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Forum: New to the Hobby 07/13/2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,659
Posted By Lydo
I don't think it's overstocked but from what I...

I don't think it's overstocked but from what I was told, the diamond goby will probably starve to death. (that's what I was told, I have no experience with them)
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/11/2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,474
Posted By Lydo
Thanks. I wanted to determine that as I do want...

Thanks. I wanted to determine that as I do want to put a maderine in my tank but I don't want anything to compete with it for the live pods. So the diamond goby is out of the question.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/11/2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,474
Posted By Lydo
I have a 90g tank with about 3in of sand. When...

I have a 90g tank with about 3in of sand. When he does that, what exactly is he taking out of the sand? Are they eating pods, or simply the algea on the sand?
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/10/2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,474
Posted By Lydo
Lots of great info there Peter, thanks for the...

Lots of great info there Peter, thanks for the post. I need to start adding some fish to my tank so I think I might take up a goby.

I saw one at the store that would take a mouth full of sand...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/10/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By Lydo
My temp can get up to about 85. We had a huge...

My temp can get up to about 85. We had a huge heat wave earlier and it went up to 88-89. That wasn't a very good for my tank.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/10/2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By Lydo
Does a fan actually help?

Hey guys, I'm finding my tank a little too warm for my taste. I've herd people putting a small fan over the sump or the display. Does this actually help bring the temp down?

Thanks
Luc
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/09/2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Lydo
I'm trying to reduce phosphates but it's hard to...

I'm trying to reduce phosphates but it's hard to test for because there is always 0. Which is normal because the growing algea eats it all. I'll try feeding less, and maybe run my phosbane again. I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/09/2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Lydo
yeah the leaf stuf in the first pic grows so...

yeah the leaf stuf in the first pic grows so fast. I pull it all and in a week I can fill a 5cup container.

the good news it that it's always on the same rock, it doesn't spread.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/09/2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,792
Posted By Lydo
I have 2 emeralds and I've never seen then eat...

I have 2 emeralds and I've never seen then eat anything but algea. It's really hit and miss with them. I did here that there are a few types of emeralds that we need to watch out for.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/09/2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Lydo
I wouldn't mind urchins if they didn't knock...

I wouldn't mind urchins if they didn't knock everything over.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/09/2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By Lydo
Help with different algea

hey guys, can anyone help me out with these different types of algea? How can I get rid of it? I keep removing it but it just grows back.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/luker78/Algea1.jpg...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/06/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 81,257
Posted By Lydo
Now if you could only find a cure for valonia.......

Now if you could only find a cure for valonia.... man I think that one would be thread of the century.
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 07/06/2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By Lydo
I was thinking of taking a courses here because I...

I was thinking of taking a courses here because I want to be able to enjoy the diving rather than being nervous or figity with the equipment. I'm sure a 2 hour course wouldn't be enough to get me...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/05/2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 757
Posted By Lydo
The reef in Cozumel and belize is the same one.

The reef in Cozumel and belize is the same one.
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 07/05/2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By Lydo
Going to Cozumel

Hey guys, I'm going to Cozumel next july and I was wondering if anyone has any experiences and opinions.

I've never dove before. The only thing I have going for me is that I love the water and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/04/2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 757
Posted By Lydo
Heh that's looks amazing but bali is 3 times more...

Heh that's looks amazing but bali is 3 times more than going to cozumel or belize.

I'm leaving from canada.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/03/2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 757
Posted By Lydo
Did anyone try Cozumel?

Did anyone try Cozumel?
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/03/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 757
Posted By Lydo
Diving location

hey guys, I'm planing a honeymoon and I'm wondering where you guys thing is a great diving area.

I'm looking at cancun or Belize right now.

Anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/01/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 10,140
Posted By Lydo
looks like he was supposed to be logged under a...

looks like he was supposed to be logged under a different username there....
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/01/2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By Lydo
I often pick him up with my hands and feed him a...

I often pick him up with my hands and feed him a peice of shrimp. Now I don't take him out of the water but hand contact is not a problem.

When I first put him in my tank he was in contact with...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/28/2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 407
Posted By Lydo
Well, I know they are very helpfull but I was...

Well, I know they are very helpfull but I was starting to see too many for my liking. I would feed my serpent starfish a nice piece of shrimp and there would be about 3 dozen worms that would go...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/27/2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 10,140
Posted By Lydo
No kidding that's nice of him. It's nice to see...

No kidding that's nice of him. It's nice to see that there are still people lik the two of you out there. I just you in that too kay because it looks like your honestly trying to help him.

I'm...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/26/2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By Lydo
Directing flow

Hey guys. Quick question about flow. How do you guys direct it? I mean do you have blowing directly off the rocks, or do you have it bouncing off the glass? Or do you have 2 streams of current...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/26/2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By Lydo
I think I'm going to try the geismen 12k bulbs. ...

I think I'm going to try the geismen 12k bulbs. I already have 2 of the true actinics so...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/26/2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By Lydo
T5 bulb selection

Hey guys. For you people using T5s what type of bulb are you using?

I have 6 bulbs right now. 4 of them are midday bulbs that are around 6000k and 2 true actinics.

I find the light from the...
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