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Forum: Reef Fishes 05/31/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By mmgm
I have four maroons in my 400 gallon display........

I have four maroons in my 400 gallon display..... When I added the second pair I thought it was a mistake because the two dominant females really went at it..... I got away with it because my tank is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/28/2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By mmgm
Did your 5 gallon QT bucket work? Hope your tank...

Did your 5 gallon QT bucket work? Hope your tank is not ich infected......
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/24/2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By mmgm
Given you have not set up a QT as recomended.......

Given you have not set up a QT as recomended.... Cross your fingers and hope for the best....:D

Make sure you change water in the 5 gallon daily and put a small power head in the bucket.

You...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/23/2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By mmgm
I know.... the hobby can become quite...

I know.... the hobby can become quite involved..... Biological filter contains bacteria needed to beak down Ammonia into Nitrates and subsequently into nitrites that are harmless to most fish. Unless...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/23/2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By mmgm
Did you read my post?:confused: This is...

Did you read my post?:confused:

This is what you need to do.... 10 gallon tanks run about $10.... If you don't have a sponge you can use as a biological filter ask for one at your lfs......
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/22/2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
The thing is after a while you probaly end up...

The thing is after a while you probaly end up slipping and not changing twice a week.... And then you have issues..... For the long run I suggest setting up your tank to keep maintenence to a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/22/2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By mmgm
I would set up a quick 10 gallon QT tank until...

I would set up a quick 10 gallon QT tank until you get the 30 gallon straight. Fill the 10 gallon up with water from your 75 gallon. Set up a filter (hopefully you have a sponge thats been laying in...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/22/2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
FOWLR is a good start...... If you plan on going...

FOWLR is a good start...... If you plan on going reef be careful of what you put into the tank. At minimum try to get the skimmer working correctly..... YOu will need the skimmer working regardless...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/22/2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
The cool thing is I would suggest you design the...

The cool thing is I would suggest you design the sump as a combo sump/fuge to include a small refugium with Deep Sand Bed (DSB). Av small light onn top of the sump will allow you to grow somwe macro...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/22/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
Yes absolutely...... When your tank is cycling...

Yes absolutely...... When your tank is cycling the skimmer should be working like crazy.... Try turning on the Venturi and let some bubbles flow ini your skimmer..... Watch what happens....

In the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/22/2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
Oh oh..... If you get bubbles in your tank when...

Oh oh..... If you get bubbles in your tank when turning the skimmer on then you have even bigger issues........:eek2:

Are you running a Berlin Sump system? There is no reason why skimmers should...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/22/2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
If there is nothing in the cup you have an issue....

If there is nothing in the cup you have an issue. Especially for a new tank. I would not add anything into your tank until either you get the skimmer to work of you get a better skimmer...... Is your...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/21/2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
The waste from your skimmer is not set up to be...

The waste from your skimmer is not set up to be collected in a cup? Where does the skimmate deposit? This should be a brown liquid that flows out of the top of your skimmer.....

Have a picture of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 546
Posted By mmgm
The best way to get your corraline algae to grow...

The best way to get your corraline algae to grow is to install a calcium reactor. Also, make sure your lighting is sufficient for your water volume in your tank.....

Do this and you will have all...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/17/2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
Set up a refugium to remove excess nutrients (ie....

Set up a refugium to remove excess nutrients (ie. phosphates) I woud set up a refugium with deep sand bed after 3 months and get some macro algae to grow in your system. Make sure you have plenty of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/16/2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,430
Posted By mmgm
I would not add any corals for at least 3-6...

I would not add any corals for at least 3-6 months regardless of water parameters.... You will most likely experience algal bloom cycles which will mosy likely kill whatever corals you put into your...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/04/2006, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By mmgm
What is the outside ambient temperature and...

What is the outside ambient temperature and humidity? Do you think your tank has an effect on your humisity readings?
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 05/14/2006, 10:19 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,509
Posted By mmgm
Re: hmmm

Whats a bit confusing to me is that water parameters are perfect (absolutely zero phosphates) and yet the red nightmare thrives..... In addition to a 300 gallon refugium packed with macroalgae and 6...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 05/13/2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,509
Posted By mmgm
When you pick it off the rock does it look and...

When you pick it off the rock does it look and feel like cotton? If so it looks very similar to the red nightmare......

Keep us posted....
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 05/10/2006, 08:22 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,509
Posted By mmgm
I added about 10 Mexican Turbos to my 300 gallon...

I added about 10 Mexican Turbos to my 300 gallon fuge..... Also, I cleaned out the macro algae that was intertwined with the red nightmare...... In about two weeks the red nightmare was gone from my...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/26/2006, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 235
Posted By mmgm
Hi My ORP usually drops from 340 down to 290...

Hi

My ORP usually drops from 340 down to 290 after water changes. This drop occurs after about 2 hours.... and it usually takes 3 days to get back up to steady state values.... Currently do not...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/22/2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By mmgm
Thanks for the feedback..... I agree with the...

Thanks for the feedback..... I agree with the bubble obsevation....This is not optimum..... As far as flow.... the UV is rated for pond use and at 57 watts the flow (1200 gph) is sized for the pump I...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/21/2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,270
Posted By mmgm
UV will not kill your coral and can be considered...

UV will not kill your coral and can be considered reef safe. As an option to manage ich in a reef tank this approach far exceeds the use of medications that claim to be reef safe. Not to mention this...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 04/21/2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By mmgm
Thumbs up Finally: A Reef Safe Cure for Ich that works

and it's not any type of snake oil medication........:D


I have always Quarenteed all fish placed into my tank for 6 weeks and assumed my tank will be ich free. However, I must admit that I do...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/20/2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,270
Posted By mmgm
I followed all the rules and QTd all fish for 6...

I followed all the rules and QTd all fish for 6 weeks before placing into my system. Then one day my Hippo comes down with a bad case of ich...(Go Figure) I lost about three fish and then I put in a...
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