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Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/07/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 849
Posted By stgla
I guess my questions were not what to do once I...

I guess my questions were not what to do once I get a tour, but where to go and what tour to do.

THe original poster on this thread had nearly the exact same question as me, except I'm going solo...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/06/2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 849
Posted By stgla
Any more tips or experiences from the original...

Any more tips or experiences from the original poster? I'm going to be in Brisbane in late January for work and have a couple of free days. I'd like to find a tour operator or something to get...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/14/2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By stgla
bump -- I just set one up too. Used an MJ 1000...

bump -- I just set one up too. Used an MJ 1000 dialed all the way up (ball valve open all the way).
Forum: Reef Fishes 06/13/2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By stgla
My foxface doesn't touch algae. He's a total...

My foxface doesn't touch algae. He's a total carnivore. He won't even eat nori but goes crazy for shrimp, krill, etc. Good thing I took care of nuisance algae by other means.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/09/2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 636
Posted By stgla
I use 2 XM's and supplement with 96 watt power...

I use 2 XM's and supplement with 96 watt power compact actinic. I like the look. I hated the 14000K or whatever they were that I had before. The bright blue light makes my fish room look like the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/01/2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 322
Posted By stgla
blue reef chromis (chromis cyanea)

blue reef chromis (chromis cyanea)
Forum: Other Invertebrates 03/21/2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 309
Posted By stgla
Ok, thanks. This will be my first underwater...

Ok, thanks. This will be my first underwater surgery.

There are some tips that are white (not covered with sponge tissue). I wonder if I should cut those off as well.
Forum: Other Invertebrates 03/20/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 309
Posted By stgla
Ok to trim a tree sponge?

I just added an orange tree sponge and it's almost 14" tall. Is it ok to take out a scissors and trim off the top?

I'm worried that it will be exposed to air if my circ pump turns off for any...
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/08/2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 191
Posted By stgla
anthias: introducing females to large male?

I have a large male lyretail anthias (4") and am wondering whether I'll have trouble if I add 2 females, which I can only assume will arrive small (I prefer to buy mail order). Am I asking for...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 03/08/2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,885
Posted By stgla
Um, I think we've lost sight of the original...

Um, I think we've lost sight of the original purpose of this post, which was to provide GUIDELINES, especially for newbies. This is a way of condensing all the literature in those dusty books down...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/08/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 384
Posted By stgla
antjefferson, Thanks. Very good points to...

antjefferson,
Thanks. Very good points to consider.

I designed the fuge myself and did not optimize for reduced flow. The baffles are about 9" high between the drainwater/skimmer chamber and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/08/2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 384
Posted By stgla
Fuge light is LOA, 65 watt PC.

Fuge light is LOA, 65 watt PC.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 03/08/2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,885
Posted By stgla
I recommend reading John Tullock's statement on...

I recommend reading John Tullock's statement on AMDA (old): http://www.amdareef.com/ and their standards of practice, but I can't seem to find the really helpful list, which had reasons for excluding...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/08/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 384
Posted By stgla
Thanks. I actually ordered pods from...

Thanks. I actually ordered pods from saltwaterfish.com, not sure why, but I was already ordering from them.

I guess my question is whether I have a predator that I haven't figured. I'll try the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/08/2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 311
Posted By stgla
I believe that even if well-fed with detritus,...

I believe that even if well-fed with detritus, algae, and fish-food leftovers, hermit crabs will kill snails to obtain their shells.

In my earlier reefing days I was fascinated with hermit crab...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 03/08/2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,590
Posted By stgla
Archie, I live in DC and I assumed it was...

Archie,
I live in DC and I assumed it was common knowledge that Congressional Aquarium is overpriced and has poor service and so-so stock. The only reason I go there is if my wife drags me out...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/08/2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 311
Posted By stgla
In my experience, I have always regretted hermit...

In my experience, I have always regretted hermit crabs. If you have snails and worms, that will take care of most of it. For the larger scavenger, I would recommend shrimps, or maybe a token hermit...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/08/2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 384
Posted By stgla
Unproductive refugium

I have a 30g sump/fuge on my 75g tank and seem to have absolutely no isopod/copepod population. There is plenty of live sand and rock in both the display and fuge. The display has 1 clownfish, 1...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/05/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 392
Posted By stgla
I keep a half cup measure in my salt mix...

I keep a half cup measure in my salt mix container and add one per gallon, and do what teetime said. Just add a little extra and throw in the heater and powerhead. COme back several hours later or...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 09/18/2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By stgla
I have a lot of crabs and snails and zillions of...

I have a lot of crabs and snails and zillions of worms, so anything that dies in my tank gets cleaned up quick. Still, I'm surprised I never saw what happened to the BTA.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 09/17/2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By stgla
Yes, most anemones will move to a more/less...

Yes, most anemones will move to a more/less lighted areas if they are not acclimated properly. However, this specimen moved from a tank with identical lighting and it spent two months in the same...
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/17/2006, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 383
Posted By stgla
opinions?

opinions?
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 09/17/2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By stgla
bump.

bump.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/17/2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By stgla
I have a refugium. I have piles of rubble that...

I have a refugium. I have piles of rubble that are inaccessible to fish. What's going on?
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/11/2006, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 383
Posted By stgla
A concern I have is that the faster swimming...

A concern I have is that the faster swimming flame angel will outcompete the mandarin for pods.

In terms of the anthias, I'd like to hear/read other opinions, because I've seen harems succesfully...
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