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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 03:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By aastretch64
bristle worms!!

I just noticed today that there are a lot...I mean a lot of 1/2" bristle worms in my refugium. I don't really know where they can from, but I am worried....should I start removing them?

Alex
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By aastretch64
A wise man once said, prevent the problem instead...

A wise man once said, prevent the problem instead of masking it.

I've never flooded, in fact i don't know how I could get my tank to flood, so why not come up with a solution so that it does not...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/29/2007, 12:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By aastretch64
1/16 of a foot, you should worry, 1/16 of and...

1/16 of a foot, you should worry, 1/16 of and inch leave it alone.

Alex
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,431
Posted By aastretch64
Extruded Clear Tubing?

Where can I find the best/least costly extruded reef safe clear tubing up to 8" in diameter.

Also clear flat sheet too.

Alex
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 274
Posted By aastretch64
Feeding coral, clams, and fish....

I currently use Phyto-Feast for my clams, Roti-Feast for my coral, and Formula 1, Mysis, Brine for my fish.

I am looking for suggestions for my coral and clams, something dry preferably. But I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/25/2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,046
Posted By aastretch64
Why would you guys spends hundreds of dollars on...

Why would you guys spends hundreds of dollars on a tank, and take a chance with some cheap hole saw?!?!?

Alex
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/21/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By aastretch64
I've got yellow watchman, what if any pitols...

I've got yellow watchman, what if any pitols would be safe with a 3 inch cleaner shrimp, and sps coral.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 466
Posted By aastretch64
Be extra careful if you do clean the fuge to turn...

Be extra careful if you do clean the fuge to turn of your return pump, and let everything settle before you turn it back on.
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/19/2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By aastretch64
Reduce nitrates, and phosphate. I had 5-10...

Reduce nitrates, and phosphate.

I had 5-10 medium and 25-30 extra small one. Pop quite a few accedently, sut since I reduced my phosphate to nearly 0 and nitrates to less then 10 I have not seen...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 319
Posted By aastretch64
I feed my brain reef central knowledge. alex

I feed my brain reef central knowledge.

alex
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By aastretch64
Dish sponges say "not for aquarium use" right on...

Dish sponges say "not for aquarium use" right on the package. I would stay away from using that.

As far as the film, everyone gets the film. It is diotoms and algae. Your water quality, mainly...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By aastretch64
Couldn't tell you...with the rowaphos I have...

Couldn't tell you...with the rowaphos I have undetactable phosphate, and the only thing growing algae in the tank is my fugem and the outlet nozzle from my return. Nitrates were around 10ppm...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/19/2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By aastretch64
My 2 occellaris clowns do summersaults, and my...

My 2 occellaris clowns do summersaults, and my sailfin tang trys to eat algae growing off my outlet nozzle---------------------->and get blown away. My wrasse darts up the the surface of the water,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By aastretch64
Using paper towels in the reef tank....

Every 3-4 or so I get a film on my glass. When I try to us the scrapping sponge it flakes off, and then sticks right back to the glass. But when I use the paper towel I can get it out nicely.
...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/17/2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 15,758
Posted By aastretch64
Dr. Foster and Smith RC's aeirated at least 24...

Dr. Foster and Smith RC's aeirated at least 24 hours tested with sailfert.

SG 1.026
Mag 1220
Alk 12.8
Cal 360
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By aastretch64
when the water level is not constant he skimmer...

when the water level is not constant he skimmer height will be affected too. I would suggest at least one bafold.

Alex
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/09/2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By aastretch64
I have no heater on my 46 gallon, and at night...

I have no heater on my 46 gallon, and at night the temperture never drops below 76 (winter), 78 (summer). I can't how larger tanks get so cold???

Alex
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/09/2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 484
Posted By aastretch64
Yellow watchman always hiding...

I've had a yellow watchman for about 6 months, but he always seems to hide. Maybe he will come out once or twice a day. Anyway I can make him feel more confortable, or entice him to come out?
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 242
Posted By aastretch64
HQI Definition

What does HQI stand for?

Alex
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/09/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By aastretch64
Tang growth...

How fast can/will tangs (specically Naso, Regal, Sailfin) grow?

Alex
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/08/2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 909
Posted By aastretch64
I was told to feed them after the lights go off,...

I was told to feed them after the lights go off, but most of my coral start to close up after the lights go off, so I feed them when I feed my fish, about 5:00PM, 3 times per week.

Alex
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/07/2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 874
Posted By aastretch64
Have you been using any type of chemicals,...

Have you been using any type of chemicals, whether being algae control, bio-chemicals, new live rock (assuming you do since it a new tank)? How is your salinity? Do you have a gate valve on the...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/07/2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 792
Posted By aastretch64
Use RO water, start running a phosphate remover,...

Use RO water, start running a phosphate remover, add some cheato and mangroves in the sump...and maybe start a DSB. That should pretty much take care of the phosphates, but if your nitrates are...
Forum: LPS Keepers 12/06/2007, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By aastretch64
Arrow Goniopora next to clam....

I was think about moving my goniopora next to my two clams....if the gonipora brushes on the clams, will it sting/hurt the clams?

Alex
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 12/06/2007, 02:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By aastretch64
lubyone1 being that it is freezing tempertures...

lubyone1 being that it is freezing tempertures outside, I don't really trust the shipping, but I don't mind driving out to Gurnee on Friday evening to meet you. Saves on shipping costs, and you...
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