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Forum: New to the Hobby 08/28/2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By rutledgek
I dont know how livebearers breed, but clownfish...

I dont know how livebearers breed, but clownfish will lay eggs every 20 some odd days. I wouldn t worry about it to much though considering some consider it free fish and coral food when they hatch.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/28/2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By rutledgek
In the higherarchy of sexes in the clownfish...

In the higherarchy of sexes in the clownfish species, it is true that one will eventually become dominant and change to female, but it is not possible to go the reverse direction. They are usually...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/27/2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 465
Posted By rutledgek
I believe it has to be in the water.

I believe it has to be in the water.
Forum: The Lounge 08/26/2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 648
Posted By rutledgek
My classes start tomorrow as well. Working on my...

My classes start tomorrow as well. Working on my masters but have been out of school for about 3 years. After orientation and everyone saying how hard it is, I am a bit nervous.
Forum: Middle Tennessee Reef Club (MTRC) 08/26/2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 333
Posted By rutledgek
Beautiful lamp, want to put one on the nano I am...

Beautiful lamp, want to put one on the nano I am building. Just wish I could afford it.
Forum: Middle Tennessee Reef Club (MTRC) 08/26/2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By rutledgek
I can go if I carpool and split the cost of gas,...

I can go if I carpool and split the cost of gas, but I would rather not go a lone.
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 08/26/2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,309
Posted By rutledgek
I would slow it down. If you are getting nitrite,...

I would slow it down. If you are getting nitrite, then you could be pushing some aerobic water through the reactor, thus limiting the growth of the anaerobic denitrifying bacteria.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/26/2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 465
Posted By rutledgek
No, what you have written is impossible. You...

No, what you have written is impossible. You have an ID bigger than the OD. I got my measurements right off the outside of the tube.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/26/2007, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 465
Posted By rutledgek
the hoses should stay on itself. As for the...

the hoses should stay on itself. As for the black nut, I think you take out the elbow and screw in the nut. The tubing to go to a bucket is 3/8" ID 1/2"OD
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/25/2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 465
Posted By rutledgek
Mine came with a predrilled collection cup as...

Mine came with a predrilled collection cup as well. I need to buy some tubing and run it to a bucket so it didnt just empty back into the tank That little black nut should would screw into that...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/25/2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 465
Posted By rutledgek
The gate valve is the plastic disc on the side...

The gate valve is the plastic disc on the side with the bioballs. If you turn it they nylon bole goes up and down depending on the direction. To close you rotate the disc away from the tank to open...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/24/2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 16,466
Posted By rutledgek
Rio 1100 i think

Rio 1100 i think
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/22/2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 16,466
Posted By rutledgek
Yes I have it to the point where I have to turn...

Yes I have it to the point where I have to turn it up to dial it in. So far I love it. I just started divinity school today so it may take me a little while to get a full review up.
Forum: Middle Tennessee Reef Club (MTRC) 08/21/2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 303
Posted By rutledgek
Well drastic times call for drastic measures. I...

Well drastic times call for drastic measures. I just removed the screens of my overflow, put on two filter socks, and scrubbed every piece of rock with a tooth brush. I also pulled it out of the...
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/21/2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By rutledgek
Nah I think you are fine i have a mag 9.5 on my...

Nah I think you are fine i have a mag 9.5 on my 29 (32X turnover). You are looking at 35X turnover which isnt as high so other tanks that I have seen. Not to mention head loss from height as well...
Forum: The Lounge 08/21/2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,503
Posted By rutledgek
Not now that your making the big bucks. :-)

Not now that your making the big bucks. :-)
Forum: Middle Tennessee Reef Club (MTRC) 08/20/2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,790
Posted By rutledgek
I am looking for my 8 banded trochus snails.

I am looking for my 8 banded trochus snails.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/20/2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 193
Posted By rutledgek
Aquacontroller III Pro

I was wondering if it were possible to control equipment based on the Conductivity readings coming from the probe. I was thinking of a three solenoid system for topoff. The first is controlled by...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/19/2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 16,466
Posted By rutledgek
I am getting there, just having a little trouble...

I am getting there, just having a little trouble dialing it in. I think It is almost there though, it has only been running for a short time and I was not to sure what I was doing. I should hear...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/19/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 16,466
Posted By rutledgek
I have it running on a 45g system. 29g tank, 16...

I have it running on a 45g system. 29g tank, 16 gallon sump, will be adding a 10g fuge soon. It has been getting better, but I am glad I dont have an ATO system set up or my salinty would be very...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/18/2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 895
Posted By rutledgek
Im not sure if JetCat is completely accurate. ...

Im not sure if JetCat is completely accurate. While it go deep into the rock, this is also where the anaerobic bacteria the reduce nitrates into nitrogen gass live. As long as this bacteria is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/18/2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 454
Posted By rutledgek
I just installed the sunpaq(sp?) dual actinic and...

I just installed the sunpaq(sp?) dual actinic and I really like it.
Forum: The Lounge 08/18/2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 216
Posted By rutledgek
Actually I will have to disagree with the items...

Actually I will have to disagree with the items above. Ipods are inda tied to the machine they are synched with. As a counter piracy measure, I am almost positive that if you connect your iPod to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By rutledgek
Can you use the Home Depot filter canisters. The...

Can you use the Home Depot filter canisters. The only reason why I ask is because it does have metal and I'm guessing that that would not be good.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/15/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 231
Posted By rutledgek
Great job. I hope that you didnt tie it to...

Great job. I hope that you didnt tie it to tight. With that thin of a line it is very possible that you will cut the coral in half before it attaches to the rock. I have had thicker rubber bands...
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