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Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/16/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 652
Posted By smpolyp
That was the best Holiday party by far. You could...

That was the best Holiday party by far. You could tell there was alot of thought and work put into the meeting. Great food, prizes, games, 2007 photo show, and great people. Thank you sponsors for...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/06/2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 683
Posted By smpolyp
Take it easy on me I'm an old saly, but why do...

Take it easy on me I'm an old saly, but why do people use filter socks on reef tanks?
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/06/2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By smpolyp
The holiday party is one of the best for new...

The holiday party is one of the best for new comers. It is layed back and a great way to meet the core group.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/06/2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 819
Posted By smpolyp
Congrats. It's always good to see a brand new...

Congrats. It's always good to see a brand new ORCA memeber. Keep up the amino,fat, HUFA diet. We all want to see the saltwater diet help grow the best.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/12/2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 351
Posted By smpolyp
Thank you all. And special thanks to those that...

Thank you all.
And special thanks to those that have a Purple Heart. I know Donovans got one.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/12/2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 475
Posted By smpolyp
Nothing like free advertising for ORCA. Lets...

Nothing like free advertising for ORCA.
Lets get a bunch of us in it at next years MACNA. Who's up for next year? Atlanta is not to far of a drive!
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 10/14/2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 307
Posted By smpolyp
Closed aquarium limits.

Looking at closed aquarium limits after the last MACNA I must say is an eye opener.
Lighting. Breaking from the norm. High lighting is not what you would think. The par ratings for certain corals...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 10/09/2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 552
Posted By smpolyp
I would not recomend using Potassium permaganate...

I would not recomend using Potassium permaganate in saltwater. Maganese dioxide may percipitate onto the gills of the fish. Ref. Fish and Disease Diagnosis and Treatment by Edward J. Noga.
I perfer...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 09/27/2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By smpolyp
Keep it like your main tank. Temp....

Keep it like your main tank. Temp. controlled,good flow, clean water, balance of chems., and light again if it needs it. If you find the rock is not so fresh than I would "cook it". Just keep it in a...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 09/23/2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 775
Posted By smpolyp
I'm interested in the chiller. I just sold my...

I'm interested in the chiller.
I just sold my old 1/3 to Aquaman and it ended up having leak. I gave him a hook up on a refig repair man that I heard was good and priced right. The price changed...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 09/19/2007, 07:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 530
Posted By smpolyp
I would say your best way to save on electricity...

I would say your best way to save on electricity would be to set up the tank with efficient compnents. The biggest way I have found is using low wattage pumps. Limit your water turn over time to...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 09/13/2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 530
Posted By smpolyp
Wow I thought I was the only one to think of...

Wow I thought I was the only one to think of this. It would work from what I see on a limited basis. It would need to be on a tank with a high turnover and provide a small power source for the...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 09/13/2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By smpolyp
YEAH!! You know it! I can't wait till we fly out....

YEAH!! You know it! I can't wait till we fly out. I hope we have several ORCA members going. After all ORCA has been noticed by MASNA to have a strong turn out in other MACNAS. They may want us to...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 09/13/2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 350
Posted By smpolyp
I've use the Berlin skimmer many of times and on...

I've use the Berlin skimmer many of times and on many of tanks. Number 1 rule is use oversize outlet tubes. The outlet tube or tubes I should say must be atleast 3/4" id or larger. Why does a 3/4'...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 09/13/2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 802
Posted By smpolyp
Great thread! Warning though I would not eat...

Great thread!
Warning though I would not eat any trout in the summer months and some places not at all. They can have some nasty worms.
I would stick to eating fish that are close to an inlet or...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 08/09/2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 426
Posted By smpolyp
When I hear live sand I almost want to run and...

When I hear live sand I almost want to run and hide. Not for the fact that live and is bad, but for the fact live sand has way to loose a name. You can autoclave sand and place it in a tank seconds...
Forum: Joliet Area Reef Club 08/09/2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 695
Posted By smpolyp
Wow nice to see Joliet has a reef club! I noticed...

Wow nice to see Joliet has a reef club! I noticed it as I was moving down to my reef club. It caught my eye as my wife is from there. If anyone is going to MACNA please call me. The RC crowd always...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 07/19/2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 521
Posted By smpolyp
Congradulations!! Teach them to love the Land...

Congradulations!! Teach them to love the Land and the Ocean. Due to John W. my son knows what a blue tort is. Just ask him.
Forum: Pittsburgh Marine Aquarium Society 07/19/2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By smpolyp
Thanks Steve. I think I posted from a panic. I...

Thanks Steve. I think I posted from a panic. I have to remember from past MACNAs the second hotel may take some time getting to the venue,but also has some of the best parties. The RC crowd seems...
Forum: Pittsburgh Marine Aquarium Society 07/19/2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By smpolyp
MACNA Hotels

Looks like the Radisson is sold out. Is there a closer hotel than the Holiday Inn that you would recomend?
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/12/2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 477
Posted By smpolyp
Most are all good as long as you adjust them. If...

Most are all good as long as you adjust them. If this sounds funny at least test your next freshly made up batch for calcium, alkalinity and magnesium.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 07/12/2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,845
Posted By smpolyp
Thanks to all that helped! Especially Matt and...

Thanks to all that helped! Especially Matt and Mel.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 07/12/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By smpolyp
Man those are some nice raffle prizes!

Man those are some nice raffle prizes!
Forum: Brevard Area Reef Society 07/12/2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By smpolyp
Killer raffle prizes! Check them out

Killer raffle prizes! Check them out
Forum: Atlanta/ Southeastern Marine Aquarium Society 07/12/2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,248
Posted By smpolyp
wow did you guy see the raffle items! Euro reef...

wow did you guy see the raffle items!
Euro reef skimmer
4- 50 lb of Walt smith Rock
Nano Cube
Sea World tickets
Vortech pump w/ back up
A custom Infinity tank
and many more
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