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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,113
Posted By dascharisma
I like them both, but I think they would look...

I like them both, but I think they would look better with a black background.


Brad
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/06/2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,353
Posted By dascharisma
To be honest, it is probably going to be quite a...

To be honest, it is probably going to be quite a while before I am ready to sell you that Dc8 (I am still waiting on Nielson to build my canopy). You might think about looking around and seeing if...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/06/2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,357
Posted By dascharisma
Thanks guys. As for the rics, I started with...

Thanks guys.

As for the rics, I started with 1 that I bought from Hung for $35 about three years ago. Now I have around 20 of them and I have sold some as well. They seem to do well in every...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/05/2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,357
Posted By dascharisma
It just keeps getting worse!:eek1: The hair...

It just keeps getting worse!:eek1: The hair algae has started, and things are looking terrible. Right now there are 2 fish in the tank. A green chromis and a royal gramma. All 10 clown fish I...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/05/2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,353
Posted By dascharisma
For a guy who was on RC for over a year before...

For a guy who was on RC for over a year before finally getting a tank, I would have thought you were captain patient. Now I see you adding SPS as your first coral and you have only had water in the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 411
Posted By dascharisma
This is not necessarily true. In fact, in my...

This is not necessarily true. In fact, in my experience, when a feather duster leaves its tube, it dies more often than not.



Brad
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 919
Posted By dascharisma
These balls look like a very bad idea to me. ...

These balls look like a very bad idea to me. Without a massive amount of flow in the tank the inside of these balls will turn into a detritus trap. Stuff will accumulate like crazy and your tank...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/05/2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,977
Posted By dascharisma
In my experience, Vortechs are not good at...

In my experience, Vortechs are not good at preventing accumulation of detritus on the bottom of a BB tank. Although I would prefer the look of the Vortech I would get the Tunzes.


Brad
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/05/2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,977
Posted By dascharisma
In my experience, Vortechs are not good at...

In my experience, Vortechs are not good at preventing accumulation of detritus on the bottom of a BB tank. Although I would prefer the look of the Vortech I would get the Tunzes.


Brad
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/05/2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,254
Posted By dascharisma
I agree that you need more turnover. A big tank...

I agree that you need more turnover. A big tank will allow for innumerable dead spots. My 420 has around 35,000 GPH of internal circulation.



Brad
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,114
Posted By dascharisma
I would say you didn't spend enough. If it were...

I would say you didn't spend enough. If it were me, I wouldn't use anything but true union ball valves. They have them at Lowes, but they are a bit more money.


Brad
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/02/2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 851
Posted By dascharisma
I am in whenever. Brad

I am in whenever.


Brad
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By dascharisma
Neptune controllers are really easy to use, have...

Neptune controllers are really easy to use, have a proven track record, and great customer support. I wouldn't even bother looking into other brands. I suggest getting the AquaController jr. with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By dascharisma
Your tank is awesome. Please get rid of those...

Your tank is awesome. Please get rid of those unsightly frag racks.


Brad
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/29/2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,357
Posted By dascharisma
Unfortunately the last 30-35 lbs are spoken for...

Unfortunately the last 30-35 lbs are spoken for by Zltful. If he backs out, then I will let you know.



Brad
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/29/2007, 07:23 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,357
Posted By dascharisma
Thanks donk. I found that if you use too much...

Thanks donk. I found that if you use too much shelf rock it starts to look strange. I feel like a mix of about 5 to 1 of regular round tonga to flat shelf tonga makes a good mix. The other thing...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/28/2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,357
Posted By dascharisma
Below are a couple of pics of my ultra ugly tank....

Below are a couple of pics of my ultra ugly tank. I originally put in 5 clowns and a royal gramma. The 5 clowns where very small and kept going into the overflow. Eventually they all met their...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/28/2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,353
Posted By dascharisma
1 of the 5 clowns I got in that order died. I...

1 of the 5 clowns I got in that order died. I would like to have it replaced if we are going to do another order through them. Does Ryan need to report the loss to them? Let me know what your...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 370
Posted By dascharisma
2 X 250 watt halides aren't even close to too...

2 X 250 watt halides aren't even close to too much for a direct connect 8. With the type of ballasts I run, you can actually plug 3 X 400 watt halides into 1 DC8. I think the ac jr and the DC8 is a...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/24/2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By dascharisma
To be honest, a lot of the activity in the DM...

To be honest, a lot of the activity in the DM area is conducted off the forums. A bunch of us in town have become friends, and now adays we call each other on the phone instead of posting threads. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By dascharisma
After a very good rinsing you should be fine...

After a very good rinsing you should be fine adding it to the tank (I have done so myself more than once). However, I would only add a piece every few days. I wouldn't add it all at once because...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/16/2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 20,567
Posted By dascharisma
It is all marcorocks. I just cemented the pieces...

It is all marcorocks. I just cemented the pieces together in a structure I liked.



Brad
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/16/2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 20,567
Posted By dascharisma
Here is my tank, currently under construction. ...

Here is my tank, currently under construction. The tank is 4ft front to back, and the depth doesn't show up well in pics, but you'll get the idea. The aquascaping is off the back wall, and all of...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/16/2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,357
Posted By dascharisma
You are definitely right on that one. The big...

You are definitely right on that one. The big difference is snowmobiles are FUN! A heat exchanger just seems so utilitarian. I am sooo sick of spending money on bathroom fans, valves, probes,...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/15/2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,357
Posted By dascharisma
As Marcus notes, it would only be useful in the...

As Marcus notes, it would only be useful in the coldest months. My guess is that the tank will help heat the house even without a heat exchanger. I still don't have a canopy, and I am not yet...
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