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Forum: Cephalopods 05/20/2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 96,946
Posted By StoutLager
The local aquarium has given up trying to keep...

The local aquarium has given up trying to keep octipus in captivity. They put chicken wire with large stones-it pushes them off, they tried plexiglass - it pushed it off, they tried everything and...
Forum: Cephalopods 05/20/2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 96,946
Posted By StoutLager
As a previous post said, you need to take some...

As a previous post said, you need to take some precations to keep him in the tank, or you will soon find it on the floor. They are absolutely the smartest creatures. I had a baby one and no matter...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/19/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 280
Posted By StoutLager
What is the "T off" method of running a Calcium Reactor?

It appears there is an option to running a Calcium Reactor without a dosing pump.
It would be the "T Off" method, which I assume is that I put a T anywhere on the way to or from chiller. Right?...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/19/2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 284
Posted By StoutLager
What does "peristalyic" mean when referring to dosing pump?

First - what does "peristalyic" mean?

Second- why does Marine Depot say I have to have a peristalyic dosing pump for my Korallin 1502 Calcium Reactor, and not any dosing pump?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/19/2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By StoutLager
Is there a brand of dosing pump for 8 foot head?

I wish to put Korallin 1502 Calcium Reactor 8' below tank and hence Seeking a Parastalyic Dosing Pump to do 8' head. (I have a built-in-tank-corner-sump and closed system chiller and equipment in the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/19/2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By StoutLager
Does UltraViolet Filter Kill Coralline Algae Growth

I cannot get Coralline Algae to spread from my seed rocks to the rest of the tank. I am thinking it is the UV Filter? Would the UV filter kill the "spores" or something travelling in the water...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/18/2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 109
Posted By StoutLager
Me again- it appears that one option would be the...

Me again- it appears that one option would be the "T Off" method, which I assume is that I put a T anywhere on the way to or from chiller. Right?
Those are 3/4 hoses, so where would I get a tiny...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/18/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 109
Posted By StoutLager
Seeking a Peristaltic Dosing Pump to do 8' head and CalciumReactor

I wish to put Korallin 1502 Calcium Reactor 8' below tank and hence Seeking a Parastalyic Dosing Pump to do 8' head. (I have a built-in-tank-corner-sump and closed system chiller and equipment in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 159
Posted By StoutLager
All Fixed

Dear JayB:
All fixed on 4 and 8. Thank you.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2006, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 159
Posted By StoutLager
Dear JayB; Great info. I will try it. You...

Dear JayB;
Great info. I will try it.
You say you had problems - were they the same?
Did you get a complete 4 second shut down on everything, then all comes back up?
or did you have problems...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/13/2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 159
Posted By StoutLager
1 Metal Halide Bulb/Ballast Shuts down ReefKeeper

I need help on my electrical problem. When ever the #2 Metal Halide come on, everything (on ReefKeeper electronic controller) goes out for 2 seconds.

One Reef Keeper Electronic controller – 15...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2006, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 425
Posted By StoutLager
Correct, the LFS only carries freshwater stuff. ...

Correct, the LFS only carries freshwater stuff. Importing any saltwater species of anything is illegal, as it might get into the ocean and multiply causing environment chaos.

The LionFish is not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 425
Posted By StoutLager
No problem at all. As long as the water is clean...

No problem at all. As long as the water is clean and healthy, and it is legal. Here in Bermuda (700 miles off N.Carolina) we are not allowed to buy anything. You want a tank, you get your flippers...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 217
Posted By StoutLager
Glass tank cover cannot hinder gas exchange?

I was told that having a glass cover on tank will hinder the gas exchange (oxygen in CO2 out). Is this true? How could the skimmer which is beating the water to death with fresh air not overcome...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2006, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By StoutLager
Which types of fish Splashers and Jumpers?

I wish to know which type of these fish would be more likely to be the splashers and jumpers: (all 3.5" or less)

Blue Tang
Queen Angel
Reef ButterflyFish
Spanish Hogfish
FairyBasslet
Blue...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 169
Posted By StoutLager
All this prep and planning above and here was the...

All this prep and planning above and here was the results-
At first, all OK. Cool, I seem to have done everything right.
I got up in the middle of night after completion to check on things and the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 169
Posted By StoutLager
One more thing to add above, get a level to see...

One more thing to add above, get a level to see if new location is level, cuz if in aint, you got work to do.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2006, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 169
Posted By StoutLager
Aquarium Moving Plan - 1 Mile Away (with some...

Aquarium Moving Plan - 1 Mile Away
(with some changes being made, of course)
Contents:
90 gallon, Sump built into tank corner
3 very large rocks, 40-55lbs each, (“Ironshore�,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2006, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 246
Posted By StoutLager
Yes, Blue Tang, Yellow Tang, Ocean Surgeon, or...

Yes, Blue Tang, Yellow Tang, Ocean Surgeon, or DoctorFish will gobble it up.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/07/2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 182
Posted By StoutLager
Can I get a few peoples description of the gas exchanges taking place on surface.

I was told that there are very important gas exchanges going at the surface of the tank. Can I get some descriptions of the chemistry going on here. Thanks.

(I know there should be a powerhead...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/07/2006, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 157
Posted By StoutLager
What kinds of fish are considered jumpers or splashers?

Which fish should I avoid if I am looking to avoid jumpers and splashers? Here are the most colorful of choices in Bermuda-

Blue Tang
Ocean Surgeon
DoctorFish

YellowHead Wrasse
BlueHead...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/04/2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By StoutLager
Can you please expand on this 'gas exchange' that...

Can you please expand on this 'gas exchange' that is supposed to occur. Which gases are going which direction from what processes?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/04/2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By StoutLager
Should I not have glass lid on tank for better light?

I have Hetal Halide lighting and glass lid on aquarium.

Is this a problem for the efficiency of the lighting?
If so, how much light am I losing due to reflection and refraction?
Is this...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 284
Posted By StoutLager
I very much second the motion. Custom black...

I very much second the motion. Custom black plexiglass.
You must make a custom cover for all your equipment exposed to the light. I cover all hose, rubber, overflows, etc...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By StoutLager
My similar experiences were cured by 4 things:...

My similar experiences were cured by 4 things: (a) introduce a pure herboviore like ocean surgeon or doctorfish or some other grazer, (b) less light as more than 5-6 hours of full bright light is not...
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