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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By robitreef
incandescent lighting phased out?

More of a topic of discussion. With the new energy bill approved by Congress to phase out incandescent lighting by 2012, will MH bulbs be on the chopping block as well, or are we just talking about...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/20/2007, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 414
Posted By robitreef
Reef Crystals vs. Pro Reef

I have been a Tropic Marin user for quite some time, and I recently tried the Pro reef salt. I really don't see much of a difference compared to when I was using the regular Tropic Marin. That...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/21/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By robitreef
Hey, thanks for the offer, but you'll only get me...

Hey, thanks for the offer, but you'll only get me another year. I emailed them to see if I could maybe get around ordering 25, but I guess I would have the monopoly on those bulbs, or maybe ebay...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/21/2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By robitreef
Yep, been there. Minimum order was 25 bulbs. I...

Yep, been there. Minimum order was 25 bulbs. I don't need to spend $225 or have a 25 yr supply of these. Thanks. I checked another site, and it said they were discontinued. Guess I will have to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/21/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By robitreef
9W PC Blue lamps

I have an old Custom Sealife Sea lights fixture, and when I buy replacement bulbs I used to get the Phillips Osram Dulux blue bulbs, but I don't seem to see those anymore. I keep getting the Coral...
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/08/2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 259
Posted By robitreef
six line and damsels

I recently lost my sixline wrasse (he decided to carpet surf) but initially he was the first fish in my 30 gal. I have two azure damsels as well. I was wondering if I purchase another sixline, will...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/31/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 516
Posted By robitreef
No problem. You had a related issue, so the...

No problem. You had a related issue, so the input helps.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/31/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 516
Posted By robitreef
I would prefer more coral growth, which I...

I would prefer more coral growth, which I subsequently hope will happen if there is coralline growth. What would you recommend I try to increase alk? I am currently using B-ionic.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/31/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 516
Posted By robitreef
I started this thread originally because I don't...

I started this thread originally because I don't have a lot of coralline algae growth (though I am running MH's) and my coral growth is very slow to none. Tested the water and here are the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/26/2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 516
Posted By robitreef
Magnesium deficiency

What are the tell tale signs/symptoms of low magnesium in a reef aquarium?
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 07/05/2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 150
Posted By robitreef
Top Ten Things Your Fish Would Tell You If They Could Talk Entry

Jeez, when you walk by the tank, could you at least put on some pants?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/05/2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 35,231
Posted By robitreef
I have been using two part and it works fine for...

I have been using two part and it works fine for me. That being said my tanks are 30 and 16 gal so I don't need to spend a lot of $$$ on additives (64oz B ionic lasts me for almost a year). The...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/16/2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By robitreef
Bump.

Bump.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/15/2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By robitreef
Losing colors

I have recently noticed that some of my acropora's have been losing colors. I was fighting a dinoflagellate problem in my tank, and I cut my lighting down to 4 hours a day for four days. I also...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By robitreef
32lbs of live rock, approx 15lbs of live sand,...

32lbs of live rock, approx 15lbs of live sand, and a skimmer.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By robitreef
I've kept three fish in a 16 gal before. I still...

I've kept three fish in a 16 gal before. I still have two in there right now (ocellaris clown and bicolor dottyback) with a lot of rock and corals.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 113,558
Posted By robitreef
How dark does it need to be? Do you have to...

How dark does it need to be? Do you have to insulate the tank from other forms of light (i.e close the blinds in the room, turn off adjacent house lights?
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/03/2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 581
Views: 64,079
Posted By robitreef
Has anyone tried this that had dinoflagellates...

Has anyone tried this that had dinoflagellates taking over their tank? By robbing the nitrate, have you seen a reduction in the dinos?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 04/27/2007, 08:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,288
Posted By robitreef
I was hoping to pay my respects when I tried to...

I was hoping to pay my respects when I tried to go there on Tuesday, but I did peer in and it look like he had some stuff in a few of the invert tanks closer to the door. Could still see the awesome...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 04/26/2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,288
Posted By robitreef
I tried to go over there yesterday, but they were...

I tried to go over there yesterday, but they were closed. This was around 5:15, and the hours said 3-7. Maybe he closed for good earlier?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 04/18/2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,288
Posted By robitreef
Flyer says that he will officially close end of...

Flyer says that he will officially close end of April. At least Sea Schor is still around for people in the NW Burbs.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/21/2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 191
Posted By robitreef
Taam Rio mini LED light

Has anyone purchased one of these? I am thinking about using it for a fuge light, since LED's supposedly produce no heat.

www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=28104&cat=0&page=1...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 03/15/2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 561
Posted By robitreef
Nevermind, I got through. They are in the...

Nevermind, I got through. They are in the process of moving to a new hosting site. Still Open:rollface:
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 03/15/2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 561
Posted By robitreef
Did Coral Paradise Close?

Their website has been disabled, and when I call I don't get through. They are located in Arlington Heights. Anyone hear anything?
Forum: LPS Keepers 02/08/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 239
Posted By robitreef
Captive propagated brain corals?

Do these exist, and does anyone know who sells them? I would be interested in platygyra species if they are available.
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