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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/15/2006, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 147
Posted By G_cuvier
If everything is "dead" then there is no need to...

If everything is "dead" then there is no need to "cycle" the tank. Cycling is the process of cultivating the appropriate populations of bacteria to process ammonia, (from rotting substances), and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/13/2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 464
Posted By G_cuvier
OK.... I give up again.... Damn, there are...

OK.... I give up again....

Damn, there are so many people here that know it all it isn't true!

Does anyone read around here.....

HLLE IS NOT CONSIDERED A FATAL DISEASE...... :mad:
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/13/2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 464
Posted By G_cuvier
If I might "butt" into this conversation ...

If I might "butt" into this conversation


I have seen fish that have erosion across the entire upper half of thier face to the point where you can't be sure if you are looking at the skull or not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/13/2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 464
Posted By G_cuvier
Stray voltage causing HLLE, (Head and Lateral...

Stray voltage causing HLLE, (Head and Lateral Line Disease, which I believe is what you mean by LLD), is one of the presumed _possible_ causes of the disease.... It is _far_ from being proved to be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
You're sure about that, right? If his pH is...

You're sure about that, right?

If his pH is in the proper range, and bearing in mind there has been nothing in there to mess with his salt mix since he mixed the water then his burrfering capacity...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Not wanting to get into a discussion here, but:- ...

Not wanting to get into a discussion here, but:-



Ammonia is more toxic at higher pH's... as the pH tends to 7.9-7.8 it becomes less toxic.... it's an ion thing.....

As to how much vinegar...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
OK... No time to panic.... Did you raise the...

OK... No time to panic....

Did you raise the water temperature to over 86 degrees? That will help the bacteria.... I need to look at the Ph parameters for the NH4, give me a few minutes. If not,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 174
Posted By G_cuvier
You could also look at what your room thermostat...

You could also look at what your room thermostat is set at.... Some people like to keep their rooms really hot - often the lady of the house :) - the ambient temp and humidity can affect the way an...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
How silly of me not to notice.... ;) Be nice...

How silly of me not to notice.... ;)

Be nice to him though, his isn't entirely ugly.... :D
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
You just leave her alone... ;) Ooops.......

You just leave her alone... ;)

Ooops.... Gotta learn to look for the Mrs. bit of that name.... :o
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
If I Remeber Correctly = IIRC

If I Remeber Correctly = IIRC
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
TLC is Tender Loving Care..... :D I get the...

TLC is Tender Loving Care..... :D

I get the feeling that you are quite ready willing and able to do so... Good luck and keep us updated.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
That rock looks just fine and if, as you say...

That rock looks just fine and if, as you say there was no really foul smell then you just "dodged the bullet". Keep the circulation going well and it will cycle. You might want to keep sniffing the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
I surrender.... You all know best.... I am an...

I surrender.... You all know best.... I am an idiot noob that has no clue. Does anyone here read English? Sean.... All I said was it isn't necessary in the OP's case.... Sheesh!!!!!

Hopefully,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 02:32 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Horrible assumption.... I have cooked rock and I...

Horrible assumption.... I have cooked rock and I do understand why and how it works.... Funnily enough I understood the principles sufficiently to carry out almost the exact process you describe...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 01:13 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Mille: That was the point of my suggestion that...

Mille: That was the point of my suggestion that he utilize some form of rack to keep his rock off the sand and to maximize the current under the rock without disturbing the sand too much... It's hard...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Ahhhh... I see the problem.... You failed to...

Ahhhh... I see the problem.... You failed to comprehend what it was you read. If I might, for your edification, quote my entry into this conversation:-



Now, where in that do I attack rock...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 10:42 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Ahh.. Ok... TBS rock is ok.. The rest is crap?...

Ahh.. Ok... TBS rock is ok.. The rest is crap? I'm very familiar with the way TBS and others aquaculture, collect, keep and ship their rock. I've been there and seen their facilities, been on their...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Ooops: Absolutely. I forgot that...

Ooops:



Absolutely. I forgot that question. Toonces is spot on. No point risking life on good rock by throwing it into an unstable toxic environment. Thank you Toonces.

Bomber et al are free...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 09:00 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
I'd suggest that was illogical. The...

I'd suggest that was illogical. The concentrations of the undesirables and the way in which they are used in nature would not allow the buildup to take place in the same way they do in a closed...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2006, 08:43 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Pandora: My point exactly..... Mantras...

Pandora:



My point exactly..... Mantras are fine when they are appropriate for the situation at hand - other than that they are usually quite wrong. We are in agreement, I'm sure.

Kong:
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Pandora: Yes, you did.... Quite eloquently...

Pandora:

Yes, you did.... Quite eloquently too.....

What I'm getting a little fed up with is all these people are simply repeating stuff because it sounds "cool" with no idea why it might be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2006, 05:58 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 1,737
Posted By G_cuvier
Here we go again.... another mantra..... ...

Here we go again.... another mantra.....

Why is "everyone" recommending that he cook the rock??????

Let's all sit back and think this through shall we.....

Presumably the vendor has sold...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,246
Posted By G_cuvier
Finally... Someone here sees the bigger...

Finally... Someone here sees the bigger picture...



Then there was the post that pointed out this is a Mantis Shrimp not a Whale Shark..... S/he sees it too...

As to the person that claims I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,246
Posted By G_cuvier
The whole ridiculousness of this thread is the...

The whole ridiculousness of this thread is the statement that "even though they may be native, since they have been in your 'mixed native' aquarium they could be carrying a "deadly" disease".....
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