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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/09/2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 754
Posted By tekknoschtev
Going off of what other's have mentioned,...

Going off of what other's have mentioned, consider your normal viewing height. We went 32" with our 150gallon reef tank's stand, and I wish we had gone higher since there is no sitting area by the...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 11/22/2007, 12:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,709
Posted By tekknoschtev
I have to agree with the general sentiment here...

I have to agree with the general sentiment here and echo that it can be done, but you really have to want to get it done, and also recognize that, especially on a smaller scale, you'll not be making...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 11/09/2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,632
Posted By tekknoschtev
Not too complicated. I used a razor to cut 1"...

Not too complicated. I used a razor to cut 1" strips of acrylic (plexiglass) and then used a lighter (bic style lighter) to heat up the areas I wanted to bend. I then bent them and ran the bent...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 04/02/2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,817
Posted By tekknoschtev
http://workshopwebs.com/pictures/fish/moms40/03280...

http://workshopwebs.com/pictures/fish/moms40/032805/sinulariapolyps.jpg

WAY back in March of 05, this is the frag we recieved.
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Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 04/02/2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By tekknoschtev
I've posed this question to other reefers as...

I've posed this question to other reefers as well, and in the end, even traditional frag plugs don't quite fit in well, but they are a good balance between convenience and appearances.

Originally,...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 03/01/2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By tekknoschtev
Assuming everything else is ok (ie, it wasnt...

Assuming everything else is ok (ie, it wasnt mutilated, water parameters are generally good and it gets the right amount of flow) it'll be perfectly fine.
Forum: Zoanthids 02/18/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By tekknoschtev
Yes. Being delicate is important. Its also...

Yes. Being delicate is important. Its also important to note that none of the algae was actually growing on the flesh of the zoas, but rather between the polyps. I used a rounded pair of tweezers...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/18/2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 736
Posted By tekknoschtev
For what its worth, I just got through mounting...

For what its worth, I just got through mounting the magnets to the panel on the front of my puffer's stand. I picked up 4 of the magnets used to keep kitchen cabinets closed. Just mount the magnets...
Forum: LPS Keepers 02/18/2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 209
Posted By tekknoschtev
I've read that if the tissue is connected that a...

I've read that if the tissue is connected that a very small portion of the food's nutritional value is shared throughout however, for the most part, the flesh is not connected and as such they should...
Forum: Zoanthids 02/18/2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By tekknoschtev
When we had a colony of zoas start to grow hair...

When we had a colony of zoas start to grow hair algae between the polyps, we used tweezers in a shallow dish of water to pick it off. In some instances we were able to use a very soft bristled...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 02/16/2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 733
Posted By tekknoschtev
In all seriousness, if you're looking for an...

In all seriousness, if you're looking for an inexpensive way to light your 10 gallon tank, especially with the corals you have listed, a Lights of America 65W Flourescent Flood Light (from pretty...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/03/2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,221
Posted By tekknoschtev
Most excellent. I've been working on a method to...

Most excellent. I've been working on a method to efficiently pop out frag plugs in quantities similar to using the sand method. I never really liked the sand method, mostly because of the mess it...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/31/2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,377
Posted By tekknoschtev
As far as I know, a 400W halide doesn't...

As far as I know, a 400W halide doesn't necessarilly draw 400W. I might be wrong there, but I think its highly dependent upon the ballast, some being more efficient than others. At least thats the...
Forum: Zoanthids 01/31/2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By tekknoschtev
I don't think that there is any one factor,...

I don't think that there is any one factor, without the others, that will contribute to the accelerated growth of zoanthids. As mentioned above, appropriate lighting, flow and stable water...
Forum: Zoanthids 01/21/2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By tekknoschtev
I think that proper calcium and alkalinity...

I think that proper calcium and alkalinity levels, coupled with parameters on par with a typical reef tank are critical. We've had moderately good success growing zoanthids, but not even week after...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/16/2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By tekknoschtev
Thats a pretty clever design! I might have to...

Thats a pretty clever design! I might have to rig something like that up for our system. Thanks for the idea.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/13/2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 341
Posted By tekknoschtev
Firstly, I wouldn't ever reccomend...

Firstly, I wouldn't ever reccomend cycling/re-cycling a tank with a damsel or any other fish for that matter :p

Secondly, I'll be doing something very similar, either with a 5 or 10 gallon tank,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 150
Posted By tekknoschtev
THANK YOU! I have no idea why I didn't check...

THANK YOU! I have no idea why I didn't check archive, I've used it numerous times before.

Thank you very very much!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 150
Posted By tekknoschtev
Custom Sea Life Model# 77840

I bought this pump from the used equipment section from Preuss, and was told that it was equivalent or the same as the Velocity Titanium pump, however... turns out there are multiple different...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/10/2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By tekknoschtev
Re: Starting a prop tank

Really there are no guidelines, but if you anticipate needing a larger tank in the future, go with that, because eventually you'll regret having to upgrade.



It depends on your husbandry...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/01/2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,632
Posted By tekknoschtev
http://workshopwebs.com/pictures/fish/DSC00103.JPG...

http://workshopwebs.com/pictures/fish/DSC00103.JPG

http://workshopwebs.com/pictures/fish/DSC00101.JPG

Thats what I was referring to above, I finally found pictures. The Magnet Mount obviously...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By tekknoschtev
When we had our baffles cut we had them cut 1/8"...

When we had our baffles cut we had them cut 1/8" short of the max dimension. In essence, it would be 1/16" on either side after its put in which is a reasonable clearance given that there is a...
Forum: Zoanthids 12/23/2006, 12:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 971
Posted By tekknoschtev
FANTASTIC! Marv, you never cease to amaze me...

FANTASTIC! Marv, you never cease to amaze me with simply how many zoanthids you were able to fit into that tank!
Forum: Zoanthids 12/22/2006, 11:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 971
Posted By tekknoschtev
Large Colonies

Lately, I've seen some disturbing trends with zoanthids (and many other corals for that matter) where by someone aquires a small frag of the latest fad coral, and as soon as any growth appears, its...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 12/21/2006, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By tekknoschtev
I dont think its possible to know how much...

I dont think its possible to know how much skimmate your tank should make. In fact, I'd bet it is dang near IMpossible to tell. Heck, our skimmmer from time to time will go nuts and pull out some...
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