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Forum: Vendor Experiences 02/12/2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 729
Posted By nathan1
ice cap gives you a better warranty and alittle...

ice cap gives you a better warranty and alittle longer blub life.
but for the price you can't beat the aro retro kits that come with end caps and wire harness already connected.
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/12/2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By nathan1
JC is right. i had a red sea calcium test kit...

JC is right.
i had a red sea calcium test kit that always said my CA was low no matter what i did. turns out the B reagent wasn't putting out the right size drop. so it threw the whole test way off.
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/12/2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 240
Posted By nathan1
limerock is fine but you should soak it first...

limerock is fine but you should soak it first because it will cloud water. remember caribbean live rock is lime rock based and the aquacultured rock began as lime rock dumped on a patch of ocean...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/12/2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 310
Posted By nathan1
looks and sounds like coraline which is good!! ...

looks and sounds like coraline which is good!!
coraline comes in purple as well as pink and green
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/12/2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By nathan1
calcium alittle high but, not bad ph could be a...

calcium alittle high but, not bad
ph could be a point or two higher.
alk is ok
Mg is ok
Forum: Vendor Experiences 02/12/2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 729
Posted By nathan1
don't for get to check ebay as well!!

don't for get to check ebay as well!!
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/11/2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By nathan1
check out these two sites. the retro compact or...

check out these two sites.
the retro compact or vho would save you alot of trouble and work alot better and a much cleaner install. also don't forget to look on ebay for lighting....
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/10/2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By nathan1
you shouldn't have any thing but that green wire...

you shouldn't have any thing but that green wire hook up to the third prong.
this grounds the ballast through the outlet.
like bruise said it's the mouth on the smiley face
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/10/2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By nathan1
the green goes to the third prong on the plug. ...

the green goes to the third prong on the plug.
i never even hooked mine up.
if your using a power surge or gfci oulet it's not real important though.
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/10/2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 916
Posted By nathan1
and if you have any palm trees in your yard like...

and if you have any palm trees in your yard like i do pour it on them. saves buying palm salt at the nursery.
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/10/2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 916
Posted By nathan1
p.s. and why was the caulerpa a problem? ...

p.s. and why was the caulerpa a problem?
because of high nutrients from pollution.
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/10/2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 916
Posted By nathan1
i live in florida where salt and it's trace...

i live in florida where salt and it's trace elements are found in the soil every were also too salt water does mingle with fresh through under water caverns that flow through aquafer and mine along...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/10/2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 916
Posted By nathan1
saltwater is the least thing we need to worry...

saltwater is the least thing we need to worry about cantaminating our water!!
remember most of our planet is, saltwater is natural and does no harm to the environment. even with the wastes in it....
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/10/2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 420
Posted By nathan1
derasa clam over 4 years. 12" now from 3" tear...

derasa clam over 4 years. 12" now from 3"
tear drop maxima 3 years now 8" form 2"
and the tonga green tree leather i've made 16 frags from and it's still growing!!!
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/10/2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 340
Posted By nathan1
aqua stick is one too.

aqua stick is one too.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/10/2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By nathan1
if your plug is three prong it goes to the lower...

if your plug is three prong it goes to the lower one.
if it''s a 2 prong plug then just cut the ground off.
it will still work
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/10/2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By nathan1
look under diy canopies and they have links to...

look under diy canopies and they have links to sites that sell retro kits cheap.
i got my metal halides with bulbs for 150.00 (175w)
also why can't your top be over 7"?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/25/2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 197
Posted By nathan1
it's not bleaching just retracted. yes they do...

it's not bleaching just retracted.
yes they do expand and contract.
i've got 2 like him and they go through times were they stay retracted for afew days then back to normal.
he looks fine. i don't...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/24/2006, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By nathan1
well went back to lfs and told him off and never...

well went back to lfs and told him off and never going in there again after going there for years.
should i remove then since they seem to stay in the sand and are great at stirring the sand?
they...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/24/2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By nathan1
holy crap!!! that's them. i'm going to give...

holy crap!!!
that's them.
i'm going to give that guy a piece of my mind.
i guess i should get them out!!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/23/2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By nathan1
moon snails?

i bought these giant snails that don't have much of a shell from the lfs. he ID'ed them as moons snails.
they are huge blobs about 3-4 in and a light vanilla color.
he said they were awesome at...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 01/08/2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 787
Posted By nathan1
make sure you remove the sponges no matter how...

make sure you remove the sponges no matter how pretty they are. trust me they will fowl your tank because they never survive.
also dip the rocks in high salinity to drive out the mantis and pistol...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 249
Posted By nathan1
is definetly red oak. made by minwax. you can...

is definetly red oak.
made by minwax.
you can get it at home depot.
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