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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/10/2008, 09:54 PM
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Posted By mcrist
That was a close one...

That was a close one...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,501
Posted By mcrist
Mmm… a lot of swimming. He is not just swimming...

Mmm… a lot of swimming. He is not just swimming back and forth is he? Triggers need their sleep too and mine wedges themselves in the rockwork when they are tired. I would be concerned if he...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,501
Posted By mcrist
The longer you have him the more active and bold...

The longer you have him the more active and bold he will become.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/09/2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 98,689
Posted By mcrist
Sorry for your loss...

Sorry for your loss...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,000
Posted By mcrist
For awhile I stopped feeding my tangs algae...

For awhile I stopped feeding my tangs algae sheets/nori and they started display nutritional deficiencies so I strongly encourage it now.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,000
Posted By mcrist
I would start...

I would start...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,506
Posted By mcrist
I have always read that for every 90 degree angle...

I have always read that for every 90 degree angle you add 1 foot to the total head. Where did you read this?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,506
Posted By mcrist
I personally use all PVC for all my plumbing with...

I personally use all PVC for all my plumbing with very few exceptions. I am considering using flexible PVC but I don’t like flexible tubing. I have never had a leak with PVC and way too many with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,000
Posted By mcrist
I use formula 2 for my two tangs and the rest of...

I use formula 2 for my two tangs and the rest of the tank. Do you feed any algae sheets?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,501
Posted By mcrist
I think you should be fine. No two fish have the...

I think you should be fine. No two fish have the same personality but blue jaw and crosshatch are a few of the triggers that should be fine in a reef tank. I have a pair of crosshatches in my tank...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/06/2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 25,977
Posted By mcrist
Any updated full tank shots? Great looking...

Any updated full tank shots?

Great looking tank...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,191
Posted By mcrist
They actually list a dark green Brute on their...

They actually list a dark green Brute on their site.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,789
Posted By mcrist
Personally I prefer an overflow to be external on...

Personally I prefer an overflow to be external on the tank. I see no benefit for an internal overflow except if you don’t have the room.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 11:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,191
Posted By mcrist
I have never seen any other color than yellow,...

I have never seen any other color than yellow, gray and white. Are their more?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/05/2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 45,851
Posted By mcrist
Don't you need to buy batteries to store the...

Don't you need to buy batteries to store the energy?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/05/2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 45,851
Posted By mcrist
I checked their prices and at today’s...

I checked their prices and at today’s electricity costs it would take 5 years to break even. That doesn't include any installation costs and assuming I get the rated peak power from the panels. I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,789
Posted By mcrist
Best of luck with the convincing...

Best of luck with the convincing...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/04/2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 45,851
Posted By mcrist
I don't mine the hijack, makes me feel good on...

I don't mine the hijack, makes me feel good on what I am paying for electricity. It sucks when you see the charts the power company has showing and average house and your house is way in the red.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By mcrist
I have the same problem with my tank, I think I...

I have the same problem with my tank, I think I may try the T-connection idea. I have Tunze and Vortech pumps and they stir up my sand.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,191
Posted By mcrist
Brute containers are USDA approved and meet HACCP...

Brute containers are USDA approved and meet HACCP guidlines. They are fine for storing water.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,017
Posted By mcrist
I had a pair of sand sifting gobies and they did...

I had a pair of sand sifting gobies and they did do a great job for awhile. In my opinion they clean the sand too well and I ended up with sand devoid of all life. Once that happened I started to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,789
Posted By mcrist
I love my peninsula tank but they do have one...

I love my peninsula tank but they do have one disadvantage, two more walls to scrape clean of algae. :D
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,191
Posted By mcrist
I have/use 3 different Brute containers with no...

I have/use 3 different Brute containers with no odors or problems. I have been using them for over a year. Maybe where you purchase them they had them stored near chemicals that accidentally...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/03/2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 45,851
Posted By mcrist
Thanks jwedehase.. Our electricity rates are...

Thanks jwedehase..

Our electricity rates are expected to climb in a year or two when the deregulation goes through. It’s a shame when our local electrical companies are having record breaking...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/03/2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 45,851
Posted By mcrist
Not much new happening on my tank. I did shorten...

Not much new happening on my tank. I did shorten most of the closed loop return lines but they still need some more adjusting. My nitrates are still holding steady at 7 even though the denitrator...
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