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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By ReeferAl
I've tried this, but the fish always steal the...

I've tried this, but the fish always steal the food away so I feed them at night when the fish aren't active.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By ReeferAl
Aquarium Pets in Oshkosh isn't bad.

Aquarium Pets in Oshkosh isn't bad.
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 12/26/2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 588
Posted By ReeferAl
Well, I always wave as I go by. You probably...

Well, I always wave as I go by. You probably don't notice the Ron Paul bumpersticker since it's on my back bumper. If you ever drive by the house though you can't miss the yard signs I put up.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,771
Posted By ReeferAl
1. All scientific names are "Latinized". What...

1. All scientific names are "Latinized". What that means however is that they are given Latin endings.
2. There is not total agreement on how to pronounce the names, particularly the vowels so...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/07/2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By ReeferAl
That is correct. For anyone interested, here...

That is correct. For anyone interested, here (http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/ac/index.php) is the link to the Reefkeeping article by yours truly.
Allen
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 12/01/2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By ReeferAl
They also have the 50lb bags to the left as you...

They also have the 50lb bags to the left as you go out the same doors. I picked up 2 bags a few days ago.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/27/2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,066
Posted By ReeferAl
You're welcome.

You're welcome.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/26/2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,066
Posted By ReeferAl
Here...

Here (http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-04/rs/index.php) is a Reefkeeping article by Dr Ron Shimek about peanut worms (aka Sipunculans). The worm in his photo is a bit retracted, but what you...
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 11/26/2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,205
Posted By ReeferAl
I believe anything aquacultured or WYSIWYG is in...

I believe anything aquacultured or WYSIWYG is in Rhinelander and everything else is in LA (probably at the facility the acquired when they bought Flying Fish Express a few years ago).
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/26/2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,066
Posted By ReeferAl
Peanut worm. Good.

Peanut worm.
Good.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/25/2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By ReeferAl
Never tried one. I've read a couple of reviews...

Never tried one. I've read a couple of reviews by those who have and they weren't impressed.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,927
Posted By ReeferAl
There is NO question there is a conflict of...

There is NO question there is a conflict of interest. There are lots of companies offering services and products that may be seen as some conflict of interest. IMO, the big issue is that they...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/24/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,874
Posted By ReeferAl
If you read my post correctly you'll see that...

If you read my post correctly you'll see that THEIR PO4 test results showed a LOWER level than mine. It would be easy to use their results and say I have no PO4 problem, but my results say...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/23/2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,874
Posted By ReeferAl
Interesting. I have a Hach portable...

Interesting. I have a Hach portable spectrophotometer (the mid-range model, I think it's model 850). I checked the unit against Hach's phosphate standard solution shortly after I got it. I found...
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 11/08/2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By ReeferAl
The past 2 years I have gotten Driveway Heet from...

The past 2 years I have gotten Driveway Heet from Walmart. I was in there last weekend and they didn't have any road salt yet though. Probably very soon.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/12/2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 731
Posted By ReeferAl
Never rely on a check valve to prevent...

Never rely on a check valve to prevent back-siphoning. It WILL eventually fail. Even before it fails completely it will leak so that given enough time it will back-siphon as if there were no check...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/12/2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 357
Posted By ReeferAl
I agree. Once it's been in the fridge it should...

I agree. Once it's been in the fridge it should be used (within a week at most) and not refrozen.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/21/2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,408
Posted By ReeferAl
Re: Coralife RO/DI system - new and not working - Please Help

How much water is coming out of the waste hose? Is it jetting out a few inches or just a slow flow? Does the unit have a flush valve? If it is coming out fast, check whether the flush valve is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/09/2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By ReeferAl
I'm sure my hawkfish would love to have some...

I'm sure my hawkfish would love to have some peppermint shrimp.
tperk9784, thanks. I was thinking of trying that. I just don't know how long to go without feeding him. It feels so mean. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/09/2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By ReeferAl
It helps keep the pH up, counteracting the excess...

It helps keep the pH up, counteracting the excess CO2 of a calcium reactor. That's really the main benefit. Also, if you're using kalk for all your top-off it will eliminate any PO4 in the top-off...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/09/2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By ReeferAl
How to get copper banded to eat aiptasia?

I have a CBB in quarantine that is now ready to go into the DT. I would like to know that he is going to eat aiptasia first. I have added a live rock with a couple of big aiptasia on it to see what...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/15/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By ReeferAl
Favia does grow pretty slowly. Coralline does...

Favia does grow pretty slowly. Coralline does not repel corals in any way ASAIK. In fact some coral larvae will seek out coralline areas to settle on.
Some corals just don't tend to grow onto or...
Forum: LPS Keepers 06/29/2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,016
Posted By ReeferAl
Any of the GFO media (ROWAphos, Phosban, etc)...

Any of the GFO media (ROWAphos, Phosban, etc) work fine. I use a generic GFO that I bought by the 5 gal bucket "for well water arsenic treatment" (they can't sell it for aquarium use)- it looks the...
Forum: LPS Keepers 06/26/2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,016
Posted By ReeferAl
I had that happen to mine when I had a mishap...

I had that happen to mine when I had a mishap where the phosphate got too high. It's just now starting to recover.
Allen
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/04/2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By ReeferAl
I have a similar situation- newer septic system...

I have a similar situation- newer septic system and well water in the midwest. The iron filter is likely an ion exchange resing, like a softener, but with different media that preferentially binds...
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