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Forum: New to the Hobby 09/20/2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 626
Posted By trigger111
Starphire looks a hundred times better when...

Starphire looks a hundred times better when viewed when the tank is empty but the difference is harder to see when the tank is full. Unless you had two tanks set up side by side one starphire and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/02/2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 946
Posted By trigger111
Look at aquarium obsessed, I just received a tank...

Look at aquarium obsessed, I just received a tank from them and am very impressed with their work. They are a bit pricey, but I would not worry about the craftsmanship or any of the concerns you...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/23/2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 402
Posted By trigger111
Cleaner shirmp won't get rid of ich. As said...

Cleaner shirmp won't get rid of ich. As said above hypo or copper in QT followed by 6 weeks of a fishless display are the ONLY methods of eliminating ich from the display.
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/20/2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 822
Posted By trigger111
Nice tank wildcat. I'll be joining the 60 gallon...

Nice tank wildcat. I'll be joining the 60 gallon club tomorrow and will post a pic then, but it will be a while before I get it filled up.
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/17/2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 448
Posted By trigger111
The only time having a tank shipped makes sense...

The only time having a tank shipped makes sense is when it is custom. Your location says you live in MA and there are a couple big cities there. Try calling some fish stores and asking if they...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/28/2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By trigger111
I just read fish had eyelids the other day....

I just read fish had eyelids the other day. However, it was on the underside of a snapple cap where I learned that fun fact so I am not sure how reliable that is.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/26/2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 480
Posted By trigger111
lifereef makes a great overflow that from what I...

lifereef makes a great overflow that from what I have seen works as well as a RR tank. That's the route I would go paying an additional 40 dollars today vs possible structural damage to my house.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/26/2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 480
Posted By trigger111
No, (sorry more than one word) it is a flood...

No, (sorry more than one word) it is a flood waiting to happen. I had one it flooded my house when the aqualifter died. Get a overflow with a u tube, drill your tank or don't get an overflow at...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/26/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,416
Posted By trigger111
I work at UPS and have a pretty good idea where...

I work at UPS and have a pretty good idea where most of the damages occur. Delivery drivers very seldom damage a box because they only have physical contact with the box for a few seconds when they...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/24/2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By trigger111
I just remembered something I always thought was...

I just remembered something I always thought was really dumb of any live goods supplier to do. If you have ever ordered anything from liveaquaria, MD live, or any other live goods online company...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/24/2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By trigger111
I work for UPS, however not so much on the...

I work for UPS, however not so much on the handling of boxes anymore. But the labels "fragile" "This side up" and "rush" mean almost nothing because 1 of every 2 boxes has one of these labels. When...
Forum: The Lounge 07/23/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 425
Posted By trigger111
Do what all finance majors do (at least at my...

Do what all finance majors do (at least at my school, me included) go for an accounting degree. I was a finance major for about 2 years and I felt as if it was kind of pointless. Yeah, you can...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/23/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 513
Posted By trigger111
standard 55 gallon tanks really suck, don't buy...

standard 55 gallon tanks really suck, don't buy one.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/22/2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By trigger111
I don't have a 9002, but I do have a 9010 and...

I don't have a 9002, but I do have a 9010 and they should be somewhat similar. When I started out I started with the blue screw almost completely out and over the next few days turned it clockwise...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/21/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,642
Posted By trigger111
I have a drinking/aquarium story. It involved a...

I have a drinking/aquarium story. It involved a friend’s 21st birthday party, me coming home and going to the bathroom somewhere other than the bathroom, my container which I store top off water,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/13/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 384
Posted By trigger111
I'd go with the tunze 9010. That is about as...

I'd go with the tunze 9010. That is about as close to set it and forget it as a skimmer as you can get, plust it works very well in sump or hang in tank.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/07/2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 273
Posted By trigger111
Damsels aren’t easy to catch I know. What has...

Damsels aren’t easy to catch I know. What has worked for me best was to darken the room the tank is in and then turn off the aquarium lights. The darker you can get the room the better. Then after...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/01/2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 661
Posted By trigger111
My favorite way because it is the easiest is just...

My favorite way because it is the easiest is just to spear the shroom with a toothpick and insert the toothpick in hole in a rock then a week later remove the toothpick. It has to be in a low flow...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/29/2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By trigger111
It can be very dangerous if not done right. If...

It can be very dangerous if not done right. If you do it make sure PH, temp, SG, Cal, and Alk are all very very close to the levels in the main tank. You can get away with having the parameters a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/29/2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 377
Posted By trigger111
Just a question for you. Are both eyes of the...

Just a question for you. Are both eyes of the fish inflated or just one? If just one then it most likely came from and injury and is not popeye. It could be likely that the chromis are beating the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/27/2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,074
Posted By trigger111
No problem. Your post didn't hurt my cyber...

No problem. Your post didn't hurt my cyber feelings;) . However it did make me feel a bit guilty about not considering the factors you mentioned. And with all seriousness thank you for doing so, I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/27/2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,074
Posted By trigger111
Your right I did not consider this person's...

Your right I did not consider this person's experience or what they keep so I apologize to the original poster for that. It was not my intention to give advice which would cause anyone a loss. My...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/27/2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,074
Posted By trigger111
I am not disagreeing with you at all that a...

I am not disagreeing with you at all that a skimmer is beneficial I now use one because simply it is. I just get very tired of seeing a post where someone says do I need this (yes or no) and someone...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/27/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,074
Posted By trigger111
[QUOTE]<a...

[QUOTE]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10225555#post10225555 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RichConley
[B]Water changes will NEVER get your water as clean as a skimmer will, unless you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/26/2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,074
Posted By trigger111
If it's only 25 gallons just do more water...

If it's only 25 gallons just do more water changes(will work just as well as a decent skimmer and a hell of alot better than the fission skimmer you have) and save the money for a skimmer that would...
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