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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By daven
I had a big ball of chaeto and it is now very...

I had a big ball of chaeto and it is now very small. I added more to it and it still got smaller. Water parameters are fine, using the Melev light.

I finally decided to go with Caulerpa...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 660
Posted By daven
According to Randy Holmes-Farley in the chemistry...

According to Randy Holmes-Farley in the chemistry forum:

"IMO, silicone will not absorb any worrisome amount of copper, but the glass, and especially any deposits on it, will have to be carefully...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,693
Posted By daven
Once my cycle was complete I put in a varied...

Once my cycle was complete I put in a varied clean up crew and raised the Mg to 1500 before I put in fish or corals. I could see the algae dying and CUC mowed down the rest.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/28/2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By daven
Hadn't heard that about Red Sea. I'll have to do...

Hadn't heard that about Red Sea. I'll have to do more research. I'm planning as peaceful a tank as possible.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/28/2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By daven
I had the advantage of having to wait a year...

I had the advantage of having to wait a year before I even started the 180. Lots of reading here. I also hate losing fish so I read and take the conservative view on things. Got plenty of time.
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Forum: Reef Fishes 12/27/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By daven
I think I'll stick with two. Trying for variety...

I think I'll stick with two. Trying for variety of species and color :-)

Maybe in my next tank (300+ in my dreams). lol
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 283
Posted By daven
We can be contacted at the following address: ...

We can be contacted at the following address:

Pan World Pumps Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
222 Tagore Lane #01-11 TG Building
Singapore 787603

Tel : +65 6453 6566
Fax : +65 6453 6766

Email :...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/27/2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By daven
I knew someone would ask that. Still dithering...

I knew someone would ask that. Still dithering on that decision. probably a Red Sea.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/27/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By daven
I should have added

The tangs are months from going in. I just like to plan and research until I drive myself (and my wife) crazy.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/27/2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By daven
Stocking with Tangs

Okay, I've been working my stocking list for a while. I have a 180 with a 30g refugium and a 25g sump. The tank has been up for a couple months, cycled, gone through the diatom bloom and am...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 336
Posted By daven
Intermatics, home depot also. I use the outdoor...

Intermatics, home depot also. I use the outdoor digital timers. You can set a different schedule for each day of the week if you want.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,108
Posted By daven
I find out the cheapest place online and go to my...

I find out the cheapest place online and go to my LFS. I ask him if he wants to beat that price and sell it to me. He always matches the price.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 856
Posted By daven
I had the same experience. Everything tested...

I had the same experience. Everything tested fine but I sent my water to aquariumwatertesting.com and found out that my copper level was just a little too high. Treating with cuprisorb and the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/26/2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,232
Posted By daven
I'm not sure how much I lose to skimming but I go...

I'm not sure how much I lose to skimming but I go through about 12 gallons of top off water a week.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/26/2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By daven
Another suggestion I heard was to soak food in...

Another suggestion I heard was to soak food in Prazipro (in quarantine tank).
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/26/2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By daven
My chromis go nuts over cyclopeeze. They also...

My chromis go nuts over cyclopeeze. They also readily eat mysis. I soak the mysis in garlic and selcon.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/26/2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 593
Posted By daven
I have a 29 with a maroon, a pygmy angel, a...

I have a 29 with a maroon, a pygmy angel, a yellow watchman and a chromis. The maroon was last to go in. before that the chromis hid all the time because the angel would pick on him. I put the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/22/2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,564
Posted By daven
Checked poly filters. No color. But the...

Checked poly filters. No color. But the cuprisorb was in there for a couple days before.

I am noticing more snail activity than before. Possibly the cuprisorb worked before the poly filters...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/21/2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,564
Posted By daven
Don't know yet. I put the poly filter in my...

Don't know yet. I put the poly filter in my large filter sock. I change socks tonight so I'll look.

But the Cuprisorb is changing colors. I have two 100 ml bags in my sump. I'm going to get...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 226
Posted By daven
I have something similar. Picked them up at...

I have something similar. Picked them up at Lowes for about $11 apiece. They work.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/20/2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,564
Posted By daven
I took my kit to the LFS and he tested my water...

I took my kit to the LFS and he tested my water with an Instant Ocean copper kit. It showed copper but at the lowest level of .25. Remember in my first post the copper was .06. Then I added a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,065
Posted By daven
I have a ranco two stage. One controls heaters...

I have a ranco two stage. One controls heaters one controls fan in sump.

I went with a Ranco rather than a general purpose controller like an AC because I didn't want a multi-function device...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 615
Posted By daven
LFS don't usually get a credit when their fish...

LFS don't usually get a credit when their fish die in a new shipment. Usually the distributor has a percentage (like 5 or 10%) and if more die than that they get a credit. At least the store I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/18/2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,230
Posted By daven
Yes. go to...

Yes. go to http://www.lifelinebatteries.com/marinesizing.php

Deep cycle batteries is what you would want to use instead of starting batteries (like car batteries). They are designed to deep...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By daven
I use uniseals for a lot but have trouble with...

I use uniseals for a lot but have trouble with them on thin. flexible material such as the 44g Brute. Don't recommend them for that type of application.
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