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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By otrlynn
Thanks folks, exactly what I was looking...

Thanks folks, exactly what I was looking for--saved them in my "favorites".
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By otrlynn
good site for identifying common hitchhikers?

Anyone know of a good site with pics for identifying common live rock hitchhikers???
Forum: Zoanthids 01/09/2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,652
Posted By otrlynn
196 watts t5, 3 daylight, 2 actinic (still...

196 watts t5, 3 daylight, 2 actinic (still experiencing some diatoms so light cycle is a bit short--actinics 9 hours, daylight 7)
Temp 78
S.G. 1.025
Alk--approx 2.8 meq (just ordered better test...
Forum: Zoanthids 01/09/2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,652
Posted By otrlynn
Bristleworm on zoanthids?

When I put some cyclopeeze, zooplankton, and phytoplankton in the tank via turkey baster a few minutes ago (mostly to feed a goniopora that I bought in a moment of newbie ignorance), I noticed a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By otrlynn
bump

bump
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,746
Posted By otrlynn
Here is a link to the procedure that Liveaquaria...

Here is a link to the procedure that Liveaquaria recommends for acclimating fish. The procedure would be the same for fish from an LFS. I too learned the hard way, that it is really worth it to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By otrlynn
I just followed the link above; the posts there...

I just followed the link above; the posts there refer to a problem with the Salifert alk. test kits...I just ordered one based on the majority of posts that I read here saying that Salifert kits (in...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By otrlynn
Don't know if this is possible, but do you have a...

Don't know if this is possible, but do you have a way to heat water? Wood stove, propane stove (used outside) etc. You could try filling gallon water bottles with hot water, capping them tight, and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,032
Posted By otrlynn
oops, that URL is not clear. It is: ...

oops, that URL is not clear. It is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKPrGxB1Kzc
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,032
Posted By otrlynn
I just "googled" pistol shrimp and one of the...

I just "googled" pistol shrimp and one of the first sites that came up is an amazing u tube video of a pistol shrimp "firing" a blast of water and stunning and eating a shrimp. Are you sure these...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,110
Posted By otrlynn
McTeague, I have the Coralife65, which looks to...

McTeague, I have the Coralife65, which looks to be the same design. Mine has been running several months and I'm fine with what it's taking out of the water, but not so pleased with the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,032
Posted By otrlynn
Probably a little off topic regarding "what not...

Probably a little off topic regarding "what not to add"-- but can you explain the relationship between the YWG and tiger pistol Sk8R? Does the YWG or fish/shrip combo operate in one area for a few...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,032
Posted By otrlynn
My 58 gallon is about two months old, but the...

My 58 gallon is about two months old, but the live rock and inhabitants were transferred from a tank that was about 18 months old. The sand is new and is sugar grade argonite, ranging in depth from...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By otrlynn
You will probably want to set aside some of the...

You will probably want to set aside some of the old water in a separate bin or bucket for "swishing" the rocks before you put them in the new tank. A lot of detritus falls off of them. If you have...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/01/2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By otrlynn
I purchased green bird's nest and an acropora...

I purchased green bird's nest and an acropora (unfortunately I forget the exact type). They seem to have an upright growth habit--will they still eventually encrust over the plug and attach...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/01/2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By otrlynn
Newbie question re frag plugs???

Just bought my first two SPS corals which are small pieces mounted on frag plugs. How do you mount these things and hide the ugly plugs? I need to have them relatively high in my tank. I was able...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/01/2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 494
Posted By otrlynn
Just another thought--but you will see advice pro...

Just another thought--but you will see advice pro and con on this...you can grow some of the macroalgae Halimeda in your display tank, as I do. I will help to remove nitrate from the water. My...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/01/2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 632
Posted By otrlynn
Opps!!! Sorry, that is one zero too many. 1...

Opps!!! Sorry, that is one zero too many. 1 lb. per gallon. Fingers not awake yet!!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/01/2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 632
Posted By otrlynn
10 lbs. per gallon of live rock (or a mix of base...

10 lbs. per gallon of live rock (or a mix of base and live, which will eventually all become live) is the MINIMUM for a reef tank. Many people use more than that. Increasing the sand will not...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 409
Posted By otrlynn
I purchased the Oceanic 58 tank from That Pet...

I purchased the Oceanic 58 tank from That Pet Place in PA for 219.00 in Nov. 07. It has a Starfire glass front. Mine is not reef-ready, but I believe they make one that is. I am happy that I did...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By otrlynn
No box, short trip from the LFS. I acclimated...

No box, short trip from the LFS. I acclimated them, dipped them and left the lights off late evening and overnight. I put them where I wanted them due to limited options for stabilizing the frag...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By otrlynn
Regarding lights, when I purchased the coral...

Regarding lights, when I purchased the coral frags, they were under MH lights. I decided to try them high in my tank under my T5s (individual reflectors, 196 watts total) Since the light was high...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 349
Posted By otrlynn
If you go to Google images and put in "aiptasia"...

If you go to Google images and put in "aiptasia" you will get links to lots of pictures. I don't know if you will find many people who regard them as good. Most people consider them a nuisance...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By otrlynn
I will mix the dip with tank water so temp and...

I will mix the dip with tank water so temp and parameters should be the same. So--can I acclimate dripping tank water, then do a quick dip, then into the tank? Seems like less shock that way...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By otrlynn
quick response appreciated re acclimating coral

I just bought 2 small frags of SPS coral when I purchased a new fish. I will be quarantining the fish (tank already cycled). I also bought "Revive Coral Cleaner" with the intent of dipping the...
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