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Forum: New to the Hobby 12/14/2004, 03:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,784
Posted By rockster
bubbles associated with Cyano are the gasses...

bubbles associated with Cyano are the gasses released by cyano...

"Cyanobacteria are an aquatic, photosynthetic bacteria. Even the oxygen atmosphere that life as we know it depends on was...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/09/2004, 01:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,784
Posted By rockster
<b>""""Putting your tank in the dark might kill...

<b>""""Putting your tank in the dark might kill the cyano, but it will very likely, if not certainly, just return. """</b>


just for our info.. I do NOT recommend turning off the lights.. it was...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/08/2004, 07:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,784
Posted By rockster
"""Thanks for all your replies guys, I really...

"""Thanks for all your replies guys, I really appreciate it. Something crossed my mind after reading all these posts. I have been takinf reading and it shows no phosphates and very little nitrate. I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2004, 01:11 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 136,131
Posted By rockster
LOA;;;; Lights Of America are the best bang...

LOA;;;;

Lights Of America are the best bang for the buck (unless you are talking a 5 gallon tank).


the LOA lights come in two flavors, one with switch and one with light sensor..

they can...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/07/2004, 11:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,784
Posted By rockster
changing the lighting schedule is not the answer....

changing the lighting schedule is not the answer. Though, initially a reduction may be noticed, the fact is the cause will remain.

Red Cyano definitaively feeds off nutrients. Phosphates also are...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/25/2004, 03:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,802
Posted By rockster
"OK, do not vacuum the sand, test it instead....

"OK, do not vacuum the sand, test it instead. Just use a 1/4 plastic rigid pipe with a hose. Insert it to the bottom of the sand and siphon small amount of water. See what comes out and decide."
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2004, 11:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,802
Posted By rockster
i forgot something.. "Livestock: Regal...

i forgot something..


"Livestock: Regal and Yellow Tangs, Flame and Coral Beauty angels, 4 sharknose gobies, 2 percula clowns, 3 cleaner shrimps, snails and hermite crabs.
Corals: green star...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,802
Posted By rockster
well, we have not only used chemi-clean, but...

well, we have not only used chemi-clean, but performed several experiments.

yes, there are multiple causes for cyano, but if you get it, the best way to eliminate is CHEMI-CLEAN..

fact: chemi...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2004, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By rockster
thanks

thanks
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2004, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By rockster
Yes. it was a mind opener: systems that were 96 X...

Yes. it was a mind opener: systems that were 96 X 24 X 24 with overflows and euro bracing only required 4 people to move them is awesome.

in addition, places that rent equipment average a 10.00...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2004, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By rockster
MRC the only quick release skimmers?

well, we are ready to order our skimmers and calcium reactors for our aquaculture and reef show studio . I took a look at Andy and My Reef Creations MRC line w/quick release and conducted an...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2004, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By rockster
New glasscages systems arrived

I followed all the threads about where to get reef ready aquariums here at reef central and learned about glasscages.

Well, we finally recived some new systems from GlassCages.Com for our...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/22/2004, 11:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 994
Posted By rockster
163.00 for a complete 48 inch VHO system with two...

163.00 for a complete 48 inch VHO system with two ballasts, four bulbs, power cords and bulbs,,,,,,,,,,



a)

http://hellolights.com/22elarovhoba.html


VHO ARO (as-220) Ballast 35.00
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/11/2004, 12:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 496
Posted By rockster
"If using uncured is so much better why does TBS...

"If using uncured is so much better why does TBS go to such strides to keep everything on the rock live? Why not just buy the LR and let it sit outside in the sun for 24 hours? That would have a lot...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,024
Posted By rockster
"Chemi-Pure is excellent stuff for some problems...

"Chemi-Pure is excellent stuff for some problems (like electrical equipment shorts), but activated carbon is probably just as good for you (unless maybe you were using tapwater). I don't think either...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 10:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,024
Posted By rockster
but I am thinking of more live rock good or bad...

but I am thinking of more live rock good or bad idea?<<<

more rock is always better.. but you did say you had some fish?

adding any LIVE rock will cause a major cycle.. if you add that reefer...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 07:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 496
Posted By rockster
yes, you are correct...IF i added hermits WHILE...

yes, you are correct...IF i added hermits WHILE the system cycled,

a new system should be allowed to basic cycle for 6 weeks before the addition of any animal

patience patience patience
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 289
Posted By rockster
I agree.. it is more in tune with phophates... ...

I agree.. it is more in tune with phophates...



but, as far as NUKING the system, Chemi-clean is not a NUKE.. it works excellent for removing the nutrients.. including Ortho-Phosphate ......
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By rockster
if you are using 48" lighting , then URI is the...

if you are using 48" lighting , then URI is the way to go. two 110 watt URI'S will do the job, they are STILL THE BEST ACTINIC on the market hands down. the 54 watt T-5's , in our opinion, should be...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 06:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 496
Posted By rockster
1) you do not wait to add LIVE rock. Unless Live...

1) you do not wait to add LIVE rock. Unless Live Rock is totally cured, it will have die off. it is this die off that is the best CYCLE causing factor.

2) CYCLING a system means that the system...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 06:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 789
Posted By rockster
<<<<<<<<<<<I am fighting hard to not use a sock...

<<<<<<<<<<<I am fighting hard to not use a sock because I dont want to trap pods going for a ride back to the tank in the return and I dont want it to be a nitrate factory on the drain side. I am...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 289
Posted By rockster
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refugium with macro ( as you are doing), skimming careful
feeding are the answer...

as far as types, chaeto is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 05:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,024
Posted By rockster
OK.. for the deep sand bed "issue" from...

OK.. for the deep sand bed "issue"

from ReefKeeping Magazine:

I have been using deep sand beds for over ten years, and have never had one become a nutrient trap.
* Eric H. Borneman Noted...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2004, 12:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,024
Posted By rockster
I do not believe that "crushing" has anything...

I do not believe that "crushing" has anything what so ever to do with live rock and UGF.. back in the late 70/s and 80/s we had three 100 gallon systems with UGF and ROCK and fish for over 3 years.....
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/03/2004, 12:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 307
Posted By rockster
Metal Halides are the best lighting period. we...

Metal Halides are the best lighting period. we use MH and VHO on 800 additional gallons, and will use them on new systems coming in this month.

but the system I showed is one that is phenominal...
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