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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 12,139
Posted By jcpatella
MarC - that diary post was awesome! I leave it to...

MarC - that diary post was awesome! I leave it to you to express what I'm thinking.

RT6 - If you still have the hippo tang, I'm guessing you plan on putting him in the 90, right? If not, maybe...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 314,447
Posted By jcpatella
:lol: Sorry, I'm a sucker for horrible jokes!!!!

:lol: Sorry, I'm a sucker for horrible jokes!!!!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Mikeee - Thanks! He's looking better tonight. ...

Mikeee - Thanks! He's looking better tonight. I've heard so much about ich that I'm not sure what's really going on, though. Maybe he's getting better, maybe not. He LOOKS like he's getting...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Thanks! There are many choices when getting a...

Thanks! There are many choices when getting a tang. As you'll find, it's a very controversial topic...:rolleyes: I thought to myself, "How am i going to bring this up without causing mass...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 314,447
Posted By jcpatella
Hey! I can say that I'm very pleased with my...

Hey! I can say that I'm very pleased with my Octopus skimmer. I don't have years' experience in this hobby, so I can't give a good comparison of similar skimmers. Based on your future 120, are you...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella


Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Which elements? 1) Colorful Coral 2)...

Which elements?

1) Colorful Coral
2) Flowers
3) Cooking

GURLY MAN!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Without very accurate pH testing equipment, is...

Without very accurate pH testing equipment, is there an upper pH and alk threshold that I need to worry about? In other words, could it be detrimental if my test strips were off and I added a little...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
The water line is about 8 inches or so. I...

The water line is about 8 inches or so. I thought I might need to run it more shallow (put the skimmer on a egg-crate stand), but it seems to be working fine. Unmodded Octopus NW-150.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 03:23 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
I went home for lunch today, and as usual I did...

I went home for lunch today, and as usual I did my check up on the aquarium. The xenia still looks like hell, but everything else is looking good. I keep my lights on a 3:00p.m. - 12:30p.m....
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Hey - share the wealth!

Hey - share the wealth!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Thanks for the info. These are things I'm...

Thanks for the info. These are things I'm definitely keeping in mind. Hopefully the odds are with me, but I'm sure I'll be QTing soon...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 12,139
Posted By jcpatella
If you're talking about return pumps, I can't...

If you're talking about return pumps, I can't give my recommendation.... I'm using a "quiet 1" pump that I got from petco earlier this year before I knew better.... It's pretty bad, but is doing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Reeftanks6 - my test kit isn't very accurate, so...

Reeftanks6 - my test kit isn't very accurate, so it's hard to give you an exact point. The pH rose to about 7.8 (which probably still isn't high enough) and I forgot the alk. I have it written down...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Interesting... That sounds like something I'd be...

Interesting... That sounds like something I'd be interested in building.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
I'd love to get a pH metering system. They're a...

I'd love to get a pH metering system. They're a little pricey, but obviously well worth it. I'll keep an eye out for some decent prices. Thanks for the recommendation.;)
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 12:26 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Wow - I had to double-check you're occupation to...

Wow - I had to double-check you're occupation to make sure you aren't an engineer! That actually makes perfect sense. That is a "gizmo" I'd love to see in action. Quick and convenient. Sure, you...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 12:18 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
I'm glad you've enjoyed it this far! This has...

I'm glad you've enjoyed it this far! This has definitely been one of the funnest things I've done in while!

Many mistakes happen because of over-confidence. I find that the longer I don't...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 12:14 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 314,447
Posted By jcpatella
By the way, I think you should take an earlier...

By the way, I think you should take an earlier suggestion about renaming this thread. You're on 120,000 views - why start over now???!!!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 12:12 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
I still haven't gotten to this checklist - mine's...

I still haven't gotten to this checklist - mine's a little longer! That's only because I'm still learning new methods, so routine tasks aren't routine just yet! Thanks for the information about...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 314,447
Posted By jcpatella
Yay! I think a 120 is a great idea. You're...

Yay! I think a 120 is a great idea. You're going to have so many house projects - decorating, personalizing, etc. That is part of the reason I decided on a 90g instead of a larger one. I'd rather...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
The baking soda was in the oven for 1 hour at 350...

The baking soda was in the oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees. During this time, Jackie made us some sushi for dinner! Hell, she was already wearing the apron......
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Baked baking soda raises alk and pH.

Baked baking soda raises alk and pH.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
MAIN EVENT!!!! Jackie went to the LFS for me...

MAIN EVENT!!!!

Jackie went to the LFS for me during lunch. She's the greatest, so I got her some flowers. Isn't she pretty? Plus, she got an apron! If there's one thing we're good at, it's...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,819
Posted By jcpatella
Hello Everyone. Let's make sure we have...

Hello Everyone. Let's make sure we have everything together....

New Corals? Check.
Baking Soda? Check.
Garlic Extract? Check.
Pretty Lady? Double Check.
Apron? CHECK!!!!
Lucky Guy? Check!
...
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