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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/18/2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,300
Posted By Benj
Maybe the theme to Benny Hill. So, did the...

Maybe the theme to Benny Hill.

So, did the "full crowd scene" actually help, or did they tend to get in the way?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2005, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 130
Posted By Benj
hmmmm, something doesn't seem right. I have a...

hmmmm, something doesn't seem right. I have a single 350w heater on my 300 gal system and it does just fine.

Of course, I'm not really sure why you would want it higher than that. I usually...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By Benj
It's a good idea to turn your filter or return...

It's a good idea to turn your filter or return pump off during feeding, that way you are not losing it in the overflow. This might help with the gramma too as the food won't blow around as much. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2005, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By Benj
There are many places that will send you them...

There are many places that will send you them online, just check out the banner ads on this site for a few of them. They will of course charge you shipping and handling of somewhere in the $35...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2005, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By Benj
Rain water?? I don't know how much you know...

Rain water?? I don't know how much you know about how rain forms in the atmosphere, but rain water is not clean at all. That's not to mention what happens in many parts of the world, acid rain. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2005, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 220
Posted By Benj
There is probably a never ending supply of new...

There is probably a never ending supply of new things to learn about SW, but my number once piece of advice for anyone thinking about getting into it is:

Patience, patience, patience. Only bad...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2005, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 93
Posted By Benj
I use the 300w and it is quite reliable. +- .2...

I use the 300w and it is quite reliable. +- .2 degrees at all times
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 190
Posted By Benj
I don't use filter socks at all and it works just...

I don't use filter socks at all and it works just fine.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/29/2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 223
Posted By Benj
I think the blue throat is one of the few...

I think the blue throat is one of the few triggers that are a "maybe" when it comes to reef tanks. They might eat ornamental shrimp when they get bigger.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/29/2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 257
Posted By Benj
If you are going to add shrimp, just a raw,...

If you are going to add shrimp, just a raw, regular grocery store variety will work fine.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/29/2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By Benj
I could not find one to cut larger than about 5...

I could not find one to cut larger than about 5 inches, so I made a plywood template and used a router to cut larger circles. It is a little more work, but makes a nice, smooth cut.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/28/2005, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 409
Posted By Benj
I would gut it. I don't think I would want to...

I would gut it. I don't think I would want to risk the health of the fish, and since you are doing so much already, you may as well do it all. In my experience, LS will not cycle a tank in 3 days,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/27/2005, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 232
Posted By Benj
I think it is an extruded acrylic trash can and...

I think it is an extruded acrylic trash can and it will break under the pressure.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/27/2005, 11:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,456
Posted By Benj
If you use Schedule 40 PVC pipe for the drain and...

If you use Schedule 40 PVC pipe for the drain and not the thin stuff made for vents, you will reduce the sound emiting from the pipe itself. You can also use durso standpipes in the overflow to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2005, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By Benj
No, clowns don't generally swim freely like a...

No, clowns don't generally swim freely like a tang does, they usually stick close to what they think is a safe place and in this case it looks like your filter is what they like. I'm not sure if the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2005, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 189
Posted By Benj
Yep, they usually leave them in a "public" place...

Yep, they usually leave them in a "public" place so that predators are distracted by them and hopefully leave the actual crab alone during its hardening process of a few days.

Also, the green...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2005, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By Benj
I would have to agree. Seaclone skimmers are OK...

I would have to agree. Seaclone skimmers are OK at best but at least the price is right and it is better than no skimmer. IMO, you can't overskim with ANY skimmer, but that's just me.

When you...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2005, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 189
Posted By Benj
They also do this when the molt. They shed their...

They also do this when the molt. They shed their outer skins and shove them out the front of the shell. They will usually go into hiding for a few days thereafter until their new shells harden up a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2005, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 216
Posted By Benj
I have not had that experience with my hermits...

I have not had that experience with my hermits and think they offer a great benefit of keeping the top layer of sand stirred up and eating algae and excess food. A lot of people recommend 1 snail...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/27/2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 160
Posted By Benj
Scratch Resistance of Cast Acrylic Brands?

I'm just wondering what some of your experiences have been with each brand of cast acrylic with regards to scratch resistance. I have only used Spartech Polycast and Chemcast GP. About three years...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/26/2005, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,340
Posted By Benj
My biggest problem with LabView is it costs like...

My biggest problem with LabView is it costs like $750 last time I checked. Measurement Computing sells a USB DAQ for $109 that I have used for a few non-tank projects and have had good success. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/26/2005, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By Benj
You can, but they will probably not do very well...

You can, but they will probably not do very well or grow very fast if at all. You would need to locate them near the top of the tank to have any success. Most SPS are difficult to keep, but you...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/26/2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By Benj
All of the friends that I have encouraged into...

All of the friends that I have encouraged into the hobby have started with a 20G "high" tank (~$25). For lights I usually suggest 2 x 24" VHO's, one 10,000K and one Actinic. This size is not too...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/26/2005, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 193
Posted By Benj
I'm pretty sure it ramps up the voltage over a...

I'm pretty sure it ramps up the voltage over a specified period of time instead of instantly 100% on.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/25/2005, 09:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 558
Posted By Benj
How did you waterproof the end of the LM34? Did...

How did you waterproof the end of the LM34? Did you use the TO-46 or TO-92 package?
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