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Forum: New to the Hobby 05/20/2004, 02:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 626
Posted By irabren
a way to speed up the cycling - is to add marine...

a way to speed up the cycling - is to add marine biospira - which is the actual live bacteria needed for the cycle
Otherwise - using a dead piece of cocktail shrimp will work - but - would not use...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/19/2004, 01:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 147
Posted By irabren
that fish place has it ...

that fish place has it
http://thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/F72/PgNo/1/Class/Fish+Supplies+Salt/Shopay00.aspx
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/18/2004, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 154
Posted By irabren
I like the cured rock much better - much easier...

I like the cured rock much better - much easier to deal with - this way you just rinse it - scrub some with a brush - can do a hypersalinity dip - also blow f/w with a turkey baster into any...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/18/2004, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 303
Posted By irabren
I've heard the live sand (florida gulf) - from...

I've heard the live sand (florida gulf) - from TBS is exceptional. What ever you get -add a few pounds of this sand to the mix and you will really have nice live sand.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/18/2004, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 352
Posted By irabren
Yup - skip the additives except for b-ionic (...

Yup - skip the additives except for b-ionic ( maybe dripping kalk)
Joes Juice - good for apitasia
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/18/2004, 12:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 313
Posted By irabren
for clean-up crew consider snails instead of...

for clean-up crew consider snails instead of blue-leg hermits( scarlet hermits okay - less agressive )
add another powerhead for improved tank circulation.
good snails: astrea; cerith; nassarius -...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2004, 04:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,812
Posted By irabren
absolutely rinse the rock in s/w before it goes...

absolutely rinse the rock in s/w before it goes in the tank - you may even want to clean some of it with a brush (gently) - get rid of the bad stuff with a hypersalinity dip - can also squirt(with...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,812
Posted By irabren
when you got the tbs rock - did you rinse it in...

when you got the tbs rock - did you rinse it in s/w or did you just put it directly in tank ?
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/16/2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 428
Posted By irabren
you could easily use a 10 gallon as a sump-...

you could easily use a 10 gallon as a sump- refugium.
look at melvsreefs.com for info
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/16/2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 131
Posted By irabren
a fuge is a good thing to have for any tank -...

a fuge is a good thing to have for any tank - even a small one. they are fairly easy to set up
Forum: Vendor Experiences 05/16/2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By irabren
reeftopia.com; dr mac corals; saltwaterfish.com;...

reeftopia.com; dr mac corals; saltwaterfish.com; premiumaquatics.com
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/16/2004, 10:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 499
Posted By irabren
I like a variety of nice snails - nassarius ,...

I like a variety of nice snails - nassarius , cerith, astrea etc
watch out for the cucumber - if it dies - toxins released could kill the tank
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/16/2004, 10:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 749
Posted By irabren
phosban reactor - more efficient and rowaphos may...

phosban reactor - more efficient and rowaphos may be even better than phosban in it
try 20% water change every 2-3 weeks
yes- add the dkh buffer to raise alk and ph
thoroughly vacum sand bed...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/16/2004, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By irabren
what about a phosban reactor - with phosban or...

what about a phosban reactor - with phosban or rowaphos in it ?
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/16/2004, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By irabren
chemi- clean - also good for cyano

chemi- clean - also good for cyano
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/16/2004, 07:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 749
Posted By irabren
Also maybe try some water changes - coral...

Also maybe try some water changes - coral accelerator - maybe a phosban reactor with rowaphos or phosban.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/16/2004, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By irabren
look at pinpoint ph meter

look at pinpoint ph meter
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/16/2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 437
Posted By irabren
seachem

seachem
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/16/2004, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 383
Posted By irabren
the blueleg hermits can be agressive and kill the...

the blueleg hermits can be agressive and kill the snails for their shells - scarlet hermits less agressive
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/15/2004, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 220
Posted By irabren
astrea; nassarius, cerith - reeftopia.com or dr...

astrea; nassarius, cerith - reeftopia.com or dr mac corals
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/15/2004, 12:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 273
Posted By irabren
I also like the marshall rock - unique shape -...

I also like the marshall rock - unique shape - porous - good for circulation thru it
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/14/2004, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 499
Posted By irabren
the florida aquacultured rock is the type that...

the florida aquacultured rock is the type that frequently has the pest hitch hikers - the pacific rock less so
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/14/2004, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 499
Posted By irabren
the florida aquacultured rock is the type that...

the florida aquacultured rock is the type that frequently has the pest hitch hikers - the pacific rock less so
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/14/2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 170
Posted By irabren
I think its okay to wedge the chaeto - but seems...

I think its okay to wedge the chaeto - but seems like you have way too much light for the fuge
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/13/2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 370
Posted By irabren
looks good

looks good
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