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Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/11/2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,864
Posted By aquavista99
The photograph is from Laupahoehoe Beach Park on...

The photograph is from Laupahoehoe Beach Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. In 1946 a tidal wave swept across the village that once stood on this lava-leaf (that's what laupahoehoe means) peninsula...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/09/2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,949
Posted By aquavista99
I use a thin layer of sand mixed with dead coral...

I use a thin layer of sand mixed with dead coral skeletons. Looks very natural and keeps my sand bed in place. I run a BB QT tank and but not like the look so much.
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 12/26/2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,843
Posted By aquavista99
I have not heard back from the seller as well....

I have not heard back from the seller as well. Please delete my request. No longer interested.
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 12/25/2007, 08:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,843
Posted By aquavista99
PM sent last night for a large frag.

PM sent last night for a large frag.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/12/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By aquavista99
Agreed. However, I use my 50g grow out tank as a...

Agreed. However, I use my 50g grow out tank as a QT as well so it is not connected to my main display. All incoming corals stay in my grow out tank for at least a month. My frag/QT tank is equipped...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/11/2007, 02:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,855
Posted By aquavista99
Must be a typo?

Must be a typo?
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/11/2007, 02:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,864
Posted By aquavista99
I plan on getting a digital underwater camera...

I plan on getting a digital underwater camera soon. I took a few pictures several years ago in Hawaii with a cheap camera as well. I attached some pictures of the trip below, but the quality of the...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/11/2007, 02:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,864
Posted By aquavista99
I was surprised how long the angel stayed in the...

I was surprised how long the angel stayed in the same area.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/11/2007, 01:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,663
Posted By aquavista99
I know that SPS corals on natural reefs are...

I know that SPS corals on natural reefs are exposed to more intense light than we can generate. At low tide, shallow corals are exposed to direct sunlight as well (above the water). I am running...
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 11/11/2007, 01:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 939
Posted By aquavista99
I am sorry to hear about your loss as well. I...

I am sorry to hear about your loss as well. I just removed a dead sea cucumber from my reef this morning. I have had the same three sea cucumbers in my various tanks since June of 2005. The one that...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/09/2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 733
Posted By aquavista99
I use super glue gel and epoxy.

I use super glue gel and epoxy.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/09/2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,426
Posted By aquavista99
Very nice... Keep up the good work! Any pictures...

Very nice... Keep up the good work! Any pictures to share of your equipment?
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/09/2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,588
Posted By aquavista99
Very nice progress. Thanks for sharing! The...

Very nice progress. Thanks for sharing! The lokani frag turned into
a very nice piece of eye candy. Your ORA Roscoe looks a lot like my ORA Chips.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/08/2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 394
Posted By aquavista99
Red bugs infest Acropora corals. The Montipora...

Red bugs infest Acropora corals. The Montipora Eating Nudibranch is a very destructive pest that feeds on montipora corals. Based on personal experience, this pest can wipe out all your montipora...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/08/2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 518
Posted By aquavista99
I use a combination of epoxy and super glue gel...

I use a combination of epoxy and super glue gel to secure all my frags and rocks. I have large mexican turbo snails in my system and need to make sure nothing gets knocked over. I attached a picture...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/08/2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,067
Posted By aquavista99
Best bet is to visit VETS in your area who...

Best bet is to visit VETS in your area who specilize in Exotic pets.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/08/2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,067
Posted By aquavista99
You should treat the whole tank unless you remove...

You should treat the whole tank unless you remove all your acropora corals from your system during treatment (IE, place them in QT or treat the whole tank). Red bugs need an acropora host to live....
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/08/2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,663
Posted By aquavista99
Why cut down the light? In nature, the corals are...

Why cut down the light? In nature, the corals are exposed to light for much longer periods of time (from dusk until dawn). I keep my 400 watt halides on for 10.5 hrs per day.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/08/2007, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,256
Posted By aquavista99
Agreed. I am all for the sharing of information...

Agreed. I am all for the sharing of information to better the hobby, but conversely, there is a lot of bad advice being offered on internet message forums all the time. You may be surprised how many...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/08/2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 626
Posted By aquavista99
My ORA Roscoe looks like a smaller version of the...

My ORA Roscoe looks like a smaller version of the picture posted by SDguy. I am running 400 watt halides with 14k Hamilton lamps. Seems to be growing faster than most of my other ORA frags as well.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/08/2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,070
Posted By aquavista99
No phosphate reactor for me. Just use a large...

No phosphate reactor for me. Just use a large macro aglae sump and do weekly water changes for my SPS reef.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o256/aquavista99/miscellanoustim052.jpg

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Forum: SPS Keepers 11/01/2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,514
Posted By aquavista99
Arrived ugly and brown ...

Arrived ugly and brown

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o256/aquavista99/coralupdatenov06114-2.jpg

After 6 months
...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/28/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,602
Posted By aquavista99
Very nice. Is that an orange acropora coral in...

Very nice. Is that an orange acropora coral in the first picture?
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 10/01/2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 691
Posted By aquavista99
I really enjoyed my home visit with Sean and Joe...

I really enjoyed my home visit with Sean and Joe Yaiullo as well. After the visit, I revisited one of my favorite reference books (IE, The Reef Aquarium Vol. III by Delbeek & Sprung) and noticed Joe...
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/14/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,975
Posted By aquavista99
I posted a good article about Monti eating nudis...

I posted a good article about Monti eating nudis and treatment options below. I lost all my montipora corals during a previous outbreak, but after three months with no montipora corals in my...
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