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Forum: Reef Discussion 08/23/2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 424
Posted By lfjewett
I turn off all my pumps ( closed loop and return...

I turn off all my pumps ( closed loop and return ) about 2 minutes before feeding. I mix up a batch of flake/brine/mysis and optionally cyclopeeze twice a week in a small cup with tank water. I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/23/2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 440
Posted By lfjewett
Ok not to be a total jerk ( The tank setup looks...

Ok not to be a total jerk ( The tank setup looks GREAT ) but that color.. OUCH! It certainly "grows" on you.. like mold :) I see a great seafoam blue in your couch that would look cool :) I know...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/11/2006, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 452
Posted By lfjewett
99% of your bacteria is in your live rock and or...

99% of your bacteria is in your live rock and or sandbed. Cleaning your sump should have no impact on your system. I'm really not sure the foxface suggestion is such a good one. Adding more fish...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/10/2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 452
Posted By lfjewett
Aquaman and Cairan I think your read his post...

Aquaman and Cairan I think your read his post in-correctly.. If I'm correct he means to say that he is considering on switching to RO because his CURRENT under the counter filters cost him 60 bucks...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/08/2006, 03:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 452
Posted By lfjewett
Ok so as with all requests I've read like this...

Ok so as with all requests I've read like this let's get some information from you.

A - Water Source: Do you use RO/DI Water? Have you used a TDS meter to check the water source?
B - What kind...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/07/2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 301
Posted By lfjewett
Yes, the "submerable" part refers to the fact...

Yes, the "submerable" part refers to the fact that the heating element itself goes under water. As opposed to an In-Line style heater. The control elements on top are water proof but with pressure...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/01/2006, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 230
Posted By lfjewett
If your on your way out the door and need a...

If your on your way out the door and need a quick solution. Fill a 5 gallon bucket with your RO water. Put a cheap airline valve on 1 end of a length of airline tube. Now star a siphon and reduce...
Forum: Other Invertebrates 07/30/2006, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By lfjewett
I don't mean to highjack a thread but I was...

I don't mean to highjack a thread but I was looking for data about keeping sea stars in a 180G. I've read that alot of stuff most of it contradictory.. So if there are some experts here, what...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/27/2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 694
Posted By lfjewett
I read an article here on RC ( Dr rons forum I...

I read an article here on RC ( Dr rons forum I think it was called ) that I can't link too since it doesn't exist anymore.. Anyway the good doctor explained that these starfish did indeed eat the...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/25/2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By lfjewett
Hey, here is what I've picked up so far. It is...

Hey, here is what I've picked up so far. It is possible that your RO water could be letting some phosphates into your tank, a TDS meter is a good indication of your water quality. You should get a...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/24/2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By lfjewett
Nice tank silencer. I had never even heard of a...

Nice tank silencer. I had never even heard of a nano stream. I'm off to find those now. Does anybody know how the noise level of Maxi-Jets vs Streams vs T4's ? I've never owned a stream and can't...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/22/2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By lfjewett
Miles, you and I are in the exact same boat...

Miles, you and I are in the exact same boat except I can't deal with the noise of the larger pump you have listed. But you seem to have the same worries as me thank you for shareing your point of...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/22/2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By lfjewett
Ok thanks.. I'm looking into hideing a set of...

Ok thanks.. I'm looking into hideing a set of streams in a false back or maybe a rock.. Problem is with 2x 6100's A controller and a fake or two is pretty expensive and might not be in the budget...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/21/2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By lfjewett
I was actually reading your build thread today I...

I was actually reading your build thread today I think.. I love your rock work by the way. But actually your full tank shot is one of the reasons I hesitate on any of the powerhead options. It's...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/21/2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By lfjewett
New 180 help with circulation

I'm going to be getting a 180 soon and before I make the order I need to decide on what I'm doing for circulation. I'm going with an Acrylic tank 6x2x2. I want to keep a mix of SPS and LPS corals,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/21/2006, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 288
Posted By lfjewett
I didn't look up the specs for that pump.. I...

I didn't look up the specs for that pump.. I don't see any problems with your design. Flow won't be 100% even but it will work. I've only worked with manifolds with 4 outputs but the same idea...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/21/2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 288
Posted By lfjewett
Water will always take the path of least...

Water will always take the path of least resistance. Therefore you flow should never be the same at all of your ouputs, the ones closest to your input source will always have a slightly higher flow....
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/23/2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 269
Posted By lfjewett
I like it.. Very creative for a corner tank.. Now...

I like it.. Very creative for a corner tank.. Now in the middle there on the sand a nice big fat healthy clam :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/22/2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 166
Posted By lfjewett
Unhappy This was ment as a joke right? :)

This was ment as a joke right? :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/18/2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 293
Posted By lfjewett
I'll thow my 2 cents in.. I have a conch ( tiger...

I'll thow my 2 cents in.. I have a conch ( tiger ) and he eats 10 times his weight in algea off the sandbed. Also keeps it stirred up good. Just be sure you have enough food for him to live on.. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/18/2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 761
Posted By lfjewett
Pfft yeah right waterkeeper what do you know? ...

Pfft yeah right waterkeeper what do you know? Who died and made you god!! :) Just kidding, Read many of your threads, thanks for commenting.. I wasn't sure about the turbos.. I read they liked...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 112
Posted By lfjewett
As large as you can possibly afford/fit in the...

As large as you can possibly afford/fit in the area provided. I know that sounds obvious but look at what a sump is designed for and it's simple to see the bigger the better.

1. Increased water...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 376
Posted By lfjewett
Kim, I take it you don't have a sump? Water will...

Kim, I take it you don't have a sump? Water will build up a surface residue and increase the surface tension of the water. Any air or nitrogen in your water that rises to the surface tends to get...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 258
Posted By lfjewett
Just bacteria.. And from what I've read a...

Just bacteria.. And from what I've read a complete waste of $$. Good thinking on the cup of established sand though. Good luck.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 761
Posted By lfjewett
76.8° at night to 80.4° in the day. I've been...

76.8° at night to 80.4° in the day. I've been trying very hard to keep it under 82 as I have not been able to keep a turbo snail alive and figure the high temps are what killed my last two.
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