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Forum: New to the Hobby 06/23/2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 360
Posted By Village Idiot
Sounds like your 2 tangs had at it. I can't see...

Sounds like your 2 tangs had at it. I can't see a Royal Gramma doing that much damage to 2 tangs who can more than take care of themselves.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/22/2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By Village Idiot
Test Kits -- Alternative to Salifert?

I'm on my 1st SW tank. When I was in the planning stages, it seemed that Salifert was the "gold standard" in marine test kits, so that's what I bought. Now, recent discussions on this site are...
Forum: Reef Fishes 06/16/2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,008
Posted By Village Idiot
I don't have one, but I see them from time to...

I don't have one, but I see them from time to time in the LFS's. Maybe you're thinking of the truly rare Gem Tang?
Forum: Coral & Livestock Trading 06/16/2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By Village Idiot
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/15/2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,755
Posted By Village Idiot
I always get the two confused...I put kalkwasser...

I always get the two confused...I put kalkwasser powder in my wifes tea.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/14/2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By Village Idiot
My Blue-Leg hermits (I have 2) attack my snails,...

My Blue-Leg hermits (I have 2) attack my snails, but the snails go into their shells before the crabs get 'em. I had some Margarita snails that would fall on their backs and the hermits ate them. I...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 06/12/2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,118
Posted By Village Idiot
I don't know about NC, but around here people...

I don't know about NC, but around here people give Xenia away.
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 06/12/2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By Village Idiot
I ask now because I'm getting ready to buy 2-3...

I ask now because I'm getting ready to buy 2-3 fish from a LFS...I'd rather have a crack at yours -- everybody wins that way (other than the LFS!).
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 06/12/2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By Village Idiot
What fish will you have for sale?

What fish will you have for sale?
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/11/2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 520
Posted By Village Idiot
I used LR from another established tank and had...

I used LR from another established tank and had no cycle. I've never had detectable ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate in my tank.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/11/2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By Village Idiot
Liveaquaria seems to be very popular. Their...

Liveaquaria seems to be very popular. Their prices are really good, until you get to shipping. I believe it's a $35 flat shipping fee, so that $5 Damsel now goes for $40. You might want to get a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/08/2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 776
Posted By Village Idiot
Unless your tank is in a room with no windows, I...

Unless your tank is in a room with no windows, I don't see the big deal in having the feeder feeding when the lights are off. There's plenty of ambient light in the room where my tank is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/08/2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 776
Posted By Village Idiot
Eheim has a new auto feeder that just came...

Eheim has a new auto feeder that just came out...it can hold 2 types of food and no mods are needed for pellets. Here's a link: Eheim Feeder...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/08/2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 438
Posted By Village Idiot
To quiet mine down, I put a 90 degree elbow at...

To quiet mine down, I put a 90 degree elbow at the end of the overflow drain and added a filter sock. It's very quiet.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/07/2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 270
Posted By Village Idiot
Blocks to much light for me so I use bird netting...

Blocks to much light for me so I use bird netting over my tank. I use eggcrate in my sump to keep macroalgae out of my return section and on my topoff container to sit stuff on. I also have...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/07/2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 212
Posted By Village Idiot
I've bought livestock from their store. They...

I've bought livestock from their store. They have one of the best selection and healthiest livestock in the Baltimore/DC area. I think you'll be happy with your purchase.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/07/2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 314
Posted By Village Idiot
Love my Tunze...much smaller than other skimmers...

Love my Tunze...much smaller than other skimmers and incredible performance.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/05/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By Village Idiot
Birmingham is probably big enough to have Asian...

Birmingham is probably big enough to have Asian food markets. The regular grocery stores around here carry it...I don't know if Piggly-Wiggly will carry it, though!
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/05/2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By Village Idiot
I have a line T'd off my return plumbing. On the...

I have a line T'd off my return plumbing. On the end of this 3-4 foot section of hose there is a valve. I simply barely crack the valve open, water drips out into the bucket containing the new...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/05/2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 725
Posted By Village Idiot
Put a filter sock on the end of the overflow...

Put a filter sock on the end of the overflow pipe...it will really quiet it down and reduce any bubbling.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/05/2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 655
Posted By Village Idiot
Some tap water contains high levels of nitrate. ...

Some tap water contains high levels of nitrate. You can do a 100% water change and still have nitrate through the roof.

Answer this question: what is the source of the water you are putting in...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/05/2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 557
Posted By Village Idiot
It's not clear from your post if you added the 2...

It's not clear from your post if you added the 2 fish at the same time. A maroon clown and blue damsel are both aggressive fish being put in a small tank. Fish are stressed out enough just being...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/04/2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 320
Posted By Village Idiot
Old cat litter buckets...the line at the top of...

Old cat litter buckets...the line at the top of the bucket is exactly 5 gallons.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/04/2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By Village Idiot
I have 0 nitrates in both my FW and SW tanks...

I have 0 nitrates in both my FW and SW tanks (using the Salifert kit). The FW is 0 due to the water sprite that grows out of control, and the SW is due to the chaeto that grows like a weed (my Tunze...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/01/2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,293
Posted By Village Idiot
How big is your skimmer? That'll decide how big...

How big is your skimmer? That'll decide how big you need to make your skimmer section. Some skimmers are tiny, others are huge for the same performance level.
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