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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Leafer
ahullsb, Why not post those suggestions here. ...

ahullsb, Why not post those suggestions here. Many others have similar tanks, I'm constantly looking for ideas.

For my 55g, which has modest lighting but good circulation, I have a couple of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By Leafer
Plankton cultivation

My small fuge is made up of a DSB, LR and chaeto. I’d like it to produce plankton if it can. Do I need to seed this or will it develop naturally?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By Leafer
hehe. I just trimmed mine for the first time 10...

hehe. I just trimmed mine for the first time 10 minutes ago. I cut off 2/3 of it.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 507
Posted By Leafer
Go to the LFS and buy some books. It is...

Go to the LFS and buy some books. It is important to decide what you will want to keep. Then learn how and if you can do it. If you race you will likely be in for disappointment. The research...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By Leafer
I am a diver also. My last trip was to Grand...

I am a diver also. My last trip was to Grand Cayman. There are lots of wall dives there and you can easily hit thermo climbs. Just a change of a single degree was shocking. Of course, if your...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By Leafer
Another vote for Ranco. I find mine to be very...

Another vote for Ranco. I find mine to be very accurate. Also it recovers well after a power outage. I tried an Aquamedic controller, came home one day and the water temp was in the sixties. My...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By Leafer
The leak is in RO water container, its just clean...

The leak is in RO water container, its just clean fresh water. There is a rubber gasket inside and the wall of the container is rubber. Nirvana, it sounds like you are recommending silicone over...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By Leafer
Leaky bulkhead

I’m revising my RO setup by installing a float valve and a faucet near the bottom. The “facet” is a bulkhead, unions and ball valve. The container is 44 gallon brute garbage bin.

I’ve used...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,313
Posted By Leafer
I also recommend LiveAquaria. Its f'n cold here...

I also recommend LiveAquaria. Its f'n cold here also. Fedx uses heated trucks. Overnight it and be home for delivery. Frankly I think livestock would do better this way than me driving to the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,017
Posted By Leafer
Not long ago I switched from glass to eggcreate...

Not long ago I switched from glass to eggcreate and then quickly to topless. I like topless very much now. No more cleaning of the glass and its much easier to work within the tank. Note that this...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,118
Posted By Leafer
Also what I plan on doing in my next set up. I...

Also what I plan on doing in my next set up. I have some CC in my sand and hate it! I wanted to encourage you to return the CC yesterday. You are lucky if you still have the oppertunity.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By Leafer
Without going crazy, this may set you back 10k. ...

Without going crazy, this may set you back 10k. But within that framework you can end up with a very nice setup.

Some other things that would be great to consider when first setting up: Can you...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,740
Posted By Leafer
Does it make sense to run a phosban reactor with...

Does it make sense to run a phosban reactor with a fuge set up? I'm wondering if it would impact growth you want (cheato for example) in the fuge.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 319
Posted By Leafer
RO Float Valve Prices

RO Float Valve Prices

I don’t see any difference between these two other than the price. Before placing an order is there anything I should note? I’m using a Seachem Pinnacle + 100gpd unit.
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/22/2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Leafer
Good answer and thanks!

Good answer and thanks!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/21/2007, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Leafer
RO Water container

I’m going revise my water prep setup so that the RO unit feeds a 30g container. Below it will be my 55g mixing container with a heater and a pump. Does the 30g fresh water container need a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By Leafer
Some foam is a good idea, thanks deamon. I'm...

Some foam is a good idea, thanks deamon. I'm trying that now but it restricts my overflow some. I have two bulkheads as overflows, one is normally capable, the second is there for redundancy. If...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/19/2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By Leafer
pulling fuge sand

I’ve had a small fuge up for a few weeks now. I have a DSB in the display and a good 3 to 4 inches of very fine sand in the fuge. Even with low flow this creates an omnipresence of fine sand...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 320
Posted By Leafer
Now that's awesome, clear frank answers. I did...

Now that's awesome, clear frank answers. I did some more reading on the Ranco and will be ordering one today - its just what I'm looking for. Thanks for the replys.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 320
Posted By Leafer
Temperature Control – I hate when things fail!

I’m looking for recommendations for a basic controller. Let me start with an outline. I recently added an Aqua Medic Biotherm controller. When I came home tonight my aquarium temp was around 70. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/15/2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 397
Posted By Leafer
I have a mix, 3 bags sand, 1 bag CC. I wish I...

I have a mix, 3 bags sand, 1 bag CC. I wish I could get the CC out without taking the tank down. My next build will certainly be with just sand.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/13/2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Leafer
Fuge already making an impact

I recently added a small fuge to my 1yr old setup. After some lighting adjustments the chaeto has really responded. I really do think I see less algae and I just noticed the loss of a few turbo...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 281
Posted By Leafer
Plastic thread

Could someone be kind enough to provide me with a link to the recent thread or article pertaining to the plastic collecting out in the ocean? I’d like to share this with some folks. Thanks!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By Leafer
You have come a long way in a short time. I...

You have come a long way in a short time. I remember you asking a whole bunch of questions about equipment not too long ago. It seems you’ve made some good progress. I really think its best for...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/11/2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,425
Posted By Leafer
I have a 55g with 75lbs of LR. I have 15lbs more...

I have a 55g with 75lbs of LR. I have 15lbs more curing to get me to what I'd feel is the right amount. Some though I admit will go in the fuge.

fraidso, take that budget you are looking at...
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