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Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 12/11/2006, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By Reefeross
Thanks, I think the two VHO bulbs I have in...

Thanks, I think the two VHO bulbs I have in should counterbalance the lower MH temp, so I probably will go ahead and try the 10Ks when bulb changing time comes around.
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 12/11/2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By Reefeross
Question Best bulbs for softie growth?

Hey all, I got a few q's for some softie vets about bulb temperature and softie growth. I switched to MH about 7 or so months ago, I bought a used unit with two 110 watt Actinic Fluorescent VHO bulbs...
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/10/2006, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By Reefeross
I agree that Zebrasoma tangs are the hardiest....

I agree that Zebrasoma tangs are the hardiest. The Acanthurus species are often frail or belligerant, not to mention pricey. The Hippo tang is notoriously prone to parasites, and the Nasos get pretty...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 12/07/2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By Reefeross
Anyone using calcium reactors?

I was just wondering if anyone here uses a calcium reactor on a softie tank. If so, do you feel it makes a big difference from manual dosing with additives? Thanks, -Ross
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 12/05/2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,393
Posted By Reefeross
Stay away from Coral Banded shrimp, everywhere...

Stay away from Coral Banded shrimp, everywhere says they are compatible with other inverts, but from personal experience they can be nasty little s.o.b.'s.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By Reefeross
Go search in the SPS forum, there are some old...

Go search in the SPS forum, there are some old threads with mind blowing pics on there.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 07/16/2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By Reefeross
Could be good...But it could mean a whole new...

Could be good...But it could mean a whole new batch of people who have no idea what the animals really need...And don't care.
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 06/28/2006, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By Reefeross
Maybe, he hasn't touched it again. Yeah...

Maybe, he hasn't touched it again.


Yeah Sk8r, Fighting Conchs are awesome...How do those differ from Queen conchs btw?
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 06/27/2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 473
Posted By Reefeross
Hmmm....Did some research. Looks like it all...

Hmmm....Did some research. Looks like it all depends on the personality of the fish. I have seen the most success with the common Picasso (Rhinecanthus aculeatus) but I would think carefully about...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 06/27/2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By Reefeross
Okay...I'm a bit cooled down now. I haven't seen...

Okay...I'm a bit cooled down now. I haven't seen him touch it for the last two hours. The Sacro looks alright. He backed away after I threw some mysis at him, can't let him get hungry I suppose. I'll...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 06/27/2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By Reefeross
Angry Reef-Safe my eye!

Just a warning to softy reefers. I may be a lone, ignorant individual but I was always under the impression that cleaner shrim were reef-safe. Just now I looked over to see that my beautiful, 7''...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 06/21/2006, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By Reefeross
Question Need a new bulb combination?

Hey all, its about time for me to replace the bulbs on my 48'' Orbit PC unit, its on a 72 gallon softy tank right now.

Right now it has: 2 of these,...
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/16/2006, 01:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,717
Posted By Reefeross
Hey Daaaan, good job and good luck man, eager for...

Hey Daaaan, good job and good luck man, eager for updates. I would suggest you throw on a modded HOB filter as a fuge btw, it cheap and easy and certainly would help a little.
Forum: Reef Fishes 06/16/2006, 01:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 382
Posted By Reefeross
Well, what do you like to start off? Anything...

Well, what do you like to start off? Anything catch your eye? You pick a fish you definitely want and we can build around that.-Ross
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 06/16/2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,642
Posted By Reefeross
You know, I saw an interesting program on History...

You know, I saw an interesting program on History Channel. I couldn't catch the entire show, but they were saying that during the Midevil (sp?) years the earth's temp dropped maybe two degrees,...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 06/14/2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 473
Posted By Reefeross
Well you learn something new everyday! ;) If you...

Well you learn something new everyday! ;) If you do go with humu humus, make sure you know what kind your getting. There are like 3 or 4 variations, subspecies, similar species, or something, each...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/14/2006, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 522
Posted By Reefeross
Thanks, funny thing is, mine has a really big...

Thanks, funny thing is, mine has a really big crack as well along with really rough edges and little cracks. I'll mess with the riser tube, I just but this though, and it looks like I'm stuck with it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/13/2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 522
Posted By Reefeross
Bump, no one has one of these?

Bump, no one has one of these?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/13/2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 522
Posted By Reefeross
Thumbs down Skimmer SOS!

Okay guys and gals, I'm getting pretty fed up with my skimmer. I bought a Pro Clear Aquatics Venturi rated to about 75 gallons running in my sump, and cannot get it to function properly. I have...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 06/13/2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 473
Posted By Reefeross
I don't think a big puffer or trigger could...

I don't think a big puffer or trigger could resist crunching on a crab ;) If you keep them well fed they may ignore them however. -Ross
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 06/13/2006, 01:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,166
Posted By Reefeross
It upsets me how some people respond to this....

It upsets me how some people respond to this. Yes, it is a fish, but it is a pet, is one not offended when someone rudely comments "Its just a cat/dog?" I know these are VERY different, but we are...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 06/13/2006, 01:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 473
Posted By Reefeross
It all really depends, both are *usually* okay...

It all really depends, both are *usually* okay with soft corals and I think SPS (LPS, Zoas, and mushrooms MAY be at risk) and both shouldn't be kept with crustaceans of any kind.

However, the...
Forum: Reef Fishes 06/12/2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,996
Posted By Reefeross
There are blue, yellow, white, and combo striped...

There are blue, yellow, white, and combo striped Neons, all of them have cream lower bodies and black upper bodies. Usually they are pretty easy to pair up. In *larger tanks groups can coexist....
Forum: SPS Keepers 06/11/2006, 11:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 246
Posted By Reefeross
Okay, sounds good temp wise, what wattage are...

Okay, sounds good temp wise, what wattage are these? What kind of SPS do you plan on keeping? -Ross
Forum: Reef Fishes 06/11/2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Reefeross
I love my Sailfin, very high profile and not shy...

I love my Sailfin, very high profile and not shy in the least (what tang is?).
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