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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/25/2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 202
Posted By Scuba Oz
Just make sure the output valve is above the...

Just make sure the output valve is above the water line, there is no other thing in the setup
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/21/2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 231
Posted By Scuba Oz
Well now that we have a little explanation of...

Well now that we have a little explanation of lights, lets find what you really need? Yes, MH's are a great set up, but for what?, Yes T-5's are a great set up, but for what? Hell PC's are a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/17/2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 201
Posted By Scuba Oz
First off, FILL the tank and see if it is okay. ...

First off, FILL the tank and see if it is okay. Most temper glass is at the bottom and unless you plan to drill should not matter one way or the other. If you want to drill buy a new tank, or...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/17/2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 266
Posted By Scuba Oz
Some type of tube worm, feather duster ect. A...

Some type of tube worm, feather duster ect. A pic would help :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/17/2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By Scuba Oz
Um, getting it down to where? I would hope you...

Um, getting it down to where? I would hope you are trying to get it stable at 80-81*. Most reefs are at that temp if not higher, but 80-81 seems to work for the best. If you are having temps...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/17/2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By Scuba Oz
Here...

Here (http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_wavemakers_scwd_squid.asp?CartId=) is what a SCWD is, its a wave making device run off an existing pump or an additional pump. Very good product from what I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/17/2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 310
Posted By Scuba Oz
That is a sponge, what kind I have no idea from...

That is a sponge, what kind I have no idea from that pic. I have those in a couple of my tanks, its hard to tell unless you get a real close up and half the time you still cannot tell.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/17/2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By Scuba Oz
Dont know about mating behavior, but what you...

Dont know about mating behavior, but what you describe is normal for a wrasse. If they can see their own reflection, well none of mine have ever said :) Once he/she gets to know the surroundings it...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/17/2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By Scuba Oz
Re: Loc line question

Yes it does in most instinces, most LOC lines come with their male and female parts and all you need to do after the elboe in the overflow part is a slip fitting, which can be glued or just sliped on...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/16/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 49,658
Posted By Scuba Oz
Dave those hammers are beautifuul looking!! Tank...

Dave those hammers are beautifuul looking!! Tank is looking great as a whole also, very healthy. Sorry to hear about Lenny.

Hope the ice storm fairs you well tonight, totaly missed us last...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/14/2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By Scuba Oz
Sounds like you have a built in skimmer or a...

Sounds like you have a built in skimmer or a power head with a venturi attachment. Since you said its in the filter area it sounds like a skimmer and that is the most useful peice of equipment we...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/10/2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 731
Views: 303,266
Posted By Scuba Oz
We need an update for sure, hope he finds the...

We need an update for sure, hope he finds the time to let us know how things are going. :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/09/2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By Scuba Oz
Having a fuge is always a plus for a system, yes...

Having a fuge is always a plus for a system, yes you will need a pump for it or run a "Y" pipe in your overflow line and do a gravity flow. There are many ways to do it, need to know more on how your...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/09/2006, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 231
Posted By Scuba Oz
Never had, why do you want to use it? Do you use...

Never had, why do you want to use it? Do you use RO water or tap water for your mix?

I would just let the tank cycle by it self, the water will be crystal clear in time :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/17/2006, 12:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 115
Posted By Scuba Oz
Your waste water will be a lot more than the...

Your waste water will be a lot more than the "good" water, this is normal, the RO part of the unit is discharging the watste, and 4 to 1 sounds about right on schedule, nobody said RO units dont...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/17/2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By Scuba Oz
With most corals, a drip method is perfered, but...

With most corals, a drip method is perfered, but not always the right thing to do, it really depends on the coral, most zoas will do fine with a drip, just make sure the temp stays the same
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/04/2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 422
Posted By Scuba Oz
Not really anything you "want" but can be...

Not really anything you "want" but can be usefull
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/17/2006, 05:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By Scuba Oz
You probaly spent more than 20 bucks looking for...

You probaly spent more than 20 bucks looking for the substitute sand than just buying the real stuff.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/11/2006, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By Scuba Oz
I ordered some this past spring from him. Good...

I ordered some this past spring from him. Good company and very good rock. Shipped when he said and looked even better than I thought. Well worth it to me when I was setting up that tank, I did...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/11/2006, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By Scuba Oz
Might want to post photos with an ID request,...

Might want to post photos with an ID request, that just described about ten things that I know of :)
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/11/2006, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 190
Posted By Scuba Oz
I know the one you are talking about, they look a...

I know the one you are talking about, they look a little bulky and still direct the flow a little, Here...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/01/2006, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By Scuba Oz
With those lights you can keep most all soft...

With those lights you can keep most all soft corals and some LPS. If your rockwork goes up high enough maybe even some sps but I would research them real well before trying. As Kau has showed the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/30/2006, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 199
Posted By Scuba Oz
Most people run their tanks between 78-82* ...

Most people run their tanks between 78-82* Stability is more important, try no to swing more than a degree during the day.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/29/2006, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 211
Posted By Scuba Oz
hat are you measuring with? If a hydrometer that...

hat are you measuring with? If a hydrometer that would explain it, they are not real reliable.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/29/2006, 08:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 314
Posted By Scuba Oz
I have heard of Cronulla, but not any bad stuff,...

I have heard of Cronulla, but not any bad stuff, the name just rings a bell :) I loved OZ and I know there are bad apples all over the world! I lived there for three years, I helped a friend run...
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