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Forum: Reef Discussion 06/17/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 319
Posted By joekr
Tales of a vacation..

I have seen a couple of threads about vacations, what people do and what equipment they use to set their minds at ease. I thought I would share so that others might learn from my experience.

1. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/03/2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By joekr
I run a carbon filter from time to time just to...

I run a carbon filter from time to time just to get the little particles out of the water channel. It is not required in my opinion if you are skimming.

I do not use the el cheapo carbon...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/02/2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,116
Posted By joekr
Me personally, I would not risk it. That is a...

Me personally, I would not risk it. That is a LOT of water to gamble with. Given that the two holes drilled are where the crack is occurring, I would guess they may have been too close or the glass...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/31/2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,325
Posted By joekr
bmoons, I have an APC unit I picked up when...

bmoons, I have an APC unit I picked up when Compusa went under here in KC..

I have not done a thorough test of it yet, but it is rated at 45 minutes for a computer and monitor. I am pulling about...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/31/2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,325
Posted By joekr
Getting ready to leave for vacation in a couple...

Getting ready to leave for vacation in a couple of days. Spent the cash on the Tunze ATO (which has been working beautifully) and an auto feeder. Everything else is on timers.

I have a UPS with...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/25/2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 772
Posted By joekr
I am going to grab one of these before heading...

I am going to grab one of these before heading out on vacation...gets pretty good reviews on Newegg..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830137008
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/23/2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,039
Posted By joekr
Wow, never seen a picture like that...sorry for...

Wow, never seen a picture like that...sorry for the loss. That just sucks.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/19/2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 487
Posted By joekr
If he was stinky, I would ceck your...

If he was stinky, I would ceck your params...maybe you all ready did, but if not I would asap.

Throwing a bag of carbon in as well would be a good precautionary measure...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/18/2007, 06:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,057
Posted By joekr
Man, that is a lot of Xenia! I would stop by all...

Man, that is a lot of Xenia! I would stop by all the LFS' and get credit for everything I could, then offer it up for free to the local reef club. People will definitely grab some.

Good luck on...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 05/17/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Posted By joekr
I vote live as well. If he is otherwise healthy,...

I vote live as well. If he is otherwise healthy, why put him down?
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/17/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,551
Posted By joekr
An awesome tank. Good work!

An awesome tank. Good work!
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/17/2007, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 694
Posted By joekr
I think I read in a another post a about someone...

I think I read in a another post a about someone using a syringe to inject them with something and then the spores died before the actual popping occurred....

Anyone know what thread I am...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/14/2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 655
Posted By joekr
Tunze link @ marine depot: ...

Tunze link @ marine depot:

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=TZ4111

I am buying one of these next week in preparation for my upcoming vacation.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/11/2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 415
Posted By joekr
I don't think they would starve very quickly. ...

I don't think they would starve very quickly. There is algae growing all over a tank that we can't see and these guys are like vacuum cleaners on everything and anything...

My tank is barebottom...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/11/2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 415
Posted By joekr
Someone in another thread mentioned that they fed...

Someone in another thread mentioned that they fed their crew seaweed...I am thinking about putting some on clip and drop it to the bottom with some fishing line attached...See if the crew goes for...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/09/2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By joekr
Are you using RO/DI water? Decreasing the...

Are you using RO/DI water? Decreasing the photoperiod should help..
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/08/2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 431
Views: 45,659
Posted By joekr
I think one of the secrets of bare bottom is...

I think one of the secrets of bare bottom is flow. Lots of flow. My old 65 was bare bottom and had about 30x the turnover and never a nitrate problem.

My new 90 has between 30-40 times the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/07/2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 746
Posted By joekr
and one thing I completely stopped doing since...

and one thing I completely stopped doing since getting into this hobby is I've stopped wearing cologne...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/07/2007, 06:26 AM
Replies: 431
Views: 45,659
Posted By joekr
jepuskar, you're kidding around, right?

jepuskar, you're kidding around, right?
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/06/2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 484
Posted By joekr
well, that's good it wasn't a crack. I had the...

well, that's good it wasn't a crack. I had the same thing happen with my 90 where some of the glue slop looked like cracks. I made darn sure they weren't before a drop of water went in it.

Good...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/06/2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 431
Views: 45,659
Posted By joekr
xenon, is that a frag or is it direct from the...

xenon, is that a frag or is it direct from the ocean? Just curious on it's growth and how it can be fragged. Beautiful coral!
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/06/2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 746
Posted By joekr
I rinse hands and arms up to the elbow.

I rinse hands and arms up to the elbow.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/04/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 550
Posted By joekr
filtersdirect on ebay has been around for years. ...

filtersdirect on ebay has been around for years. You can pick up a 6 stage ro/di unit for about 130 shipped..
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/04/2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By joekr
81-83 is not that bad. 1.5 to 2 gallons a day is...

81-83 is not that bad. 1.5 to 2 gallons a day is normal in my 90. I have a fan built into my lights and an 8 inch fan that blows over the sump (all on a timer).

amosgirl is right about the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/03/2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 366
Posted By joekr
That's funny, I just setup my 90 gallon aga and I...

That's funny, I just setup my 90 gallon aga and I went with an Aqua C Remora pro on this one..

Awesome dry skimmate with minimal tuning, but it's more than the non pro. New it's about 260 I...
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