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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/03/2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By pszemol
I am not sure if these are the best, but I would...

I am not sure if these are the best, but I would recommend watching two series of DVDs:

"The Blue Planet" ASIN: B000069HXC
"Secrets of the Ocean Realm" ASIN: B000MG51NS

The second one was...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/03/2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By pszemol
Well, I started with a single one... long time...

Well, I started with a single one... long time ago :-)
I got it mixed in with a ball of feeding algae I got for my hepatus tang.
I do not remember exactly when it happened, but I checked my notes...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/03/2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By pszemol
Can you ID these green mushroom corals?

Any idea what are these little green buggers?

http://i1.tinypic.com/6yotv0p.jpg
http://i4.tinypic.com/85bf5p1.jpg
http://i18.tinypic.com/8385iu1.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/6l8oq4y.jpg ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/17/2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 328
Posted By pszemol
I have 58 gallons tank with DSB and large hepatus...

I have 58 gallons tank with DSB and large hepatus tang doing a big mess every time it poops... Pair or adult/breeding maroon clowns in huge bubble-tip anemone must be doing bad things to the water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/17/2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,383
Posted By pszemol
Ammonia is usually not an issue... I had one...

Ammonia is usually not an issue...
I had one small sea cucumber recently died - did not survive after bringing two of them from the store (2nd one is doing fine) and in a couple of days it simply...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/13/2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 328
Posted By pszemol
Water change first or phosphate media replacement??

Let's assume we have relativelly high level of phosphates in
the 58 gallon tank. There are three ways to deal with the problem:
- partial water exchange with let's say 12 gallons water with no...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,383
Posted By pszemol
Now you know how does it feel to loose emerald...

Now you know how does it feel to loose emerald crabs... This is what the whole thread is all about :(
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 02/26/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By pszemol
Well, I am not sure if the area has enough...

Well, I am not sure if the area has enough customers to support a specialised store like this... or even two or three in the same small city. I would expect fierce competition. Anyway, it will be...
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 02/25/2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By pszemol
As I said before, I was making this trip for a...

As I said before, I was making this trip for a different reason (University visit) so on my way I checked up the stores. There are some stores which keep interesting inventory up for a longer time...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/25/2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,383
Posted By pszemol
I have new small emerald crab in 10 gallons nano....

I have new small emerald crab in 10 gallons nano.
I will try to treat him differently than my other emeralds:
I will assume it is too slow to catch fish-food particles floating in the water and...
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 02/24/2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By pszemol
Hi, Just returned from the trip - the driving...

Hi,
Just returned from the trip - the driving back I55 was extra fun with side wind blowing my car so strong of the road...

Anyway - I did not visit Johnny's Reefing Experience, read your post...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 02/24/2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 212
Posted By pszemol
Current stores list

I have been thinking about creating a list of local fish/reef stores and posting it on the website, similar to this: http://www.cimaonline.us/local_stores.htm or at least or as a pinned thread here...
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 02/24/2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By pszemol
I have found some more addresses of stores in...

I have found some more addresses of stores in central Illinois here http://www.cimaonline.us/local_stores.htm

I think you were talking about this store:...
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 02/23/2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By pszemol
Any interesting stores in the area?

I was wondering if there are any interesting and worth checking out reef stores in the Bloomingon/Normal area...

I will be visiting somebody in Wesleyan University this weekend so I will be...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/30/2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,294
Posted By pszemol
This is what we should start from! 45 gallons...

This is what we should start from!
45 gallons is 36" x 12" x 24" H. Too tall tank for so small 110W light fixture.
You should be looking for a lamp with at least 96W x 36" long power compacts...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/30/2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,294
Posted By pszemol
It all depends on how tall is the tank, how the...

It all depends on how tall is the tank, how the tubes are spread over its surface and what kind of reflector is in place. Wattage is not enough to judge, especially when we have no idea what tank...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/29/2007, 11:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,294
Posted By pszemol
What tank you want to put these lights on ? It is...

What tank you want to put these lights on ? It is important for the tank to be shallow enough - deeper the tank => stronger and more penetrating lights you need to have with parabolic reflectors to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By pszemol
kappaknight, what tank you have these lights over...

kappaknight, what tank you have these lights over ?
How tall is it ? Do you have any pictures of the tank ?
Why do you want to upgrade to 250W ?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/29/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,294
Posted By pszemol
So I think we have limited the choices to two...

So I think we have limited the choices to two options:

- ALL T5s (6 tubes total)
or
- 2x150W HQI plus some T5

What are the pros/cons of each option, GSMguy and others ??
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By pszemol
Is your water that cloudy, GuOD, or it is just...

Is your water that cloudy, GuOD, or it is just bad picture ?
How old is this setup ? Is it still cycling ?

BTW - what tank is it ? Oceanic ? What are the tank W x L x H dimensions ?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By pszemol
GuOD, your pic is not showing up on my screen. ...

GuOD, your pic is not showing up on my screen.

Davocean: 60" 4x54 &2 150mh - only 2 150W for 60" lamp ? :confused:
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/29/2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,294
Posted By pszemol
This IS T5 mixed with HQI... My thinking is that...

This IS T5 mixed with HQI... My thinking is that T5 only is not that much cheaper. So what the heck ;)

[B] Are we talking about this one:
http://www.specialty-lights.com/250450.html (2x150W HQI...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By pszemol
You are probably correct saying it should look...

You are probably correct saying it should look better, but the 36" with power compacts (model 1041) has only one 150W HQI in the middle and two 96W power compacts:...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By pszemol
Owner of Current Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO please stand up

Anybody has 36" Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO over her/his tank and would care to share pictures here ?

http://www.current-usa.com/outerorbithqit5ho.html

I am considering a purchase and would like if...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/29/2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 296
Posted By pszemol
Owner of Current Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO please stand up

Anybody has 36" Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO over her/his tank and would care to share pictures here ?

http://www.current-usa.com/outerorbithqit5ho.html

I am considering a purchase and would like if...
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