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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/15/2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
What is the proper halide bulb orientation in relation to tank

Should the bulb be parallel to the long side of the tank or the short side...... Or does it matter ???
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/15/2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Will Xenia adveresly effect leathers in the same system ???

I just finished reading an article that said that Xenia can / will have a negative effect on other corals (specifically leathers / softies) in the same system.

I introduced 2 small (1" x 1")...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/01/2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 257
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Why not mix up the 100g with fresh SW, and then...

Why not mix up the 100g with fresh SW, and then do 2 50g water changes ???? Should bring the nitrates down to about 10% of where they currently are..... Diluting the 75 into the 100g sump would...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/18/2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 319
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Hook and line ? Maybe buy a big grouper ?

Hook and line ?

Maybe buy a big grouper ?
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/18/2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
9 monthold bulbs may have significantly changed...

9 monthold bulbs may have significantly changed spectral outputs, but I'd be looking elsewhere.... not to say that the lights might not be aggravating the situation.......
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/18/2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
What size tank? I ask because I had been...

What size tank?

I ask because I had been having trouble keeping some corals.... I recently changed over FROM 2 x 400w 20K to 2 x 250w 12k, and everyone is MUCH happier...... I think I was...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/18/2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Interesting website.... Florida collected specimens.....

Let me start by saying that I am NOT affiliated with this website in any way, shape, or fashion........ I stumbled across it and thought that others might enjoy / benefit from it...... Lots of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/18/2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,527
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Buy direct from the divers !!!! Only $6 !!! ...

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Forum: Reef Discussion 06/06/2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 375
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Bump for the evening crowd........

Bump for the evening crowd........
Forum: LPS Keepers 05/29/2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
I haven't noticed anything irritating...

I haven't noticed anything irritating them........ I only have a small Fairy wrasse and a purple firefish in the tank....... They are not in the sandbed, their bases are wedged in rock, but their...
Forum: LPS Keepers 05/29/2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
They are at least 12" apart........ Another...

They are at least 12" apart........ Another torch, added within the last 2 -3 weeks is doing very good.......
Forum: LPS Keepers 05/29/2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Poor polyp extension on torch & frogspawn.....

Water parameters

125 gallon
Temp 83
pH 8.2
ammmonia 0
Nitrates 0
Nitrate 0
Phos .1
Calcium 400
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/27/2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
What role do Sulphates play in a reef tank?

I've been reading about how Sulphate levels will increase in my reef due to the fact that I have been supplementing Magnesium by using Epsom Salts.....

What will happen due to the increase in...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/26/2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Help me get my Mg figured out.......

I've been trying to get my water parameters in line........ I have approx 110-120 gallons in the total system........ My current Magnesium reading is 900....... I would like to get the level up to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/23/2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
With a light bioload, I'd consider a DAS...

With a light bioload, I'd consider a DAS EX-2...... If a heavier load, move up to the DAS EX-3.

DAS skimmers are licensed Deltec clones at about 1/2 the Deltec price. I am running the EX-2 and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/21/2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
If you don't test for "it", you shouldn't add...

If you don't test for "it", you shouldn't add "it"........

A HUGE number reef organisms (corals / fish / inverts ) are killed by the effects of blind additions of supplements and the trouble it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/21/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Review of DAS EX-2 skimmer

It took about 2 weeks to break in to my liking even though I did the vinegar soak first. For the last few days, it has been pulling out the absolute nastiest skimate I have ever seen. It's dead...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/21/2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
I've got a 8" wide piece of eggcrate running...

I've got a 8" wide piece of eggcrate running almost the full width of my tank at the rear. It's well supported and about 8" off the bottom of the tank. There's a MJ900 at one end that keeps water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/18/2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Question Tropic Marin Pro..........

Somewhere I've heard that Tropic Marin "PRO" salt is intended for use by those that also use a calcium reactor.... Has anyone here heard anything that either substantiates or refutes this ???
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/10/2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Question Grounding probes...........

Are they really necessary ?????? Beneficial ?????

How would you detect stray voltage in your tank ?????
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/30/2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
So I broke (Key word) down and ordered a new skimmer.........

OK........ I'm cheap........ No bones about it........ I'd use both sides of the toilet paper if I could........ But......... Get it ? Butt ??? OK, so you didn't........ To get to the point........ I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,339
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Here's my hairbrained idea....... As long as the...

Here's my hairbrained idea....... As long as the bottom is removeable, why not devise some way of having the entire pump inside the 6" PVC ??????
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/05/2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 736
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Mesh mod for Eheim 1060 / 1260 / 1262 ???

Anyone have a link / pics / anything on doing a mesh / mesh type mod on one of these Eheim pumps ??? Thanks, Jim
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/28/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
Kinda hard to review a FIRST ANNUAL event until...

Kinda hard to review a FIRST ANNUAL event until AFTER it's happened !!!!! :p
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/19/2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By Hoosier Reefer
90 In, or 90 out ??????? Recirc skimmer question....

I've decided to try a DIY recirculating skimmer using 6" acrylic & an Eheim 1060....... I need input on whether I should have a straight pipe feeding the pump and a 90 degree bend returning the...
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