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Forum: Reef Discussion 05/18/2005, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By Pike
A pair of eyeballs like you & I have in our...

A pair of eyeballs like you & I have in our heads? With cornea, retina, iris, etc?

None of them.

Yes they can all detect light & movment to different degrees though.
Forum: The Lounge 05/16/2005, 12:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,097
Posted By Pike
Don't worry. Move to wherever smoking is already...

Don't worry. Move to wherever smoking is already banned in public indoor areas, sidewalks, or arenas.

Soon enough smoking outside of ones own car or house will be banned. Now, if farting in public...
Forum: The Lounge 05/15/2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 4,847
Posted By Pike
Fortunately, there are the good things...

Fortunately, there are the good things like......like.....uh..... Oh joy, I have to go do my Fishing Opener weekend night shift now.


Fish hooks in eyelids & ears? No sweat!

Anyone here ever...
Forum: The Lounge 05/15/2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 4,847
Posted By Pike
That's some list of names. Thank God we aren't...

That's some list of names. Thank God we aren't suffering (yet) from the kind of meth epidemic other parts of the country are.

The police in Charlotte have been VERY proactive rooting out labs &...
Forum: The Lounge 05/15/2005, 02:09 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 4,847
Posted By Pike
I like my explanation better. Though I'll defer...

I like my explanation better. Though I'll defer to the good doc's experience. :(
Forum: The Lounge 05/15/2005, 02:05 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 4,847
Posted By Pike
"Outlaw" biker gangs were among the first to...

"Outlaw" biker gangs were among the first to begin large scale manufacturing & distribution. A popular method of transporting the meth was inside oil tank, fuel tank, or crankcase of their olf HD...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/15/2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 698
Posted By Pike
I have an AGA 40 breeder that has a tempered...

I have an AGA 40 breeder that has a tempered bottom, the sides however, are not. (read I have drilled 2 holes in mine.)
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/15/2005, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By Pike
It looks like a chiton. Harmless algae-grazing...

It looks like a chiton. Harmless algae-grazing hitch hiker. Fascinating critters that can live for decades.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/15/2005, 01:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,408
Posted By Pike
FWIW, even with undetectable nitrate & phosphate...

FWIW, even with undetectable nitrate & phosphate levels, along with dead-on Ca, alk, & Mg, a weekly 10% waterchange makes everything look better.

I probably could go months before I "had" to do a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/15/2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 145
Posted By Pike
The buffer made the calcium precipitate &...

The buffer made the calcium precipitate & basically turn into calcium carbonate sand. Just don't do it again :)

Check your ca & alk levels & tweak (slowly) as necessary.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/15/2005, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 525
Posted By Pike
FWIW, don't give up. Here are a few...

FWIW, don't give up. Here are a few questions/ideas?

What is the source of your freshwater? A FOWLR system is as much a candidate for an RO/DI system as a "reef" is.

Cyano needs low current,...
Forum: The Lounge 05/14/2005, 08:57 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 1,389
Posted By Pike
Webers are nice grills. Slightly over-rated...

Webers are nice grills. Slightly over-rated (great marketing).

My favorite gas grill is Napoleon.

I use charcoal when I have the extra time since it tastes sooo much better. When there isn't...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/14/2005, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 335
Posted By Pike
NO. Bertoni, as usual, explains things a...

NO.

Bertoni, as usual, explains things a heck of a lot better than me though.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/14/2005, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 447
Posted By Pike
Here's another vote for Cuprisorb. There's also a...

Here's another vote for Cuprisorb. There's also a polyfilter pad you can run that changes color in the presence of copper so you can detect when it's (the copper) is gone.

I learned about copper...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/13/2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 335
Posted By Pike
The PH of your r/o can be almost anything. With...

The PH of your r/o can be almost anything. With a DI unit after the R/O, it usually ends up a little high, say 8.5-9 or so. I don't know why this is exactly.

Since R/O is not buffered at all, its...
Forum: The Lounge 05/12/2005, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 274
Posted By Pike
Just signed up for 10 hours at the local CC. What...

Just signed up for 10 hours at the local CC. What is this "break" you speak of?
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/11/2005, 07:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 239
Posted By Pike
You could easily do some much larger waterchanges...

You could easily do some much larger waterchanges using R/O without any detriment to the tank. The most important thing is to match the temp, PH, & SG. All things being equal in that regard, a 50...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/11/2005, 07:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By Pike
What's wrong with a temperature of 82, especially...

What's wrong with a temperature of 82, especially during the summer? I run 81-82 during the hot months & just about dead on 80 throughout the rest of the year. IME, it's more critical to maintain a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/11/2005, 07:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 364
Posted By Pike
I couldn't help help but notice the 1640WATTS!!!...

I couldn't help help but notice the 1640WATTS!!! of light. Moonpod & Grim both have excellent points too BTW.

What are your dimensions? Realistically, how deep will the water be at the substrate?...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/11/2005, 01:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 257
Posted By Pike
Kathy's. Though your levels seem pretty low :)

Kathy's. Though your levels seem pretty low :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/11/2005, 01:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 453
Posted By Pike
I'd adress the nitrates & probable phosphates in...

I'd adress the nitrates & probable phosphates in your system in order to get this stuff in check. Predation is great for keeping things under control once the "dilemma" has passed, but should not be...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/11/2005, 01:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 257
Posted By Pike
6 month old bucket of I/O tests at 320ppm @...

6 month old bucket of I/O tests at 320ppm @ 1.025SG. I think your test kit or method is wacked.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/10/2005, 11:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 981
Posted By Pike
Good point FastUno. Right about the thoughtless...

Good point FastUno. Right about the thoughtless thing :)
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/10/2005, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 981
Posted By Pike
Here's an old pic of one of my CC colonies. I've...

Here's an old pic of one of my CC colonies. I've never target fed mine & they thrive under the 250W MH's.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/Balkamp/DSCF0110candyscooter.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/10/2005, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 236
Posted By Pike
The more frequently you clean your rock, the...

The more frequently you clean your rock, the cleaner it will remain. If it's truly nasty, incorporate blasting off the rocks with a waterchange so you can remove the detritus at the same time.
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