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Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By Piscator
Hire a BIG army of Nassarius snails. Cerith too....

Hire a BIG army of Nassarius snails. Cerith too. They're great IMO.

Best wishes,
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/23/2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 250
Posted By Piscator
My fish love it. I use it along with a variety...

My fish love it. I use it along with a variety of other foods, including frozen brine and others.

Best wishes,
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/20/2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 274
Posted By Piscator
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Forum: New to the Hobby 11/20/2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,092
Posted By Piscator
I have the 125 and am very happy with it. The...

I have the 125 and am very happy with it. The drain line is great. I run the line to a 2.5 gallon gas can, so it is super easy to empty. I know it is not the greatest that $ can buy, but it is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/17/2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,076
Posted By Piscator
Every home needs at least 1 fw and 1 sw tank at...

Every home needs at least 1 fw and 1 sw tank at all times, especially if you have kids.

:D


No reason you have to start with fresh water. I personally don't think a basic sw tank is harder,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/17/2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 379
Posted By Piscator
Basically you just need to purchase an oveflow...

Basically you just need to purchase an oveflow kit like the one here:
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/16/2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By Piscator
The upside: Could provide an additional source...

The upside: Could provide an additional source of biological filtration, assuming you need it. You could design it so that it could be switched over to a QT tank for your new arrivals (assuming you...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/14/2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 623
Posted By Piscator
I'm afraid I've sold down my ball of chaeto to...

I'm afraid I've sold down my ball of chaeto to its original size.

Thanks to all who helped me trim it back!

There'll be more in a couple months again....

Best wishes,
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 522
Posted By Piscator
You can get quite a lot of things "second hand"...

You can get quite a lot of things "second hand" in this hobby. It doesn't HAVE to be an expensive hobby...though it is very addictive! :D

I bought my 75 gallon tank from a local classified ad,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Piscator
Good question. I net then release. All water...

Good question. I net then release. All water from the acclimation process gets dumped. I had some fresh sw mixed up and ready to replace what was lost.

Thanks to all for the compliments. Hope...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 309
Posted By Piscator
I've been very pleased with the additional...

I've been very pleased with the additional nitrate reduction I've seen since adding my fuge. Sounds like a good plan.

6 gallons is an odd size, is this one of those HOB fuge setups?

Do you...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Piscator
Thanks. I'm sure you are right about the...

Thanks. I'm sure you are right about the possible ich intro with a shrimp. I suppose it is better to be safe than sorry.

Next acclimation post will be "Acclimation into QT tank with PICS"

:D
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/14/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 190
Posted By Piscator
I think you might be fine with just like 10...

I think you might be fine with just like 10 Astraea to start. Maybe throw in a half dozen Cerith.

Personally I avoid the crabs. They are fun to watch...but many will go after your snails. I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/13/2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Piscator
My Shrimp Acclimation PICS

Hello all,

Well, years ago I tried to acclimate my first shrimp...and failed miserably. Recently I've read a few posts by others who have had similar disappoints. So I decided I would take pics...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/13/2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 623
Posted By Piscator
PM replied to. After I send out another batch...

PM replied to. After I send out another batch tomorrow I'll let everyone know if I've got more to spare.

Thanks to everyone for helping me pass this along...hope it works as well for everyone...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/13/2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 623
Posted By Piscator
PM replied. Will ship tomorrow. Still got some...

PM replied. Will ship tomorrow. Still got some more! :D
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/13/2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 623
Posted By Piscator
TTT for the Tuesday crowd :D

TTT for the Tuesday crowd :D
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 193
Posted By Piscator
I'm very happy with my Mag 9. The Mag 7...

I'm very happy with my Mag 9.

The Mag 7 would be more than adequate also IMO.

Best wishes,
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/12/2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 623
Posted By Piscator
No problem! Still got more if anyone is...

No problem!

Still got more if anyone is interested...

:D
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 103
Posted By Piscator
It is best to remove the old silicone. Just...

It is best to remove the old silicone.

Just get a nice sharp blade and carefully slice out the old stuff.

For a cleaner looking job, you can run some masking tape to make a straight line for...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 170
Posted By Piscator
Sorry for your apparent bad luck with Maxi Jets. ...

Sorry for your apparent bad luck with Maxi Jets. I've used them for years, have quite a few, and have never had one die.

If you take them out of the water, I would run them in some plain water...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 134
Posted By Piscator
Maybe some form of amphipod or copepod? Try a...

Maybe some form of amphipod or copepod? Try a google image search and see if they look like either of these.

Best wishes,
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 281
Posted By Piscator
If my math is right (LOL), I think the resulting...

If my math is right (LOL), I think the resulting SG will be around 1.0266. That isn't taking into account any water displacement really, so it will probably drop much more.

Therefore, that is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By Piscator
If you mean the green film algae on the glass? ...

If you mean the green film algae on the glass? Then some snail, like Astraea are good. Also, just mechanical removal with something like a Mag Float or other aquarium safe sponge/pad etc.
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/12/2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By Piscator
At worst I would think you might have a little...

At worst I would think you might have a little photosynthetic algae growth beginning...but maybe not even that.

I don't think bacteria growth is a significant concern if the tank is otherwise...
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