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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,000
Posted By shootist
I believe sanding and buffing are the only way to...

I believe sanding and buffing are the only way to truly remove scratches from acrylic.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 805
Posted By shootist
Water changes are never going to solve your...

Water changes are never going to solve your nitrate issues,they may reduce them for a day or so but never rid you of them. Nitrates are caused by too much rotting matter inside of your tank,including...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By shootist
I use rigid airline tubing from LFS,very cheap.

I use rigid airline tubing from LFS,very cheap.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,078
Posted By shootist
I dont think you have enough flow in your...

I dont think you have enough flow in your display. It sounds like you have a 120 with a 30 sump? I have a 55 display in it I have 2 koralia 2's, 1 koralia 1and 2 maxi 1200's one of them blowing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 987
Posted By shootist
Sad is that the avg. lifespan of an anemone in...

Sad is that the avg. lifespan of an anemone in captivity is Im sure far below 2 years,most dont make it past the LFS. The really sad part is the damage that removing a single anemone from the wild...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 12/29/2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,381
Posted By shootist
I use a pair of forceps and pull them off the...

I use a pair of forceps and pull them off the rock,they always come away,then I throw them in the frag tank. i do know they are easier to pull off when they first settle into a spot,the longer you...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 12/29/2007, 02:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 793
Posted By shootist
If you still see one or two peeking out then they...

If you still see one or two peeking out then they are still in good shape. I find that they only close when something major has changed in the water quality,figure out what it is and they whould open...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 12/29/2007, 02:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,039
Posted By shootist
You you to siphon out all that loose detritus....

You you to siphon out all that loose detritus. When you do water changes siphon the crap out of your sump. If you have a lot of it piling up in your tank then you need to add some more flow. My star...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 02:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,166
Posted By shootist
If you simply must.. I would try chemi-clean,the...

If you simply must.. I would try chemi-clean,the stuff works. I would use less than the recommended dosage,I would only leave it in your tank for 36 hours as opposed to the 48 they advise....
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By shootist
I have a similar size older model I bought used....

I have a similar size older model I bought used. Never had a bad word to say about it. Hooked it up and have never had to adjust it since. It has never overflowed,doesnt stop skimming when I put my...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 578
Posted By shootist
I would go ahead and add some strips around the...

I would go ahead and add some strips around the outside corners while you have it all apart,should prevent it from happening again,Ive been down that road allready.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 265
Posted By shootist
I used to use a very small media bag over the...

I used to use a very small media bag over the return,it helps quite a bit though never totally eliminated the problem. CPR makes some sort of bubble box you can use that will eliminate the bubbles...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 12:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By shootist
Use a turkey baster and squirt around your zoas...

Use a turkey baster and squirt around your zoas and see if a lot of detritus floats up. I suspect that they need some more flow. You say you have 2 powerheads on a 75,Im running 4 different ones on a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By shootist
It will hold a siphon until the water level in...

It will hold a siphon until the water level in the bucket equals the level in the sump,drains pretty slow,I can usually pull out about a gallon.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By shootist
I too use the EJ heaters and have never fiddled...

I too use the EJ heaters and have never fiddled with the blue knob,never really knew it was adjustable. For a tank that size you should be running at least 2 if not 3 heaters in different spots(1 in...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/25/2007, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By shootist
Thanks for the advice. I was worried that a 10...

Thanks for the advice. I was worried that a 10 gallon would be too small. I guess I am not ready for seahorses. I have been doing tons of reading and research though. I will put something...
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/23/2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By shootist
P.S. I am only planning on two seahorses, clean...

P.S. I am only planning on two seahorses, clean up crew and maybe two pipefish although my husband thinks the pipefish are a bad idea
Forum: Seahorses & Pipefish 12/23/2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By shootist
new to hobby

I am attempting to set up a new tank for seahorses. My husband has an elaborate setup and is experienced in reef care but not seahorse care. I am starting small just to see if I am able to keep...
Forum: Zoanthids 12/21/2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By shootist
If they can be removed from the tank,a cleaning...

If they can be removed from the tank,a cleaning with a toothbrush is some old tank water will take a lot of it out. Afterward place them in some heavy flow and the hair might clear up. If you have...
Forum: Zoanthids 12/21/2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 566
Posted By shootist
I have a 55 with a koralia 2 on either end and a...

I have a 55 with a koralia 2 on either end and a K1 in the middle plusa maxi 1200 running down the back. I think the flow is ust as important as light for the zoas and palys. Whenever there is a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By shootist
You say your sump fluxuates between 15 and 40...

You say your sump fluxuates between 15 and 40 gallons? That seems like a pretty big swing to me. I would look at making and ATO unit,especially if you are going to try and run a low end skimmer,they...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 04:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 636
Posted By shootist
It is all explained in some detail in the reef...

It is all explained in some detail in the reef chem forum. I had trouble bringing my calcium up with 2 part so I started dripping kalk through my ato. I started out by first raising my clcium level...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 03:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 539
Posted By shootist
Its not so much about the numbers, its really...

Its not so much about the numbers, its really about providing proper flow to each resident,some like a lot, some like a little. With this in mind I use 2 K2;s and 1 K1 in a 55 long. This way it makes...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 03:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By shootist
If you can get him out in the open you can start...

If you can get him out in the open you can start a suction with a decent size hose and suck him out or at least get him stuck in the hose :}
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 03:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,551
Posted By shootist
I too was curious that you didnt specify the time...

I too was curious that you didnt specify the time frame in which all your fish expired. Was it in less than a day?over a period of a week or so? This bit of information could help alot in identifying...
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