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Forum: Advanced Topics 11/18/2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By algaeguy
Tom- that's stunning! What type of...

Tom- that's stunning!

What type of flow/lighting/water params were you running with that system?

Thanks for your response!

Scott
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/16/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By algaeguy
Will do! Scott

Will do!

Scott
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/16/2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By algaeguy
dendro- thanks again!This is great info.! ...

dendro- thanks again!This is great info.!

Scott
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/15/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By algaeguy
This is the kind of stuff I was looking for!...

This is the kind of stuff I was looking for! Thanks for sharing! Curious what your flow rate and water parameters are?

Scott
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/15/2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By algaeguy
Question Anyone Keeping a Gorgonian -dominated System?

Hi There!

I've been toying with a Gorgonioan-dominated biotope, and I am curious if anyone else is maintaining a system dedicted mainly to Gorgonians (photsynthetic or otherwise). Any pics,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/05/2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,309
Posted By algaeguy
Hi guys,I've been scheming the same thing, but...

Hi guys,I've been scheming the same thing, but leaning towards keeping it to "scale", and just featuring part of an "airplane" or ship- sort of like a sectioon of Truk Lagoon wreck..I'm leaning...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 10/17/2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By algaeguy
Great idea, Sarah! My thinking is that...

Great idea, Sarah!

My thinking is that Halodule is about the same "texture-wise" as Gracilaria, which, of ocurse, they love! Should be an interesting experiment!

Thanks!

Scott
Forum: Southern California Reefers 10/11/2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By algaeguy
sbcaes- Your idea is exactly what I've done...

sbcaes-

Your idea is exactly what I've done in my system. There is really no risk of segrasses smothering coral or sessile inverts, as they are true plants, and must be rooted in substrate...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 10/11/2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By algaeguy
phishx- Sarah is definitely the hobby's...

phishx-

Sarah is definitely the hobby's best source for information on these plants, and she's a super nice person, too. She used to sell seagrasses for a while, but no longer does.

I'm not...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 10/06/2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By algaeguy
Thanks, David! That was my thinking, too. My...

Thanks, David!

That was my thinking, too. My Tomini Tang has been a perfect gentleman(woman?) in my system, and I have this nagging vision of a Zebrasoma mowing down my Halodule!

Scott
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 10/06/2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By algaeguy
Question Zebrasoma Tangs and Sea Grasses?

Has anyone kept a Zebrasoma Tang with Halodule sucessfully? Of course, I keep a Ctenochaetus in my seagrass system with no problems, but I'm wondering if anyone keeps a Zebrasoma in a seagrass system...
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/23/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,785
Posted By algaeguy
Hi guys: Many of the Blennies in this and...

Hi guys:

Many of the Blennies in this and other families are herbivores. However, a good number are omnivorous as well. In fact, a surprising numnber of species seem to be corallivores!

A...
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/22/2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,785
Posted By algaeguy
Hi Gary: I believe that the scientific name...

Hi Gary:

I believe that the scientific name is Escenius lineatus, and mine, too developed a gourmet taste for nice corals after about a year.

My little guy really enjoyed Faviids, much to my...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/07/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 66,099
Posted By algaeguy
Great to hear about everyone's long-term success....

Great to hear about everyone's long-term success. I don't think it can be stated often enough that the production of natural food sources (ie; copepods, mysids) and foraging areas is a huge...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/20/2007, 11:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 922
Posted By algaeguy
I went from a 72x30x24 225 gallon to a 40x40x22...

I went from a 72x30x24 225 gallon to a 40x40x22 cube (152 gallons). I have no regrets at all. Cubes are different, interesting, and totally unique!

The cube presented a few design challenges, such...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/06/2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 517
Posted By algaeguy
henryjd- I'm using an Eheim 1262 for my main...

henryjd- I'm using an Eheim 1262 for my main system pump.

I'm surprised that non of the manufacturers have made an "accessory pack" for their pumps/powerheads with fitings for just this purpose....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/05/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 517
Posted By algaeguy
Thanks much, everyone! Scott

Thanks much, everyone!

Scott
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/05/2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 517
Posted By algaeguy
Thanks for the feedback. BTW- What size tubing...

Thanks for the feedback. BTW- What size tubing fits on a 1200?
Good question! Since it's freshwater, I'm simply not going to water my backyard and garden for day, and direct that water right out...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/05/2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 517
Posted By algaeguy
Question Powerhead For Draining/Filling Aquariums

Hi There:

I'm finally doing a full-on wet test of my revamped system this weekend, and I decided after decades in the hobby that I'd better get out of the stone age of buckets and siphons when...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 06/17/2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By algaeguy
Sold to here4g2! Thanks to all those who...

Sold to here4g2!

Thanks to all those who were interested!

Scott
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 06/17/2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By algaeguy
Unfortunately, the endcaps are wired as 4 bulb...

Unfortunately, the endcaps are wired as 4 bulb units, so if I were parting out, it would be as two individual 4 bulb retros...Thanks, though!

Scott
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 06/16/2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By algaeguy
Thumbs up 2- 4x39w Ice Cap SLR T5 Retros For The Price of One!

Hi Everyone:

I'm offering two 4x39w (36") Ice Cap SLR T5 Retrofits, fully wired and ready to go, including two Ice Cap 660 Electronic Ballasts, ALL FOR ONLY $350.00 SHIPPED. That's an eight-bulb...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 06/14/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By algaeguy
YUP!

YUP!
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 06/14/2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By algaeguy
I agree..The Yellow is very attractive. My goal...

I agree..The Yellow is very attractive. My goal was to have several specimens, though, and seeing how large this species gets, it may not be such a great idea!

More thinking...More thinking....
...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 06/14/2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By algaeguy
Awesome feedback...Thanks! I've been kind of...

Awesome feedback...Thanks!

I've been kind of agonizing over which species I want to use in my tank, so this is quite helpful!

Thanks again!

Scott
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