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Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 01/11/2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 24
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Posted By Redfish
How about the pumps?

How about the pumps?
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/21/2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 272
Posted By Redfish
It could be worse. You ever seen the look on a...

It could be worse. You ever seen the look on a seven year olds face when she learns she has just ate the best part of Daisy the cow she has watched raised over 18 months?
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/19/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By Redfish
I looked and the dosage is changed accordingly. ...

I looked and the dosage is changed accordingly.

It would be hard for me to believe there is any difference except the Vitamin B and presevatives related thereto.

Erythromycin is pretty much...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/19/2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By Redfish
I have used the FW forms of Maracyn and Maracyn...

I have used the FW forms of Maracyn and Maracyn II in saltwater tanks. I believe the dosage is adjusted on the boxes to account for the difference in active ingrediants per individual dose. I could...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/19/2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By Redfish
While I am one of those folks that does believe...

While I am one of those folks that does believe in copper treatment, hyposalinity would work for your fluke problem.
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/19/2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 788
Posted By Redfish
If it has a structured frond it is bryopsis. If...

If it has a structured frond it is bryopsis. If not, it is just plain old hair algae. It is easy to tell the difference.
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/18/2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 788
Posted By Redfish
Long handled bottle brush. Use a filter bag on...

Long handled bottle brush. Use a filter bag on the pipe to sump.
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/17/2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,441
Posted By Redfish
I think I posted all of this before, but here...

I think I posted all of this before, but here goes again.

Everyone is right, the green water requires nutrients and light. Eliminating the source of either free or bound nitrates or phosphates in...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/08/2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 804
Posted By Redfish
Now that the water is clear, you are absolutely...

Now that the water is clear, you are absolutely going to want some plant cover on a portion.
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/06/2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 721
Posted By Redfish
Unfortunately, whether it is a $10.00 or $500.00...

Unfortunately, whether it is a $10.00 or $500.00 fish you are not going to know how its is doing until it has been local for a week or so.

I purchase all of my fish thru Aquaria, just because I...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/04/2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By Redfish
I have had all three. I would be careful of the...

I have had all three. I would be careful of the Mitratus. The are very aggressive in my experience. The Tinkers and Declivis get along fine with everything.

I have had them all in reef tanks. ...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/04/2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By Redfish
I am of the same mind as Large Angels. Cupramine...

I am of the same mind as Large Angels. Cupramine works very well. I have used paraguard but have not had any visible results. It could be i have not given it a fair chance relative to my...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/02/2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 574
Posted By Redfish
Falculas can be agressive, but if you give a dark...

Falculas can be agressive, but if you give a dark period you should be ok. If it is more than about 3 inches you may have a lbigger problem. Some good ones: Auriga, Red Sea Pearlscale (above),...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/02/2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 311
Posted By Redfish
I forgot to add that it also generally occurs as...

I forgot to add that it also generally occurs as a phase change in an aquarium. If you are still in a beginning cycle of have made some change in the system, that may be contributing to the bloom.
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 12/02/2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 311
Posted By Redfish
The bright green blooms are actually a form of...

The bright green blooms are actually a form of phyto and/or single cell algae. It happens commonly when the lights are left on or the temperature temporarily spikes. It will take about a week for...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/01/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 574
Posted By Redfish
You would be fine. You have plenty of room.

You would be fine. You have plenty of room.
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/26/2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 715
Posted By Redfish
I had four in a 225 until recently. There was an...

I had four in a 225 until recently. There was an obvious pair and two third wheels. Make sure they are the last wrasse you want to add. They will beat the snot out of anything else for 24-48 hours...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/15/2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 791
Posted By Redfish
I recently made the mistake of adding a very...

I recently made the mistake of adding a very large, but beautiful, yellow tang to my aquarium. He immediately begin to harrass just about everything but particularly my school of golden butterflys. ...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 11/15/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 571
Posted By Redfish
What Drew said above except that if you leave the...

What Drew said above except that if you leave the sand in the bag, or put it in one, cut the top off, submerge to bottom and then release sand, you will cut down on cloudiness.
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 11/01/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 739
Posted By Redfish
There is really nothing wrong with running "other...

There is really nothing wrong with running "other stuff" off of the return pump as long as the other stuff discharges back into the sump. You just don't want to have part of that concentrated...
Forum: Florida Panhandle Reefkeepers 11/01/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 739
Posted By Redfish
Unless, of course, you are doing it correctly and...

Unless, of course, you are doing it correctly and controlling the flow to the skimmer via the sump return pump.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/31/2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By Redfish
From personal experience, NO, it does not make...

From personal experience, NO, it does not make any difference.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,407
Posted By Redfish
There are several factors in play here. First...

There are several factors in play here. First vinegar acts as a carbon source for bacteria that may be carbon limited. The cloudiness is the result of that bloom most likely. The bacteria...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/16/2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,834
Posted By Redfish
Mine just refuse to eat NLS or flake. I wish...

Mine just refuse to eat NLS or flake. I wish they would. They run around looking like lost pets when I feed the pellets or flake. As soon as the mysis hit the tank its a whole different story.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/15/2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 281
Posted By Redfish
Very interesting. Thanks for the info. I am...

Very interesting. Thanks for the info. I am sure it did not reach his gills. It would have been deadly if it had.

Used as you did, I am sure the peroxide had a postive impact on the fish's...
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