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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,180
Posted By down and outman
I disconnect my heater in the summer. My Mag 7...

I disconnect my heater in the summer. My Mag 7 and T-5's are all the heat I need.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,137
Posted By down and outman
Just cleaned out my TLF phosban reactor and...

Just cleaned out my TLF phosban reactor and changed the media. Took all of 20 minutes. been running for a couple of months since the last time I fooled with it. I also cleaned out my maxijet last...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 766
Views: 42,435
Posted By down and outman
I almost fell out of my chair reading some of...

I almost fell out of my chair reading some of these!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 766
Views: 42,435
Posted By down and outman
If you hurry thru your water tests at work so you...

If you hurry thru your water tests at work so you can test your saltwater in the Hach DR4000...

...you might be a reefneck!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 766
Views: 42,435
Posted By down and outman
If you return as many xmas and birthday presents...

If you return as many xmas and birthday presents as possible to Walmart to get coral money...

...you might be a reefneck!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,105
Posted By down and outman
My CSS is in my sump. I put a 5 gal plastic...

My CSS is in my sump. I put a 5 gal plastic aquarium for the drain to run into and the skimmer pump so I have a consistent water level. I lose a lot to evaporation so my sump can vary quite a lot...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,322
Posted By down and outman
Well, FWIW, I've found the better, cleaner, water...

Well, FWIW, I've found the better, cleaner, water that you can obtain, the better off you are. Our water coming off the Chattahoochee River (affectionably called the Chattapoopee as we are south of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,322
Posted By down and outman
Been using Glacier water as well. Also make a few...

Been using Glacier water as well. Also make a few gallons of lab grade DI water at work every now and then. I have 5 gal jugs, but I'm getting tired of hauling them. Plan on getting a RO/DI machine...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/29/2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,860
Posted By down and outman
Frozen food has a lot of phosphates and junk in...

Frozen food has a lot of phosphates and junk in it. I rinse mine out after thawing in my net. My skimmer used to go nuts after feeding, not any more.
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 12/28/2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,232
Posted By down and outman
Keep an eye out on this forum. I plan to do it...

Keep an eye out on this forum. I plan to do it again in a few months.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By down and outman
I gave up on astraes for that reason.

I gave up on astraes for that reason.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,528
Posted By down and outman
:bum: Drool!

:bum: Drool!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By down and outman
I haven't had a prob with my Cherub Angel...

I haven't had a prob with my Cherub Angel bothering my polyps or shrooms. I do keep them well fed. They run to the front corner every time I walk by. He's got awesome blue flourecent color. I've...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By down and outman
Yellow Tang, Cherub Angel, True Percula, Citron...

Yellow Tang, Cherub Angel, True Percula, Citron Goby, Lawnmower Blenny, One batch of green polyps, a few mushrooms, pincushion urchin, snails and crabs and a brittle star. I have enough fish at this...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 12/27/2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,232
Posted By down and outman
Sold out! I barely have enough for myself. Need...

Sold out! I barely have enough for myself. Need to jumpstart this and grow some more.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By down and outman
Gotta have flow! I finally got over my algae...

Gotta have flow! I finally got over my algae issues when I installed my Koralia 4's.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By down and outman
While I'm at it, before you get too far. Crushed...

While I'm at it, before you get too far. Crushed coral? I thought that was outlawed a long time ago? Seriously, my first tank I was advised by a local LFS to put in a bunch of CC and put sand on top...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By down and outman
The clear anemone looking thing is Aptasia. Kill...

The clear anemone looking thing is Aptasia. Kill it! Easiest way is to get some pickling lime, mix it with some tank water to make a thin paste and, using a syringe (I use a plastic pipette, I also...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By down and outman
So far my 90 is doing well. 48x18x25. I use T-5's...

So far my 90 is doing well. 48x18x25. I use T-5's and keep it as simple as possible. Be sure it's reef ready, plan a large sump and you'll be set. My electric bills aren't bad. Now gas bills, that's...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,720
Posted By down and outman
Carbon needs to be changed often, while GFO lasts...

Carbon needs to be changed often, while GFO lasts a long time. I ditto TLF reactor sweet and simple. Check out www.twopartsolution.com for GFO, carbon and other goodies. Speaking of which I need to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By down and outman
On the Phos in tap water, many water utilities...

On the Phos in tap water, many water utilities add phosphates for corrosion control, to coat the pipes keep them from rusting away. And I get to be up all night making water. FUN WOW!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By down and outman
You need some way to export nitrates and...

You need some way to export nitrates and phosphates. First check your Nitrate and Phosphate levels. Phosphate is the worse culprit/ Use RO/DI water, no tap water. Check your LFS for some and start...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,528
Posted By down and outman
I leave my buddy a 5 gal container of top off...

I leave my buddy a 5 gal container of top off water. I also do wc for him. A few weeks later, I'm concerned that his Nitrates and salinity are climbing. After changing the water I grab his top off...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 12/26/2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,232
Posted By down and outman
Still have 4 quarts left. !st to paypal me gets...

Still have 4 quarts left. !st to paypal me gets it.
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 12/25/2007, 12:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,232
Posted By down and outman
Paypal Received. Thanks. I'll get it off to ya!

Paypal Received. Thanks. I'll get it off to ya!
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