Reef Central Online Community

Home Forum Here you can view your subscribed threads, work with private messages and edit your profile and preferences View New Posts View Today's Posts

Find other members Frequently Asked Questions Search Reefkeeping ...an online magazine for marine aquarists Support our sponsors and mention Reef Central

Go Back   Reef Central Online Community Archives > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 3 1 23
Showing results 1 to 25 of 73
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: montrealreef
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 81,265
Posted By montrealreef
I upgraded my skimmer to the ATI bubble master...

I upgraded my skimmer to the ATI bubble master 200 and the bryopsis has not returned

my MG level is 1300
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By montrealreef
I'm going to try to clean it again. I the mean...

I'm going to try to clean it again. I the mean time I think I'm going to buy another pump just in case this one fails. I don't want to be left without a return pump over the weekend.


thanks for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By montrealreef
Thanks Craig, I just did that procedure 5...

Thanks Craig,

I just did that procedure 5 days ago and it still behaves this way.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By montrealreef
Is it normal for an old pump to decline over a...

Is it normal for an old pump to decline over a period of 24-48 hours, but to bounce back if it is temporarily disconnected ?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By montrealreef
Question Strange Mag 7 pump behavior

Hi all,

I have a Mag 7 pump which I use as the main return from my sump to the display tank. I have been using this pump for the past 8 months and it has been great. Recently (over the past 2...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,010
Posted By montrealreef
I'm glad to hear of your victory over the Majanos...

I'm glad to hear of your victory over the Majanos from hell ;-)
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/08/2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,010
Posted By montrealreef
I tried a double saddle many months ago. It did...

I tried a double saddle many months ago. It did not touch a single Majano. It did however destroy 3 SPS colonies... I also tried a raccoon butterfly which totally wreaked havoc in my reef...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/01/2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,382
Posted By montrealreef
I totally agree that fish poop has a very...

I totally agree that fish poop has a very significant effect on color. I cut down on feeding in an attempt to control Majano anemones and the colors of my SPS became less intense over a period of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By montrealreef
I've been running the 250 W SE AC bulbs on a PFO...

I've been running the 250 W SE AC bulbs on a PFO HQI ballast for the past 4 months. The results on the growth of my SPS have been impressive (no other change in husbandry).
My only concern with them...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/11/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,010
Posted By montrealreef
It was a true double saddle.

It was a true double saddle.
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/11/2007, 01:41 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,010
Posted By montrealreef
A number of fish have been reported to eat...

A number of fish have been reported to eat Majanos. These include Majestic Angelfish, Threadfin
Butterflyfish, Raccoon Butterflyfish, Copperband BUtterflyfish, Double saddle Butterflyfish, and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/08/2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 81,265
Posted By montrealreef
dendro982, for what its worth, I'm running a...

dendro982,

for what its worth, I'm running a UV sterilizer (which supposedly decreases sexual reproduction)
and activated carbon through a media reactor 24/7. I'm keeping my pH at the higher end...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/06/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 81,265
Posted By montrealreef
amcarrig, what is the level of Magnesium in...

amcarrig,

what is the level of Magnesium in your tank? are the other parameters in check (especially Nitrate/Phosphate)?

interestingly, there was one patch of bryopsis in my tank that did not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/02/2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 81,265
Posted By montrealreef
oh and I forgot to mention that the only side...

oh and I forgot to mention that the only side effect I noticed (and I'm not totally sure it is due to the Magnesium) is that the diadema urchin started to shed a few spines today. He has been...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/02/2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 81,265
Posted By montrealreef
Hi guys, I just wanted to share my...

Hi guys,

I just wanted to share my experience with you. I struggled with bryopsis for over 4 months, I tried different herbivores (Desjardini Tang, Diadema urchin, pincushion urchin, astrea...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/13/2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 476
Posted By montrealreef
I have had an EV120 for about 18 months now and i...

I have had an EV120 for about 18 months now and i am not too happy with it. It is very finicky to adjust and I have to clean the tower (not just the collection cup) 2-3 times a week otherwise it...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/05/2007, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By montrealreef
rick17, That's the reason I bought the bicolor,...

rick17, That's the reason I bought the bicolor, but unfortunately, he only took one bite on a majano then ignored all the rest. He has been in the tank for about 5 weeks now and the majanos continue...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/04/2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By montrealreef
Very brave of you to hand feed a venomous fish ;-)

Very brave of you to hand feed a venomous fish ;-)
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/28/2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 20,230
Posted By montrealreef
Simply amazing !!! I love you're collection...

Simply amazing !!!

I love you're collection of angels and tangs !!! Congrats !!
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/27/2007, 07:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 902
Posted By montrealreef
Deltec: AquaScape Construction Epoxy This is...

Deltec: AquaScape Construction Epoxy

This is the one I use. It is pink/purple and really blends in with the coraline algae

I have never seen any sps react negatively to it. Read and follow...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/26/2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By montrealreef
thanx jeffbrig ! the above pictures were taken...

thanx jeffbrig ! the above pictures were taken with iso of 80...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/26/2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By montrealreef
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/montrealr...

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/montrealreef/IMG_8513.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/montrealreef/IMG_8501.jpg...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/26/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By montrealreef
I Have a canon A700, and yes you can control ISO....

I Have a canon A700, and yes you can control ISO. What would be the ideal ISO to take pictures of a tank?

thanks.
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/26/2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,624
Posted By montrealreef
Canarygirl I used 2x 250 W SE 10K reeflux +...

Canarygirl

I used 2x 250 W SE 10K reeflux + 1x250 W SE 12k reeflux bulbs on PFO HQI ballast for my 100 G SPS tank. The color of the corals was at it's greatest but the overall tank color was a...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/25/2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By montrealreef
Thanks guys for your kind words. Both the...

Thanks guys for your kind words.

Both the bicolor angel and the potter's angel are model citizens. They are peaceful, never bother any invertebrates or fish, and they voraciously eat flake food !...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 73
Page 1 of 3 1 23

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:56 AM.

Contact Us - Reef Central Archives - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Use of this web site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the user agreement.
Reef Central™ Reef Central, LLC. Copyright ©1999-2009