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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By mr_anderson
Here's the tank 1 month later. Any comments or...

Here's the tank 1 month later. Any comments or suggestions are certainly appreciated.


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/lceman225/joes120.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 01:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,551
Posted By mr_anderson
When you email everyone in your work office the...

When you email everyone in your work office the picture of your reef tank 3 times a week:D
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By mr_anderson
OK, I guess I'll do the hypo treatment but have...

OK, I guess I'll do the hypo treatment but have one more question.

Do you acclimate the tang when it goes into hypo and then acclimate again after the treatment going back into the main tank?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By mr_anderson
Please help with Regal tang

Hi, I have been reading about dipping fish into freshwater to help rid tangs from Ich/parasites. I have a few questions some of you experts can answer.

1. how long should I dip for? (i've heard...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By mr_anderson
Cheato is a very good means to control nitrates. ...

Cheato is a very good means to control nitrates. I have mine in my refugium with the lights on 24/7. I have had my current setup running for about 10 weeks:

week 3: nitrates 60ppm
week 4:...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By mr_anderson
I have a dual over flow AGA 120. on my overflows...

I have a dual over flow AGA 120. on my overflows I have it linked to one output going into my fuge. I have a ball valve that i connect a hose for water change. when I do water changes, I use my...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/22/2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By mr_anderson
Wohoo! undetectable nitrates

So I recently transferred my 55 Bare bottom to a 120 w/5" deep sand bed. I had the 120 running for roughly 4 weeks cycling about 60 lbs of live rock and 5" of live/unlive sand. When I made the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By mr_anderson
I am also in the market for a 250 SE bulb. The...

I am also in the market for a 250 SE bulb. The best fit for my tank right now is the XM 10K. The PAR is up there with the best of the bulbs and the color is crisp white. I will be using an HQI...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 660
Posted By mr_anderson
I would get 2 X #3 hydors or put out another $20...

I would get 2 X #3 hydors or put out another $20 and get 2 X #4 hydors. I have a #3, a #4's and a quiet one 6000 for return on my 120 and water movement is great. good luck
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By mr_anderson
Thanks all for the advice! I saw a tenticle deep...

Thanks all for the advice! I saw a tenticle deep within the rocks awhile ago, so it is still alive. I'll let it be.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By mr_anderson
RBTA disappeared! please help

So I just got my RBTA a few days ago and he was already on the move. It slowly migrated and now I can't see him anywhere in my tank. I have a 120.

Should I be worried about him?
Should I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 03:07 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,249
Posted By mr_anderson
here's mine. I have an ATO reservoir built into...

here's mine. I have an ATO reservoir built into the fuge.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/lceman225/sumpdesign.jpg
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/13/2007, 03:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By mr_anderson
my 120 AGA tank is up and running

Just thought I would share this with you guys. Thanks to all for all the advices and information. I guess this would be my way of giving back to this site. Let me know what you guys think.

So...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By mr_anderson
i used to have the algea issues too. If you have...

i used to have the algea issues too. If you have a refugium, I would recommend leaving the lights on 24/7. I did this with chaeto and the green algea dissappeared within 2-3 weeks. Chaeto is very...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By mr_anderson
i have a 55 gallon setup. I only have 3 austria...

i have a 55 gallon setup. I only have 3 austria snails and 3 turbo snails. they are about 1.5 inch in size. I have not had a problem with water quaility or algea blooms. I do have a refugium that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/17/2007, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By mr_anderson
need some inputs on setup

so I decided to go with a 4" deep sand bed, but these is a catch. I only want live sand in the area's where there are no live rocks. I would like to have my live rocks sitting on the bare bottom...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 203
Posted By mr_anderson
poulverized limestone sand bed dust bowl !!!

so I decided to go with a 4" deep sand bed. I went with poulverized limestone since it was very cost effective. After rinsing this stuff out 3 times I placed it into my tank already filled with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 433
Posted By mr_anderson
i chop up a fresh piece of garlic and dice it up...

i chop up a fresh piece of garlic and dice it up really fine. Soak it in a cup of RO/DI water for a day. when feeding time comes around just add some to the fish food and marinate it for 15 minutes...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 865
Posted By mr_anderson
I use to use Instant Ocean too. I started having...

I use to use Instant Ocean too. I started having issues with algea and low calcium. I switched over to Oceanic and am very happy. Calcium levels are high and no signs of algea. I do a 10% water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 413
Posted By mr_anderson
my fuge's light is on 24/7. I have the energy...

my fuge's light is on 24/7. I have the energy efficient light bulb bought at walmart I think is 13 watts but shines like 65 watts. I have chaeto growning like weed. Never had a problem with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/12/2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 772
Posted By mr_anderson
opinions on Bare bottoms tanks or Deep sand bed

I am currently running a 55 gallon with BB on my main tank. I have a 15 gallon refugum with a deep sand bed w/chaeto. I have to admit that my nitrates are undetectable and am very happy with this...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By mr_anderson
20K XM versus 12K reflux question

I currently have mostly soft corals and LPS in my tank, but i also have a few SPS (monti caps, green slimer, purple millie) and a corcea clam. Do you guys think the 20K XM would be ok for them to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/27/2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By mr_anderson
thanks for the advice guys. Algae is not a...

thanks for the advice guys. Algae is not a problem yet. The thing that concerns me I might run into a nitrate problem in the future since i'm not skimming before the water gets to the fuge. all...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 206
Posted By mr_anderson
refugium design...ok?

I converted my wet/dry filter into a fuge as seen in the picture. overflow goes to the DSB and Chaeto. it then goes to my skimmer and return pump. Does anyone know if this is not a good idea.. ? all...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/26/2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By mr_anderson
opinions on my diy fuge

I converted my wet/dry filter into a fuge as seen in the picture. overflow goes to the DSB and Chaeto. it then goes to my skimmer and return pump. Does anyone know if this is not a good idea.. ? ...
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