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Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/03/2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,853
Posted By matt the fiddler
:/ I know how you feel... I Hope the...

:/ I know how you feel...

I Hope the recovery and all else go well.. wishing you luck
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/01/2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,585
Posted By matt the fiddler
good article post. I have used some techniques...

good article post.
I have used some techniques similiar to that in my rockwork in the past.... nice to see it laid out.

how do you guys feel a mass flow gyre compares to a wavebox?
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/28/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By matt the fiddler
Tank Crash Recovery- tank drilling help?

So, to no fault of my own [other than trusting x10] my tank crashed when I was out of town. Check the GIRS website for the full story



I am trying to get a tempoary small tank setup to keep...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/19/2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By matt the fiddler
Waverez, where were you running your specific...

Waverez, where were you running your specific gravity when you test? i am assuming you are .026 ... (and of course knowing you that it is stable :)) right?


I have a box of RC, but it is...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/17/2007, 02:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By matt the fiddler
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/add_info.cfm...

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/add_info.cfm?pCatId=4856


Parameter Suggested Level:
Reef Aquarium Suggested Level:
FOWLR Aquarium Average Level:
Coral Reefs
Specific Gravity 1.023 -...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/16/2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By matt the fiddler
I am switching to RC from IO.. so I am going...

I am switching to RC from IO.. so I am going off of memory now..
I thought it was 1350 or so...

I use salfiert kits to test my mag,, and have a gallon of Randy's that I add as needed now...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/16/2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By matt the fiddler
With numbers that low, I would be thinking bad...

With numbers that low, I would be thinking bad testkit..... Based on my research, it is REALLY hard to have mag get that low... I woudl post on the chemestry forum with Randy - if you double...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/16/2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By matt the fiddler
I would double check that test kit before...

I would double check that test kit before dosing..... especially if you ahve done a water change in the last 4 months.

That seems realllllllllllllly low-

Matt
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/09/2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By matt the fiddler
......crown of thorns starfish... ...

......crown of thorns starfish...


....shivers....


this is by far the best of the fearless planet.... I was alittl3 let down on Hawaii's

on the first episode on Hawaii they acted [very...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/08/2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By matt the fiddler
we need photos in posts people! :)

we need photos in posts people! :)
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/01/2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 716
Posted By matt the fiddler
i got ym power inverter for my car, and a full...

i got ym power inverter for my car, and a full tank of gas, and enough extension cords to make the run :)


it is slick here.. no loss of power yet...


matt
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/26/2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By matt the fiddler
i moved 4-5 times with in 4 years with my old...

i moved 4-5 times with in 4 years with my old tank [and upgraded it in the process], gotta love that life at the end of college....

i hate moving tanks..

but- i would keep as much livestock as...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/21/2007, 12:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By matt the fiddler
you auctually :) can have too much flow for sps, ...

you auctually :) can have too much flow for sps,

it is very very very hard to though IMO [unless it is misdirected]


the WRONG type of flow [powerhead/ pointed like a knife] is very easy to...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/13/2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By matt the fiddler
"You can keep it setup all the time and simply...

"You can keep it setup all the time and simply add a pinch of food every other day when there aren't any fish to keep the bacteria fed.
"


I do somewhat dissagree with this as a hospital/ QT...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/09/2007, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,855
Posted By matt the fiddler
xenia used to be the rare coral.......

xenia used to be the rare coral.......
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/03/2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 981
Posted By matt the fiddler
how old is the tank?

how old is the tank?
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/01/2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 471
Posted By matt the fiddler
http://www.luxeonstar.com/category.php?id=199&link...

http://www.luxeonstar.com/category.php?id=199&link_str=199


these look sweet :)
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/01/2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 471
Posted By matt the fiddler
where did you get that flashlight? :)

where did you get that flashlight? :)
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 10/28/2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
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Views: 971
Posted By matt the fiddler
FYI.. i have been raising my alk over the past...

FYI.. i have been raising my alk over the past 3 weeks from 7 to 10.. that is the best way to do it...

for you mag flake guys.. is the 2 part mag mix with mag flake and the Epsom salts...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 10/28/2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By matt the fiddler
thanks for your work in this :)

thanks for your work in this :)
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 10/27/2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 564
Posted By matt the fiddler
i am interceptoring all my frags and the chaeto...

i am interceptoring all my frags and the chaeto right now.. don't care of pod die off



always QT as much as possible.

That said, i don't have a good iodine dip, or a good place to keep fish...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 10/24/2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By matt the fiddler
that is what i meant.... silly me

that is what i meant.... silly me
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 10/24/2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By matt the fiddler
ha ha i just ordered my 2 20K xms on friday. ...

ha ha i just ordered my 2 20K xms on friday. I am just hitting the 10 month mark. my VHOS are from the stone age though.

i hope i have the same thing...


when i upgrade, should i just...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 10/23/2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By matt the fiddler
different knobs, no moonlight. i like it...

different knobs, no moonlight.

i like it better than the newer 1095
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 10/21/2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By matt the fiddler
non girs people can vote, and it is easy to...

non girs people can vote, and it is easy to register 2 names and vote.....
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