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Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/12/2008, 12:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Posted By jeffbrig
Not particularly worried. Mine have hardly moved...

Not particularly worried. Mine have hardly moved in the 2 years they've been established. Sometimes after a split one of them will start to move....that's the one I pluck out and find a new home...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/12/2008, 12:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,045
Posted By jeffbrig
For the first 6+ months I had it, this coral was...

For the first 6+ months I had it, this coral was getting munched on periodically by a eunicid worm. It would grow and branch a bit, then get nibbled down to a stump. After I finally managed to...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/11/2008, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Posted By jeffbrig
Both of mine are overdue for a split. There are...

Both of mine are overdue for a split. There are probably 4-5 locals with children of my RBTAs, surely somebody has an extra?

Got RBTAs?...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,045
Posted By jeffbrig
At least 3 of the ones I have seen are descended...

At least 3 of the ones I have seen are descended from the green nepthea that was captive grown by GARF. I did not know it was so threatened in the wild, though.

Here is the frag I got over a year...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,045
Posted By jeffbrig
I don't think that's a rare species at all. I...

I don't think that's a rare species at all. I have a piece that looks just like that in my tank, and I've seen it a few of others. I know an aquaculturist that propagates it regularly, and I think...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/11/2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,445
Posted By jeffbrig
DIY 2 part. Dowflake calcium chloride, baked arm...

DIY 2 part. Dowflake calcium chloride, baked arm & hammer baking soda.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/11/2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,538
Posted By jeffbrig
I always add FWE to the existing interceptor...

I always add FWE to the existing interceptor solution. I used to add it the following morning 30min to an hour before removing the corals, but after some experiements at going longer (like, when I...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,185
Posted By jeffbrig
Rust on several aquaculture plugs here, no...

Rust on several aquaculture plugs here, no problems with STN. According to RHF, iron isn't really very soluble in saltwater. It rusts, but it doesn't just outright dissolve. With a large tank...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/11/2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,538
Posted By jeffbrig
I do 1/2 of a small dog pill of interceptor, in...

I do 1/2 of a small dog pill of interceptor, in 1-2 g of water overnight. Fluke tabs at the recommended dosage (I haven't done this much, or experimented with different dosages) for a 10 minute dip,...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/10/2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,538
Posted By jeffbrig
My standard procedures (for everything, but I'm...

My standard procedures (for everything, but I'm usually buying SPS)

Interceptor
FWE
iodine (Reef dip, TMPCC, etc.)
Fluke tabs
Visual inspection
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/10/2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By jeffbrig
I wouldn't call it insane growth, but I am very...

I wouldn't call it insane growth, but I am very happy with the growth and color I am getting from everything.

I believe my T5 setup has a lot to do with the success I'm having. The bulbs I'm...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/10/2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By jeffbrig
With smaller tanks I stand them on end and hose...

With smaller tanks I stand them on end and hose them out. With my 250g, I simply wiped it down with wet paper towels.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/10/2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By jeffbrig
T5 blueplus - 12hrs T5 aquablue - 10hrs 14k...

T5 blueplus - 12hrs
T5 aquablue - 10hrs
14k MH - 4 hrs

Interestingly, some of my corals hold better color with just 2 hrs of MH daily. Others look better running 4 today.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/09/2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By jeffbrig
kalk won't correct an unbalanced low Ca problem...

kalk won't correct an unbalanced low Ca problem though. Any precipitation will affect Ca and Alk at the same ratio they're being added. To fix the imbalance, you would need to use a straight Ca...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/09/2008, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,161
Posted By jeffbrig
The "superdart" is a 4200SEQ12 with saltwater...

The "superdart" is a 4200SEQ12 with saltwater seals. It's rated for 4200gph at 0 head, and 180watts. I use one on my tank as well, and I believe I've measured it at around 160w in my setup. Used...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/08/2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 661
Posted By jeffbrig
kat, I've been using ATI aquablue and blue plus...

kat, I've been using ATI aquablue and blue plus (overdriven with icecaps and using individual reflectors), 2 of each. Very happy with their output and color.
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By jeffbrig
I wouldn't add Ca to encourage precipitation. ...

I wouldn't add Ca to encourage precipitation.

First off, see if you can verify your measurement with a different test kit. You may not be as high as you think. Even if you are, alkalinity...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,343
Posted By jeffbrig
I dose iron periodically. My iron "test" is the...

I dose iron periodically. My iron "test" is the color of my chaetomorpha. I have had issues with it not growing and turning yellow. Adding iron fixed both problems. If I notice it turning yellow...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/07/2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 525
Posted By jeffbrig
I would bypass the circuit board entirely and...

I would bypass the circuit board entirely and wire directly from the plug to the chiller's starter circuit. If the starter isn't separate from the PCB, the easiest route may be to buy a new $20...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/06/2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By jeffbrig
LFS Coral Sale

Hi All,

Reef's Edge is having a sale - buy one get one half off on most of their corals. Jeff and I picked up 7 different pieces of zoas and acros - some really nice stuff.

I know, this thread...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By jeffbrig
It is very much reversible, but a fish with...

It is very much reversible, but a fish with severe HLLE will bear scars of it. I have both yellow and purple tangs that developed mild cases during QT and completely recovered once added to the reef...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 450
Posted By jeffbrig
Question - do I do daily water changes on the...

Question - do I do daily water changes on the quarantine tank? If so, how do I maintain the copper levels being dosed? (Cupramine)
If you do a water change, whatever % of water you change needs...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,786
Posted By jeffbrig
You're welcome. I don't think I've ever taken...

You're welcome. I don't think I've ever taken pics of the overflow specifically. There are some pics early in my thread that give an idea of the layout. I have 4 1.5" bulkheads in there. Two are...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,786
Posted By jeffbrig
2+ years, he was one of the first fish I bought...

2+ years, he was one of the first fish I bought for this tank.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,786
Posted By jeffbrig
Yes, click on the red house at the top of my post.

Yes, click on the red house at the top of my post.
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