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Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/22/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By jacksonpt
Looks like it might make a good host for a clown....

Looks like it might make a good host for a clown. Hrm...
Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/22/2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By jacksonpt
I think photobucket scripts their images to...

I think photobucket scripts their images to prevent off-site posting. But yes, that is a great pic. Not sure I've seen a LT one before. :thumbs up:
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/18/2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By jacksonpt
There really isn't a right way and a wrong way to...

There really isn't a right way and a wrong way to do it. There are basically 2 things to keep in mind when aquascaping: First, water flow. make sure you aquascape such that corals can get the flow...
Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/17/2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By jacksonpt
I might be interested... any details?

I might be interested... any details?
Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/17/2007, 01:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 487
Posted By jacksonpt
Yea, but that's the most sleet/ice I've seen in a...

Yea, but that's the most sleet/ice I've seen in a loonnng time.
Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/11/2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 473
Posted By jacksonpt
thumbs up for hellolights.com service

I'm a huge stickler when it comes to customer service, so when I get service that meets or surpasses my standards, I like to spread the good word.

I ordered 2 bulbs from hellolights.com...
Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/11/2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,272
Posted By jacksonpt
Skimmer - if you're careful about stocking and...

Skimmer - if you're careful about stocking and feeding, you shouldn't need a skimmer. Depending on the fish you chose, fish aren't generally as sensitive to water quality as are corals, so you have...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/10/2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,513
Posted By jacksonpt
12g Aquapod - 1 fish, maroon clown.

12g Aquapod - 1 fish, maroon clown.
Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/07/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 922
Posted By jacksonpt
Interesting. They've had clams in the 90g (?)...

Interesting. They've had clams in the 90g (?) corner tanks a lot this fall/winter (that's where I got mine)... never seen any SPS though.

I might have to make a trip out there tomorrow just to...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/05/2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 785
Posted By jacksonpt
Not from me... I don't like them so I've never...

Not from me... I don't like them so I've never used one. I'm sure someone else will chime in though.
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/05/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 785
Posted By jacksonpt
some people feel that they are overkill on such...

some people feel that they are overkill on such small tanks. Basically, they give you more room for error. If you're careful and smart with your tank then you won't need one. If not, then they...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/05/2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,920
Posted By jacksonpt
I remember a thread about the build of that...

I remember a thread about the build of that tank... very neat setup.
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/05/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 785
Posted By jacksonpt
I feed about twice a week, sometimes three times,...

I feed about twice a week, sometimes three times, but never more than that.
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/05/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 785
Posted By jacksonpt
or if you don't overstock or over feed.

or if you don't overstock or over feed.
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/05/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 580
Posted By jacksonpt
Depends on the stock lighting. Some stock...

Depends on the stock lighting. Some stock fixtures are metal halides, which will be fine, but most seem to be PC... I would be cautious keeping a clam/anemone (I actually wouldn't keep an anem...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/05/2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By jacksonpt
I got mine at aquahub as well.

I got mine at aquahub as well.
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/04/2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 785
Posted By jacksonpt
Are you running a skimmer? If so - feed once a...

Are you running a skimmer? If so - feed once a day. If not, once every other day.
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/04/2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By jacksonpt
Filtration - I'd take it all out and just run LR...

Filtration - I'd take it all out and just run LR rubble in the chambers. You can run some carbon or phosphate remover as needed if you want, but wait and see how your tank does.

Sand - just...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/03/2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 580
Posted By jacksonpt
I have a 12g Aquapod and am very happy with it. ...

I have a 12g Aquapod and am very happy with it. They also make a 24g which sounds like more what you're looking for.

They are solid tanks, come with everything you need to get started, are easy...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/03/2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By jacksonpt
what lighting do you have over the tank? I...

what lighting do you have over the tank?

I have the 70w HQI over my 12g Aquapod and enough light spills over into the chambers to run a mini-pseudo-fuge.

I know you asked about mods people have...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/03/2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 568
Posted By jacksonpt
Ditto that. Cheap, easy to setup, very...

Ditto that. Cheap, easy to setup, very effective. Best $35 I've spent on my tank.
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/01/2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,455
Posted By jacksonpt
wow... skimmer, chiller, sterilizer - you've...

wow... skimmer, chiller, sterilizer - you've certainly got your bases covered. You sure you're going to need all that? You're also going to have a ton of flow... 2 pumps and the fluval - what are...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/30/2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,169
Posted By jacksonpt
I've got to think that the clown/clam...

I've got to think that the clown/clam relationship happens once in a blue moon, if that often.
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/30/2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,169
Posted By jacksonpt
No, clowns do not need a host. For many people,...

No, clowns do not need a host. For many people, watching them host is a bit part of the appeal to keeping clowns, but I think they are great fish regardless.

Most any clown will work for you in...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/30/2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By jacksonpt
Unless you have a very high population of stony...

Unless you have a very high population of stony corals, my guess is probably not. But as was said above... testing your params is the only way to know for sure where things stand, and as such, what...
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