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Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 01/08/2008, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By IslandCrow
Everyone gives crabs such a hard time. . .if...

Everyone gives crabs such a hard time. . .if you're like me and like having crabs in the tank, give trochus snails a shot. You'll most likely have to order them online I'm afraid. They're very...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 327
Posted By IslandCrow
I assume by BTE you mean BTA (Bubble Tip...

I assume by BTE you mean BTA (Bubble Tip Anemone). That's pretty normal, especially for Maroon Clownfish. Some rock rubble may work. . .or the clown may just move it out of the way. My Maroon...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 01/07/2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,200
Posted By IslandCrow
Sounds like you guys have been busy. I'm excited...

Sounds like you guys have been busy. I'm excited to see where we'll be in another 5 months when I get back.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 894
Posted By IslandCrow
It does seem that RC is not very consistent as...

It does seem that RC is not very consistent as far as calcium goes. I've had a bucket or two that's had calcium levels no higher than IO. As a matter of fact, 375 is about the highest I've seen. ...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 01/06/2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By IslandCrow
Oh, I'll have to give those a try. Of course, I...

Oh, I'll have to give those a try. Of course, I think I've found a way around some of the blocks anyway. It seems that as long as I link directly to the forums, it doesn't get blocked. I can even...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 01/06/2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By IslandCrow
TDS is a pretty generic way of guaging water...

TDS is a pretty generic way of guaging water quality. You never know what those dissolved solids are. Tap water with a TDS of 100 could very well be better for your aquarium than water with a TDS...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 01/01/2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By IslandCrow
Generally, the mouth shouldn't look swollen if...

Generally, the mouth shouldn't look swollen if it's just expelling waste. It may look like it's shriveled up, but a swollen mouth is usually a sign that it's unhappy. How swollen are we talking...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 01/01/2008, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By IslandCrow
I got a brand new room, does that count. This...

I got a brand new room, does that count. This one even has a desk, but I lost the refrigerator. It's definitely the closest I've ever lived to work. . .about one flight of stairs away, which is...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/22/2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 231
Posted By IslandCrow
Yeah, those cleaners don't seem to have any fear...

Yeah, those cleaners don't seem to have any fear of anemonies. That's why I ultimately got rid of mine. He was relentless about stealing food from the anemone, and I think my clownfish go tired of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/11/2007, 03:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By IslandCrow
If that's a hard shell on it (it's kind of a...

If that's a hard shell on it (it's kind of a half-shell really), then I think you've definitely got a Stomatella. I had a bunch of those little guys, especially in my macro algae tank, and I loved...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/11/2007, 03:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 793
Posted By IslandCrow
A week's probably fine if it's a well established...

A week's probably fine if it's a well established tank with a sufficient amount of live rock. It definitely depends on the fish. I've had a six-line that I would regularly leave unfed for 5-6 days...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/11/2007, 03:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 560
Posted By IslandCrow
Hey, I'm living in a deep sand bed! I'm not an...

Hey, I'm living in a deep sand bed! I'm not an insomniac either. If it was 0430 there, then it was around noon over here. I actually had to break down my tank last night. I've been trying to get...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/10/2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 388
Posted By IslandCrow
I doubt it's the calcium. I don't think excess...

I doubt it's the calcium. I don't think excess calcium is generally detrimental to corals, since it will eventually just precipitate out of the water. Not so good for your pumps, but certainly not...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/10/2007, 05:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 560
Posted By IslandCrow
My new fishtank

Well, it's a fish only, but I've never had a quicker cycle. I think it's about a .1 gallon. Are two fish too many for a tank that size? I do have some of that LED lighting everyone's talking...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/10/2007, 03:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 388
Posted By IslandCrow
OK, I can only answer a couple of your questions,...

OK, I can only answer a couple of your questions, but you really don't lower calcium as much as allow it to be consumed. If you're currently dosing any calcium supplements, just stop until it comes...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/09/2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,507
Posted By IslandCrow
thrillreefer, that's hilarious! I certainly...

thrillreefer, that's hilarious!

I certainly agree that most other things can be done yourself depending on your particular expertise. I'd say there are some things that the "average" person...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/09/2007, 03:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 590
Posted By IslandCrow
I seem to remember one of the chemistry experts...

I seem to remember one of the chemistry experts saying that you won't get a reliable PH reading from RO/DI water. . .something about lack of ions and some such chemistry nonsense. Anyway, other than...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/07/2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 590
Posted By IslandCrow
Definitely check your alk. If it's higher than...

Definitely check your alk. If it's higher than normal, that could cause your PH to rise. I think the salt is definitely a likely culprit. I certainly wouldn't worry if it stays under 8.4, though.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/07/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By IslandCrow
I'd stay away from most PH buffers. They'll...

I'd stay away from most PH buffers. They'll bring up low PH, but they do it by raising your alkalinity, which can cause problems. I agree with papagimp that 7.9 at night isn't anything to be really...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/06/2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By IslandCrow
Have you read this article: ...

Have you read this article:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php

Kalk is always a good way to bring up PH, but if that's not working, my guess would be poor gas exchange. If...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/06/2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,149
Posted By IslandCrow
Yeah, I could certainly see it as just a personal...

Yeah, I could certainly see it as just a personal preference for me. I can be strange that way. I do agree that neither bulb alone gives you a very good actinic color. The Super Actinic (UVI) and...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/05/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By IslandCrow
I just wish their live fish department was as...

I just wish their live fish department was as well run as their dry goods department. I've had really good experiences with the latter as well. Reef Geek is still my favorite, though. They don't...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/05/2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,149
Posted By IslandCrow
A good T-5 setup is going to give you...

A good T-5 setup is going to give you significantly more PAR than VHOs, despite the fact that VHOs technically produce more light. T-5s have two big things going for them, and they both have to do...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/03/2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,727
Posted By IslandCrow
Thanks for chiming in, Boomer. I was just about...

Thanks for chiming in, Boomer. I was just about to direct everyone here to you, because although I do my best to warn everyone, I'm not smart enough to talk intelligently about it.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/03/2007, 12:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 657
Posted By IslandCrow
If I'm understanding what you're doing correctly,...

If I'm understanding what you're doing correctly, you have them in a glass which is in the aquarium. I see two potential issues with this. First, are they getting any water circulation in there? ...
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