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Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/15/2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 160
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Posted By Rivalpc
Dang its been that long.. i remember first...

Dang its been that long.. i remember first looking into this and trying to implement it. I put some in my 75g in a corner and they were happy for the longest time... then the crabs found them. didnt...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/19/2006, 01:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Rivalpc
Mag 9.5 started with 4 second per switch in my...

Mag 9.5 started with 4 second per switch in my setup. slowed to 8 after 3 months. Tried cleaning it and only able to back get 6 seconds. Seems to be an issue many have had.. other than that after a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/19/2006, 01:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,533
Posted By Rivalpc
Here in Maryland we have the same clay problem....

Here in Maryland we have the same clay problem. if you need to dig through it filling the hole with water at night will help alot. you will also have to do it over several night or several times...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/29/2005, 01:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,151
Posted By Rivalpc
hmm, I thought these were poisonous, some ...

hmm, I thought these were poisonous, some Xanthid are reported to be. If you have one you have more and if you have more you will soon have no snails or shrimp. Darn things are more trouble than a...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/23/2005, 11:32 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 26,997
Posted By Rivalpc
Yet

Yet
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 08/28/2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 26,997
Posted By Rivalpc
Taking the plunge. Finnaly got the tank to a...

Taking the plunge. Finnaly got the tank to a point I can work on experiments. Found some "little necks" from alaska at the store. $5 for 24. So I got about 8 in a bucket for isolation and acclimation...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 08/18/2005, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 550
Posted By Rivalpc
Same here, my wife was about it. hmmm might...

Same here, my wife was about it.

hmmm might see a topless one bout it and well off the resorts. to many kids running around. As for drunk.. stay away from the frozen stuff ;)
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 08/18/2005, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 546
Posted By Rivalpc
Call your insurance company and talk to them. ...

Call your insurance company and talk to them. Once you get past explaining what a diver is to the person on the phone, you will find out a lot of insurance companies consider it an X-tream sport and...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 08/18/2005, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By Rivalpc
When i dive fresh water lakes my ears hurt for a...

When i dive fresh water lakes my ears hurt for a few days afterwards. See a specialist ASAP. It may be something simple as irritated canals or something worse like perferated ear drum.

For me it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/18/2005, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 315
Posted By Rivalpc
Notch the top. With the straight edge it...

Notch the top.

With the straight edge it will work but its all fun and games until your fishy takes a ride down the water slide into the rock pile at the end of the slide... then it a mess. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/18/2005, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 390
Posted By Rivalpc
I agree with MCary. Dont try it. Try doing a...

I agree with MCary. Dont try it. Try doing a search in the forums and you will see the two materials dont adhere well to each other.
you can get silicon to hold a piece of acrylic in place inside...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/18/2005, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By Rivalpc
No problem at all. Just make sure the Tang has...

No problem at all. Just make sure the Tang has room to swin and plenty to eat :)
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/10/2005, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 336
Posted By Rivalpc
here is the best shot i could get. it was near...

here is the best shot i could get. it was near the top of the tank so forgive the mirror image effect.

http://rivalpc.com/Portals/0/Gallery/id/reefstuff%200133.jpg
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/10/2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 336
Posted By Rivalpc
Trying to get a good pic of it still. No the...

Trying to get a good pic of it still.
No the donkey dung cucumber is doing fine and bout 8 inches long now, the thing moves about the tank alot. The last one i might add, the others fell victom to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/10/2005, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 295
Posted By Rivalpc
Not questioning the 80-83 isnt good and not...

Not questioning the 80-83 isnt good and not stating is shouldnt be in that range. Just stating what i have seen, experienced and heard.

Here is a great article, that i think most people...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/10/2005, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 295
Posted By Rivalpc
Welcome!! Anybody that is a diver knows the...

Welcome!!

Anybody that is a diver knows the temp around most reefs is about 70- 75 on average at 25-40 feet with some being higher in shallower water. I have never seen or heard it being higher...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/10/2005, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 277
Posted By Rivalpc
Engineer goby or convict goby i believe. Eel like...

Engineer goby or convict goby i believe. Eel like body does alot of digging under rocks, I mean a lot of digging. Mine is about 6-7 inches long. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pholodichthyidae.htm

I...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/09/2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 336
Posted By Rivalpc
thanks. i will try to get a good pic of it. Until...

thanks. i will try to get a good pic of it. Until then, what type of crit would act and look similar to this?
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/09/2005, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 336
Posted By Rivalpc
nudibranch ID

I dont have pics yet but I can discribe it pretty well.

its about 1 3/4-2" long Brown cucumber shaped with 4 rows of Short nubs on its back running length wise. On occassion feathered "anteni"...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/09/2005, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 476
Posted By Rivalpc
My tank raised havent gone near my anemones yet...

My tank raised havent gone near my anemones yet and its been a year, nor does it host in anything else. The clarkies or Sabea on the other hand couldnt care less about what they host in and I often...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/09/2005, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 365
Posted By Rivalpc
Do your seats fold down? you could try to lay the...

Do your seats fold down? you could try to lay the front seat down and go from front to back. Getting it in and out of the vehicle might be the hard part.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/09/2005, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 308
Posted By Rivalpc
yellow tang. mine loves the stuff

yellow tang. mine loves the stuff
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/01/2005, 09:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 594
Posted By Rivalpc
I just built a 20gal (20H) with acrylic baffles...

I just built a 20gal (20H) with acrylic baffles and inflow chamber. Just use at least 1/4 thick stuff and plenty of Silicon. I ued the layout from Melevs "A" sump. The corner inflow chamber is a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/28/2005, 09:19 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 13,846
Posted By Rivalpc
I changed my over the tank portion like you did....

I changed my over the tank portion like you did. This way it was easier to suck the air out. Eventually it will need a hose and check valve to make it eaiser to work with, but for just testing...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/27/2005, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 405
Posted By Rivalpc
Hacksaw, rip saw, Mitr Saw, Dremel, and then...

Hacksaw, rip saw, Mitr Saw, Dremel, and then there are the power tools if cutting large quanities of pipe. The best non power is a Hacksaw. Use a peice of sandpaper if you want to debur the ends. ...
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