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Forum: Other Invertebrates 11/12/2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By MikeP471612
Percnon Crab...

I was at a LFS and in one of the tanks were some crabs with the label of Percnon crabs. After a little googling I found that this was the scientific name for Sally light foots. I was thinking of...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/11/2007, 02:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By MikeP471612
I will read through the link, thanks. I bought 10...

I will read through the link, thanks. I bought 10 pounds and it's pre-mixed. What will the ratio be if the chloride and sulfate are already together?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/10/2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By MikeP471612
Mag supplement...

I just picked up some mag chloride/sufate mix. I don't want to screw anything up. Can someone post instructions or a link on how to properly mix it?

Thank-you
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/22/2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By MikeP471612
Back up generator questions...

There is a 880 watt generator on sale at a local store. I was thinking of picking one up. I haven't lost power to the house in a long long time but it would be nice to have it just in case. My...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/10/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By MikeP471612
I haven't purchased the bulbs yet and the all I...

I haven't purchased the bulbs yet and the all I know about the ballasts is that they are magnetic type (I got them from another reefer). I can open up the boxes and look for a # on the ballast. What...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/09/2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By MikeP471612
Metal Halide questions...

I'm upgrading from my two 175w 14k MH's to two 250w 14k (maybe 20k) MH's. Although it's not a huge amount of difference in wattage how should I introduce the tank to the new lights? I'm thinking just...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/03/2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By MikeP471612
Bump :)

Bump :)
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/02/2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MikeP471612
If the bubbles are because the tank isn't that...

If the bubbles are because the tank isn't that old how long do they last? I'm just wondering if there's a point that I should start to worry.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/02/2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MikeP471612
The tank is four and a half months old. I had...

The tank is four and a half months old. I had about 20-30 pounds of LS to seed the 200 pounds of new sand when I started. I do have the nassarius snails in there and there seems to be lots of bristle...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/02/2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By MikeP471612
DIY 250 watt MH questions...

I would like to upgrade to two 250w MH lights from my current two 175w lights. I can buy some magnetic ballasts locally, all I need to do is wire them up right? I feel like I might be missing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/02/2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MikeP471612
I've got about 3 inches of sandbed in the diplay....

I've got about 3 inches of sandbed in the diplay. If there's no point in having the sand in my fugeI would like to get rid of it just to give me a bit more depth in there. Any other opinions on the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/02/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MikeP471612
Sandbed questions...

I have a sandbed in my 190g display and in my sump/refugium (there is also cheato, caulerpa and LR rubble in there). I was wondering....with 200 pounds of sand in the display is there any point in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/24/2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 302
Posted By MikeP471612
One last bump...

One last bump...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 09/24/2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By MikeP471612
Thanks for the reply, tank info is as follows,...

Thanks for the reply, tank info is as follows, 415watts of light from two 175w MH pendants and one 65w PC fixture (planning on replacing the 175w MH's with 250w asap). Flow is provided by the return...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/24/2007, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 302
Posted By MikeP471612
Bump

Bump
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 09/23/2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By MikeP471612
Anemones in a reef?

I want to add a nem to my reef tank. What types are easiest to keep? What types don't move around much? I don't want to have to worry about a nem moving around any stinging other corals. If a nem...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 302
Posted By MikeP471612
MH ballast types?

I want to upgrade from my two 175w 14K pendants to two 250w 20K pendants. Someone locally is selling a couple of 250w 'magnetic' ballasts. What are the pros and cons of a magnetic ballast? What...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/09/2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By MikeP471612
Thanks :)

Thanks :)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/08/2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By MikeP471612
A couple questions

At what point do I worry about ammonia levels? I know that 0 is the best but if my tank hits .25 do I need to rush around and do a water change right away or can I monitor it and make sure it doesn't...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/02/2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By MikeP471612
ID this stuff please

This pink stuff is growing under this rock and in a few other places.

<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q117/MikeP471612/IMG_3805.jpg"...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 07/12/2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 257
Posted By MikeP471612
Calcium question

I'm researching into using 'dow flakes' (CaCl) to boost and maintain my calcium. I wanted to hear any comments on this method. I have used some once before and it seemed to work well. Someone gave me...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/12/2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 592
Posted By MikeP471612
Better do your next water change with holy water...

Better do your next water change with holy water :)
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/05/2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By MikeP471612
Will a 6 line wrasse be ok with gobies?

I've seen a couple of things about wrasses and gobies not being compatible. Nothing ever said which ones specifically. I was going to pick up a 6 line from another reefer tomorrow but I already have...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/02/2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 556
Posted By MikeP471612
I added a 18watt UV sterilizer this afternoon and...

I added a 18watt UV sterilizer this afternoon and my water is noticeably clearer and it's only been a few hours. :)
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/02/2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 556
Posted By MikeP471612
My tank is going through a cloudy spell too. It's...

My tank is going through a cloudy spell too. It's not totally gone but aiming a powerhead towards the over flow seemed to help. I've been trying to do some research because I hate this cloudiness I...
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