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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By Rustylugnuts
One piece of advice just in case you haven't run...

One piece of advice just in case you haven't run across this yet. Make sure that whatever T-5 fixture you get has 1 reflector per bulb. This makes sure that more of the light gets in the tank and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Its unsightly but a piece of pvc and 2 endcaps...

Its unsightly but a piece of pvc and 2 endcaps for a trap would work. Set the pipe w/1 end cap in the tank for a day or two. When you're ready to harvest throw the other cap on it and remove it from...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By Rustylugnuts
They're not happy for sure but I've seen worse ...

They're not happy for sure but I've seen worse perk right up.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By Rustylugnuts
See if you can get a cup full of sand from...

See if you can get a cup full of sand from another reefer if not buy the smallest bag of LS you can find.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,778
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Just got back from vacation yesterday, got plenty...

Just got back from vacation yesterday, got plenty of green algae for ya:D .
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 920
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Can't beat 50 cents a pound. After the good soak...

Can't beat 50 cents a pound. After the good soak totally reef safe. I like the visibility the holes in the reef ball design provides. I want my critters to feel safe but I'd also like to see some of...
Forum: The Lounge 01/05/2008, 02:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Hope that wasn't fueled by black bean chili!

Hope that wasn't fueled by black bean chili!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 02:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 920
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Make em yourself. The mold would be easy just use...

Make em yourself. The mold would be easy just use a toy ball for the mold and some sections of paper towel tube for the holes. Let em dry for a month and then soak them in regularly changed water til...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2008, 01:20 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 228,495
Posted By Rustylugnuts
A algae bloom is to be expected (not sure exactly...

A algae bloom is to be expected (not sure exactly why but I believe silicates and phosphates are to blame). A way to avoid this is to keep the rocks under low light for a while after its introduced...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,198
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Bummer :(

Bummer :(
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,841
Posted By Rustylugnuts
My personal favorites are zoo's and rics. They...

My personal favorites are zoo's and rics. They frag well and there are TONS of color morphs (gotta chatch em all!).
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 02:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 903
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Thanks for showing us your boogers! Lookin...

Thanks for showing us your boogers! Lookin good:thumbsup:!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Get some more beer anyway! The only thing that...

Get some more beer anyway! The only thing that separates us from the old lady is that cats are much tougher.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 02:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,026
Posted By Rustylugnuts
My inital guess would be yes. This is what is...

My inital guess would be yes. This is what is done with portland cement based man made live rock.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Through a fuge I believe 3-5x total system volume...

Through a fuge I believe 3-5x total system volume what is suggested. Trying to go too fast will result in a microbubble problem. It would be better to have 2 pumps. 1 running and 1 as backup incase...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 02:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By Rustylugnuts
I'm runnin a 4 bulb (39w the endcaps hang over...

I'm runnin a 4 bulb (39w the endcaps hang over the edges till I get the 40 runnin) retrofit from hellolights for the softies in my 29 . Everything looks vibrant n happy and are growin away with 3...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 807
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Yes+1 although I cant explain it better than it...

Yes+1 although I cant explain it better than it already has been.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 01:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,113
Posted By Rustylugnuts
I mixed my CC w/sand, it was horrible. Hours...

I mixed my CC w/sand, it was horrible. Hours spent with a colander sifting away :(.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 650
Posted By Rustylugnuts
It happens to the best of us (or in my case way...

It happens to the best of us (or in my case way to often).
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 01:45 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,778
Posted By Rustylugnuts
<- Dirty old man in training.

<- Dirty old man in training.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 01:37 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,778
Posted By Rustylugnuts
I was just about to ask... Howd you know? :lol:

I was just about to ask... Howd you know? :lol:
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 01:32 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,778
Posted By Rustylugnuts
true true (HE said it NOT ME)

true true (HE said it NOT ME)
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 01:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 422
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Just wingin it but I think that the yellower...

Just wingin it but I think that the yellower bulbs seem to have higher PAR (photosynthetically available radiation). I wish I had a link but I seem to remember someone using 6500k for faster growth...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 01:22 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 33,778
Posted By Rustylugnuts
Careful now taken out of context someone MIGHT...

Careful now taken out of context someone MIGHT think youre callin her a crater face. (how is it that some read btw the lines so hard that something nice comes out sinister?)
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 422
Posted By Rustylugnuts
With soft corals in just the middle of the tank I...

With soft corals in just the middle of the tank I think you could use what you have and add on as you feel like it.
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