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Forum: Reef Discussion 02/04/2006, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By rtcpenguin
Actually, I was reading an article about shipping...

Actually, I was reading an article about shipping ( http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/11/tips/view ) and I think I'll do what the author recommended and just grab a big sheet of foam insulation...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/04/2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By rtcpenguin
Hmmm, that site doesn't really have the best...

Hmmm, that site doesn't really have the best selection. I wan't to sell some live rock and I think I will need styro liners larger than the ones on that site 6" x 7" x 7".

Are there any other...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/23/2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By rtcpenguin
Shipping Supplies

I was thinking about selling some frags, but demand is low locally, so I'm considering shipping. Can any one recommend a site that sells shipping supplies? For example, heat packs, plastic...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2005, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 378
Posted By rtcpenguin
Thanks guys. I'll probably end up just selling it...

Thanks guys. I'll probably end up just selling it all together to avoid the hassle.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 378
Posted By rtcpenguin
I already have a good idea about where I'll...

I already have a good idea about where I'll advertise, I just wanted to know if its worth the effort to break it down into separate pieces, ie sell just the LR, just the clam, just the tank etc...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2005, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 378
Posted By rtcpenguin
Best way to sell tank?

Whats the best way to go about selling a nano setup?

I'm getting tired of hauling the tank back and forth from school, and honestly I just dont pay that much attention to it any more.

Would it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/24/2005, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By rtcpenguin
Siphon + tank water = sore throat?

The other day (Tues), I was doing a much needed water change and I wasn't paying attention to the siphon. I got a blast of nasty water (cyano pieces too) in my mouth. I immediately gargled some...
Forum: Zoanthids 11/18/2005, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Why would alkanlinity magically drop without any...

Why would alkanlinity magically drop without any external change to the tank?

Also, if my alkalinity is low, wouldn't that affect my other corals (which are fine)?
Forum: Zoanthids 11/10/2005, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Sorry, but I really don't think alkalinity is the...

Sorry, but I really don't think alkalinity is the issue.

Anyone else have some input?
Forum: Zoanthids 11/09/2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
I've been using Instant Ocean salt for years. ...

I've been using Instant Ocean salt for years.

I dose Kalkwasser as topoff.
Forum: Zoanthids 11/08/2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
How is my alk way low? 2.5 meq/l is typical of...

How is my alk way low? 2.5 meq/l is typical of ocean surface readings per this page: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php
Forum: Zoanthids 11/08/2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
By bi-weekly I meant every other week, meaning I...

By bi-weekly I meant every other week, meaning I change the entire volume out approximately once per 2 months. I was actually thinking about cutting back on water changes anyway though.
Forum: Zoanthids 11/08/2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Well I'm using a Red Sea test kit which doesn't...

Well I'm using a Red Sea test kit which doesn't list actual numbers, but its reading at the low end of the "normal" range, so ~2.5 meq/L, 7 dKH?
Forum: Zoanthids 11/08/2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Been doing 25% water changes bi-weekly. Nitrates...

Been doing 25% water changes bi-weekly. Nitrates always test close to 0.

Could alk all the sudden become a problem? I haven't added rock or changed substrate in 6+ months. PH always tests about...
Forum: Zoanthids 11/08/2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Checked alk, it looked okay, maybe a little low....

Checked alk, it looked okay, maybe a little low. I added some buffer so maybe that will help.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/06/2005, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 279
Posted By rtcpenguin
What is your lighting schedule? I would...

What is your lighting schedule?

I would consider lowering tank temperature to maybe 77F.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/06/2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 362
Posted By rtcpenguin
Naples asked if someone who speaks Italian would...

Naples asked if someone who speaks Italian would talk with him about setting up a tank and Reeforbust spouted some bs about models of Lamborghinis.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/06/2005, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 371
Posted By rtcpenguin
My ocellaris does that. Splashes me too.

My ocellaris does that. Splashes me too.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/06/2005, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Wow thats pretty cool. I've got a shot glass just...

Wow thats pretty cool. I've got a shot glass just like that one too...
Forum: Zoanthids 11/06/2005, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Could a disease just come out of nowhere? They...

Could a disease just come out of nowhere? They were thriving for months and now they're just sort of steadily declining.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/06/2005, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Crab Trap

I noticed a tiny crab in my tank when I added some LR several months ago, and I hoped he wouldn't be a pest. However, about a week ago, my peppermint shrimp completely disappeared. I didn't see any...
Forum: Zoanthids 11/06/2005, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 685
Posted By rtcpenguin
Zoas shrinking/dying

Over the last several months it seems like my Zoanthids have been shrinking and dying off. They're polyps are considerably smaller and some don't open until hours after the lights come on, and some...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 10/26/2005, 02:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,271
Posted By rtcpenguin
That seems expensive to me.

That seems expensive to me.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/11/2005, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By rtcpenguin
Mine open about 25-35 minutes after lights on,...

Mine open about 25-35 minutes after lights on, and stay open until lights off unless a shrimp stomps them.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/07/2005, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By rtcpenguin
Would have included one if I had access to a...

Would have included one if I had access to a camera.
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