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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,405
Posted By nhlives
It does dump into the pump side: A good and bad...

It does dump into the pump side: A good and bad thing. I had the same desire - pods. But I also had to work to get rid of the bubbles. I don't have a lot of extra room in the chamber so it was...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,405
Posted By nhlives
If you drill both, use a flexible tubing. You...

If you drill both, use a flexible tubing. You don't want to have the two tanks firmly connected. In my case I drilled just the taller tank.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,405
Posted By nhlives
I did plan the tanks so this was going to...

I did plan the tanks so this was going to work...One tank taller than the other.

Pics
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/137350IMG_1205_web.jpg
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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,405
Posted By nhlives
I have a dual AGA. One overflow feeds a fuge and...

I have a dual AGA. One overflow feeds a fuge and one feeds the sump. The fuge is drilled to overflow into the sump. A single Mag 1800 feeds the returns via a tee.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By nhlives
No snails. I have lots of snails and no HA

No snails. I have lots of snails and no HA
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/17/2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 706
Posted By nhlives
Any comments on what is sold here: ...

Any comments on what is sold here: http://www.twopartsolution.com.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By nhlives
Put a post on...

Put a post on http://www.newengland.reefbuilders.com.
RJDudek on this forum sells these things and has some pretty good insight.

From what I have heard him say, your problem sounds like input...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/05/2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By nhlives
CA 450 MG 1400 PH 8.3 ALK 14 NO3 is less...

CA 450
MG 1400
PH 8.3
ALK 14
NO3 is less than 5

I was more successful with a feeding of frozen krill mainly because the clownfish couldn't pick it all off out fast enough. The little gal is a...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/05/2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By nhlives
The hosting clownfish is a real stinker. He will...

The hosting clownfish is a real stinker. He will not tolerate me feeding the BTA. He will sometimes do it but seems to prefer "feeding" a Frogspawn that is nearby.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/05/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By nhlives
BTA Question

My BTA has changed in apprearance. The "belly" which was more or less concave is not now bloated. The BTA is also not feeding as before.

Is this the calm before the end?


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Forum: Reef Discussion 10/02/2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 802
Posted By nhlives
I think I saw a post somewhere lately that...

I think I saw a post somewhere lately that suggested that it is sulfates not MG that was helpful. In other words dosing with magnesium chloride hexahydrate didn't help while Epson Salt (contains...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,515
Posted By nhlives
got 100# and love it.

got 100# and love it.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/02/2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 482
Posted By nhlives
Turbos did for me when the tank was young. They...

Turbos did for me when the tank was young. They are pretty amazing HA eaters. Now at 18 weeks and NO3 approaching zero and the same for phosphate, I plan on trading half of the turbos for some...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/23/2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 203
Posted By nhlives
Reflectors (fixture shape) are different for T8...

Reflectors (fixture shape) are different for T8 or should be to maximize the light reflected. And the ballast.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 05/18/2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By nhlives
I just lost a true perc to this. Look for red...

I just lost a true perc to this. Look for red spots on the chin or cheek. Most likely internal bleeding if you see it. Check out this thread for my story...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 05/02/2007, 06:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
It does appear that the clown's mouth is...

It does appear that the clown's mouth is clearing. I have not offered her food in three days. Perhaps tomorrrow if things continue to improve.

Last dose of antibiotic today. Yesterday was the last...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/30/2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
Here below is a later picture. It is real hard...

Here below is a later picture. It is real hard to get a clear, close up so I'm not sure this will help.

http://hollcraft.ws/reef/Close%20up%20of%20Clown%20BooBoo/Taken%204-30-2007.jpg

If we...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/30/2007, 06:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
Thanks for the critique. I had been looking for...

Thanks for the critique. I had been looking for other remedies but I have had some challenges. I think I will likely use this experience to stock my medicine cabinet ahead of time.

I did read...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/29/2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
I could not find furanase. I must admit I did...

I could not find furanase. I must admit I did not look extensively. For antifungal, I am using Maroxy. And for the other, Maracyn-Two for saltwater.

Day three for the Maroxy and day two for the...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/29/2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
Doesn't look good today. This the first time she...

Doesn't look good today. This the first time she has refused food. Her mouth is pretty much blocked by whatever is causing the "growth". If I'm wrong about the mouth fungus and the antibotic...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/27/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
OK. Just finished the 2nd dip. SG=1.009. PH...

OK. Just finished the 2nd dip. SG=1.009. PH 8.0. Thanks to a poster on PH and alkalinity. It did drop pretty sharply and was corrected with some buffering.

So the Clown looks pretty good and...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/26/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
The clown is still alive this moment and...

The clown is still alive this moment and seemingly OK. When I got home from work it had been dark for a couple of hours (QT tank light off) and I thought she was a goner: Lying on the bottom and not...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 04/26/2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 246
Posted By nhlives
My Clown is sick

I have a thread on the Fish Disease Treatment Forum (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1106911) on a problem I having with my clown. I wonder if anyone on this forum...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/26/2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
For the dip I have been using Kordon RID-Ich+. ...

For the dip I have been using Kordon RID-Ich+. This is a 11.52% formalin solution with malachite green.

The directions say 5 ml for 10 gallons of water. I have been using a 2 quart collection...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/26/2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By nhlives
What should I target "SG 1.009"?

What should I target "SG 1.009"?
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