Reef Central Online Community

Home Forum Here you can view your subscribed threads, work with private messages and edit your profile and preferences View New Posts View Today's Posts

Find other members Frequently Asked Questions Search Reefkeeping ...an online magazine for marine aquarists Support our sponsors and mention Reef Central

Go Back   Reef Central Online Community Archives > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 33
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Rik James
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/28/2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 114
Posted By Rik James
Natural Seawater of Mixed for Start-Up?

Is natural seawater better for tank setup than mixed saltwater with RO?

I noticed when I set up my 12 gallon with NSW I barely had an algae problem, and still don't to this day. With my new 90...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/25/2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 342
Posted By Rik James
I think I got about 8 of these as hitchhikers....

I think I got about 8 of these as hitchhikers. Are the snails shells white and black stripes? Will they harm any corals. I noticed they like to hang out om my zoo rock. Zoos look fine still after two...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/25/2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,599
Posted By Rik James
Man that's really neat. Will you let him into...

Man that's really neat. Will you let him into your main tank? I have read they are escape artists. Might want to make sure your tank is covered up tight. Really cool little guy though. Maybe you...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/25/2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,742
Posted By Rik James
Algundo, I tried it this morning. I got 1000,...

Algundo,
I tried it this morning. I got 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit from the local autobody supply store. In a 5 gallon bucket of saltwater I sanded a piece of 3" by 6" 1/4" extruded acyrilic. I...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/25/2006, 03:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,742
Posted By Rik James
If I am banned from Reef Central for any of the...

If I am banned from Reef Central for any of the comments I have made, I will kindly ask for my donation back and never return. I have been nothing but friendly. Sorry you have gotten so upset, would...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/25/2006, 03:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,742
Posted By Rik James
I think you need a hug. I'm sorry your angry with...

I think you need a hug. I'm sorry your angry with me for asking legitimate questions. I will try to be mindful of your fragile ego, from now on. High jacking this thread is ridiculous. I'm going to...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/25/2006, 03:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,742
Posted By Rik James
And by factual information, I mean you told him...

And by factual information, I mean you told him to do this without telling him why it would work. Bad day?
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/25/2006, 03:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,742
Posted By Rik James
Maybe this is because water fills in the...

Maybe this is because water fills in the scratches left by the sandpaper and makes them unnoticable? Kind of blending everything togather?
I have an extra piece of acyrilic left over from my DIY...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/25/2006, 02:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,742
Posted By Rik James
Can you please explain to me how sanding acyrilic...

Can you please explain to me how sanding acyrilic with 2000 grit sandpaper does not leave scatches? You are providing this guy with direction and no factual information to back it up.
Just trying to...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/25/2006, 02:41 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,742
Posted By Rik James
I spent a couple summers working in a body shop...

I spent a couple summers working in a body shop when I was younger. 2000 grit sand paper was the last grit we used before buffing out the paint. I wouldn't think acyrilic wouldn't be too far from...
Forum: Cephalopods 08/25/2006, 02:13 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 96,407
Posted By Rik James
I would also be more than glad to send you some...

I would also be more than glad to send you some frags. I'm just a newby but I have some soft corals that are doing well. Keep your chin up, and get that beautiful tank going again.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/02/2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By Rik James
I will be running a GFCI as soon as I get the new...

I will be running a GFCI as soon as I get the new wiring finished. I wished it had already been on there. The heater was a really old one I had in a FW tank I took down it didn't have a label.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/02/2006, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By Rik James
Live Rock Poisioned?

I'm setting up a 90gallon and have had live rock curing in a new 15 gallon trash can. One of the rocks settled and smashed the heater I had in with the rocks. I'm assuming this happened a minute or...
Forum: Nano Reefs 07/23/2006, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Rik James
I wonder if replacing the ballast with an icecap...

I wonder if replacing the ballast with an icecap rated for the same watts would work? More than likely the reason the one I have is shutting off is the ballast. I would think anyway.
Forum: Nano Reefs 07/23/2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Rik James
Thanks for the heads up. I had read soemthing...

Thanks for the heads up. I had read soemthing similar after i bought it and hope this wouldnt be the case.
Thanks
Forum: Nano Reefs 07/23/2006, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 229
Posted By Rik James
Don't get the Viper K2.

Don't get the Viper K2.
Forum: Nano Reefs 07/23/2006, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 293
Posted By Rik James
I broke mine trying to get it off. Figured it...

I broke mine trying to get it off. Figured it didnt matter since I was getting the clip on Viper light.... too bad that thing keeps breaking now.
Forum: Nano Reefs 07/23/2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Rik James
Viper 75 MH Light Problem

Has anyone experienced problems with the Viper 75 clip clamp on light? My second one is now experiencing problems. The first one worked for 3 weeks before it started just shutting off by itself. This...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/23/2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 963
Views: 57,282
Posted By Rik James
Looks great. I will borrow some of your ideas for...

Looks great. I will borrow some of your ideas for a 90G I'm setting up GJ!
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/22/2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 809
Posted By Rik James
AZDesertRat, Give www.morebeer.com a try. This...

AZDesertRat,
Give www.morebeer.com a try. This is where I get all of my stuff.
I used to do demo brewing for them on the weekends. Your recipe sounds like it will be good.
Matt
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 07/12/2006, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By Rik James
I would also want to add more liverock to match...

I would also want to add more liverock to match the larger tank size. Would this pose any problems? And when should I add it?
Thanks,
Matt
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 07/12/2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By Rik James
I think I have a plan. Tell me if this might...

I think I have a plan. Tell me if this might work. I've had my current tank for 12 years (50g freshwater) and have been thinking of upgrading since I have switched it to SW.
If I pick up the 90g...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/12/2006, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By Rik James
Question Need to ID

I've seen a couple of these little guys moving around my tank. Any ideas? They are very tiny. Hope you can see the pics. Some sort of starfish?...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/11/2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 190
Posted By Rik James
Thanks! I believe it is a lettuce nudibranch. ...

Thanks! I believe it is a lettuce nudibranch. Glad it is reef-safe!
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/11/2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 190
Posted By Rik James
Question Please help ID this

I just got this Zoo Rock today and along with it came this little guy. Anyone know what it is?? Thanks!

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/128969DSCN3570.JPG ...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 33
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:43 PM.

Contact Us - Reef Central Archives - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Use of this web site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the user agreement.
Reef Central™ Reef Central, LLC. Copyright ©1999-2009