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Forum: Reef Discussion 06/01/2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,066
Posted By toccata
Yes, wait until they start to grow, even though...

Yes, wait until they start to grow, even though they have been raised together, they will most likely end up beating each other, specifically the queen and french, How'd you like to be in a closet...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/25/2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By toccata
Dolomite was used as a substrate years ago, some...

Dolomite was used as a substrate years ago, some people use it to buffer the water to help keep ph stable. I have never heard of using it it a reactor, but that is not to say people don't do it for...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/25/2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,207
Posted By toccata
Here are a few, 350gallon with black mirror type...

Here are a few, 350gallon with black mirror type background:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/63266front1.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/63266fish1.jpg

This is an older...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/24/2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 626
Posted By toccata
Puffer

What about a saddle puffer?

http://www.tropicalfish.at/saltwater/puffers/Canthigaster_valentini.jpg
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/23/2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,225
Posted By toccata
I think these tanks are great, but hobby wise...

I think these tanks are great, but hobby wise don't get it.
Forum: LPS Keepers 05/17/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,888
Posted By toccata
Did that include shipping?

Did that include shipping?
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 05/16/2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By toccata
I'm surprised as well. I have never had a sick...

I'm surprised as well. I have never had a sick fish from AF. I know they have their own collectors and hand pick most everything. They are higher priced for sure, and also agree that some of the...
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 05/16/2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 227
Posted By toccata
It depends, I'm very familiar with AF, talk to...

It depends, I'm very familiar with AF, talk to Todd and maybe he can get you the details on the maker of the newer reef tank in the back. I can't say how much it would cost you, but you didn't...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/10/2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
Posted By toccata
I have been dosing 2 part system because of space...

I have been dosing 2 part system because of space issue, not having space for the right size CA reactor. The params are stable, just a pain to dose every day. I am looking into a dosing pump method...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/09/2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
That clears things up.. hehe Well if I have this...

That clears things up.. hehe Well if I have this right then most using 2 part systems are using a dual channel pump and controlled with a timer. I am assuming the timer is adjusted over a period of...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/08/2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
Allen, I think I explained it wrong, from things...

Allen, I think I explained it wrong, from things I have read, even though the 2 parts are mixed separately, I have read they still have to be shaken before use because they settle and it is supposed...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/08/2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
Thanks Allen. I think that is what I will be...

Thanks Allen. I think that is what I will be buying. To my knowledge these two part systems have to be mixed before dosed? How is that possible using a automated system?

Bluetmax: You can go to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/07/2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,071
Posted By toccata
WOW, 2.2lbs? They recommend 1gm/gal of that...

WOW, 2.2lbs? They recommend 1gm/gal of that stuff that's almost 1kg? Why so much?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/07/2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,071
Posted By toccata
I just started using the GFO from...

I just started using the GFO from twopartsolutions.com, so far so good. The stuff didn't take nearly as long to rinse as the rowaphos. Water never turned the slightlist brown. In a week or so I...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/07/2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
Allen, are you using (2) of these pumps? Or is...

Allen, are you using (2) of these pumps? Or is there one with dual channels? The xtra 45.00? I can make my own enclosure, I think Radio Shack still carries electronic hobby boxes. Still a good...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/06/2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
No other suggestions on cheaper pumps? I...

No other suggestions on cheaper pumps? I contacted Stan at the above web site, he has a dual pump that goes for about 200.00 but say it's out of stock and has no idea when he'd get more. Anybody...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/04/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
Been looking up different dosing pumps. ...

Been looking up different dosing pumps. http://www.reefdosingpumps.com/ which I guess is an update to the above site, is at 350.00 for a pump. Is there any cheaper 2 channel pumps?
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/04/2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
Thanks Eve, To clarify, I know that people...

Thanks Eve,

To clarify, I know that people have success using 2part systems, but I have not heard too much on people using them on larger systems with SPS's. I agree with gasman059 on it being a...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/04/2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
So it looks like with the success a lot of you...

So it looks like with the success a lot of you are having that 2 parters on large tanks do work...

Excellent stuff...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/04/2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
They are great pics Eve, very nice tank. I...

They are great pics Eve, very nice tank. I noticed that you even had an sps on the bottom? What kind of lighting are you using. Another thing I noticed is that you do have a number of fish. What...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/03/2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
Eve how dominated SPS tank? How accurately can...

Eve how dominated SPS tank? How accurately can you dose daily using dosing pumps? Do you have to monitor calc/alk weekly? What type of pumps do you use? Sorry for all the questions, just...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/03/2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,027
Posted By toccata
Anyone using 2 part system on large aquarium?

Just wondering anyone using 2 part calc/alk in large (200gal+) dominated SPS tank? If so, what is being used? How ofte and how much is added? Interested in knowing results vs using a Calc Reactor....
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 05/03/2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By toccata
DRS F&S IO salt 35.00/bucket buying 3 buckets...

DRS F&S IO salt 35.00/bucket buying 3 buckets Shipped!!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/03/2007, 07:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,071
Posted By toccata
I should be getting this today. Does their...

I should be getting this today. Does their version of GFO need to get changed out every month? Also, have you noticed any other side affects from using this? Good or Bad? I currently use rowaPhos...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/02/2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,514
Posted By toccata
I'm not as concerned over the Ca/Alk added by the...

I'm not as concerned over the Ca/Alk added by the salt, as I'm sure they are all somewhat close, and most supplement or have reactors anyway. The concern is the phosphates. I guess I will just have...
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