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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,227
Posted By reef10
I see that you live in Chesapeake. I live near...

I see that you live in Chesapeake. I live near the James River bridge in Isle of wight. Things may be bad now but reading the boards and learning about reef tanks is FREE.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/09/2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,275
Posted By reef10
How did the tank fair? Did the carpet detach...

How did the tank fair? Did the carpet detach itself? Did it posion the rest of the tank?
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/09/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,275
Posted By reef10
AND YOU LEFT??? You call yourself a reefer. ...

AND YOU LEFT??? You call yourself a reefer. This is what sick days are for because I am sure the carpet is feeling sick.

When you get home to check make sure the remainder of the tank is ok. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/09/2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By reef10
my experience with 120 gal size is that perfecto...

my experience with 120 gal size is that perfecto was thinner glass and was tempered. Tempered glass is stronger but can not be drilled after the tempering process. I went with AGA because I had...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/12/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,087
Posted By reef10
I like big foot prints with lower height, but it...

I like big foot prints with lower height, but it depends on what you are going to keep. It would be better for coral because less light would be lost in the water coloum. As for fish it would...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/24/2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By reef10
Yes it will stop a pump eventually. Most of the...

Yes it will stop a pump eventually. Most of the time the pump will not restart after being turned off for some other reason. Some pumps are more prone to it than others. My seio 820 is very bad...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/24/2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,473
Posted By reef10
I would say let the system rest without any...

I would say let the system rest without any changes for a while. Nothing good happens fast in a reef tank. If you get better lights or skimmer or anyother upgrade it will depend on what is being...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/24/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By reef10
It is calicum that is comming out of the water. ...

It is calicum that is comming out of the water. I run my pumps in a mix of ~.5 vingar and ~.5 water for an hour or so to clean them.

lucas
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/11/2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,492
Posted By reef10
I would think about a shut up house. The ph...

I would think about a shut up house. The ph could be dropping at night all the time. Have you ever checked in the morning when it is at its lowest? If you have gas burning items (gas heat) it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 370
Posted By reef10
Your ph swings might also be a problem related to...

Your ph swings might also be a problem related to aeration. The normal ph cycle is to go up during the day - highest just before lights out- and down during the night. How big is your swing? ...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/23/2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By reef10
I have had temp swings 79-83 at the worst. This...

I have had temp swings 79-83 at the worst. This happens when the system switches over from A/C to open the windows at night. I think the humity increase causes the fans not to reduce the temp as...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/23/2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By reef10
happy sps for 4 months now unhappy

I have an millipora sps that has been in the system for ~4 months. During that time it has encrusted the base and had fine PE. I got it in a trade as a fresh cutting. Last 3 days or so it has no...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/28/2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By reef10
Theories abound. Some believe that ich will be...

Theories abound. Some believe that ich will be present in every system but that healthy fish will resist it. If this is true then ich will travel with the fish to QT. I believe that ich can get in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/27/2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 750
Posted By reef10
Temp swings of 77 to 82 is def a problem for any...

Temp swings of 77 to 82 is def a problem for any of the more fragile critters. Mine swings from 79 - 82 during this time a year (open windows at night - ac off) and I worry about it. The remaining...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/27/2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By reef10
Keep the PB in QT until he is healthy. When he...

Keep the PB in QT until he is healthy. When he stops showing signs of ich keep him in the QT for another period of time to let him get relaxed and build up strength until he is returned to the main...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/13/2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,042
Posted By reef10
Compare yourself to the compitition. I would not...

Compare yourself to the compitition. I would not pay a kid in school who is leaving soon the same amount as somebody who has been in business for years. The business will have more contacts and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/13/2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 711
Posted By reef10
Sounds like not enough o2. I have run an airline...

Sounds like not enough o2. I have run an airline into the intake of the powerhead to introduce o2. This should take can of the problem.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/06/2006, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By reef10
good flow, good skimming and no light. Do a...

good flow, good skimming and no light. Do a search on cooking live rock.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/31/2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 752
Posted By reef10
Keep some of the dead coral around because they...

Keep some of the dead coral around because they can come back from the skeleton. Most of the coral listed are easier coral. I would second the rubbermaid tub and new water for the living.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/25/2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 242
Posted By reef10
I have heard of freshwater success with hydrogen...

I have heard of freshwater success with hydrogen peroxide H2O2. I would worry about the ph swings for salt water. Actually I just purchased a battery backup airpump which is easier and works great.
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/17/2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,955
Posted By reef10
Quick idea for increasing bioload without fish. ...

Quick idea for increasing bioload without fish. Feed the tank. Throw in Cyplopease or similar. Maybe look into photo and rotifers? If these are eaten by the coral then it may help them more...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 06/27/2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,675
Posted By reef10
people work hard to grow that stuff. Sell it on...

people work hard to grow that stuff. Sell it on ebay. How many gallons ?$$ Could pay for the tank. This could be good for the population of the small stuff pods etc. Find someone with rotifers. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/27/2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By reef10
It sounds like a fish only system. I would...

It sounds like a fish only system. I would second the stand. They can be made to lock. You can also bolt them to the wall to prevent children from pulling the tank over. This would provide a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/26/2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By reef10
What are you going to put in the tank? What will...

What are you going to put in the tank? What will be used for lighting?
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/06/2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 957
Posted By reef10
pics... main sump skimmer etc. How much...

pics...
main sump skimmer etc.

How much skimmate do you pull out every day? How dark? How often do you need to clean your glass?
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