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Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 06/12/2007, 07:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By JRFowler
Heteractis Crispa

Afternoon all,

I bought a anenome at the weekend for my skunk clowns. its a beautiful purple coloured one and it was loking very healthy so I bought it now that my tanks mature enough..

my only...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/10/2007, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By JRFowler
Ever seen one of these?

I have be informed that this particular colour of fungia is rare, have you guys ever seen one?

heres a pic:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/FowlersRs/DSCF0330.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/24/2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 120
Posted By JRFowler
kalkwasser addition and calcium reactors r...

kalkwasser addition and calcium reactors r totally different things.. kalkwasser is a solution added via auto top up to maintain calcium..

whilst a calcium reactor (which I use) is basically a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 195
Posted By JRFowler
salinity swings r baaad. why where u running it...

salinity swings r baaad. why where u running it at .019 anyway, thats well low..

u should be heading for more around the .025 mark... but the swing will have affected ur corals for sure, thats...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 08/15/2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 113
Posted By JRFowler
Strange Female Behaviour?

evening all,

I added my clowns on saturday sunday nite, a pair of true percs and almost instantly they settled in too my toadstool and presumably have hosted it..

now since then I have noticed...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 08/13/2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 343
Posted By JRFowler
hi this is them... perhaps u can tell from...

hi this is them...

perhaps u can tell from this pic what they r..

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/FowlersRs/DSC00051.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/FowlersRs/DSC00054.jpg...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 08/12/2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 343
Posted By JRFowler
Breeding the Australian Black Perc

Hello to u all in the sunny US.. im from the uk and have just managed to get my hands on a pair of onyx percs...

to say im chuffed is an understatement, anyway the plan for me is to get them...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/10/2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 156
Posted By JRFowler
Onyx Clowns in the UK

Good evening to you all from the sunny devon, in the Uk, well I guess its morning to most of you now actually..

anyway.. I am very intrigued to see that the onyx clowns seem to be becoming more...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 06/29/2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 233
Posted By JRFowler
baaaaad things happen when 02 is low, if ure not...

baaaaad things happen when 02 is low, if ure not having any problems in your tank u can be rest assured ur 02 levels are ok..
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 06/11/2006, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 219
Posted By JRFowler
I would say, tank bred, easier to keep but less...

I would say, tank bred, easier to keep but less likely to host an anenome, some dont even know what one is..

opposite for wild caught..

Id go for wild caught everytime because they tend to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/13/2006, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By JRFowler
Kent Phos Reactor

What are your thoughts on this product, im living in the uk and have a chance to get hold of one of these and it is significantly cheaper than anything for sale over here... can it be used with the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/05/2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 88
Posted By JRFowler
this is a natural thing all tanks need to go...

this is a natural thing all tanks need to go through my friend, dont fear, you might want to check that your phosphates are low just incase its not diatoms..

but if all your water parameters r...
Forum: Reef Fishes 05/02/2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 115
Posted By JRFowler
Copperband Owners

Hi all, someone from across the pond here...

I recently purchased a copperband, beautiful fish and it was feeding well when I saw it, its began feeding in my tank occasionally after 3 days...

I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/31/2006, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By JRFowler
u wont have any problems keeping zoas under that...

u wont have any problems keeping zoas under that kind of lighting.. I had some under T8's in a 16 inch deep tank and they did really well...

obviously other corals r a different matter but most...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/31/2006, 03:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By JRFowler
yes, its a natural algae that will help with the...

yes, its a natural algae that will help with the absorbtion of nutrients in the water and also helps keep things natural..
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 02/18/2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By JRFowler
you would be correct, cheato will help absorb...

you would be correct, cheato will help absorb nuttrients in the water yes, as its a plant it requires nutrients to grow.. also, it will also consume phosphates too.. which is good..
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/17/2006, 04:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,661
Posted By JRFowler
I upgraded to one in my 4ft tank because of the...

I upgraded to one in my 4ft tank because of the increase of flow they offer, powerheads only push water in one directions, whereas the propellor style of the tunze stream draws water from the whole...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/08/2006, 01:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 660
Posted By JRFowler
The only one I would avoid is a Lemon Peel in a...

The only one I would avoid is a Lemon Peel in a Reef Tank, the rest should be fine although you could never guarantee it..

I have a Flameback and he is great, picks at the rock for food but wont...
Forum: Advanced Topics 02/03/2006, 04:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 310
Posted By JRFowler
I use garlic with my brine every other time I...

I use garlic with my brine every other time I feed the fish, its suppose to increase their appetite and help with disease.. (because they eat more)
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/01/2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 156
Posted By JRFowler
Yes, you should see to rectify this problem...

Yes, you should see to rectify this problem because the lower the alk rating the more the PH will swing when the lights go out.. now im ont familiar with the product your using, but I raide my...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/29/2006, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 209
Posted By JRFowler
I use Tropic Marin, good reliable test kit..

I use Tropic Marin, good reliable test kit..
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 687
Posted By JRFowler
If u ask me id rather use bare hands, obviously u...

If u ask me id rather use bare hands, obviously u dont wanna expose your fish to anything nasty but a little bit of dirt wont hurt, all helps them build up a immune system, always wash my hands...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 187
Posted By JRFowler
Im not 100 percent sure, its got 7240 on the...

Im not 100 percent sure, its got 7240 on the back, it was second hand u see.. so not instructions..
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2006, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 187
Posted By JRFowler
do you use any powerheads with it or on its own?

do you use any powerheads with it or on its own?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/29/2006, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 187
Posted By JRFowler
Tunze Positioning

Right, much to my joy I managed to get hold of a Tunze Stream with controller for 85 pounds from a friend..

Now I have a 4ft tank setup like this atm..
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