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Forum: New to the Hobby 12/25/2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 416
Posted By SABOB
Watch out for false high Nitrate levels with the...

Watch out for false high Nitrate levels with the API kits.Mine showed extremely high levels,I freaked and took water sample to LFS,their test showed 5-10 level.Bought a Hagen/Nutrafin Nitrate test...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/26/2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By SABOB
Check their website for local vendors.We now have...

Check their website for local vendors.We now have 2 LFS in San Antonio that sells it.My fish and corals love it.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/20/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,805
Posted By SABOB
My female Saddleback bit me last week when...

My female Saddleback bit me last week when retrieving a thermometer that came off front glass.Scared the s**t out of me cause I wasn't expecting it.Left a tiny bruise on the pad of my finger
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/16/2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 538
Posted By SABOB
I have 2- #3's in my 55 gallon with a Remora C...

I have 2- #3's in my 55 gallon with a Remora C skimmer and a Magnum 350.I figure about 2000 gph flow.Corals (softies)and fish love it.
Forum: The Lounge 11/04/2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 111
Posted By SABOB
New Eagles CD

Anyone get the new Eagles CD?It's their first studio cd in 28 years.Love the 1st disc...sounds like vintage Eagles.Second disc sounds more like individual stuff but still good.Tell me what you think
Forum: The Lounge 11/04/2007, 01:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By SABOB
My wife and I snorkeled in St Thomas this summer...

My wife and I snorkeled in St Thomas this summer mostly at Bluebeard's Beach Resort.It was great along the rocks on either side of the beach.Also took a day trip to St John's and snorkeled at Trunk...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/03/2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
Posted By SABOB
Daily water will evaporate. Replace with RO/DI to...

Daily water will evaporate. Replace with RO/DI to keep salinty stable due to only water evaporating not salt.Do water changes with mixed salt water to pH,temperature and salinty of tank water to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/03/2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,641
Posted By SABOB
Excellent thread,should be a sticky and required...

Excellent thread,should be a sticky and required reading by all.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/29/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 921
Posted By SABOB
Rod's Food

Anyone one have experience with this frozen food?They have started stocking it at my LFS,sounds like it's an all in one food.Any feedback would be appreciated.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/29/2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,105
Posted By SABOB
Thanks for the quick reply.

Thanks for the quick reply.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/29/2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,105
Posted By SABOB
I've been using RODI water to calibrate my...

I've been using RODI water to calibrate my refractometer,where can you get Pinpoint 53 mS solution?None of my LFS have salinity calibration fluid.Is there an online source?
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/29/2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By SABOB
Two Little Fishes makes a media reactor for $30 ...

Two Little Fishes makes a media reactor for $30 or so at Drs. Foster & Smith online.You can use Phosban or Phospure for Phosphate control and a second reactor with carbon or Purgen for Nitrate...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/12/2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 416
Posted By SABOB
I put a block of frozen food in a plastic...

I put a block of frozen food in a plastic dish,let it thaw,rinse with RO/DI water straining through fine mesh (I uuse my fish net) then put thawed food into tank.My fish race for it. I rotate frozen...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/12/2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,981
Posted By SABOB
Take a water sample to your LFS to test for...

Take a water sample to your LFS to test for Nitrates.I had similar problem with the API test kit.Freaked out until it was suggested to have LFS test for Nitrates.Their test showed 10,so I bought a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/11/2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By SABOB
Wasn't trying to be mean,just stating info in...

Wasn't trying to be mean,just stating info in case you weren't aware.Alot of people stock what looks cool,not knowing what is really the best for the fish.Sorry if it came across wrong.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/11/2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 907
Posted By SABOB
I agree with rhythmicfire, I drip acclimate until...

I agree with rhythmicfire, I drip acclimate until bag water and tank water has the same specific gravity.The further apart those are, the longer the acclimation time.On the other hand I know people...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/10/2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By SABOB
Would not add another angel.The probability of it...

Would not add another angel.The probability of it and your Coral Beauty fighting is likely in the size tank you have.Also the Yellow Tang needs a minumin of 75 to 100 gallons.Read more about...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/08/2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 832
Posted By SABOB
I would not recommend the API Nitrate test...

I would not recommend the API Nitrate test kit.Mine was reading off the charts,took a sample to the LFS and it tested at 5-10.They are notorius for being wrong.I ended up with a Hagen brand Nitrate...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/13/2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By SABOB
Thank you both for the info.Just read the...

Thank you both for the info.Just read the Salinity article,it was great.Thanks again.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/13/2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By SABOB
Salinity Calibration Fluid?

Bought a Refractometer from Ebay recently and wondering where to get Calibration fluid?I understand it is more accurate than calibrating with just RO/DI.Any ideas?
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/06/2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 377
Posted By SABOB
2200 gph in a 46 is 40 plus turnover an hour.That...

2200 gph in a 46 is 40 plus turnover an hour.That is sufficient !You might have to anchor some things down!!!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/01/2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 429
Posted By SABOB
Give specifics of your tank and filtration?Do you...

Give specifics of your tank and filtration?Do you have Bio Balls or Biowheels that might be trapping nitrates?
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/14/2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 476
Posted By SABOB
Freshwater means RO/DI without salt mixed in.I...

Freshwater means RO/DI without salt mixed in.I would never dip anything in tap water.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/14/2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By SABOB
How about Hermit Crabs walking on Zoas?They don't...

How about Hermit Crabs walking on Zoas?They don't seem to be eating them,I just got the Zoas on Saturday.Will the crabs be a problem?
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/08/2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 431
Views: 45,811
Posted By SABOB
I love your tank,you really did things well.I...

I love your tank,you really did things well.I thought both the Sun Coral and the Chili Coral did not open up under direct lights.How did you get yours to open so well under your lighting conditions?
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