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Forum: Vendor Experiences 12/15/2007, 08:33 AM
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Views: 475
Posted By ZippyBoy
Reefdoctormicromussas...A+++

I usually don't write these reviews but this time Chris and Sue really went out of their way to send me great corals. The colors on their website are 100% accurate to the colors at arrived. The frags...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/10/2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,599
Posted By ZippyBoy
Hey Jon, How often are you changing out your...

Hey Jon,

How often are you changing out your bulbs?

I run my G Megechrome Corals about 12 hr/day on Sunlight Supply ballasts.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 11/05/2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,860
Posted By ZippyBoy
Talking Thanks for the feedback everyone. I was really...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I was really happy with the old mjmods (except for my poor craftsmanship in putting them together). This looked like a simple solution. The Tunze 6100's are just too...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 11/03/2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,860
Posted By ZippyBoy
Hey Speckled Grouper, Any update on the MJ...

Hey Speckled Grouper,

Any update on the MJ mod? I'm using two of the original MJ mods from mjmods.com and was looking to replace 1 that is giving me problems.

I particular, how have the...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 01/21/2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By ZippyBoy
Ordered a 2 cultured SPS colonies and some...

Ordered a 2 cultured SPS colonies and some inverts from Chris and Kris at reefermadness.com and they included 4 free sps frags :D


Dr Mac has a frag pack special. I've not ordered that but have...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/08/2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By ZippyBoy
Thumbs up 2 liter bottles work better :D

2 liter bottles work better :D
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 169
Posted By ZippyBoy
I own 3 timed SLS Blue Wave ballasts (250W HQI)...

I own 3 timed SLS Blue Wave ballasts (250W HQI) with SLS reflectors.

From memory, my ballasts have 3 external plugs.

1. incoming current from the wall outlet to the ballast. Its a 3 prong male...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/12/2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By ZippyBoy
w/ B-Ionic..........8.2-8.5 w/o ...

w/ B-Ionic..........8.2-8.5
w/o B-Ionic..........7.8-8.15
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/11/2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By ZippyBoy
Randy: Using the Salifert Mg test - my levels...

Randy: Using the Salifert Mg test - my levels were about 1250 w/o B-Ionic and 1400 with. It takes about 2 weeks for the Mg levels to start to drop but eventually level off.

David: I usually change...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/11/2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By ZippyBoy
FYI, In my personal experience............ I...

FYI, In my personal experience............

I switched from B-Ionic 2 part solution to a kalk reactor (Precision Marine) a few years back. Best decision I made (I have an SPS dominated 135 gal...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/28/2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By ZippyBoy
Live adult brine will work if you "gut load" them...

Live adult brine will work if you "gut load" them first.

Just before feeding the brine's to the anthias, put a few drops of DT's (or any live algae culture mix) in the shrimp jar/bowl for a...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/27/2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By ZippyBoy
Unfortunately, SDGuy is right. Anthias are...

Unfortunately, SDGuy is right. Anthias are zoo-planktovores (if that is the right term) and don't normally pick at the rocks. Also, the size of the food is important relative to the fish. Too big or...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/27/2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By ZippyBoy
Depends on what else is in the tank. If you olny...

Depends on what else is in the tank. If you olny have the Anthias and the cleaner, you can order (for overnight delivery) any of the smaller "feeder" shrimp available on the web.

I have ordered...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 131
Posted By ZippyBoy
PM Kalkreactor maintenance

For all you Precision Marine kalk reactor owners,

I've owned my PM Kalkreactor KR620 for many years. Recently, I've noticed that I've had to tighten the top more and more for it to remain water...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/16/2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,580
Posted By ZippyBoy
French Cay in the Turks and Caicos for deep...

French Cay in the Turks and Caicos for deep walls. Great for large pelagics like sharks (predominately reef and black tip but you get the occassional hammerhead) and rays (spotted eagle, southern,...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/16/2006, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 171
Posted By ZippyBoy
He/she grew up. I own a Fiji Coral Beauty....

He/she grew up.

I own a Fiji Coral Beauty. When I first bought the fish, its body was predominately yellow/orange/red. I've had the fish for 5 years and gradually it has become a deep purple with...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 11/10/2006, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 122
Posted By ZippyBoy
Sk8r is right. I own a Fox Face and his eyes do...

Sk8r is right. I own a Fox Face and his eyes do appear cloudy under the right lighting.

As Sk8r said, their dorsal fins are poisoneous so handle with care.

I feed mine a nice sheet of nori a...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/07/2006, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By ZippyBoy
My wife took me there for our 5th anniversary...

My wife took me there for our 5th anniversary last year. We stayed at Sandals...nice, fun resort. The diving was typical "resort" diving and I avoided the pre-dive check by proving I had dove the...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 08/24/2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,350
Posted By ZippyBoy
More Press Reports like this will result in legislation

Ferocious-Looking Catch Exposes Perils of Dumping Aquatic Pets Into Wild

Tuesday , August 15, 2006

By Sara Bonisteel
Fox News
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 03/14/2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,098
Posted By ZippyBoy
The simple hypothesis is that the rate of change...

The simple hypothesis is that the rate of change is too great for the critters to adapt. By the term adapt I not only mean the ability to stay in 1 place but also the ability to populate other...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/22/2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 408
Posted By ZippyBoy
Jbird, I was having the same low pH issue on...

Jbird,

I was having the same low pH issue on my SPS tank. Originally had a setup similar to Randy's suggestion (mixing kalk in a 20 gal rubbermaid with a Litermeter dosing pump). I used a Maxijet...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/18/2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 309
Posted By ZippyBoy
1. Please read this...

1. Please read this http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm

1a. Please also read this http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2003/chem.htm

2. B Ionic and other "reef"...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/03/2006, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 414
Posted By ZippyBoy
I second Kelly's rec. I've owned my Oceanic Pro...

I second Kelly's rec. I've owned my Oceanic Pro Plus 2 for 4 years. Loved it so much, bought my wife the Versa Pro when she agreed to get her nitrox cert (TDI). She didn't want air integrated, I...
Forum: Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles County 12/17/2005, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By ZippyBoy
Will be there week before Christmas. Hoping to...

Will be there week before Christmas. Hoping to have a few moments between Mickey, Shamu, Animal Park and in laws to check out the offerings.

Thanks for the map. Its a great start.

Your web site...
Forum: Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles County 12/16/2005, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By ZippyBoy
Any Reef Stores worth visiting in the

Riverside or San Diego Areas?

I'll be visiting with the in laws and was wondering if there was anything out of the ordinary to see.

Alt, if there is a web site listing of Reef stores in the...
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