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Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 01/11/2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By TropTrea
Well I have loads of Apisto Anemoes if anyone...

Well I have loads of Apisto Anemoes if anyone wants any :).

But seriously I'm looking now for something either a Bubble Tip or Carpet to add to my tank. Once I get that established I'll start...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,111
Posted By TropTrea
Some times I think it is an unending circle. ...

Some times I think it is an unending circle. Especialy when we talk about the financial end of this hobby.

When you get into it you might budget $2,000 for your set up and you might get someting...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,111
Posted By TropTrea
Just rember 90% of people that buy there first...

Just rember 90% of people that buy there first aquarium give it up before one year is up. From these people 6% have 6 or more aquariums going 20 years later.

So it it either a but that bites you...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 01/10/2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By TropTrea
My suspicion here is that someone from aqua...

My suspicion here is that someone from aqua exhibits had been a member of the WRS Yahoo group. If they were they could have simply gone into the group and downlaoded the membership listing.
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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,186
Posted By TropTrea
Every time you add more to the tank you basicly...

Every time you add more to the tank you basicly restart a noni recycle while all the bacterea readjusts to the new bio load. With a small addition this is almost unnoticable but when you start...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 788
Posted By TropTrea
Actuallyyou do not even need the class. 10 years...

Actuallyyou do not even need the class. 10 years ago I know I found an on line calculator for calculations like this.

Some points to remember is how far will the tank be from the nearest...
Forum: The Lounge 01/09/2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,530
Posted By TropTrea
so i guess im the old grandpa in this group?

so i guess im the old grandpa in this group?
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 01/09/2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,384
Posted By TropTrea
Got some realy nice mushrooms at reasonable...

Got some realy nice mushrooms at reasonable prices. The colors realy changed to the better when I got them under my light. The metalicsare realy popping and the greens are realy a deep green.
...
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 01/07/2008, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By TropTrea
If your looking for growth then 6,500K are your...

If your looking for growth then 6,500K are your best bet. From there you can step up the color temp with each step giving you a little better color but less growth. The exception being is if you go...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/07/2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By TropTrea
I have not seen an all in one set up thay looks...

I have not seen an all in one set up thay looks worth it to me. My personal thoughts are to build up your own and you will have something that you can reley on provided you selected all the right...
Forum: The Lounge 01/07/2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,866
Posted By TropTrea
The Asians it seems will try and sell anything to...

The Asians it seems will try and sell anything to the Americans. $80.00 for a pound of recycled coffee is unbelievable. Well in there mind all us Americans are rich and do not know what to do with...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 01/04/2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,384
Posted By TropTrea
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Zoanthids 01/03/2008, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,429
Posted By TropTrea
I usualy prefer live rock or rubble. However...

I usualy prefer live rock or rubble.

However I had actualy seen some plugs that looked fairly natural. They were basicly mushroom shaped like a 3/4" ball cut in halt with a small stem comming out...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 12/27/2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By TropTrea
36 Gallon bow tank new lists at $189 36 Bow...

36 Gallon bow tank new lists at $189
36 Bow Oak Cabinet Stand lists $304
Twin 65W Strip Light lists at $269
Total List $662
Shopping around and waiting for a sale you could them all...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 12/26/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By TropTrea
you can always start as fish only then slowly...

you can always start as fish only then slowly start improving it as the cash is availab le untill you do have a full reef.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,723
Posted By TropTrea
You need to be real careful when you make these...

You need to be real careful when you make these comparisons. They are simply comparing Lumns and not looking at color temperature, or PAR values that we are concerned about. Sodium Lights produce...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,723
Posted By TropTrea
I know at the present place I'm working they are...

I know at the present place I'm working they are pulling all the 400 Watt Metal Hide Lights and replaceing them with units that consist of 4-HO T-5 54 watt bulbs. That is basicly replacing 400+ watt...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 356,629
Posted By TropTrea
The yellow is coming from the 6,000K bulb. ...

The yellow is coming from the 6,000K bulb. Regardless what you put with the 6,000K it is giving more output in lums that the other bulbs you have and its output puts out a lot of yellow compared to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,723
Posted By TropTrea
There is presently a program funded by the...

There is presently a program funded by the Federal Government that gives Factories and other comercial institutions a rebate for every HID fixture they replace with a florescent fixture. The rebate...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,723
Posted By TropTrea
Re: Re: New Lighting Bill Passed

I don't think it is funny. But I do think we have rougly 5 years to rethink our lighting needs.

There have been some fairly good advances in the last 10 years. However with some of the larger...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,723
Posted By TropTrea
New Lighting Bill Passed

I had read on another site that Congress has passed a new bill on lighting. What it does is bann the sale of incadescent bulbs of 100 watts or more by 2010, any over 25 watts by 2012 and the usage...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 12/19/2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,016
Posted By TropTrea
Could be interested in the finger leather. Do...

Could be interested in the finger leather. Do you have a picture or could you reference a picture of a simular coral?

Dennis
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 12/19/2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,572
Posted By TropTrea
First off who has the Purple Shrooms? I've been...

First off who has the Purple Shrooms? I've been looking for red and/or purple shrooms without any luck.



This is a strong point. However lets look at what is out there. You mail order some...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 12/19/2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,572
Posted By TropTrea
How about the individual who has a small one room...

How about the individual who has a small one room effeciency apartment. What are his options other than the nano cube? Sure they might not have the best of everything in them but most do offer a...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 12/19/2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By TropTrea
If you can find a 120 gallon I'll drill it for...

If you can find a 120 gallon I'll drill it for you when we have a day above freezing. I do the drilling outside with a garden hose spraying water on the hole as I drill it.

Dennis
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