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Forum: Tank of the Month 04/05/2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 15,801
Posted By JMC1
Congrats! Great looking nano.

Congrats! Great looking nano.
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/05/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 208
Posted By JMC1
How Long???

My one big question is how long, what kind, and how much algae is normal for the typical tank maturation process? I feel like a seaweed farmer with all the hair algae....

If it matters, my tank...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/28/2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 343
Posted By JMC1
Being a new reefer, having satisfied...

Being a new reefer, having satisfied RocketEngineer's checklist for preparation (actually, I read for about a year before I started), and having read just about every sticky/recommended post here on...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/18/2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By JMC1
Bought the exact same setup from my LFS on sale. ...

Bought the exact same setup from my LFS on sale. $230 included tank, stand, glass cover, and light strip. Light strip is useless at 15w, but I love the cube and stand.
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/18/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By JMC1
LOL. The wallet will survive. I am more worried...

LOL. The wallet will survive. I am more worried about the wife..."those pieces of rock cost HOW much? It's just rock!":eek1:
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/18/2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By JMC1
LOL. I have no idea. Well, here is a pic (not...

LOL. I have no idea. Well, here is a pic (not great, taken during the day) once the sand storm died down. Also, ignore the herd of micro bubbles floating around the top - i was dialing in the flow...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/18/2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 573
Posted By JMC1
I talked to reefscience earlier this month and...

I talked to reefscience earlier this month and was quoted $6.75 per lb plus $1.79 per lb for overnight shipping for the fully cured indonesian rock. There is also a 25 lb minimum order. Although...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/16/2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By JMC1
Sand storm right now...have to wait for...

Sand storm right now...have to wait for bacteria/gravity to help settle everything. But, yes, I will definitely be posting pics once I can see anything.
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/16/2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By JMC1
Talking All Smiles!

:rollface: I just put my new rock from reefermadness in the 30 gal cube. My small reef tank FINALLY starts....FWIW, I think the the rock rocked. I ordered the fully cured Fiji premium and Tonga...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/15/2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 15,545
Posted By JMC1
Not too sure what you can keep, but WOW, I am...

Not too sure what you can keep, but WOW, I am definitely hooked on the idea. Keep us posted.
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/15/2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By JMC1
Possible oxygen deficiency? Extreme Ca-Alk...

Possible oxygen deficiency? Extreme Ca-Alk imbalance caused pH to drop? Self admitted newbie, but it would help if "my parameters are good" includes actual values.
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/14/2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By JMC1
Thanks. Yeah, I remember now, that is what I...

Thanks. Yeah, I remember now, that is what I read. I do find it funny, though, that I am concerned about a few dollars per month in precipitate as compared to the crap load of money already spent,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/14/2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By JMC1
Dosing Two Part Buffer

Hey All,

Just curious...when dosing a two part buffer (ie Kent Tech CB), which part should be dosed first? I remember reading something about this but the search engine is "temporarily...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/12/2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 478
Posted By JMC1
Do you remember who you bought it from? I am...

Do you remember who you bought it from? I am interested in getting an overflow, but would rather not spend what CPR and others want for one. Thanks.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By JMC1
Added to my favorites. Nice job, and thanks for...

Added to my favorites. Nice job, and thanks for the leg work.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By JMC1
FWIW - I use SeaChem PhosBuster (small white...

FWIW - I use SeaChem PhosBuster (small white circular "pellets") for quick removal and ferric oxide for long term. The PhosBuster turns from white to grey when exhausted - a nice visual way to tell...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/02/2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 237
Posted By JMC1
Looking good. Did you build the stand, or was...

Looking good. Did you build the stand, or was that part of a "combo" purchase?
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/23/2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By JMC1
I agree with cowboyswife. TBS web site has a...

I agree with cowboyswife. TBS web site has a great list of hitchhikers with pics...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/04/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 338
Posted By JMC1
FWIW - I would go with two smaller thermometers...

FWIW - I would go with two smaller thermometers vice one big one. Newbie to saltwater, but I have unfortunately cooked some cichlids due to thermometer issues. If you have two smaller ones, you...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/03/2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By JMC1
Thanks for the info. I'll definitely cut the...

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely cut the number down. Any opinions on the right "mix" of snails?

Another question that comes to mind is can snails alone keep the surface of a DSB stirred...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/03/2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By JMC1
Reef Janitors

I decided on the following group of characters as the janitor crew for my 30 gal cube with a 4" DSB:

10 Astraea Snails
8 Cerrith Snals
10 Onyx Nassarius Snails
5 Nerite Snails
10 Red leg...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/31/2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By JMC1
Thanks for the replies. Looks like a dsb for me....

Thanks for the replies. Looks like a dsb for me. Just a few more questions...



drummerreef - Do you have personal experience with TBS live sand? I have read several threads that sing the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/31/2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By JMC1
bump

bump
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/30/2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By JMC1
Sand Bed Questions...

First of all...thanks to everyone who has donated the time and effort to make this the awesome resource it is....

I am in the "design" phase for an Oceanic 30 gal cube reef, and have a few...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/28/2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,115
Posted By JMC1
Well, looks like you thought this out better than...

Well, looks like you thought this out better than I ever would! Can't wait to see the rest of the project.
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