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Forum: Brian Plankis 12/14/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,335
Posted By Chrismo
Great Topic! I hope this gets more people making...

Great Topic! I hope this gets more people making videos. Some of my videos at reefvideos.com are pretty lame ( salinity... ack! )- but here are some tips.

• Have realistic expectations - Don't...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/04/2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,148
Posted By Chrismo
It's been 9 months since I've done a waterchange....

It's been 9 months since I've done a waterchange.
I've got a lot of frags which I have not mounted properly so they fall over constantly and I put them back, only to have them fall again and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/27/2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,040
Posted By Chrismo
I'm just using one. but it is a big one with 180...

I'm just using one. but it is a big one with 180 pounds of force. ($13) I tried glueing a bunch of smaller ones to the maxi jet but it was way harder than I expected. After you glue one magnet down,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/26/2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,040
Posted By Chrismo
The rare earth magnets I got from KJ have a tonne...

The rare earth magnets I got from KJ have a tonne of force at an inch distance. They hold my maxi-mod on very well.

If a magnet has a pull force of 34 pounds and it is stuck to another same...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/29/2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 12,286
Posted By Chrismo
I just set up a small 15g tank, with a 10g sump...

I just set up a small 15g tank, with a 10g sump 3' below, I was going to buy a small Eheim, but remembered this thread and got a Maxi1200 instead.

Hooked it up today, and boy it really does work...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/29/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 120
Posted By Chrismo
Personally I had my 175w about 6" over my tank. ...

Personally I had my 175w about 6" over my tank. I know many people keep them higher to avoid splashing, but I never found it a problem.
At one point I put 2 175w bulbs over that tank, and it did...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/11/2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,497
Posted By Chrismo
82-85 for me.

82-85 for me.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/10/2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By Chrismo
Well I didnt see the 3 types of panes side by...

Well I didnt see the 3 types of panes side by side in water, but out of water the acrylic was way clearer. I have a 3sided starphire and I must say with water in them the difference between the sides...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/10/2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,280
Posted By Chrismo
Thats funny. I used to be the Xenia spokesmodel...

Thats funny. I used to be the Xenia spokesmodel in my area. It grew like crazy in my first few tanks so I sold it till no one needed any, then gave it away, but about a year ago it gradually stopped...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/10/2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By Chrismo
Starphire is not nearly as clear as acrylic. ...

Starphire is not nearly as clear as acrylic. With the thickness of glass you would use in a 120g tank- If regular glass would be like a 1 in clarity, the starphire would be like a 3, and the...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 04/09/2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,497
Posted By Chrismo
Love hearing everyones good results. It...

Love hearing everyones good results.

It looks like anyone testing their nitrates before and after have found them to be good cleaners!

I've got a brand new small empty tank set up. It's for...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/20/2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,904
Posted By Chrismo
Sorry maybe that was a too obvious answer - but...

Sorry maybe that was a too obvious answer - but thanks for belittling me. There is 109 references to Thorite on RC. If you dont pay for their search feature you can use google type this in the search...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/19/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,904
Posted By Chrismo
I used Thorite 400 - Architectual Patching Mortar...

I used Thorite 400 - Architectual Patching Mortar
It's the one I found the most reccomended.
Here's a link to more information about it. But do a search On RC and you can get more information...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/18/2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,904
Posted By Chrismo
I found Thorite at a construction and...

I found Thorite at a construction and architectural supply company. It was $50 for a 40lb bag.
I didn't trust anything from Home Depot - but if I hadn't found Thorite I wouldn't tied Mr Wilsons...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/01/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 190,242
Posted By Chrismo
I epoxy'd a magnet with a pull force of 73lbs to...

I epoxy'd a magnet with a pull force of 73lbs to my mjmod, and it is fine. The agnet on the outside of the glass doesnt need to be as strong. (Actually I keep it in an Ipod sock so I can pull it off...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/30/2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,497
Posted By Chrismo
No one has really proven that they do any good at...

No one has really proven that they do any good at all. So how many is a complete guess. :)
I had 12 in my tank at once. But only 6 of them long term.

Chris
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/21/2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,497
Posted By Chrismo
Agreed, my way is messy, and you get some ooze on...

Agreed, my way is messy, and you get some ooze on your hands, but it doesnt kill them if you just break a bit off. That way the fish etc. can take their time eating them throughout the day.

Chris
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/21/2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,497
Posted By Chrismo
Redsonja: Great - lets see some data! I keep...

Redsonja: Great - lets see some data! I keep meaing to test, but I've only had mine in my main display and my nitrates are too low.

Dfleary: I used a hammer to open mine. But I just tapped it on...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/17/2006, 01:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 649
Posted By Chrismo
Oh ya! thats very nice!

Oh ya! thats very nice!
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/17/2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 649
Posted By Chrismo
No offence taken at all. I totally hear what you...

No offence taken at all. I totally hear what you are saying, I havent dove a lot and never in fiji/indo, but in the 3 places i did go. Most corals were brown. Nowadays the importers mostly bring in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/16/2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 649
Posted By Chrismo
Most corals in the wild are brown. I think if you...

Most corals in the wild are brown. I think if you buy one of these, it is rare to have it colour up. BUT, if a coral which is colourful in the wild, is imported, and turns brown at the LFS, I think...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/16/2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,497
Posted By Chrismo
This is like a battle eh?! Really I just want...

This is like a battle eh?!
Really I just want information on this & appreciate your input, I just didnt like the flavour of your first post.

I dont disagree that the clams will produce waste....
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/16/2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,497
Posted By Chrismo
I just came accross a really detailed yet funny...

I just came accross a really detailed yet funny document explaining the Aquaculture of Manilla clams. (they dont make any mention of nitrates). The illustrations kill me though.

Chris

BIG PDF...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/16/2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 27,497
Posted By Chrismo
OrionN: You should do some research on this...

OrionN:
You should do some research on this before posting so emphatically. A simple search or knowledge of clams would have told you that you are wrong. There is no doubt that Clams absorb Nitrates...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/15/2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 190,242
Posted By Chrismo
quangtam7: I like that stopper.

quangtam7: I like that stopper.
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