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Forum: Reef Discussion 09/10/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By reefgal
Based on the gut full of what looks like red...

Based on the gut full of what looks like red blood, the shape of its mouth (that looks like it's built for attaching itself to fish), I would agree that this guy is a parasite.

These guys are...
Forum: Chris Jury 03/14/2006, 06:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,001
Posted By reefgal
Well done! I enjoyed your article and agree...

Well done!

I enjoyed your article and agree a disservice is done to the whole art of reef keeping by clinging to this useless terminology. I find it amazing to speak to an aquarist who knows the...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 06/29/2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 434
Posted By reefgal
All of our comments are just opinions. No one...

All of our comments are just opinions. No one knows for sure.

The beach is just one very small part of the ocean ecosystem. If you were to examine the ocean bottom you would find areas of very...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 06/29/2005, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 434
Posted By reefgal
I doubt the edge effect has much to do with...

I doubt the edge effect has much to do with light. The animals I have been studying don't seem to care either way. However, I could guess that water movement would be a problem. It could be the...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 06/29/2005, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 434
Posted By reefgal
I disagree with those who say "avoid small...

I disagree with those who say "avoid small grains". I have spent quite a bit of time examining sand from my sand bed under the microscope. Many of the animals needed to maintain the health of the...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 06/29/2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 434
Posted By reefgal
My 220 tank has a 4-5" sand bed of silicate sand...

My 220 tank has a 4-5" sand bed of silicate sand that is finer than sugar. I have tested and found dissolved oxygen at 4ppm down at 12cm.

The key to maintaining a healthy deep sand bed is the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/23/2005, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 169
Posted By reefgal
The black film is most likely blue-green cyano...

The black film is most likely blue-green cyano bacteria. Depending on the type of algae, you probably don't have enough light for them to grow quickly enough to take up enough nutrients to keep the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/23/2005, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 315
Posted By reefgal
I'd be careful about touching an unidentified...

I'd be careful about touching an unidentified animal with your bare hands. I talked to a guy who was rushed to the emergency room after smooshing a small "nudribranch" looking critter with his bare...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/20/2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By reefgal
Sorry, I can't decipher your question. Can you...

Sorry, I can't decipher your question. Can you try again?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/20/2005, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By reefgal
If it doesn't wash off with water, try soaking...

If it doesn't wash off with water, try soaking the problem area in vinegar. If it's green coralline algae, that should do the trick.
Forum: Arizona - Desert Marine Society 01/20/2005, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 98
Posted By reefgal
AJ, I'm not sure what's going on with...

AJ,

I'm not sure what's going on with this... I've been out of the loop for a while because of work. I take it we are ordering books to arrive before Anthony's visit, correct? If so, I would...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/14/2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 252
Posted By reefgal
Well... I have a 220 gallon tank and only have...

Well... I have a 220 gallon tank and only have ten fish. Pacific blue tang, convict tang, copperband butterfly, two clownfish, lawnmower blenny, orchid dottyback, mandarin fish and two chromis.
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/14/2005, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By reefgal
You don't really need to worry too much about...

You don't really need to worry too much about flow rates between your tank and refugium. As long as water is moving between them, the refugium will be effective. I just have a Maxijet powerhead...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/14/2005, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By reefgal
This bulletin board deals with saltwater tanks. ...

This bulletin board deals with saltwater tanks. I suggest you try searching "freshwater aquaria" to find a board that specializes in freshwater planted tanks. Good luck!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/14/2005, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 205
Posted By reefgal
Very little of what I feed my tank ends up on the...

Very little of what I feed my tank ends up on the bottom. How much are you feeding?

Also, what's wrong with the cleanup crew getting the leftovers? Excess food and fish feces are what feed the...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/29/2004, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By reefgal
An eight degree temperature swing from night to...

An eight degree temperature swing from night to day is too much. 82 degrees is a perfectly acceptable temperature for a reef tank. Why not up the heater and night and bring the tank slowly up to...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/29/2004, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By reefgal
IMO, your tank is very young (6 months) and...

IMO, your tank is very young (6 months) and pretty small (20 gallons) to be home to a RBTA. What are the other inhabitants of the tank? How often and how much water are you changing? The anemone...
Forum: Arizona - Desert Marine Society 12/01/2004, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 160
Posted By reefgal
December 11th is Saturday. Is the meeting on...

December 11th is Saturday. Is the meeting on Saturday the 11th or Friday the 10th???
Forum: Eric Borneman 11/08/2004, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By reefgal
Eric, You crack me up! Of course I'm...

Eric,

You crack me up!

Of course I'm completely with you on the issue of water changes. When I tell members of my reef club that I do a weekly 42 gallon water change on my 220 gallon tank,...
Forum: Notes from the Trenches 11/08/2004, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,179
Posted By reefgal
Marc, Good meeting you too! Thanks.

Marc,

Good meeting you too! Thanks.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/20/2004, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 135
Posted By reefgal
I've had fish that were shy and hid for months. ...

I've had fish that were shy and hid for months. Just give him time. He'll come around.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 10/20/2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 630
Posted By reefgal
Do you mean the length and shape of tentacles? ...

Do you mean the length and shape of tentacles? Size? Color?

I have several roses... two of them resemble yours. One has nice little bubble tips. All three are clones. My green E. quad looks...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/20/2004, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By reefgal
I have a picture on the computer at home, so I'll...

I have a picture on the computer at home, so I'll send it to you tonight. Most of the larger ostracodes have dark shells that make it impossible to see their gut... unless I sacrifice one in the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/20/2004, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 195
Posted By reefgal
I've seen bubble algae in my tank that looked...

I've seen bubble algae in my tank that looked more chrome than green.
Forum: Advanced Topics 10/20/2004, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By reefgal
Brine shrimp won't survive long term in your...

Brine shrimp won't survive long term in your refugium. They are grown in very high salinity water.
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