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Forum: Reef Discussion 04/10/2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 252
Posted By DaveCush
pmeiss, I would recommend trying garlic....

pmeiss,

I would recommend trying garlic. Honestly, I would just buy a head of garlic and chop up a couple of cloves. Soak your fish food with some of the chopped up garlic and serve to your fish....
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/16/2002, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By DaveCush
I am currently fighting the battle. My...

I am currently fighting the battle. My recmmendation is to rid your system of it before it is too late. You may even want to put a few lettuce nudibranch in your main tank first, to prevent a bloom...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/15/2002, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By DaveCush
NOLACLS, I have to agree with Brad. When I...

NOLACLS,

I have to agree with Brad. When I first started, 4 yrs ago, I also bought and added supplements to my system. Over the years I have found that my tanks do alot better with weekly 10%...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/08/2002, 10:25 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,430
Posted By DaveCush
1. What is the size of your aquarium in US...

1. What is the size of your aquarium in US gallons? ( length (inches) x width (inches) x height (inches) ) / 231 = Gallons (65)
2. How many pieces of coral does it contain? (11)
3. How many of the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/22/2002, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By DaveCush
valkrdr, It sounds like you have just...

valkrdr,

It sounds like you have just started this tank. I find that when I first start a tank I have problems with microbubbles when I have a smaller sump. When I set up my 65g I had a 20g long...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/22/2002, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 382
Posted By DaveCush
I am going to disagree with most people and say...

I am going to disagree with most people and say that feeding is not the issue. I believe that you need to increase the amount of light you are providing. I have had an open brain for 4 years and it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/15/2002, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By DaveCush
abcboy, For 2 years I did exactly what you...

abcboy,

For 2 years I did exactly what you are describing and I never had a problem. The flow through the Bak Pak skimmer is strong enough that the bio bale that was touching the heater never...
Forum: Coral & Livestock Trading 07/31/2002, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 159
Posted By DaveCush
Burgman, I'm dropping you an email. Dave

Burgman,

I'm dropping you an email.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/11/2002, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 533
Posted By DaveCush
I allow my clean up crews to earn their keep.

I allow my clean up crews to earn their keep.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/13/2002, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 420
Posted By DaveCush
Hi all, I don't want to raise any alarms,...

Hi all,

I don't want to raise any alarms, but have you made sure that you don't have Bryopsis. When I put up my display tank earlier this year I started to have, what I thought was, green hair...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/06/2002, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 302
Posted By DaveCush
Howdy all, If you are interested I have a...

Howdy all,

If you are interested I have a few frags of Scroll coral, t. reniformis, I would be interested in trading. It is a nice yellow color and flouresces nicely under VHO.

Later,
Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/04/2002, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By DaveCush
I have to agree with FatherDougal in that you...

I have to agree with FatherDougal in that you must be prepared to keep on top of the macro algae. I personally have had two tanks, not my main display tank though, get completely over run. The better...
Forum: Coral & Livestock Trading 05/20/2002, 11:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 85
Posted By DaveCush
Cleve. OH, Turbinaria Reniformis for trade.

Hi All.

Cleveland area, I have a few frags of T. Reniformis and am looking to trade for SPS. I fragged these pieces about 2 months ago, so they are healed up and healthy.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/14/2002, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By DaveCush
Thanks all for responding. Sorry I didn't check...

Thanks all for responding. Sorry I didn't check the thread until today, but I was laid up and unable to get online.

StirCrazy, I may rifle a few questions at you here in the next few days. Thanks...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/09/2002, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By DaveCush
Liquid, Yes, I have done a lot of searches...

Liquid,

Yes, I have done a lot of searches over the past couple of days and am actually quite interested in Stircrazy's set up. I just want to make sure that I am not missing anything, before I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/09/2002, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By DaveCush
Looking for info on angle iron or tubular steel stands

Hey everyone.

Like the subject line says I am looking for info on steel stands. My present stand is bowing and beginning to make my wife and I a little uncomfortable. I am looking for any comments...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/04/2002, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By DaveCush
I think most people will say not to use the...

I think most people will say not to use the prefilter. One main reason is convenience and the fact that in most situations you don't need one.

I do use a prefilter on my overflow, because I have...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/05/2002, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By DaveCush
Question Quarantine and a Mandarin.

Hi all.

I have a question about q-ing a mandarin.

Can it be done? If yes how do you do it.

My concern is that my q-tank does not have a sufficient pod population to maintain a little guy...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/25/2002, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 333
Posted By DaveCush
I clean the glass on my main tank, 60g, every...

I clean the glass on my main tank, 60g, every 2-3 days. I have a 30g in my den that never needs to have the glass cleaned. I am trying to unlock the secret of the tank in my den.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/22/2002, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 540
Posted By DaveCush
Dendro, Thanks. That's what I figured. ...

Dendro,

Thanks. That's what I figured.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/22/2002, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 284
Posted By DaveCush
Doug, I bought the AGA overflow kit when I...

Doug,

I bought the AGA overflow kit when I got my 65g a couple of years ago. While it does work well I would recommend that you save yourself a few bucks and make your own Durso or other DIY stand...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/22/2002, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 540
Posted By DaveCush
Dendro, I have a question as to tank size....

Dendro,

I have a question as to tank size. My display tank is a 65g. Wouldn't this be too small for 7 Green chromis? My immediate reaction here is not to attempt this, but I thoght that I would...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/20/2002, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 540
Posted By DaveCush
Hey All, Thanks for the info. Not too sure...

Hey All,

Thanks for the info. Not too sure if these are the fish I want to put in my tank. Think I will stick with the Green Chromis.

Once again, thanks for all your feed back.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/20/2002, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 540
Posted By DaveCush
Jason, Thanks for the info. More than I knew...

Jason,

Thanks for the info. More than I knew before.

Anyone one know if their behavioral characteristics are similar to Green Chromis? Will they school? Are they non-aggressive? etc.

Thanks,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/20/2002, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 540
Posted By DaveCush
Arrow What can you tell me about Blue Reef Chromis

I am looking for information about the Blue Reef Chromis. My wife and I saw these at our LFS. I am considering putting Green Chromis in my tank, but thought that everything being equal I might go...
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