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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By amike5
Water movement is what you need for aeration. If...

Water movement is what you need for aeration. If you plan on LPS and SPS, I highly recommend a skimmer. Check into a HOB skimmer. If you plan on SPS, you will need a ton of flow as well.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,496
Posted By amike5
SPS, LPS, and softies are all different kinds of...

SPS, LPS, and softies are all different kinds of corals. The easiest are softies, then LPS, and finally SPS are most difficult. That amount of light should be fine for softies and LPS.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 10:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 892
Posted By amike5
Haha, thats funny. My cat didn't like...

Haha, thats funny.

My cat didn't like saltwater at first, but now it will sneak a couple licks here and there. I have also caught the cat licking up spilled calcium chloride from the carpet as...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 639
Posted By amike5
I have thousands of brittles and asterinas. ...

I have thousands of brittles and asterinas. Anybody want some?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 374
Posted By amike5
At least get the 25 gpd barebones. But remember...

At least get the 25 gpd barebones. But remember that a barebones may not come with everything you need to completely set it up.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,383
Posted By amike5
If you haven't planned a sump, I would strongly...

If you haven't planned a sump, I would strongly recommend one, especially if you are planning a reef. To incorporate one, you will need the sump itself and an additional pump. You can drill your...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/29/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 564
Posted By amike5
Go for it.

Go for it.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 633
Posted By amike5
I use glass cleaner.

I use glass cleaner.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 181
Posted By amike5
Maybe he couldn't read the color charts :lolspin:

Maybe he couldn't read the color charts :lolspin:
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By amike5
Only one posting is necessary. If you can't fit...

Only one posting is necessary. If you can't fit it internally, add a sump or do it externally.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By amike5
It's fine, go ahead and use it.

It's fine, go ahead and use it.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 760
Posted By amike5
I'm sure you have more pods than you think. I...

I'm sure you have more pods than you think. I wouldn't worry about the population because of hydroids. But if you do have that many hydroids, you may want to intervene and attempt to reduce their...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,344
Posted By amike5
I have never gotten headaches from the curved...

I have never gotten headaches from the curved glass, but when I first set up my tank the halides would give me a headache. Have gotten used to them though and I don't get headaches anymore.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 424
Posted By amike5
I would worry if there seems to be an increase in...

I would worry if there seems to be an increase in bubbles in that joint.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 760
Posted By amike5
Looks like hydroids. Hard to get rid of, kalk...

Looks like hydroids. Hard to get rid of, kalk paste em, burn em, manual removal is all I know of.
Forum: Vendor Experiences 12/26/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By amike5
A 20% restocking fee is standard for online...

A 20% restocking fee is standard for online merchants. Why shouldn't they charge a restocking fee? Your the one who didn't check compatability before you ordered. Also they can't sell it as new if...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/24/2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 644
Posted By amike5
Do you have a durso standpipe installed?

Do you have a durso standpipe installed?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/24/2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By amike5
I second sponge.

I second sponge.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/23/2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 257
Posted By amike5
Is this a DIY sump or one you bought? The only...

Is this a DIY sump or one you bought? The only thing that will effectively seal it is a solvent such as weldon. Anything else may not seal the problem reliably. If you can't get #16, get #4 and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/23/2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 880
Posted By amike5
What do you consider strong flow? How many GPH? ...

What do you consider strong flow? How many GPH? What type of flow, powerheads, closed loop?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/22/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 587
Posted By amike5
Thats why your not supposed to medicate your...

Thats why your not supposed to medicate your reef, do some very large water changes. QT your fish if you need to treat them.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 299
Posted By amike5
My sun coral opens up right before lights out. ...

My sun coral opens up right before lights out. Usually right before the halides go off they are open and I wait until about 30 mins later while the T-5's are still on to make sure they are all fully...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By amike5
Thats ok to use then as long as you didn't wash...

Thats ok to use then as long as you didn't wash dishes with it. :-)
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 831
Posted By amike5
Be carefull with the GSP as stated, it will take...

Be carefull with the GSP as stated, it will take over everything and since it is encrusting, it is almost impossible to get rid of. :-)
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 277
Posted By amike5
You'll have various algae cycles for a few months...

You'll have various algae cycles for a few months to come. Most will end on their own, good luck.
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