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Forum: Nano Reefs 01/11/2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 853
Posted By johno4
Out of curiousity, why do you need a chiller on...

Out of curiousity, why do you need a chiller on the tank?
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By johno4
superglue gel works

superglue gel works
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/11/2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,176
Posted By johno4
If you leave the rock alone (with out any fish)...

If you leave the rock alone (with out any fish) for at least 1 month it will be fine to reuse. The life cycle of the ich parasite is 1 month, so by doing this you will have broken the life cycle due...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,586
Posted By johno4
Thats much stronger than any factory stand you...

Thats much stronger than any factory stand you could buy!
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/09/2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By johno4
my tanks was built in 1986 and I did not reseal...

my tanks was built in 1986 and I did not reseal it, its fine
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/09/2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 878
Posted By johno4
Considering you lost your whole tank to ich...

Considering you lost your whole tank to ich already you really should qt fish. That same thing happened to me when I had a fo. Set up a 55 in your basement with a hob filter. I put all fish...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/08/2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,803
Posted By johno4
Is this tank wood and fiberglass just like the...

Is this tank wood and fiberglass just like the original? Did you do anything different this time to prevent the leaking and rotting?
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/07/2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,496
Posted By johno4
Raise the temp to around 82-83 and drop your...

Raise the temp to around 82-83 and drop your salinity down to 1.009 asap. If you cant get a refractometer just get a hydormeter that will get lower readings so you can get the salinity where it...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/07/2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,496
Posted By johno4
Out of curiosity, why are you lowering the temp? ...

Out of curiosity, why are you lowering the temp? Typically you would raise the temp slightly to speed up the life cycle of the parasite.

I have never added formalin so I cant help you there,...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/06/2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,496
Posted By johno4
I would drop your salinity much faster. I have...

I would drop your salinity much faster. I have dropped the salinity to 1.009 over the course of 1 day, no not ideal but it worked and the fish survived. Your drop to 1.022 will do nothing to help...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/06/2008, 05:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,496
Posted By johno4
Im not sure about needing a coral host. From my...

Im not sure about needing a coral host. From my understanding, the parisites will not be killed while on the fish. Once they fall off the fish then they will be killed. Be patient, make sure he is...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/06/2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By johno4
I have a refugium in the sump and although I have...

I have a refugium in the sump and although I have not tested for any nutrients in the water I would assume they are low. All the hair algea and cyano disappeared on its own in a short period of...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/06/2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By johno4
Bubble algae

I know there was a thread a few months ago about getting rid of it. Of course I wasnt having an issue with it and I didnt read it and now I cant find the thread. What was the best way to get rid of...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/05/2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,496
Posted By johno4
Ive done hypo successfully many times using just...

Ive done hypo successfully many times using just a regular hydrometer. I personally would drop the salinity down using that and would not simply let it clear on its own. From experience, it never...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/04/2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By johno4
your best bet for a tang would be one with a...

your best bet for a tang would be one with a dissimilar body shape. on your list that would be the purple or sailfin.
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/04/2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,496
Posted By johno4
I have found in the past that hyposalinity works...

I have found in the past that hyposalinity works the best with the least chance of harming the fish.
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/04/2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 421
Posted By johno4
I would have pooped myself if that were me.

I would have pooped myself if that were me.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,403
Posted By johno4
The tank is sweet looking! I think since you are...

The tank is sweet looking! I think since you are going to let the rock color up before adding anything you have time to "play" with the aquascape a bit more. I think it would be nice if you had...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,913
Posted By johno4
A mandrin or a 6line wrasse might eat pods more...

A mandrin or a 6line wrasse might eat pods more so than your coris. Might be worth a shot neither are very expensive.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/02/2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,913
Posted By johno4
I have no idea on growth rate, but Im glad you...

I have no idea on growth rate, but Im glad you purchased this fish knowing what its requirments were. I hope the tranfer goes well. It must be pretty sweet to see it attacking the pods like that.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/02/2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,913
Posted By johno4
I was thinking the same thing, those fish get...

I was thinking the same thing, those fish get really big. Did the person at the lfs realize you had a 24g tank? Personally I would try and get something that would fit your tank. This is always an...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By johno4
More than enough, keep us updated it looks like a...

More than enough, keep us updated it looks like a cool project.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,436
Posted By johno4
Thats what I thought you did. Great idea I...

Thats what I thought you did. Great idea I definatly need to try it. is that just an extention cord you ran up to the canopy to plug them in?
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By johno4
Thumbs up Drilling glass, tip!

I just saw this on a DIY station on tv. Drill a hole in a sponge first so that the sponge is inside the drill bit. Then dip the bit in water and drill. Seems a lot easier that running water over...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,436
Posted By johno4
It looks like you put blue bulbs in them. Are...

It looks like you put blue bulbs in them. Are you using these as moonlights?
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