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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By reefgeek67
I think thats exactly what the problem is. I...

I think thats exactly what the problem is. I never thought they were living since there are so many and they dont really move. I actually just purchased a sixline, but they are all over. i syphon...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By reefgeek67
Unhappy strange brown "petals"

I have a year old 75 gallon reef with many healthy specimens, but over the past 2 months i have some small reddish-brown "petals" or "scales" that are all over everything. I cant figure out if it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/04/2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By reefgeek67
Yes, i just replaced the bulbs......i never had...

Yes, i just replaced the bulbs......i never had problems with the lights when i bought them, then i got some cheap bulbs and they did the same thing, then i broke down my tank......i recently set...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/04/2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By reefgeek67
New hqi bulbs too intense??

I had a pair of coralife satellite hqi lights on my 75 gallon for the last year and i replaced the bulbs with 14k giesemann bulbs. I raised the lights about 10-12 inches off the water and only...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/30/2006, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 164
Posted By reefgeek67
i would personally go with (2) 150 WATT...

i would personally go with (2) 150 WATT hqi's..........i had that on a 75 gal and it did just fine. you may want to try some bluer bulbs like 12, 14, or 20k.....lots of guys like those......just...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/30/2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By reefgeek67
hope that helps!!!

hope that helps!!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/30/2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By reefgeek67
i would check phosphates......if you are using...

i would check phosphates......if you are using any tap water at all (even with the prime) you will probably have some phosphates. generall rule of thumb....NO TAP just ro/di. the nitrates are...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/10/2006, 01:49 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,890
Posted By reefgeek67
the tank looks great, i hope it stays looking...

the tank looks great, i hope it stays looking that good! i am starting my first sps tank soon and i am thinking of going bb but havnt researched it much. looks good though
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/07/2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By reefgeek67
thanks for all the advice, im trying to gather...

thanks for all the advice, im trying to gather as much info as i can and consider everything before i even buy the tank......that way i do everything right from the start!
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/07/2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By reefgeek67
thanks for the info!!! i know its asking a lot...

thanks for the info!!! i know its asking a lot but i really want to get this tank right in every way........though the "right way" changes every year!
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/07/2006, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By reefgeek67
Talking new sps tank

I just took down my 75 gallon softie/lps tank of 2 years because i am planning to move this fall to a permanent location and i figured this is the best time to start saving and planning for the sps...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/12/2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 175
Posted By reefgeek67
i agree, it is probably cyano-bacteria. high...

i agree, it is probably cyano-bacteria. high phosphates cause this and the biggest culprit is tap water!!!!!! if you do not use tap water, syphon out as much as you can and do a water change.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/12/2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 190
Posted By reefgeek67
cloudy water!!!???

i have a 55 gallon reef with 35 pounds of rock, 50 pounds of sandbed, a blue tang, 2 clowns and a pygmy angel. the system has been up for six months with great success but the water has been cloudy...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 08/12/2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 165
Posted By reefgeek67
breeding clarke clowns

i have a clarke clown that is several years old and i was wondering if i added one if it would be possible for them to breed in my reef tank.
Forum: Advanced Topics 07/04/2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,329
Posted By reefgeek67
copperband butterflies eat aptasia---i suggest...

copperband butterflies eat aptasia---i suggest about 4 more peppermint shrimp and a copperband......make sure your shrimp are not camelbacks......some stores sell those as peppermints
Forum: Reef Fishes 07/02/2006, 04:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 194
Posted By reefgeek67
i agree---i stupidly put my blue damsel in my 75...

i agree---i stupidly put my blue damsel in my 75 reef when i broke down my other tank and he killed several fish---there were no aggressive fish in there and then he came along. i suggest trading...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/02/2006, 01:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By reefgeek67
yeah, if you dont have a gazillion dollars...

yeah, if you dont have a gazillion dollars invested in the frags, i would keep your nice setup! but you can always break it down again.....i hate it when that happens....
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 07/02/2006, 01:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Posted By reefgeek67
i would use ro water. if you are going to...

i would use ro water. if you are going to take your rock out, syphon out all the slime you can get without making a mess, then rinse off your rock, replace it and do a good water change with ro....
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 07/01/2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Posted By reefgeek67
not sure the safeway water is any good, distilled...

not sure the safeway water is any good, distilled water also loses a lot of nutrients. i would stick with ro. also, try and get out all of the algae you can and i wouldnt run anything but tank water...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/01/2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By reefgeek67
you are probably going to have some problems with...

you are probably going to have some problems with the sps......i have seen people grow them under flourecents......but i have not had any luck......
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/01/2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 166
Posted By reefgeek67
thanks for the info!!

thanks for the info!!
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 07/01/2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Posted By reefgeek67
i have had that problem before.....it comes from...

i have had that problem before.....it comes from high phosphates.....are you putting any tap water in the tank? make sure your ro water is actually ro!!! some stores dont change their filters.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/01/2006, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 166
Posted By reefgeek67
hang on refuge????

has anyone ever used a hang on refuge system\with light? are they worth the $$ for a smaller reef-----55-75????
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/01/2006, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 281
Posted By reefgeek67
if you are keeping mostly softies and brains, you...

if you are keeping mostly softies and brains, you are fine with your current light......i have used one for years on a 29 gallon tank. keep your water quality high--that is the most important thing....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/01/2006, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 115
Posted By reefgeek67
i currently have a 75 gallon reef with 2 coralife...

i currently have a 75 gallon reef with 2 coralife satellite hqi lights that hang on the back and they come with fans----if you are planning to have any hard corals you might want to consider...
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