bother feeding, and everyone was fine.

-Avoid the temptation to overfeed them just before you leave, b/c it will result in a harder time for...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2003, 02:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 805
Posted By Russ
A faulty pH probe?

A faulty pH probe?
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