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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 892
Posted By Neptune420
Premium Aquatics is awsome. I can't wait to visit...

Premium Aquatics is awsome. I can't wait to visit their new store. I went there once to pick up an online order, but they had'nt even opened yet so everything was just getting set up. The new...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/11/2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,267
Posted By Neptune420
No worries, clownfish often turn a darker color...

No worries, clownfish often turn a darker color as they mature.
Forum: Other Invertebrates 01/11/2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,229
Posted By Neptune420
You could keep any starfish. Linkias eat algae,...

You could keep any starfish. Linkias eat algae, so if you dont have algae in your tank you might want to buy some.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,502
Posted By Neptune420
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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/11/2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,186
Posted By Neptune420
I would definately go for the bamboo shark. You...

I would definately go for the bamboo shark. You can keep them in a minimum of 180g so, a 240 would be a great home. You could put a couple small sharks an a 240. Triggers tend to be major nippers, it...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 01/09/2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,098
Posted By Neptune420
reefscavengers.com?

Anyone ever order from reefscavengers.com? I found these guys on ebay and they have good feedback. Anyways I hope theyre good cause I just ordered a bunch of stuff as follows :
1 black basket star...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By Neptune420
I dont know about the best but the cheapest is...

I dont know about the best but the cheapest is purewaterclub.com I have never had any problems with it in two years.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 648
Posted By Neptune420
48x24x31, 60x24x25, 48x30x25

48x24x31, 60x24x25, 48x30x25
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By Neptune420
Are these lights going over your 20g? If so arent...

Are these lights going over your 20g? If so arent they kinda long?
For a hundred bucks you can get a compact florescent system instead w/bulbs or even some kind of metal halide or t5. Arent 20g...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By Neptune420
I wouldnt put sand in the HOB. Chaeto doesnt need...

I wouldnt put sand in the HOB. Chaeto doesnt need alot of light,but i would use a 10w 5500k CF from walmart.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,062
Posted By Neptune420
You don't have to have baffles by any means. One...

You don't have to have baffles by any means. One of my sump/fuges is nothing but a 20g with a cheap divider to separate the pump and heater. You will need to put a check valve on your return line....
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 01/09/2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,974
Posted By Neptune420
My favorite is IPSF.com, I restock once a year. ...

My favorite is IPSF.com, I restock once a year. Generous portions of 100% aquacultured micro organisms and macro algaes. They have red/yellow gracilaria(tang heaven), green ulva, short/long feather...
Forum: Zoanthids 01/09/2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,528
Posted By Neptune420
If you have live rock then your going to have...

If you have live rock then your going to have some worms. Bristle worms shouldnt pose anykind of threat to zoas. I have all kinds of worms in my reef. Bristle worms can pose a threat to sps, but I've...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By Neptune420
You should have added some live rock and sand to...

You should have added some live rock and sand to kick start your tank. You should wait until your tank is fully cycled before you add any livestock including shrimp. Definately return the skimmer. I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By Neptune420
I would change to 15- 20k bulbs and get some t5s

I would change to 15- 20k bulbs and get some t5s
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By Neptune420
I agree with shooter on the angel. Personally I...

I agree with shooter on the angel. Personally I wouldn't keep any angel in a reef. Although most dwarf angels are ok I wont risk it. I had a flame angel in my reef for a while, but he loved clam...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 898
Posted By Neptune420
Ya a 26g would make a much better reef tank....

Ya a 26g would make a much better reef tank. Using a 26g greatly reduces your options on fish. Personally I would only keep a few small fish, some inverts and pack it with coral.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 708
Posted By Neptune420
I agree with everyone. Emerald crabs can get very...

I agree with everyone. Emerald crabs can get very large and aggressive, and hermits are known for killing snails. But it really comes down to what you like and want. If you keep plenty of empty...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By Neptune420
The coralife skimmers are pretty decent for a...

The coralife skimmers are pretty decent for a hang on skimmer. I tried to use one in my sump, but it doesnt do well with varying water level and it needed lots of adjusting. Now I have one hanging on...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By Neptune420
Since you don't have any livestock, i would use...

Since you don't have any livestock, i would use uncured. Use carbon and a good skimmer 24/7 and lots of circulation. You could just mix dry aragonite sand with your live sand it won't hurt. After a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,001
Posted By Neptune420
nerites, ceriths, conchs

nerites, ceriths, conchs
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By Neptune420
I love snowflakes. They are great aqurium...

I love snowflakes. They are great aqurium inhabitants, however you may not see it as often as you would like. Most of the day youwill just see his head pokin out of a hole. Feeding time is fun...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,204
Posted By Neptune420
Is your LR fully cured? WHat is your bioload?...

Is your LR fully cured? WHat is your bioload? With a good clean up crew and sufficient skimming, you should'nt need to do that.
Forum: Vendor Experiences 01/09/2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,197
Posted By Neptune420
I get mine from premium aquatics, but I pick it...

I get mine from premium aquatics, but I pick it up. Shipping is what gets ya. I drive 60 miles to Indianapolis, because my LFS charges $20 for instant ocean, and PA only charges like $11. I use...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/09/2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 770
Posted By Neptune420
A very small one could be housed in a 20 for a...

A very small one could be housed in a 20 for a short amount of time. I don't think he would be to happy though. I think you'd be better off waiting til you have a permenant home.
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