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Forum: Photography 12/25/2005, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By jbphoenix
Tessalata up close

I was able to catch my Tessalata smiling for the camera. :D

I know it is not the best quality, but I guess it is not bad for a camera under $200.00. It is the Sony DSC-S90 using the Macro mode. ...
Forum: Photography 12/18/2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 180
Posted By jbphoenix
Cerith Snail pic

Well I purchased a new Sony camera the other day and was able to catch one of my cerith's laying eggs on the glass and was able to get a close up pic.

I am still learning about the camera, but I...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/17/2005, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By jbphoenix
Thanks Dr. Ron for the reply! I figured that...

Thanks Dr. Ron for the reply!

I figured that there would not be much of a chance for the survival of the larvae, but it is interesting seeing all of the egg masses they have been laying.

they...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/15/2005, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By jbphoenix
Cerith Snail

Dr. Ron

You identified a Cerith snail egg mass earlier this month for me and I appreciate the ID. I was able to catch her? actually laying the eggs today when the lights came on and was able to...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/15/2005, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By jbphoenix
Thanks AIMFish! I will probably leave it since...

Thanks AIMFish! I will probably leave it since it is in my FOWLR. I thought maybe it was bubble (Valonia) algae but it was so small it was hard to tell.

-Jerry
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/15/2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By jbphoenix
Algae ID?

The pics below show an algae (at least that is what it appears to be) that I have noticed starting to grow on one piece of live rock in my tank. It is very small (I have enlarged the pics so the...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/15/2005, 12:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 205
Posted By jbphoenix
I also use mag pumps. They can be be noisy......

I also use mag pumps. They can be be noisy... but from what I hear the QuietOne pumps are not all that quiet and have problems starting up..

-Jerry
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2005, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 182
Posted By jbphoenix
I use an old Red Sea Berlin. You can get the air...

I use an old Red Sea Berlin. You can get the air filter cap free from Red Sea that fits on top of the skimmer to place carbon in so it is easy to filter the excess ozone out of the air. I use one...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/10/2005, 01:43 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 54,048
Posted By jbphoenix
Nicole is right Bob, I just shut off the air that...

Nicole is right Bob, I just shut off the air that was coming through the JG fitting and left the main air valve open all the way.

Nicole you are right about the JG fitting letting in too much air....
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/10/2005, 02:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 234
Posted By jbphoenix
Most lfs carry them. Here...

Most lfs carry them. Here (http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ON1171) is a link to one that MarineDepot sells, but your local store would most likely carry the same thing.
...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/10/2005, 01:07 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 54,048
Posted By jbphoenix
Bob, I cut the air off for the JG valve...

Bob, I cut the air off for the JG valve completely using the JG ball valve I put on the unit. It is hard to tell in the photo, but the bubble size is much smaller now and what you see in the cup is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/08/2005, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 125
Posted By jbphoenix
I agree that they are probably not air tight. I...

I agree that they are probably not air tight. I have a 250 and a 500 that I run in series on a venturi skimmer. If I cover the intake at the furtherest point where the air first goes into the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/08/2005, 08:57 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 54,048
Posted By jbphoenix
Bob, I was wondering if you have a pic of what...

Bob, I was wondering if you have a pic of what your bubble size looks like? That would be helpful to take a look at what some others are seeing for bubble size.

-Jerry
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/08/2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 54,048
Posted By jbphoenix
I will try cutting back on the air flow and see...

I will try cutting back on the air flow and see what I get. It took me a long time to get the water level set to an optimum level so I don't want to mess too much with the water flow. I will cur...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/08/2005, 12:22 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 54,048
Posted By jbphoenix
That photo is about 3 days since the last...

That photo is about 3 days since the last cleaning. Not sure about the bubble size but it does maintain the foam head and produce a medium dry skimate unless I stick my hand in the tank or during...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/07/2005, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 348
Posted By jbphoenix
The PH is defenitly worth it. I have one and it...

The PH is defenitly worth it. I have one and it is great.

I don't know much about the salinity monitor but I have heard that the Calcium monitor may not be as reliable or accurate so you may be...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/07/2005, 10:04 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 54,048
Posted By jbphoenix
Here is a pic of my EV-120 after about 3 days and...

Here is a pic of my EV-120 after about 3 days and my bio-load is not real high. I run a mag 7 on the skimmer and the pump is fed with raw overflow water from the tank. I have a ball valve on the...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/07/2005, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 181
Posted By jbphoenix
Was he eating when you purchased him? I won't...

Was he eating when you purchased him? I won't buy a lion unless I see them eat frozen food at the lfs. It can take some time to get lions to eat for the first time so you may just need to give him...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/07/2005, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 604
Posted By jbphoenix
Here is a picture of my EV-120 after about 3 days...

Here is a picture of my EV-120 after about 3 days and I don't have a large bio-load either. I do have my Mag 7 pump sitting in the bottom of the sump right next to where raw water from the tank is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2005, 10:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 604
Posted By jbphoenix
I would just keep the Chaeto for nutrient...

I would just keep the Chaeto for nutrient removal... Anthony Calfo has an excellent thread on protein skimmer improvements here on RC.

Here...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2005, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 604
Posted By jbphoenix
I agree that you should put your pump further...

I agree that you should put your pump further down in the water and it would also help to put your pump closer to where the water from the tank first enters your sump as well.

-Jerry
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2005, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 212
Posted By jbphoenix
I think you will find a lot of mixed emotions on...

I think you will find a lot of mixed emotions on this forum between which is better. I have now finally got my EV-120 dialed in correctly and it is working great, but there are some people who are...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2005, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By jbphoenix
I agree with Sherm71tank. I use ozone with air...

I agree with Sherm71tank. I use ozone with air dryers and it keeps the water perfectly clear and I have never had any nusiance algae.

Anthony Calfo has a great thread Here...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2005, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 212
Posted By jbphoenix
Marinedepot has it for $344.95 with the JG...

Marinedepot has it for $344.95 with the JG fitting and has free shipping on orders over $175.00. Here is the Link (http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_protein_skimmers_aquac_ev.asp?CartId=)

-Jerry
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/30/2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 149
Posted By jbphoenix
I have a Coralife Deep 6 in addition to a...

I have a Coralife Deep 6 in addition to a refractometer. I have to say that the Big 6 shows just about the same SG reading as the refractometer.

In fact I tested with both once and the Deep 6...
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