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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 03/14/2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By Cuervo
I like the one's made of steel where the wood...

I like the one's made of steel where the wood panels are held on by magnets for easy removal.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/20/2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,036
Posted By Cuervo
Guys, guys, guys. There are alot of people...

Guys, guys, guys.

There are alot of people who use only NSW, even large public aquariums use it.

The bottom line is that there are lots of things in the ocean that could get into your tank with...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/20/2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,036
Posted By Cuervo
What it boils down to is what's in the water. ...

What it boils down to is what's in the water.

If you get unlucky, it's possible to introduce a pathogen or parasite.

Where I live in Fla we have outbreaks of red tide. That is something you...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/16/2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By Cuervo
IceCap 660 seems a bit high end for just letting...

IceCap 660 seems a bit high end for just letting the baby fish see their food. :(

That is one option though, thanks!
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/16/2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By Cuervo
Dimmer for lighting.

Another breeding question, this time about lighting.

For larval fish, it is commonly thought that very bright light either scares them or blinds them, however they do need enough light to hunt,...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/15/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By Cuervo
Isn't that what the fish use to detect each other...

Isn't that what the fish use to detect each other in a school and to stay in their proper spot, turn at the right times, etc.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/15/2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 853
Posted By Cuervo
Ahh yeah.. you are right. I hadn't thought of...

Ahh yeah.. you are right. I hadn't thought of that. It would be best to put a valve on each tank only to turn it off or on (for cleaning, or to remove it from the system), and then a single valve...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/15/2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By Cuervo
wow.. what a beautiful fish.. I wanna breed...

wow.. what a beautiful fish..

I wanna breed those. :(
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/15/2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 853
Posted By Cuervo
It was my understanding that a valve on the...

It was my understanding that a valve on the output of the pump is the equivalent to adding more head to the system. Most pumps we use are designed to operate within a certain amount of head, so as...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/15/2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 853
Posted By Cuervo
Valve on return pump.

I know this topic has come up in other threads before, but I searched and haven't been able to find the info in a consolidated format.

So here's the question:

If I put a valve on the output of...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/14/2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By Cuervo
Maybe you should try mixing a little viagra in...

Maybe you should try mixing a little viagra in with his next meal. :D
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/14/2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Cuervo
hehe an entire setup is one item - that guy gets...

hehe an entire setup is one item - that guy gets 1 post for that month in the equipment section. :)

Same as you wouldn't break a skimmer down into it's seperate pumps, etc.

I can imagine that...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/14/2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Cuervo
Sorry.. I know it's bad form to double post.. ...

Sorry.. I know it's bad form to double post..

But..

In addition, suppose that a hobbyist does get his commercial start using the selling portion of RC. I suggest that it won't be long before...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/14/2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Cuervo
hmm.. how about this: By category - ie. ...

hmm.. how about this:

By category - ie. Coral Frags, Equipment, Macro's, Captive Breed, etc, etc.

A monetary limit and/or a number of sales posts limit per month.

So - A user can either...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/14/2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Cuervo
The members of the community that actively...

The members of the community that actively contribute and then one day appear "moved on" are very rarely removed for posting a selling thread. I can say this, because these are the more public...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/14/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Cuervo
I mod a couple of forums myself, and participate...

I mod a couple of forums myself, and participate in a few others. It's a difficult and mostly thankless job. (and usually the pay sucks)

There is one topic that I think some input from the...
Forum: Feedback and Questions 02/13/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,552
Posted By Cuervo
Well, here is the name and contact info for the...

Well, here is the name and contact info for the person who own's the name: reefcentral.com It is public information if you know where to look:

Registrant:
Link, John **

ATTN:...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 04:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Cuervo
Brian, I'm with you 100% - the rules are the...

Brian, I'm with you 100% - the rules are the rules, and one of them is not to hassle the mods. I suppose this post actually belongs in the feedback section. If that's where you would prefer it, pm...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 811
Posted By Cuervo
Anderson - a valve on the output of the pump can...

Anderson - a valve on the output of the pump can be partially closed, this will reduce the flow of the pump, but also reduce the amount of electricity used by the pump.

It is what I would do if I...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By Cuervo
I don't know that I would put acrylic solvents...

I don't know that I would put acrylic solvents right on them...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 811
Posted By Cuervo
7 amps is 770 watts. That's one big pump...

7 amps is 770 watts.

That's one big pump right there. Depending on the model and how it is plumbed, that's alot of heat going into your system. I don't doubt your heaters run less at all.

You...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Cuervo
Therin lies the problem as I see it. How do you...

Therin lies the problem as I see it. How do you draw the line between hobby and commercial. Profitability? Number of Tanks?

If the vision for the site is to maintain a place for people to...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 811
Posted By Cuervo
I'm not sure what the ideal turnover rate is for...

I'm not sure what the ideal turnover rate is for the broodstock tanks, but I do know that the electrical costs of running that pump is one of the bigger pieces of the electrical costs of the system....
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Cuervo
If anyone has a link to the forum Matt is now...

If anyone has a link to the forum Matt is now using to post, please pm it to me.

I respect that RC needs ot have established rules in order to maintain the vision of the site, and I also respect...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 01/20/2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 754
Posted By Cuervo
That piece I linked to is just the brain of the...

That piece I linked to is just the brain of the system.

Lemme give a general idea of what you can do with it, and I'll throw up some more links to get an idea for pricing. Most aquarium...
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