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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,906
Posted By brward5
40 gal is a bit small for virtually all tangs. ...

40 gal is a bit small for virtually all tangs. they need lots of swimming room - kind of like getting a lab puppy and keeping it in a 5'x5' townhouse backyard. not enough exercise, induces stress,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By brward5
many people use OM equipment with great success. ...

many people use OM equipment with great success. You might want to consider the 8-way for a 300-gal.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 650
Posted By brward5
you should be good to add the CUC. QT the fish...

you should be good to add the CUC. QT the fish for 4-6 wks.
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/02/2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
ORP
Views: 2,291
Posted By brward5
antecodally... i'm noticing the ORP increase in...

antecodally... i'm noticing the ORP increase in my QT tank as it ages and the biowheel becomes more seasoned. When I first set it up, biowheel was new, water was new and required daily water changes...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 215
Posted By brward5
yes. use a wireless bridge, commonly seen as...

yes. use a wireless bridge, commonly seen as game system wireless adapters, but those are usually expensive since they are stamed with xbox or playstation or whatever:...
Forum: Richmond Reef Club 01/02/2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,457
Posted By brward5
Calibrating with RO/DI is better than not...

Calibrating with RO/DI is better than not calibrating at all. But there are errors in the way the refractometer is built that makes the error level different across the range of measurements. By...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/27/2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By brward5
seed the tank with seasoned saltwater from the...

seed the tank with seasoned saltwater from the main tank. use a biowheel filter with a carbon insert for mechanical/chemical filtration. toss in a sponge from your main sump to seed additional...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 12/27/2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,555
Posted By brward5
don't buy anything from them. inferior quality. ...

don't buy anything from them. inferior quality. if you're getting a big tank get something with starphire glass front from a well-known high quality manufacturer.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/21/2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 545
Posted By brward5
You need to treat with hypo. This is most...

You need to treat with hypo. This is most effective. If he is particularly sick don't try copper or if you do, use a very light concentration of Cupramine. Hypo treatment is 14ppt or 1.010sg ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/17/2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By brward5
Tank Suitability after Copper

A fellow reefer mentioned that the silicone joints in a glass tank may absorb copper and make the tank itself unfit for coral (SPS specifically). I know that rock and sand will absorb the copper and...
Forum: Photography 11/21/2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 492
Posted By brward5
don't use the "save for web" option - this limits...

don't use the "save for web" option - this limits the actual number of colors used in the pixels. if you use jpeg, use the highest quality to save - or you can go to gif which is a lossless format. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/09/2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By brward5
Weld-On #16 and #4 or 5 are typical bonding...

Weld-On #16 and #4 or 5 are typical bonding agents for acrylic. IPS is right on, allow it to cure and then put into service - no issus
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/19/2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 329
Posted By brward5
depends on how low... but generally yes, inverts...

depends on how low... but generally yes, inverts cannot tolerate low salinity. Anything below 1.023 is too low.
Forum: LPS Keepers 10/18/2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By brward5
if it's fully open you're probably fine, if it's...

if it's fully open you're probably fine, if it's closed up you might want to dial it back. the recommendation ive heard is for the polyp to move in a circle 1-2 times per sec
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/18/2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By brward5
mixing tangs after one is established is a crap...

mixing tangs after one is established is a crap shoot and the purple is pretty aggressive. since the pbt has a different body shape, i'd give it a shot. try to get a pbt that is bigger than your...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/18/2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By brward5
my picasso never hid. he was happy and swims out...

my picasso never hid. he was happy and swims out of the rockwork and stays near the glass anytime someone's in the room - except when he's asleep, then I can never find him.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,796
Posted By brward5
definitely Reeflo

definitely Reeflo
Forum: Richmond Reef Club 10/03/2007, 06:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 686
Posted By brward5
hey guys... i'm from wamas, your northern reefer...

hey guys... i'm from wamas, your northern reefer friends :) we found a distributer of pure crushed marble sand. it looks like great stuff, but the only retailer is in CA. The distributer said he...
Forum: The Lounge 09/25/2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 537
Posted By brward5
Look at your lease. Some leases allow you to...

Look at your lease. Some leases allow you to have things repaired and bill the complex when management is unresponsive. The next level up from the on-site management is the mangement company that...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 09/24/2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By brward5
Blue Ribbon Koi, Fins and Feathers, and Scales...

Blue Ribbon Koi, Fins and Feathers, and Scales are the good stores in the area. Since you're in MD, look into Scales Tropical Fish Warehouse in Silver Spring. WAMAS members get discounts on...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By brward5
You can go either way - the T5 or CF is just for...

You can go either way - the T5 or CF is just for Actinic supplementation since you already have the MH. I'm doing MH+T5 on the one I'm building - a lot of people like the Actinic color on VHO better...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By brward5
For softies you'll be fine with the CF. Upgrade...

For softies you'll be fine with the CF. Upgrade to MH before you try hard corals. With MH you won't definitely need a chiller, you may be able to keep it cool enough with fans - but every...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/21/2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By brward5
holy crap that's expensive... $100 USD for a 4x8...

holy crap that's expensive... $100 USD for a 4x8 sheet? Not worth it IMO
Forum: The Lounge 09/21/2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,778
Posted By brward5
If I recall correctly, we didn't pay a sitting...

If I recall correctly, we didn't pay a sitting fee for the pics to be taken - the city contracted a local company to take yearbook pics, and while you were there they would shoot 3 or 4 different...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/21/2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By brward5
I actually didn't know there was marine plywood -...

I actually didn't know there was marine plywood - how is it different? ive never seen it used, just need to seal the inside of the hood - you can go with a durable polyurethane, but I've chosen an...
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