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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/12/2008, 01:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,045
Posted By old salty
I don't think it's the live rock that harms them....

I don't think it's the live rock that harms them. Rock displaces water, to the more rock you have, the less water you have. If you have a 200g tank and you fill it with 400 lbs of rock, you may...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/11/2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,490
Posted By old salty
"ah, you missed my point." I certainly...

"ah, you missed my point."


I certainly did. Could you please state it again.



"true - but the US imports more than 90% of all ornamental fish/corals in the world according to MAC and...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/11/2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,490
Posted By old salty
Two guys die trying to make a living and then...

Two guys die trying to make a living and then it's all the fault of America? Nice way to throw in the global warming factor; as if one has anything to do with the other.


What makes you think...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/11/2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By old salty
FS: Deltec APF600, KY

I have a Deltec APF600 for sale. I am asking for $550 which includes shipping to the lower 48, shipping insurance, and paypal fees. The Aquabee pump has the upgraded red bushings installed and is...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/11/2008, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By old salty
There should also be a cheater card inside the...

There should also be a cheater card inside the box. It is the color card that says Mg on it. It's all done in pictures for those of us that received government schooling. Be sure to shake all...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,145
Posted By old salty
The "Everything is OK" Thread

Every day, we can read hundreds of threads about this issue and that issue and we do our best to assist others. I'm just curious as to how many out there are NOT having problems with their tanks. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
Posted By old salty
I'm using a BM250. The pumps are a bit loud;...

I'm using a BM250. The pumps are a bit loud; they are the dominant noisemakers on my entire setup. Other than that, it's a good skimmer. The filter floss in the air silencer looks rather ghetto,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By old salty
I change the settings weekly; this allows full...

I change the settings weekly; this allows full use of an expensive device. Moving the powerheads around also helps to make things interesting.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By old salty
I don't use a sponge, I use Eheim bio-filter...

I don't use a sponge, I use Eheim bio-filter media inside a mesh bag. Same concept though.


http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~filter_media_eheim_biological.html
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/09/2008, 12:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,857
Posted By old salty
This is also being touted as "Progress".

This is also being touted as "Progress".
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,741
Posted By old salty
I like filter socks; they keep the floating...

I like filter socks; they keep the floating particles in the water to a minimum (you'll never get rid of them.) When I went BB, I also removed the fuge. Not because I am against one with the other;...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,719
Posted By old salty
Water pressure and temp play a significant role...

Water pressure and temp play a significant role in the efficiency of the RO filter. Beings that you are located in Illinois, I would assume your water temps are much lower now than the summer. Any...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 27,428
Posted By old salty
Very nice and very unique. The aquascaping in my...

Very nice and very unique. The aquascaping in my tank was inspired by the cypress trees that I saw when I drove through Alligator Alley in Florida.

...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/06/2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By old salty
I used to work in a print shop with nice 6 color...

I used to work in a print shop with nice 6 color Heidelberg presses. We used conductivity meters to ensure the proper amount of etch was added to the water. Too much could removed the image from...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 567
Posted By old salty
Tanks are usually braced to prevent the glass...

Tanks are usually braced to prevent the glass from bowing when filled with water.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By old salty
If you are interested in a used Deltec APF600,...

If you are interested in a used Deltec APF600, contact me. I just upgraded due to a tank upgrade and it is no longer being used.


In all honesty, I don't think you can go wrong with either...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 02:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By old salty
Those brackets are not installed in studs; just...

Those brackets are not installed in studs; just drywall anchors. Keep in mind that the heaviest part of those lighting fixtures is the power cords; the fixtures themselves are aluminum and weigh...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 02:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 791
Posted By old salty
Placing a large rock at the bottom may negate...

Placing a large rock at the bottom may negate having to use any base material. Just be sure to have the rock sitting somewhat flat before you drill it. It also doesn't hurt to drill several holes...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/05/2008, 02:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,123
Posted By old salty
Judging by ancient peoples such as Incas and...

Judging by ancient peoples such as Incas and Aztecs, it seems to me that even people who are much more in tune with their environment than todays societies still have to deal with disease, famine,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/04/2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By old salty
This is an older picture, but you can see the L...

This is an older picture, but you can see the L brackets that I used. Dummy Depot sells them for about $15 each.


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/olsaltybastard/215retryone.jpg
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By old salty
I had a really nice one for a year and was a...

I had a really nice one for a year and was a model citizen. One day, it just decided that it wanted to eat corals and decimated an entire hammer colony. Then it just kept going at the clams until...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 316
Posted By old salty
Daily, I check pH, SG, and ammonia. The biggest...

Daily, I check pH, SG, and ammonia. The biggest thing you want to watch for is ammonia. This will kill your fish faster than anything else and is easily preventable. A magnifying glass may be...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By old salty
In all honesty, I never saw a reason for it. ...

In all honesty, I never saw a reason for it. Like Agu stated, there may be a chance of killing something other than what you want to kill; such as the fish!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By old salty
I've heard of it, but do not practice it.

I've heard of it, but do not practice it.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 316
Posted By old salty
I have a fish in QT at this very moment, so I'll...

I have a fish in QT at this very moment, so I'll run it down for you.

Light - nothing special, just a normal fluorescent bulb on a five dollar timer.

Heater - My house temp is 66 degrees, so a...
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