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Forum: Photography 12/16/2005, 10:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 935
Posted By Bocaswim
Here are a few pics taken with a friend's D70 and...

Here are a few pics taken with a friend's D70 and 105mm Micro lens
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/2543DSC_0101__Medium_.JPG
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/08/2005, 08:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,770
Posted By Bocaswim
Since this tank is not drilled for a CL why not...

Since this tank is not drilled for a CL why not consider the Tunze streams for flow? You could start with two 6100's and a controller and then upgrade with additional units if and when your needs...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/05/2005, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 329
Posted By Bocaswim
Sorry Todd-I just found the thread. I have...

Sorry Todd-I just found the thread.

I have been running 250 watt DE bulbs on a 400 watt PFO HQI Ballast for the last 15 months. Although I am not recommending that this is the right or safe choice...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/20/2005, 08:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,384
Posted By Bocaswim
Just lovely-your tank is an inspiration.

Just lovely-your tank is an inspiration.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/20/2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,456
Posted By Bocaswim
One more vote for MTC, have to say just a really...

One more vote for MTC, have to say just a really well built piece of equipment.
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 11/19/2005, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By Bocaswim
Another viewpoint

Alberto-

Thank you for your input-I respect your advice and I know you were thinking I had actually agreed to overpay for what I was getting but I was saddened by my losses from the storm and...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/19/2005, 08:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,012
Posted By Bocaswim
Hey carlos, I just left you a voice mail...

Hey carlos,

I just left you a voice mail also. I don't understand why you are angry with me. I always wanted to buy your corals, look at the beginning of this thread, but I was not going to be...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/19/2005, 08:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,012
Posted By Bocaswim
Hi Rogger, This deal was closed between...

Hi Rogger,

This deal was closed between Carlos and Myself on Thursday.

I am very disturbed by all this as I agreed to buy Carlos corals from him two days ago after seeing them in person and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/06/2005, 09:14 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 17,133
Posted By Bocaswim
I added about 150 assorted snails, the nerites do...

I added about 150 assorted snails, the nerites do the most to actually remove it and the astreas are also making a dent. I have reduced the algae by about 50%. Previously it had covered about 90% of...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 09/10/2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,012
Posted By Bocaswim
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/30/2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,419
Posted By Bocaswim
Hey Greg, Pics look great! Almost as good as...

Hey Greg,

Pics look great! Almost as good as in person. :) Thanks for coming to the meeting.
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/29/2005, 06:58 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 17,133
Posted By Bocaswim
Ditto on the powder blue, mine is on it all the...

Ditto on the powder blue, mine is on it all the time but not enough to see any real results. Going to try another round of hermits and snails. I am used to looking at it in my tank but it is so nice...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/26/2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 17,133
Posted By Bocaswim
"It's what you call the teardrop or decorator...

"It's what you call the teardrop or decorator crab."

I am not familiar with them? Are they harmful in an SPS reef?
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/26/2005, 05:11 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 17,133
Posted By Bocaswim
Anyone make a dent in this stuff? Still fighting...

Anyone make a dent in this stuff? Still fighting it-blue legs can't seem to keep up with the stuff. I am sick of looking at it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/03/2005, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 257
Posted By Bocaswim
Hi, I have been running the 250 de bulbs on...

Hi,

I have been running the 250 de bulbs on the 400 watt HQI ballast for almost a year now with no problems, I am not sure if I can easily switch to the 400 watt bulb as I have an enclosed fixture...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/27/2005, 07:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 294
Posted By Bocaswim
No preparation, just fresh or thawed out frozen...

No preparation, just fresh or thawed out frozen broccoli. I feed a small floret at a time and leave the stem attached to clip under the magnet, the fish like to pick at it.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/27/2005, 06:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 294
Posted By Bocaswim
I have had great success curing HLLE on a sailfin...

I have had great success curing HLLE on a sailfin tang by feeding with Broccoli, it takes a while for the fish to realize it is food, I clip it to the glass magnet. It can take up to a year to see...
Forum: Palm Beach Marine Aquarium Society (PBMAS) 06/01/2005, 08:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,974
Posted By Bocaswim
Oh NO did somebody say Boynton :) I need to take...

Oh NO did somebody say Boynton :) I need to take out a HELOC just to keep up with this hobby. I think we should have named our club reefers anonymous.

I refuse to go to Big Al's for at least a...
Forum: Palm Beach Marine Aquarium Society (PBMAS) 05/20/2005, 07:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 873
Posted By Bocaswim
Frags I am currently growing

Orange digitata with green base from ORA $10
Blue Fuzzy Stag Acro from ORA $15
Green Millipora (large frag) from ORA $15
Rose Millipora from ORA ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/16/2005, 08:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,766
Posted By Bocaswim
DC, Looking forward to the meeting at your...

DC,

Looking forward to the meeting at your place this weekend.

Anyone interested in more club info should check out our new website www.pbmas.org for more details, new reefers are always...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/05/2005, 06:52 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 26,109
Posted By Bocaswim
Chaotic Reefer-Is it also possible your corals...

Chaotic Reefer-Is it also possible your corals suffered due to temperature instability rather than lack of light? Or a combination of both factors?

I am not saying two hours is all that needed for...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/04/2005, 07:19 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 26,109
Posted By Bocaswim
:) You'll be pleasantly surprised. And just...

:)

You'll be pleasantly surprised. And just think of all the extra $$ you'll have for more frags by saving on the electiric bill.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/04/2005, 06:53 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 26,109
Posted By Bocaswim
I ran my tank prior to my move with 400 watt MH...

I ran my tank prior to my move with 400 watt MH on for 10+ hrs per day. In addition I ran VHO for 12 hrs with a dusk/dawn. In the move I change a few things and am now running 250watt DE MH for 5 hrs...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/04/2005, 06:36 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 17,133
Posted By Bocaswim
Blue Legs

200 Blue Legs worked for me!

Too bad I have the red bugs again and with have to pull them all out. I think that is what set this stuff off. I know I have brought in a bunch of aquacultured frags,...
Forum: Palm Beach Marine Aquarium Society (PBMAS) 04/26/2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By Bocaswim
Yes now I just have to catch them and get them...

Yes now I just have to catch them and get them down to Miami, should be no problem as they are pretty tame :)
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