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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/06/2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 75,226
Posted By fermaster
Black71gp, It took me a while to get it going...

Black71gp,
It took me a while to get it going too. I had to go on a buisness trip to Texas for 4 months and when I got back my nitrates were at 25ppm. I replaced the GFO and had it running for...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 01/06/2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,691
Posted By fermaster
I've had corals shipped from them and I've also...

I've had corals shipped from them and I've also been to their facility several times speaking with Dr. Mac personally. The whole establishment is centered around the customer. Beth will call you...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/11/2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By fermaster
http://uscorp.thomasnet.com/item/all-categories/pv...

http://uscorp.thomasnet.com/item/all-categories/pvc-union-socket/857-040
Forum: Reef Fishes 07/30/2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 287
Posted By fermaster
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=553408&highlight=bimaculatus

This thread should help.
Forum: Reef Fishes 05/03/2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,285
Posted By fermaster
Mine nips my T. derasa and montipora digitata...

Mine nips my T. derasa and montipora digitata despite heavy feeding. I couldn't believe it until I saw it.
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/04/2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By fermaster
The patches on the milli were picked clean of...

The patches on the milli were picked clean of polps but they seem to be growing back. I don't have any emerald crabs but 3 months ago I had hairy crab that I got rid of. I may somehow have a rouge...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/04/2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By fermaster
Question cleaner shrimp eating polyps?

I inspect my corals every day and for the past couple of weeks I'll notice a coral that looks as though it has had a few polyps removed. The rest of the coral has its normal full polyp exention. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 639
Posted By fermaster
My new favorite tank video.

My new favorite tank video.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/28/2006, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By fermaster
I think it would ultimately depend on the...

I think it would ultimately depend on the personality of the fish you get as well as how well you feed your fish. I think that if you added them both at the same time you should be safe. I've never...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 426
Posted By fermaster
MDG3, if you get a recirculating skimmer you...

MDG3, if you get a recirculating skimmer you don't have to worry about sump water height fluctuations. The skimmer could be fed from your return pump or you could plumb it from your overflow. Just...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 426
Posted By fermaster
Aqua C has tested many pumps and claim that the...

Aqua C has tested many pumps and claim that the MJ1200 is the optimal pump to use with the standard Remora/Urchin. Over time a pump can degrade in performance even with regular cleaning. IMO/IME I...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/22/2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,390
Posted By fermaster
I've only found them on live aquaria: ...

I've only found them on live aquaria:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=1139&N=0
They had some in November. They go pretty fast.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 208
Posted By fermaster
Look here for general: ...

Look here for general:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=749634&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
Look here for octopuss mods:...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 237
Posted By fermaster
Mine took serveral days before it started to eat....

Mine took serveral days before it started to eat. I tried many things but red and brown seaweed were/are its favorites. I think as long as you are offering food it will eventually come around.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By fermaster
Nitrates can be reduced my a number of...

Nitrates can be reduced my a number of mechanisms: DSB, macro algae, clams, corals, vodka/sugar. Take a look at what Randy says about skimming:...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,284
Posted By fermaster
That is the coolest mutant fish I've ever seen.

That is the coolest mutant fish I've ever seen.
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/19/2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,791
Posted By fermaster
I think you may have something going on other...

I think you may have something going on other than flow issues. If everything was great one day and stuff is dying the next I'd recheck all my parameters and make sure you don't have dated kits. In...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,117
Posted By fermaster
LMAO!:lol:

LMAO!:lol:
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/19/2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,791
Posted By fermaster
When I first stated keeping sps I had an old alk...

When I first stated keeping sps I had an old alk test kit that I was using and my pe was horrible. I then noticed some RTN. I bought a new alk test kit just as a sanity check and found that my alk...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,390
Posted By fermaster
I don't know if you've looked at the Bimaculatus...

I don't know if you've looked at the Bimaculatus anthias but the are IMHO the nicest anthias relative to ease of keeping.
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=4643791
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/19/2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,791
Posted By fermaster
I think rock work and coral position would have...

I think rock work and coral position would have to be taken into consideration when upping the flow. I run BB and I currently have 77x flow. That is up from 15x flow. I saw increased PE at 30x. I...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,390
Posted By fermaster
Unfortunately its easy to misunderstand the tone...

Unfortunately its easy to misunderstand the tone of a message through the written word. I thought I was discussing rather than arguing. I just stated my opinion along with some facts. This forum...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,117
Posted By fermaster
The anti "tang police"...I love it.

The anti "tang police"...I love it.
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/19/2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,791
Posted By fermaster
The polyp extension in my tank was very weak...

The polyp extension in my tank was very weak until I upped the flow. Millies that had weak polyp extensions went from flat top to hippies. All other parameters were the same.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,390
Posted By fermaster
If you read Choat and Robertson(1997) findings...

If you read Choat and Robertson(1997) findings they state:
"no relationship between age and size
is discernible among the species of acanthurids." The also say: "Very small species such as...
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