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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 07:03 PM
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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 09:51 AM
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Views: 748
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Algae Bloom???

I have recently seen Algae, mostly green but some brown, growing on the gravel of my 300 gal mixed reef. I have never had this before. Any thoughts as to why now and how to eliminate it?

Thanks!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By The_Strobe
yep, I understand. I am driving the HSA with an...

yep, I understand. I am driving the HSA with an Iwaki 70, BUT, what if I add a recirc pump to the HSA to chop the bubles up even more? A multi pump recirc skimmer is doing just that as well......
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By The_Strobe
Skimmer Mod Question

Has anyone modified a Beckett type skimmer to add a recirculation pump? I havean Marine Technical HSA-1000 and I am thinking about modding it for recirc with a mesh impeller. The skimmer is a bit...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/27/2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By The_Strobe
And the Calurpa is not growing as fast as it used...

And the Calurpa is not growing as fast as it used to!!!
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/27/2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By The_Strobe
I need your sage advice!!!!

I am at a loss! My tank has been set up for 5 years and is not looking good at all! The softies and fish are looking good mushrooms and leathers have good extension but ths SPS are not. The SPS are...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 171
Posted By The_Strobe
Coraline dying???

The coraline in my tank is dying off and the corals do not look as good as they once did. I am noticing that there is new coraline overtaking some of my corals, (dead spots on the edges) I am sure...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/01/2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,549
Posted By The_Strobe
is it still available? I will be in the Bay Area...

is it still available? I will be in the Bay Area next week.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/17/2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 306
Posted By The_Strobe
Reef needs a "POP"

I am not sure what is going on in my 300 gal. mixed reef. Things just don't look great to me as they have in the past and I have no idea why. The tank has been cranking along for 5 years and had...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/06/2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By The_Strobe
Power Efficency Question???

I am thinking of upgrading my lighting from 175 MH to 250MH and going from magnetic ballasts to electronic. Will I save that much on the power bill and what is the most efficient electronic ballast...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/04/2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 263
Posted By The_Strobe
Reeflux 12K question

I an currently running 4 175W 14K XM's and am not happy with the corals color or growth. I am thinking about switching to Reeflux 12K's with my Hamilton Balasts. The tank is only 24" high so I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/05/2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 269
Posted By The_Strobe
Halide Bllast question

How much more efficient are Electronic Ballasts as opposed to the old ceramic ones? I want to upgrade my MH's from 175W to 250 or 400 W. I am told the the efficiency of Electronic ballasts will...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/24/2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 610
Posted By The_Strobe
is there a blend of light and nutrients that...

is there a blend of light and nutrients that improve SPS as well as LPS? When the hard corals look good the softies change, and vice versa
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/24/2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 610
Posted By The_Strobe
PO4 is low :-) I need to clean the glass 2 twice...

PO4 is low :-) I need to clean the glass 2 twice a week. I change bulbs every 12 months. If I were to upgrade lights, what do you all suggest?
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/24/2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 933
Posted By The_Strobe
How to improve coral color???

Its time to start tweaking again. I want to see if I can get more vibrant color out of my SPS, like some of the tanks I have seen here on RC. I have a 300 gal main tank, 180 gal refugium, water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/24/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 610
Posted By The_Strobe
I am running XM 15K bulbs. PO4 = 0 I do throw a...

I am running XM 15K bulbs. PO4 = 0 I do throw a bag of Phosban in the sump every 2-3 months.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/24/2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 610
Posted By The_Strobe
Coral Color???

Its time to start tweaking again. I want to see if I can get more vibrant color out of my SPS, like some of the tanks I have seen here on RC. I have a 300 gal main tank, 180 gal refugium, water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/08/2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By The_Strobe
Those damn GSP's! If anyone wants some or rocks...

Those damn GSP's! If anyone wants some or rocks full of green mushrooms, come on over!
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/08/2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By The_Strobe
total water volume is about 600 gallons, give or...

total water volume is about 600 gallons, give or take, I change about 50 gallons a month with tropic marin. I have not blown open the live rock in a while, 6 months or so but I have in the past. Flow...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/08/2007, 06:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By The_Strobe
Yes I do have a DSB in both the main tank and the...

Yes I do have a DSB in both the main tank and the Fuge. I was thinking about siphoning out the sand and mud and replacing both. PITA but maybe worth the trouble. Thoughts?
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/07/2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By The_Strobe
I wish, lost my camera!

I wish, lost my camera!
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/07/2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By The_Strobe
5 year Maintenance??

I have a 5 year old mixed reef tank, all params are good but things just don't "look" as good as they have in the past. The SPS colors are not as vibrant, the softies seen to have faded a bit and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/06/2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By The_Strobe
Activated Carbon - skimmerless

I am going to try going skimmerless on my mixed reef. I have read that I will need to replace carbon more often. What is a good carbon to run that can be bought in bulk to save some $?
I have heard...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/21/2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 208
Posted By The_Strobe
the star's colors are Orange and Black. I do...

the star's colors are Orange and Black. I do have several other brittle stars. I haven't heard any clicking but I am on the look out for the dreaded Mantis!
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