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Forum: New to the Hobby 10/07/2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By GL
How long have the polyps been this way? ...

How long have the polyps been this way?

Softies will go for days, even a week or two without having them fully extended.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/23/2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 353
Posted By GL
Tx represents the size in diameter of the bulb in...

Tx represents the size in diameter of the bulb in 1/8 increments.

T5's are 5/8 of an inch around. T8 is 1".

If using T5's make sure you get a setup where there is an individual reflector for...
Forum: North Central Pennsylvania Aquarium Reef Society (NCPARS) 09/20/2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By GL
Sorry to hear about your tank. I know how you...

Sorry to hear about your tank. I know how you feel.. I just went through the same thing.

It really sucks.... Keep on chugging though.

Greg
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/19/2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 572
Posted By GL
The angles are listed as "with caution" as is the...

The angles are listed as "with caution" as is the lion fish.

You won't have a problem with the cleanup crew with the angles but you might with the lion. That is some of their natural food.

I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/19/2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 388
Posted By GL
I have been told that the salt water is not good...

I have been told that the salt water is not good for the benificial bacteria in the septic systems.

I have a gravel driveway so I dump mine there, helps melt the ice in the winter. :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/19/2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By GL
All depends on the RH of the area you are in. ...

All depends on the RH of the area you are in.

I have about 2-3 g per day evaporation with the 90g/30g sump.

so your not too out of wack.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/19/2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 572
Posted By GL
Look at a Flame Angel or Coral Beauty. They would...

Look at a Flame Angel or Coral Beauty. They would be good.

Even a nice pair of clowns would work.....
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/19/2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 640
Posted By GL
I run a 90g with a 30g sump and a 10g frag tank...

I run a 90g with a 30g sump and a 10g frag tank next to it running parallel with the joists on an inside wall and never had an issue.

Also in another room I run a 120g and 55g and 30g and a 10 g...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/18/2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 640
Posted By GL
are you running the tank lengthwise across the...

are you running the tank lengthwise across the joists or with the joists underneath the floor?
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/18/2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 640
Posted By GL
If you find a wall where you are going...

If you find a wall where you are going perpendicular to the joists it would be much better than running parallel.

If you are against a wall and perpendicular and the joists are fastened at that...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/08/2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 930
Posted By GL
The only one I ever used was the Magnum. But...

The only one I ever used was the Magnum.

But I have the Vortex Diatom which I prefer to use over the magnum.

But the Magnum works very well.
Forum: North Central Pennsylvania Aquarium Reef Society (NCPARS) 09/08/2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By GL
Ill have to check it out... I'm not too far from...

Ill have to check it out... I'm not too far from there.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/08/2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 930
Posted By GL
Depends which part the the thread. Diatom...

Depends which part the the thread.

Diatom filters and Canister filters with polishing cartridges in them.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/08/2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 930
Posted By GL
What do use to clean the micron filters? I...

What do use to clean the micron filters?

I tried and could never get them to where the would not clog up fast second time around.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/07/2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 930
Posted By GL
I have one and use it every so often. They...

I have one and use it every so often.

They are not hard at all to use and the media is not expensive if you use it every now and then.

Once used it will look like your fish are floating in...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/05/2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 710
Posted By GL
1) Avoid impulse buying 2) Don't put anything...

1) Avoid impulse buying
2) Don't put anything in the tank that will grow where you don't want it to.
3) Green Star Polyps are not your friend.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/28/2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 488
Posted By GL
1500/25(gallons in sump if 100% full with no...

1500/25(gallons in sump if 100% full with no equipment and baffles, etc)=60. This means you will replace the entire contents of your sump once every minute. (60 times an hours is once per minute)
...
Forum: North Central Pennsylvania Aquarium Reef Society (NCPARS) 08/28/2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,019
Posted By GL
Great to hear from you, glad your doing well! ...

Great to hear from you, glad your doing well!

Greg
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/27/2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 488
Posted By GL
Like said above, don't try and get all the flow...

Like said above, don't try and get all the flow thru the sump, even a mag 7 is a lot of flow.

All you will do is battle noise, salt creep and in the end you won't be happy with the flow in the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/27/2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By GL
I've been running the lifereef overflow for a few...

I've been running the lifereef overflow for a few years now, never had a problem.

If I had the opportunity to do it again I would probably drill, but again, either would work fine. Just stick...
Forum: North Central Pennsylvania Aquarium Reef Society (NCPARS) 08/26/2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 446
Posted By GL
Here is what they look like, this is an older pic...

Here is what they look like, this is an older pic so I don't have this exact piece. I have many different sizes and shapes, pluse they can be cut to any size or shape.

I'm just looking to get rid...
Forum: North Central Pennsylvania Aquarium Reef Society (NCPARS) 08/26/2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,019
Posted By GL
Ah... Tropical marine paradise.... That was the...

Ah... Tropical marine paradise.... That was the only place I purchased from for many years when Ed and Cindy had it. In fact the current All-Glass 90 I have came from them. It was a great store for...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/23/2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 354
Posted By GL
You can use it, it won't be a problem!

You can use it, it won't be a problem!
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/23/2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By GL
I had 2 different people checking on the tank,...

I had 2 different people checking on the tank, one family and one a neighbor. I thought I was covered, I was wrong.

I have not decided if I am going to rebuild or not. we will see.
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/22/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By GL
Coral Skeletons

Well after a major crash while on vacation I lost all my sps and lps corals. Only a couple of softies left.

Is there any use for the skeletons other than tossing them out?

I have a about a...
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