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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By taillonjohn
I would hold off on a seastar until you do proper...

I would hold off on a seastar until you do proper research, many stars are not good for the tank/sandbed.

besides that, there really isnt much info on your tank, or whats in your tank, so we...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By taillonjohn
you mean if there is nothing covering the intake...

you mean if there is nothing covering the intake valve? then yes, it'll suck and kill anything that gets close enough, better cover it up
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By taillonjohn
I agree it looks like aptaisia

I agree it looks like aptaisia
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By taillonjohn
I agree with the above, same filter, havent seen...

I agree with the above, same filter, havent seen what you see. There are tons of bubbles when starting up the syphon again, but nothing that the fish can eat
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,332
Posted By taillonjohn
I used to have clowns that would sleep on top of...

I used to have clowns that would sleep on top of the water sideways, maybe thats what your seeing. check it out if it looks nipped or ragged

otherwise, ya, odd pairs of clowns are bad. lots of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,751
Posted By taillonjohn
did it have skinny long arms/tentacles? If yes,...

did it have skinny long arms/tentacles? If yes, I say its a micro-serpert or brittle star. Its safe, it'll be part of the clean up crew
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By taillonjohn
"1b. I guess I need two QT tanks? One for my fish...

"1b. I guess I need two QT tanks? One for my fish and one for my inverts and shrooms?"

you only need one QT tank. Only fish get ick, so they need to be put into the QT tank. Your corals and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By taillonjohn
I dont scrub my rocks cause I buy fully cured...

I dont scrub my rocks cause I buy fully cured rocks. I think scrubbing the rocks has more to do with scrubbing off the die-off on uncured rocks, or rocks you buy through the mail, so you dont cause...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By taillonjohn
Yes I'm in the same situation as you, no sump or...

Yes I'm in the same situation as you, no sump or fuge, so I've been running my canister for filter and carbon, and I like the results. It does have to be cleaned regularly, and the bio-media should...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,034
Posted By taillonjohn
The sponge filter is your problem, it is trying...

The sponge filter is your problem, it is trying to act as the bio-filter, but your LR and sand are the bio-filter. I dont quite understand the science behind it all, but basically, your sponge...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 412
Posted By taillonjohn
1. yes its up to you. there are many ways of...

1. yes its up to you. there are many ways of putting more oxegen into the water, and using an airpump is one of the most unattractive ways, IMO. For me, I use the airpump to oxegenate the water...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,034
Posted By taillonjohn
I think my corals are doing well. I've had most...

I think my corals are doing well. I've had most of them for about a year now, and I've seen new heads grow on my candy cane and hammer, everything else is grown well and split too. I dont know why...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,034
Posted By taillonjohn
on my reef tank. I keep floss and carbon in it.

on my reef tank. I keep floss and carbon in it.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,034
Posted By taillonjohn
I love my canister filter on my tank. I dont...

I love my canister filter on my tank. I dont have a sump, so it works really well for me. But I already had my canister that wasnt being used, so decided to use, and glad I did. But I dont know if...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 10:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,017
Posted By taillonjohn
I wasnt comfortable with open top at first, but...

I wasnt comfortable with open top at first, but like it now. you just have to be carefull not to buy fish that are known for jumping.

but if you dont want open top, or eggcrate (I agree its ugly),...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 09:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,017
Posted By taillonjohn
I have all open top tanks. no salt creep...

I have all open top tanks. no salt creep problems for me either
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By taillonjohn
I'll try to help: 1. yes, base rock will become...

I'll try to help:
1. yes, base rock will become live rock after some time. your idea is good
2. depends if the rock is cured already or not. if straight from the lfs cured rock bin to your house...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By taillonjohn
wow, you need some reef experts to help, I have a...

wow, you need some reef experts to help, I have a hard time understanding how all the params work and fit together.

The only thing I can say is dont vacuum your sand. Dont know where you saw...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
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Views: 299
Posted By taillonjohn
how much do you feed? nitrate from .25 last week...

how much do you feed? nitrate from .25 last week to 100 this week is a very big jump. also, as asked, did anything die recently?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By taillonjohn
yes a gravel vacuum is a syphon. besides the...

yes a gravel vacuum is a syphon. besides the water change, I would also suggest to cut the lighting period down for a few days, stop feeding for a few days, and make sure you have adequate flow in...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 638
Posted By taillonjohn
evaporation is part of the marine tank. the...

evaporation is part of the marine tank. the water evaporates, leaving the salt in the water, causing the specific gravity to rise. You need to top off daily with fresh water to account for the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By taillonjohn
"I am starting to have some algae issues, and I...

"I am starting to have some algae issues, and I feel that I already feed very little. "

How old is your tank? Algae issue's are very common and part of the cycle on a new marine tank. Different...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,036
Posted By taillonjohn
that is a good question, I'd like to know too....

that is a good question, I'd like to know too. mine do it too, sometimes I slide them down the glass back into the water.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By taillonjohn
If you want cheap, then try googling for your...

If you want cheap, then try googling for your local reefer forumn/websites. local reefers in your area will post on local websites to sell their used equipment.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By taillonjohn
ya, that seems funny, but who knows, maybe she...

ya, that seems funny, but who knows, maybe she wanted to be nice to you and clean your place spraying lysol cleaner stuff all over.... it could be anything, and she might not be aware of it
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