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Forum: Zoanthids 01/07/2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,561
Posted By tpenn187
they aren't tubs but i sure do like my "aqua"...

they aren't tubs but i sure do like my "aqua" zoas, that is what they were labeled when i purchased them. the rock is not completely full and ready for fraggin'.
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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 71,907
Posted By tpenn187
let me pick my jaw up to say that is an amazing...

let me pick my jaw up to say that is an amazing tank. i respect the real hobbyist who rock jean shorts and sponge bob t-shirts. what kind of pump do you put on a skimmer that big, the froth is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/04/2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By tpenn187
kalk stirrer vs. calc reactor

At some point in time in the next year i will need to add some type of calcium maintenance equipment. Basically what i was wondering what the main difference was? My understanding was that the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/30/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By tpenn187
i didn't see the pump question, i would defiantly...

i didn't see the pump question, i would defiantly do an external pump for the amount of water you will need to move over a good distance and head hight. they also have hardly any heat transfer. i...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/30/2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By tpenn187
if it were me i would do a bigger sump, maybe a...

if it were me i would do a bigger sump, maybe a 75 just because you are putting alot in a 40 breeder. imo. you can get 75 gal tanks cheap and it would give you much more room, or do two tanks one...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/29/2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By tpenn187
watts per gallon is not a very good way to...

watts per gallon is not a very good way to determine if you have enough light. are you doing retrofits or are you buying a fixture? if you are looking for a fixture make sure that you are...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By tpenn187
usually 8 inches above the water level suspended...

usually 8 inches above the water level suspended in some fasion. i would not use glass tops anyways.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By tpenn187
i would try to get a lumenarc full size...

i would try to get a lumenarc full size reflector, they should cover the area you are looking to cover.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 406
Posted By tpenn187
i was in the same situation, 90 gal and wanted...

i was in the same situation, 90 gal and wanted clams on the sand bed. i had differing answers, some said t5 some said mh. if you are going the route of t5 try to get icecap ballast and reflectors...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 293
Posted By tpenn187
try raising the skimmer in the water, 12 seems...

try raising the skimmer in the water, 12 seems deep, but i dont know what they suggest for proper water level for the reef devil. i guess i should ask if this is an i sump set up?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 603
Posted By tpenn187
are you looking for an in-sump, recirculating, or...

are you looking for an in-sump, recirculating, or hang on the back? i am a big fan of reef octopus, well priced and work great. for my 90 i am running the nw150, if you have the room you could do...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 567
Posted By tpenn187
bad, do you have a photobucket account? i post...

bad, do you have a photobucket account? i post photos from there and photobucket will adjust the size for you.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/25/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,587
Posted By tpenn187
great looking tank, love the clown photo.

great looking tank, love the clown photo.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/25/2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By tpenn187
when i used to work at petco they ran a sale that...

when i used to work at petco they ran a sale that if you purchase the stand they will give you the tank for free. one of the managers had them order a 120 tall and stand i think with his discount it...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/24/2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By tpenn187
oh yea pics would help.

oh yea pics would help.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/24/2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By tpenn187
what kind of lighting were they under when they...

what kind of lighting were they under when they were at the lfs. light aclimation could be just as important. it could have jumped off because there is too much light right now. place them...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/24/2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By tpenn187
i would agree with everyone that if you try any...

i would agree with everyone that if you try any clam try a derasa. be careful with the derasa's and squami's they will with out a doubt out grow your 46 bowfront. just my opinion.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/22/2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
Posted By tpenn187
no conditioners but it is in about 11 inches of...

no conditioners but it is in about 11 inches of water. a friend told me to either lower the water or raise the skimmer but i really cant do that because it is in my stand. i might be able to raise...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/21/2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
Posted By tpenn187
octopus nw150 is too much foam possible

i am currently running a nw150 on a 90 gal set up with a 30 gal sump/fuge. the issue is that the skimmer is foaming like crazy, and over flowing my cup, not major overflow just a litte. the tank is...
Forum: Zoanthid Identification 11/21/2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By tpenn187
this photo is a little better, any suggestions? ...

this photo is a little better, any suggestions?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/typenn187/004-1.jpg
Forum: Zoanthid Identification 11/11/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By tpenn187
need an id please

i was thinking bluberries tell me what you think.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/513/156602zoa_001.JPG
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/11/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By tpenn187
my 15 gal nano

i just thought that i would share some photos of my nano reef. it is an aga 15 gall tall aquarium, t5 lighting, two power heads for flow, and an aqua c remora skimmer. there is about 20 lbs of live...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/25/2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By tpenn187
i had ich on a much smaller scale, one fish and...

i had ich on a much smaller scale, one fish and in a 15 gal aquarium, one cleaner shrimp later no ich. do you have one in your tank?
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/25/2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 377
Posted By tpenn187
i have a reef octopus on my 90, so far no issues,...

i have a reef octopus on my 90, so far no issues, and i have seen several that have been in use for over a year and they seem fine, definately would recomend one. have you thought of tunze for your...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 10/25/2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,507
Posted By tpenn187
that is sweeeeet, what lighting are you using.

that is sweeeeet, what lighting are you using.
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