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Forum: Nano Reefs 01/11/2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,393
Posted By conorwynne
Maybe just increase mag and reduce PO4, may be...

Maybe just increase mag and reduce PO4, may be too soon for a sea hare. Dunno.
Mine stopped eating when I accidentally raised calc to 500+

I thought it was dead and hidden somewhere... started...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/11/2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,393
Posted By conorwynne
A sea hare & increased mag will sort it out. Had...

A sea hare & increased mag will sort it out. Had it in mine, now its gone bye bye's.
Nothing to worry about. My skimmer is rubbish, no sump, not even a fuge. Likely the most basic tank on...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/09/2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,393
Posted By conorwynne
Oh sorry Matthias, I must have been thinking of...

Oh sorry Matthias, I must have been thinking of another thread that you are also on... lol
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/09/2008, 08:10 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,393
Posted By conorwynne
That's pretty cool Matthias, I did think your...

That's pretty cool Matthias, I did think your tank was setup too quickly, I know mine took a month to fully cycle -- and I used LR from a previous long established tank.

There was another cycle...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/08/2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 64,711
Posted By conorwynne
Re: Re: :)

Machado, where did you source that one?
It's one of the nicest I have ever seen!

Regards
Conor
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/08/2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 124,722
Posted By conorwynne
Except it's a hell of a lot warmer in Portugal...

Except it's a hell of a lot warmer in Portugal than the UK!
Lisboa (13º/16ºC) Porto (9º/14ºC) Funchal (15º/19ºC)
Compared to :
Belfast 4 °C, Cardiff 10 °C, Edinburgh 7 °C, London 9...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 312,228
Posted By conorwynne
The membrane is the most expensive part! DI resin...

The membrane is the most expensive part! DI resin is way cheaper, at least over here in Ireland.

I would not change the membrane without checking the TDS alue as all here have suggested. Waste of...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/07/2008, 08:28 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 72,797
Posted By conorwynne
Rue, I do not think you tank is too small at all...

Rue, I do not think you tank is too small at all for a sea hare.
I have one in my 26G and it is doing very well. Now I am running out of algae, and I had about 10 types! It mostly eats HA and...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/06/2008, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,967
Posted By conorwynne
Hiya, I tried a lawnmower blenny, and he...

Hiya,

I tried a lawnmower blenny, and he never touched the HA or bryopsis -- I had both. The sea hare gobbled it all up though, along with the mag thread.
Think I had about 10 different algaes...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/06/2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 72,797
Posted By conorwynne
Laurent, I would recommend a sea hare --...

Laurent,

I would recommend a sea hare -- they eat hair algae if you have any remaining. Astreas and turbo's are great for other algae -- I had problems with some hardish tuft like algae (short...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/05/2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,612
Posted By conorwynne
thin crust, do you frag it in the water or out? ...

thin crust, do you frag it in the water or out?
I heard it can release poisons -- but maybe its not an issue?

Do you run carbon?
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,612
Posted By conorwynne
It is best to avoid powerheads if possible -- at...

It is best to avoid powerheads if possible -- at least ones with strong jets pointed at corals.

Mine get indirect (but strong) flow under halides & T5 actinics.
Watch them though, they can grow...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 07:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,267
Posted By conorwynne
I have linked from NG's as well. Very impressed...

I have linked from NG's as well. Very impressed so far, you sure your a total noob?

You seem to be well aware of everything so far. Cooking rock, chekcing params, RO, everything!
The force is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 07:31 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 312,228
Posted By conorwynne
Amazing, don't think I've ever seen a plumper...

Amazing, don't think I've ever seen a plumper Mandarin.
Your so lucky it eats pellets.

I would really love one, but I don't want to try one as I don't have enough pods anymore, my filefish has...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/27/2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 128,286
Posted By conorwynne
I suppose you guys get little or no cloud cover...

I suppose you guys get little or no cloud cover then?

Cannot wait till its all up and running... holidays, get to work... :-)

Looks fab.
Conor.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 622
Views: 312,228
Posted By conorwynne
I got a camera, yippee. Not exactly designed for...

I got a camera, yippee. Not exactly designed for reef pics, but its a good camera none the less.

I love having kids that get proper presents, and since they were sooooo good this year, Santy went...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/27/2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 128,286
Posted By conorwynne
That's amazing looking. Well done. I imagine you...

That's amazing looking. Well done. I imagine you wont need any supplimental lighting with that setup.

Aside from night time viewing that is.

Regards
Conor.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 609
Views: 54,298
Posted By conorwynne
At last I got to the end of this thread.... ...

At last I got to the end of this thread....
Took me a few days I must say.

First off Paul B, I admire you dedication, and am amazed that your tank has been so successful all these years. I...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/19/2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 124,722
Posted By conorwynne
IIRC, his friend made it as they use NSW. My...

IIRC, his friend made it as they use NSW.
My mate and I go out on his boat on weekends to collect NSW.

We use a powerhead with a hose -- luckily he has electricity on board, but you can always...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/14/2007, 01:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,694
Posted By conorwynne
Cheers Victoria, Dear Santy, please bring...

Cheers Victoria,

Dear Santy, please bring me a nice monti cap and a wee frag to stick onto it with superglue.

I have been a good boy this year, so please pick something nice and colourful.
...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/14/2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 124,722
Posted By conorwynne
Vitor, With the cold weather, I imagine the...

Vitor,

With the cold weather, I imagine the fuge temp -- the air at least will be quite low (just above zero?) -- is it affecting the mangroves at all?

The roots will be safe of course, but I...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/13/2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,413
Posted By conorwynne
Could be flow, but also could be phosphate. ...

Could be flow, but also could be phosphate.
Personally I think you tank is lovely.

But I HATE bryopsis, only because it killed my last tank, that and the month long holiday with subsequent...
Forum: Nano Reefs 12/10/2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,694
Posted By conorwynne
Absolutely, that's just the coolest thing I have...

Absolutely, that's just the coolest thing I have ever seen in a reef.
Victoria, can you tell me how to did it? Superglue?

I really love your tank. It's just inspiring.
I am lost for words,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 52,621
Posted By conorwynne
Whats that green one Hop, its really gorgeous.

Whats that green one Hop, its really gorgeous.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/08/2007, 07:26 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 39,549
Posted By conorwynne
Bubble algae forever I am afraid. I ended up...

Bubble algae forever I am afraid.
I ended up getting an emerald crab to tackle them.

Works well too -- although it seems more interested in this wierd red tuft algae.

Regards
Conor.
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