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Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/11/2008, 12:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,215
Posted By john rochon
Cool just wanted to add that these clowns are becoming...

just wanted to add that these clowns are becoming very available and more affordable so someone is breeding them [england] pretty fast.
I can get them for $75 but I cannot divulge were from. I'm...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 12:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,094
Posted By john rochon
the answer is there is NO one thing at this point...

the answer is there is NO one thing at this point that will eradicate them especially with out harming the tank.
either manual removal or,
start over and QT EVERYTHING from now on.
water quality...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By john rochon
shouldn't be an issue but those are some big...

shouldn't be an issue but those are some big bubbles. did you contact the builder? there will almost always be some bubbles after curing but thats pretty excessive
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/27/2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 611
Posted By john rochon
XM10K lamps are to most of us yellow/white. If...

XM10K lamps are to most of us yellow/white. If you have either dirty water or lots of micro algea in your water the lamps will look even more yellow.
you have a new dual PFO so chances are its not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By john rochon
Cool really, is it worth it. I'd sell it and start...

really, is it worth it. I'd sell it and start over when your settled [if your moving]. chances are it could break and the cost of shipping is EXPENSIVE
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,930
Posted By john rochon
Cool thanks for the answers!

thanks for the answers!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,930
Posted By john rochon
hmm I've seen saly creep make it 12'' up to my...

hmm I've seen saly creep make it 12'' up to my reflectors [at least spotting etc..]. what about heat because it is now enclosed? basically
also, do they not have to be ''inline'' with each other?...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,930
Posted By john rochon
hmm I've seen saly creep make it 12'' up to my...

hmm I've seen saly creep make it 12'' up to my reflectors [at least spotting etc..]. what about heat because it is now enclosed? basically
also, do they not have to be ''inline'' with each other?...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,930
Posted By john rochon
hmmm hate to be the negative one here but I would...

hmmm hate to be the negative one here but I would think in time salt creep will get in that box. just because its close enough to the waters surface. keep us posted. if the dry side gets any moisture...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By john rochon
Cool those lamps closely resemble the VENTURE 10K. ...

those lamps closely resemble the VENTURE 10K.
you won't be able to find the ones COOLTOUCH had and they were probaly just another knockoff
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/13/2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Posted By john rochon
sorry to flame but anyone who lets there tank...

sorry to flame but anyone who lets there tank swing over 10 degrees is just waiting for a disaster.:rolleyes:
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/13/2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Posted By john rochon
okay what about all the tanks that HAVE crashed...

okay what about all the tanks that HAVE crashed or have RTN'd due to spikes, theres a hell of a lot more of those than whats posted in this thread. and how are you/we supposed to know exactly were...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Posted By john rochon
also toughing out an illness can lead to death of...

also toughing out an illness can lead to death of a human being!
not a good comparision. most medications are from natural sources by the way. if you had a splitting headache would you tuff it out...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Posted By john rochon
okay were talking about what, thousands upon...

okay were talking about what, thousands upon thousands of years in a certain condition, and your comparing that to fluctuations in your tank?? not even close to the same thing.
get a heater for gods...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/07/2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By john rochon
you are NOT supposed to restrict the intake on...

you are NOT supposed to restrict the intake on any pump. you can throttle down the output a little but why? if the pumps to stronge change it. you should use the full capacity of the pump
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/07/2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 435
Posted By john rochon
starphire does not come in 3/4'' its either 1/2''...

starphire does not come in 3/4'' its either 1/2'' or 2 x 1/2'' laminated =1''
1/'2 tempered is fine.
any crack on a float glass under pressure from the tank will explode anyways. tempured glass is...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/07/2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 435
Posted By john rochon
flexing, no way.I'm sure the tempured wouldn't...

flexing, no way.I'm sure the tempured wouldn't take much flexing[bowing].
the view is perfect.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/06/2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 435
Posted By john rochon
just make sure its braced well. I have a 1/2''...

just make sure its braced well. I have a 1/2'' tempered starphire
on my 500g 8'x34''
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/06/2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By john rochon
yeh its for the 500g, I just thought that since...

yeh its for the 500g, I just thought that since I'll be low bioload that I could benefit from a large refugium and no skimmer.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/06/2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 260,603
Posted By john rochon
all I can say is WOW! looks like tank owners are...

all I can say is WOW! looks like tank owners are doing the field testing for this powerhead and all its upgrades etc.. LOL
I've been following this product from day 1 and from what I see is at $400...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/06/2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By john rochon
Skimmer Or Refugium

I'm at a crossroads, I like small fishloads to start off with and this will have more LPS and SOFTIES and a few SPS, so heres my dilema.
I could run a large skimmer [$2000] or attach a 180g refugium...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 529
Posted By john rochon
SOHAL TANG, BOSS OF BOSSES

SOHAL TANG, BOSS OF BOSSES
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/22/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,091
Posted By john rochon
huh?? if your overflowing your skimmer into the...

huh?? if your overflowing your skimmer into the sewer line how is that NOT emptying your sump out?? you should always have the drain into a container IN the sump just in case. this will just overflow...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By john rochon
this picture says it all and yes I've owned them...

this picture says it all and yes I've owned them as well. not bashing anyone, just stating facts. polished metal at that closeness to saltwater will get marked very fast. even people who've owned PFO...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By john rochon
downfall with T5 is that they need to be close to...

downfall with T5 is that they need to be close to the water and the reflectors get marked and dirty very fast. you have to keep them clean all the time. I like VHO myself as one quick wipe and the...
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