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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By alan214
That's a nice one Frank!

That's a nice one Frank!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By alan214
Could you elaborate just a wee bit more?

Could you elaborate just a wee bit more?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By alan214
I know you're just looking for opinions so here's...

I know you're just looking for opinions so here's mine. That's too many big fish for a 180. You already have one 7" Tang and you're talking about adding 6 more, at leat 2 of which (the Sohal and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By alan214
I bought an RS180 two months ago and love it. I...

I bought an RS180 two months ago and love it. I know there are better ones out there but it fills the collection cup every couple of days with some really smelly skimmate.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By alan214
Also try to clear all openings where water and...

Also try to clear all openings where water and air pass through. Pipe cleaners and toothpicks are good for this.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By alan214
You can buy them from Indo Pacific Sea Farms...

You can buy them from Indo Pacific Sea Farms (www.ipsf.com).
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 651
Posted By alan214
Sounds like you're pretty close but you should...

Sounds like you're pretty close but you should add shim's under the stand. Home Depot and Lowe's sell both wooden and fiberglass shims.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By alan214
What about its texture? Is is easily removed or...

What about its texture? Is is easily removed or pretty tough. A picture would really be helpful.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/23/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By alan214
I believe that's Lobophora. Getting your surplus...

I believe that's Lobophora. Getting your surplus nutrients under control is the best approach. I've heard that Naso Tangs may like that stuff.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/23/2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By alan214
I did something similar, although the tanks are...

I did something similar, although the tanks are not side by side. I drilled the smaller tank and installed a 1" bulkhead there. I use the water that drains from there into my sump. I then added a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/23/2007, 02:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By alan214
That would be my first suspicion. Can you take...

That would be my first suspicion. Can you take the brittle star out, like in a quarrantine tank, etc.?
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/22/2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 75,286
Posted By alan214
FWIW, I agree with you, Jason. I realize though...

FWIW, I agree with you, Jason. I realize though that it's just a matter of personal preference and everyone has a different opinion.

Alan
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/22/2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 28,341
Posted By alan214
Sorry, NG. I'm not totally sure if the MJ1200...

Sorry, NG. I'm not totally sure if the MJ1200 connectors are the same as the lower models, altjough I suspect they are. I'll probably be at my LFS store later today and will try to check while I'm...
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/21/2007, 11:52 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 28,341
Posted By alan214
1. You would use 1/2" hose on a 1/2" barb...

1. You would use 1/2" hose on a 1/2" barb connector.

2. Yes on the chiller connection you describe. That's exactly how mine is connected.

3. The MJ1200 might still be too much even with that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/21/2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,929
Posted By alan214
Unless you have really quiet overflows/Durso's,...

Unless you have really quiet overflows/Durso's, etc, there is bound to eventually be some noise competition between the TV and the tank.

Alan
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/21/2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 28,341
Posted By alan214
You could also do well with the JBJ Nano chiller....

You could also do well with the JBJ Nano chiller. A MiniJet 606 should generate adequate flow.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~JB1131.html (http://)

Alan
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/20/2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By alan214
rkcca is right on. Done correctly you should...

rkcca is right on. Done correctly you should lose very few (or none) livestock. If you trash your old sand, you'll minimize the odds of going through another cycle. The older the sandbed is, the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/20/2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,260
Posted By alan214
I live in Texas and have had a Cryptocentrus...

I live in Texas and have had a Cryptocentrus leptocephalus (Pink and Blue Spotted Watchman Goby) for 4 years now. The person I bought him from had him for 9 months so he'll be at least 5 years old...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/04/2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By alan214
I'm tagging along. I'm setting up a 180G FOWLR...

I'm tagging along. I'm setting up a 180G FOWLR and have the same dilemma.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/10/2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 351
Posted By alan214
Send them an email: ...

Send them an email:

http://www.magfloat.net/contact/form1/
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/09/2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By alan214
Copepods are the preferred food but folks like...

Copepods are the preferred food but folks like Marc Levenson have had great success at feeding them prepared foods like Formula 1 & 2 as well.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/09/2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By alan214
Those are most likely Amphipods. From what I've...

Those are most likely Amphipods. From what I've read about Mandarin Goby's, they mostly eat Copepods (very small white dot-sized). You almost have to have a Mandarin that will eat other things...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/09/2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 254
Posted By alan214
Well, depending on what you keep in your reef,...

Well, depending on what you keep in your reef, 50ppm would probably be the point where I'd be concerned.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/09/2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By alan214
Again, with no circulation with the failed...

Again, with no circulation with the failed powerhead, you may have had some die off with that LR. However, it won't really matter since you won't have any livestock in there until after the cycle...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 980
Posted By alan214
And a card-carrying member of the Tang Police... ...

And a card-carrying member of the Tang Police... ;)
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