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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/09/2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,808
Posted By fish cowboy
I had a similar thought. The one hang up of mine...

I had a similar thought. The one hang up of mine is if one of the corners should leak where the two tanks meet. That would be a major problem try to get to the leak if it is low. I like to be able...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/08/2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By fish cowboy
It may have been resealed. There is no evidence...

It may have been resealed. There is no evidence it was used for a salt water tank. The last owner said he bought it used out of a old pet store. It came with a metal stand with adjustable legs. I...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/08/2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By fish cowboy
How would I go by resealing a tank. Sounds like...

How would I go by resealing a tank. Sounds like a good idea.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/08/2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By fish cowboy
Buying a used older tank

I recently purchased an old Perfecto 150 gallon tank. It looks like it was made in 1990. It is extremely heavy. It does not have a center brace. Does anyone recall these tanks. It is in good...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/07/2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,239
Posted By fish cowboy
I am interested in the urchin. Let me know if it...

I am interested in the urchin. Let me know if it is available. I will buy it if it is. Thanks.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By fish cowboy
I run a mag 7 on both of my 125 gallon tanks. I...

I run a mag 7 on both of my 125 gallon tanks. I never have problems with a mag. Good luck.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/04/2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By fish cowboy
You have a PM.

You have a PM.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/31/2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 975
Posted By fish cowboy
I agree putting the Kole Tang in last would be a...

I agree putting the Kole Tang in last would be a good idea. A juv. atlantic blue could be put in your tank at the same time. Your yellow Tang would have to split his aggresiveness between the two...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/31/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 975
Posted By fish cowboy
Just a suggestion. I keep a Tang tank, which...

Just a suggestion. I keep a Tang tank, which currently houses 6 tangs together. Make sure your tank is established with algae growing in it plus the live rock. They graze all day long especially...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/31/2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 979
Posted By fish cowboy
The fish you listed are going to need a bigger...

The fish you listed are going to need a bigger tank. All of them will outgrow a 55 gallon. You would be better of with pygmy angel or other fish that stay small.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,111
Posted By fish cowboy
I have a 125 gallon tank that I recently changed...

I have a 125 gallon tank that I recently changed the bulbs on one side of it. It has tow 36 inch strip lights. The side I changed I used higher intensity lights. That side I now have algae growing...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/29/2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By fish cowboy
Should I use a pump at a slow flow rate. I never...

Should I use a pump at a slow flow rate. I never used one of these but thought I would give it a try.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/29/2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By fish cowboy
Flow Rate on a Turbo Twist UV

I recently bought a coral life Turbo Twist 6X UV sterilizer, does anyone know what pump I should use on a closed loop system. Thanks.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/28/2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By fish cowboy
My achilles tang is in a 120 long. He lives with...

My achilles tang is in a 120 long. He lives with a blue thoat trigger and a grey angel. I have in a 125, a powder blue, large orange shoulder, large sailfin, naso and hippo tang. All of them get...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 667
Posted By fish cowboy
I have had seven All-glass aquariums and never...

I have had seven All-glass aquariums and never had a problem with one of them. Oceanic makes a fine tank. They use thicker glass which means it is heavier. There stands are also excellent. I also...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/28/2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By fish cowboy
I would bring him back. I have a rainbow wrasse...

I would bring him back. I have a rainbow wrasse which is in an aggressive tank I have with triggers and a big six bar angel. My old wrasse was a moon wrasse and would harass my sailfin and nip at...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,107
Posted By fish cowboy
Do you have sand on the bottom of your tank or is...

Do you have sand on the bottom of your tank or is it bare. I agree it was probably making a cacoon to sleep in. You may want to put a cave of some sort in there so he feels at home if you don't...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By fish cowboy
I think it is an excellent backup to any system. ...

I think it is an excellent backup to any system. The drawback is if the power goes out the nitrafying bacteria well soon sufficate because it is in closed chamber. I have a friend who ownes a pet...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/20/2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By fish cowboy
I have one. He is a great fish that I feel is...

I have one. He is a great fish that I feel is hardy in an established tank with algae in it. The love to pick all day long. They are one of my favorite fish. Too bad I can't put it with my powder...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,191
Posted By fish cowboy
For my taste the bulkhead is too low. You will...

For my taste the bulkhead is too low. You will always have the water 3 inches below the rim. I like overflow boxes much better because you can normally adjust them right under the rim. You also...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/11/2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By fish cowboy
I am in the same boat. I am looking to buy or...

I am in the same boat. I am looking to buy or have built a large glass aquarium but the prices from Oceanic and other quality builders are a joke. Perfecto makes a 265 gallon tank for around 1,500...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/03/2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By fish cowboy
I might be interested in the 120. Is it four...

I might be interested in the 120. Is it four feet by two feet. Do the glass tops and lights come with it. I live outside of Scranton. Let me know.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/03/2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 382
Posted By fish cowboy
Do you have to use hanging lights or is it...

Do you have to use hanging lights or is it possible to use the coral life lights with legs on them.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/03/2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 382
Posted By fish cowboy
Aquarium glass covers

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about glass covers on the aquarium. The reason I ask this is because of salt creep. Over time it always gets on the glass covers and because of the lights...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/26/2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,613
Posted By fish cowboy
Oceanic will custom size a tank if you have the...

Oceanic will custom size a tank if you have the money. They are very expensive but they do an excellent job. Most people on a budget will take a chance on glass cages. I went to my local fish...
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