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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,236
Posted By Boca Kris
agreed. but, whatever. people like to...

agreed.

but, whatever. people like to instigate. who cares really. if it works for you, share you experience. if you think its crap, state why and move on....people get so excited and emotional...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By Boca Kris
I heard alot of conflicting info when I started...

I heard alot of conflicting info when I started in March also...for the most part...alot of the stuff that is found here:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1031074
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By Boca Kris
i would bump that SG up a little....thats a bit...

i would bump that SG up a little....thats a bit low....gradually raise it maybe to .025 or .026...dont do it all at once
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By Boca Kris
hes right....it makes a huge difference in how...

hes right....it makes a huge difference in how much light actally gets into your tank...the TX5 has individual reflectors
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,236
Posted By Boca Kris
Just because there is no CONTROLLED experiments...

Just because there is no CONTROLLED experiments that make you happy, doesnt mean something is bull. Maybe it just hasnt been 100% explained yet. If alot of people do something, with similar results,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By Boca Kris
yup...you should expect some in the beginning....

yup...you should expect some in the beginning. Ihad it pretty bad when my tank was new, and then I woke up one morning and it was 100% gone.

I just added some beefed up lights to my system and Im...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By Boca Kris
what are your water parameters? nitrates?...

what are your water parameters? nitrates? phosphates? SG?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 888
Posted By Boca Kris
Im interested to find out how your flame angel...

Im interested to find out how your flame angel does, as I've wanted one for some time. People always told me to add it last so it cant get to territorial towards other fish. The only other 2 fish i...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By Boca Kris
I just got the TX5 unit from Aquactinics and it...

I just got the TX5 unit from Aquactinics and it is insane! Love it! They are a RC sponsor
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 12:12 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,007
Posted By Boca Kris
do you have an attack plan for your algae? I...

do you have an attack plan for your algae? I recently added a TX5 unit and had an algae outbreak in about 2 days later...none of my parameters really changed...no nitrates/phosphates, etc....any tips...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/06/2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 59
Sticky: LFS Spreadsheet
Views: 13,086
Posted By Boca Kris
Anyone know the store that is on Federal...

Anyone know the store that is on Federal Hwy...just south of Sample Rd? I happened to notice it there the other day when I was down that way...wondered if anyone knew anything about it?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,007
Posted By Boca Kris
what is GFO?

what is GFO?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/04/2008, 07:55 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 356,698
Posted By Boca Kris
I have the TX5 over my 55G and love it so...

I have the TX5 over my 55G and love it so far....really nice solid unit!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 669
Posted By Boca Kris
Well, I started gradually decreasing both the...

Well, I started gradually decreasing both the amount of time the light stays on, as well as the amount of food I feed the fish. The only other thing I target feed, is my sun coral. I give cyclopeeze...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,007
Posted By Boca Kris
I also would like to see pictures of the fish,...

I also would like to see pictures of the fish, but for MUCH different reasons!

People just need to shut up already. Its enough.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,007
Posted By Boca Kris
From an outsiders opinion, it looks sarcastic and...

From an outsiders opinion, it looks sarcastic and condescending.

Then, to agree with someone that he was [removed] cause of the price you mentioned? Low class in my opinion.

If you dont agree...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 26,543
Posted By Boca Kris
What exactly is phyto used for? and do you happen...

What exactly is phyto used for? and do you happen to have the link to that melev recipe?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 669
Posted By Boca Kris
That is an insanely good article, and heavy...

That is an insanely good article, and heavy reading! It goes into great detail about chemistry, the causes, and processes. it mostly talks about nitrate and its removal or export. It definitely...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,111
Posted By Boca Kris
I am not in any way doubting it is nutrients that...

I am not in any way doubting it is nutrients that are a contributing factor. The only part Im curious to, is how come I never had algae before? All my levels were the same as they are now. The only...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,007
Posted By Boca Kris
I love guys that do things against the grain, and...

I love guys that do things against the grain, and dont care about everyone telling him he cant do something. People get so hung up on thier opinions. The man has experience doing something, WITH...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 893
Posted By Boca Kris
Yeah, I agree...I have 5 x T5 (48", 54W) above my...

Yeah, I agree...I have 5 x T5 (48", 54W) above my 55 gallon tank, with stellar results so far! I picked up the TX5 unit from Aquactinics...so far I think its a great unit. Try to get one with...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 669
Posted By Boca Kris
Water changes is absolutely the most important. ...

Water changes is absolutely the most important.

When if first started, I was feeding the perfect amount of food, but all at once. Now I feed the same amount, but spread out maybe 3-4-5 times a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,111
Posted By Boca Kris
Theres no way I would add cheato to a display...

Theres no way I would add cheato to a display tank. Sorry. I'll take some algae on the sand any day...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By Boca Kris
I used boiling lemon juice, injected it right...

I used boiling lemon juice, injected it right into the base (so its harded for it to retreat). Use a regular hypodermic needle from the pharmicist. It has worked 100% of the time for me, and had...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,111
Posted By Boca Kris
Thanks for the tips! Glad Im not the only one...

Thanks for the tips! Glad Im not the only one battling it!

I definitely think its a light issue, or at least a major contributing factor. Before I venture into something I know nothing about, like...
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