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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By Mattmcf
I would recomend acrylic rods instead of PVC...

I would recomend acrylic rods instead of PVC because it will require a much smaller hole. This will help reduce breaking the rocks while drilling. Check out bwoody's thread...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 01/10/2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,547
Posted By Mattmcf
where do you go in west palm? i have done it in...

where do you go in west palm? i have done it in the keys for bluelegs and such but never tried in west palm
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/10/2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By Mattmcf
i know this might sound crazy, it worked for me...

i know this might sound crazy, it worked for me though. Find a picture of clowns in an anemone, as similar to your pair/anemone and tape it to the side of the tank where the clowns will see it. I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,008
Posted By Mattmcf
the reef keeper 2 does this as well, my halides...

the reef keeper 2 does this as well, my halides will cut off at 84 degrees, fans come on at 80 degrees and turn off if below 78 degrees, heater turns off if tank reaches 80 degrees, i have also...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By Mattmcf
if it is only a 30 gallon tank i would remove the...

if it is only a 30 gallon tank i would remove the piece of rock and get the fish out of the hole it died in (try holding the rock upside down from the hole and using a turkey baster with tank water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By Mattmcf
there are many many 75's out there with much...

there are many many 75's out there with much larger bio loads. What it really comes down to is your husbandry skills. I think you are safe to add to your system, especially some more soft corals. ...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/09/2008, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,745
Posted By Mattmcf
The spotted lobster in the first picture would be...

The spotted lobster in the first picture would be a safer bet in my opinion. They grow much slower than the spiny lobster in the second pic. I believe they are a bit more docile than the spiny...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/09/2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,182
Posted By Mattmcf
Do you have any pics/build thread of your...

Do you have any pics/build thread of your facility? It would be really cool to see something of that scale.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,393
Posted By Mattmcf
how large is your bio load? it shouldn't be a...

how large is your bio load? it shouldn't be a problem, many people do not run their skimmers 24/7 because they believe it may be removing essential nutrients along with the fish poop! Try it out,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By Mattmcf
it is not going to be easy, but it can be done. ...

it is not going to be easy, but it can be done. I have 5 skunks in my tank and they are constantly carrying eggs, my suggestion is to let them spawn in the tank and allow the fish/coral to enjoy...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 412
Posted By Mattmcf
i have seen it happen both ways, sometimes they...

i have seen it happen both ways, sometimes they will create a new tube, sometimes they die...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 624
Posted By Mattmcf
i moved a 220 over about 6 mo ago full of...

i moved a 220 over about 6 mo ago full of livestock (fish, lps, a lot of sps) just added new sand to the new system and had no deaths.... if he is like me he does not like to be wrong, so make sure...
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/04/2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,745
Posted By Mattmcf
lobsters are oportunistic feeders, I was going to...

lobsters are oportunistic feeders, I was going to purchase a small caribean lobster for my 220 reef but quickly changed my mind after talking to an employee who told me they just removed it from...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 892
Posted By Mattmcf
careful, there is an article of a guy whose dog...

careful, there is an article of a guy whose dog who drank some water from a container that had been used to frag some zoos and the dog died in less than 10 mins...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 12/31/2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 911
Posted By Mattmcf
by wall hammer do you mean hammer coral? if so...

by wall hammer do you mean hammer coral? if so just take a dremel and saw low on the stalks. Good luck!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By Mattmcf
post pics, there is also an octo forum a little...

post pics, there is also an octo forum a little lower down the site.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 987
Posted By Mattmcf
Sea in the City in Orlando has a LTA that is over...

Sea in the City in Orlando has a LTA that is over 30 yrs old, also the maroon clowns that host it are 25+ years old.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/27/2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By Mattmcf
only one I can think of is the logical reef in...

only one I can think of is the logical reef in veto beach
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By Mattmcf
Sounds like you have plenty of room, post some...

Sounds like you have plenty of room, post some pictures! How does the tuskfish do in there? do you have any inverts? are the chromis safe?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,516
Posted By Mattmcf
onano, i know where you are talking about!

onano, i know where you are talking about!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By Mattmcf
You could put a pair of Centropyge Agri in there...

You could put a pair of Centropyge Agri in there if you could find them. They do fine in a small tank. They are a little hard to find though. Check this thread out, the guy is breeding a trio of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 466
Posted By Mattmcf
try a montipora, staghorn, or a nice cap. Good...

try a montipora, staghorn, or a nice cap. Good luck, dont forget pictures!
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/16/2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By Mattmcf
looks great! what size is it? I have one that...

looks great! what size is it? I have one that looks identical thats about 13 inches in diameter.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/15/2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,404
Posted By Mattmcf
Just wanted to say thanks for everything today. ...

Just wanted to say thanks for everything today. Hopefully one day you will get back into the hobby and can get a bunch of free frags from all of us who got such a great deal on colonies!
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/15/2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,404
Posted By Mattmcf
i will be there. See you in 2 hours!

i will be there. See you in 2 hours!
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