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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 759
Posted By fishox
I have the same stand except mine is for a 120. ...

I have the same stand except mine is for a 120. I have 8 VHO bulbs. The only thing missing is the shimmer.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,105
Posted By fishox
You'll be glad that you did it. The Bio balls...

You'll be glad that you did it. The Bio balls are nitrate factories. Go with live rock rubble instead.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By fishox
I was going to suggest the filter sock which...

I was going to suggest the filter sock which worked for me. Since you are already using that check the connections in your return line. You may be drawing air through a bad joint. If you haven't...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 741
Posted By fishox
thanks m2434. You've given me a lot to read. ...

thanks m2434. You've given me a lot to read.

I have a phosban reactor that runs carbon. the carbon is about 2 weeks old. I also have one running phosban also about 2 weeks old.

the hc...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 741
Posted By fishox
I mislabeled my corals. They are not softies. I...

I mislabeled my corals. They are not softies. I should have known that.

My concern is the hammer coral. I think the goniopora may be beyond saving. I've had it for 2 yrs though.
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 741
Posted By fishox
You know, I really should have known that they...

You know, I really should have known that they were LPS. Having said that though I don't think the slightly low CA is the issue. It usually is a bit higher but I ran out of B Ionic recently.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 741
Posted By fishox
softies not opening

I have a hammer coral and a goniopora that aren't opening. This has been going on for about two weeks. The only real change to the tank is that I added some Koralia powerheads. Could the increased...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By fishox
softies not opening

I have a hammer coral and a goniopora that aren't opening. This has been going on for about two weeks. The only real change to the tank is that I added some Koralia powerheads. Could the increased...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,692
Posted By fishox
softies not opening

I have a hammer coral and a goniopora that aren't opening. This has been going on for about two weeks. The only real change to the tank is that I added some Koralia powerheads. Could the increased...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 677
Posted By fishox
I added some styrofoam type insulation to the...

I added some styrofoam type insulation to the doors. I also cuat a piece of plywood for the back that I put the insulation on as well. I don't have the rear plywood attached to the stand so there...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,026
Posted By fishox
Thanks Sk8r. I think I'll take the cuc and the...

Thanks Sk8r. I think I'll take the cuc and the pink urchin that eats the coraline that I work so hard to grow, back to the store.

I also have caulerpa in my sump on a 24/7 lighting schedule. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,026
Posted By fishox
I have a 5 -6" long cuc that I bought about a...

I have a 5 -6" long cuc that I bought about a year ago. How can I find out if it is of the poisonous variety? Can anyone point me to website or some other resource?
Thanks
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By fishox
Thanks all for the suggestions and advice. I am...

Thanks all for the suggestions and advice. I am going to get some nori and give it a go.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/07/2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By fishox
my tang has HLLE, Help!

my purple tang has a case of HLLE. I understand that this is caused either by diet deficiencies or poor water quality. In this case I think it is diet related. My water is good. Nitrates never...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/06/2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By fishox
one way I found of getting rid of micro bubbles...

one way I found of getting rid of micro bubbles was to use a filter sock on the drain line coming into the sump.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/06/2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,227
Posted By fishox
I apologize for jumping on your thread but I have...

I apologize for jumping on your thread but I have the same problem. I have tons of shrooms on some really big rocks that I would like to get rid of. I'd be willing to keep some of them but I don't...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 690
Posted By fishox
Tangs and clown fish can be pretty aggressive. ...

Tangs and clown fish can be pretty aggressive. Have you observed any aggression?
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/08/2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 421
Posted By fishox
Piscator beat me to it, but there is something...

Piscator beat me to it, but there is something wrong with your measurement. A 20% water change can not change the nitrate parts per million by more than 20%. I'd advise re-testing. What brand test...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/08/2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By fishox
the brown algae is probably a diatom bloom and...

the brown algae is probably a diatom bloom and not cyano. The diatoms are common in a new tank but usually a couple months in to the set up. You are probably getting yours now since you started...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/08/2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 343
Posted By fishox
I've found that running a Mag5 in my mixing tank...

I've found that running a Mag5 in my mixing tank provides enough heat. Do you guys really think you need the heater?
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 233
Posted By fishox
I've had Caulerpa for 2+ yrs with out it moving...

I've had Caulerpa for 2+ yrs with out it moving into the main tank. My nitrates stay unetectable using Salifert test kits. I was unable to keep chaeto. The caulerpa thrives under a pc light...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/12/2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 234
Posted By fishox
I've found that the purple or pink ones seem to...

I've found that the purple or pink ones seem to love coraline algae. The black ones don't seem to eat the coralline but will eat the nuisance algaes. Be careful of the purple/pink ones and all...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/12/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 683
Posted By fishox
I'll echo Giga and suggest you read more. Your...

I'll echo Giga and suggest you read more. Your message contained a lot of inaccracies such as the water wasn't cylced. Water doesn't cycle. It is the bacteria that breaks down waste in to nitrate...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/12/2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,537
Posted By fishox
I have found that using the two part solutions...

I have found that using the two part solutions such as B-Ionic works wonders for growing coraline algae. Maintaining consistent Alk and Ca readings is the key. I think the lighting has more impact...
Forum: Pittsburgh Marine Aquarium Society 10/11/2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By fishox
free mushrooms

My tank is being overtaken by pink hairy mushrooms. How do I get rid of them? Anyone who knows how to remove them is welcome to PM me to arrange to come get some. If they can't be removed I'll...
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