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Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 844
Posted By skiguy411
So is it ok to put this dead (I assume) coral in?

So is it ok to put this dead (I assume) coral in?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 844
Posted By skiguy411
Haha.....Well there is literally no one at this...

Haha.....Well there is literally no one at this beach. Also, I doubt it makes a difference, but its actually on the sound side.

I took a picture of the plant I found and was wondering if anyone...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 844
Posted By skiguy411
Thanks guys. I guess I will rinse the rock in...

Thanks guys. I guess I will rinse the rock in some bleach, let it sit in some fresh water and check the ph and ammonia.

I'm not sure if its illegal or not, but with the small amount I am taking I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 844
Posted By skiguy411
Base rock from the beach

I am at a beach in North Carolina right now. Yesterday when the tide was low, I noticed some really nice rocks that I thought I could use as base rock for my 30 gal tank. So I took a couple and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 537
Posted By skiguy411
I have been looking for a sand sifter for awhile...

I have been looking for a sand sifter for awhile too. My main concern is that they will cause the rocks to collapse since I dont have them attached to each other.

Is this common with all sand...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/07/2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,230
Posted By skiguy411
Hmmm, I never thought about the washing machine...

Hmmm, I never thought about the washing machine idea. The y connector would make that pretty easy.

Thanks!

Off to do some research.....
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/07/2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,230
Posted By skiguy411
I currently live in an apartment, so a RO system...

I currently live in an apartment, so a RO system isn't really possible for me.

What options do I have other than going to the store and buying RO water?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By skiguy411
She would go up top next to the filter intake,...

She would go up top next to the filter intake, look at it for a second, and then brush up against it (spazing out next to it). She even did it a few times against the sand. She has stopped doing...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By skiguy411
So the flicking doesn't always mean it's velvet?...

So the flicking doesn't always mean it's velvet? I've read so many horror stories with velvet that I'm paranoid of it.

I think I may just ride it out. She seems to be doing better, but they are...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By skiguy411
I have a separate tank that I can use for...

I have a separate tank that I can use for medication.

My main concern is the flicking. Could this be velvet?

At what point do I move her into the med tank? When she stops eating? Or do I just...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By skiguy411
Added Flame Angel; clownfish not looking good now...

I recently traded out (+ some extra cash) a velvet damsel for a flame angel. Now one of my clownfish is flicking against the filter intake and breathing pretty rapidly. She is still eating, but...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/21/2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By skiguy411
I have heard good things about these ...

I have heard good things about these

http://store.hurricanefilters.com/
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/21/2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,958
Posted By skiguy411
Just received mine. My readings for Raleigh, NC ...

Just received mine. My readings for Raleigh, NC

Tap water: 294
Well Water: 88
RO/DI: 14

I'm surprised that the well water is so low. Anyone think I could get away with just using well water...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/11/2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By skiguy411
Thanks for the info! So I take it most...

Thanks for the info!

So I take it most people don't use vita-chem? Mainly just Selcon?
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/07/2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By skiguy411
Here is the link for vita-chem...

Here is the link for vita-chem (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4998&Nty=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=All&pc=1&N=0&Ntt=vita%2Dchem&Np=1)

Link for selcon...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/06/2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By skiguy411
Food Additive: Selcon vs Vita-Chem

I am looking to get some type of additive for my food and have heard about selcon and vita-chem. Is one better than the other? Is there anything else out there that is a better value?

I have a...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 09/21/2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 144
Posted By skiguy411
White patch above eye on chromis

I purchased 3 green chromis yesterday at a LFS and noticed today that 2 of them have a small cotton like patch right above their eye. They aren't brushing up against anything and they seem to be...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/24/2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By skiguy411
Do you know of any good places where I can get...

Do you know of any good places where I can get something like it?
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/23/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By skiguy411
Pottery Barn coral resin casts for decoration

I passed by Pottery Barn today and noticed they had a bunch of resin casts of corals. I thought they looked pretty good and could be work in a FOWLR tank. I found them online and they seem kind of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/10/2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 292
Posted By skiguy411
I cant decide if I should just buy a new bulb for...

I cant decide if I should just buy a new bulb for the 250 watt ballast or sell it and get the ARO 150 watt ballast and new bulb.

How is ARO in terms of quality and efficiency compared to the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/10/2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 292
Posted By skiguy411
Thanks for your help. The reason why I kind...

Thanks for your help.

The reason why I kind of wanted to go with metal halide is in case I want to get into reef keeping in the near future. I also really like the look of the the MH lighting...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/09/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 292
Posted By skiguy411
After plugging the fixture in, it definitely has ...

After plugging the fixture in, it definitely has more of a yellow tent than I thought it would.

Would it be a good idea to get sell the 250W ballast and bulb for the 175W Icecap electronic...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/09/2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 292
Posted By skiguy411
I'll put it in and take a look to see if I like...

I'll put it in and take a look to see if I like the color temp. I wish it was a typo, but it says its a 4k.

As far as electricity costs, how would I go about calculating how much it will cost me?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/08/2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 292
Posted By skiguy411
250W 4k MH for a 29 gallon

I was able to get a 250W 4k double ended Eiko bulb and 250W IceCap ballast for really cheap. I was thinking about using it for my FOWLR 29 gallon tank. I would be able to mount the bulb 6 inches...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/11/2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By skiguy411
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