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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,505
Posted By jab502
I have a 24" tall tank and compared to all of the...

I have a 24" tall tank and compared to all of the 30" tall that I have seen, my tank sucks. The 30" looks much larger and I think the extra height goes a long way towards giving the tank additional...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By jab502
I suggest a different method. Use a fish trap. ...

I suggest a different method. Use a fish trap. Works everytime if you do it right. Do a search and you will find many threads.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By jab502
I would not recommend buying a "pre-packaged" kit...

I would not recommend buying a "pre-packaged" kit because it will be more expensive than necessary. I use micro-mesh sandpaper. 4,000, 8,000, and 12,000 grit. Sand the scratch with 4, then buff...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By jab502
Fish trap is the best bet in my opinion. It is...

Fish trap is the best bet in my opinion. It is the only way that I have consistently been able to catch all types of fish fairly quickly without destroying anything in the tank. The net works for...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By jab502
I agree with all of the advice you have received....

I agree with all of the advice you have received. Start them simultaneously. I would not worry about the cycle as much in the QT, unless you are using a large tank. Those clowns will not need a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,511
Posted By jab502
I have a Niger in a 180 with over a dozen...

I have a Niger in a 180 with over a dozen ornamental shrimp and crabs and he has never touched any of them or bothered any of the fish. With one exception. He has never bothered anything that was...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 01:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By jab502
That is not true. The water does not go through...

That is not true. The water does not go through a cycle. The bacteria that could interrupt or start a new cycle are contained in the rock, not in the water, so your fine on water changes.

400...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 12:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 913
Posted By jab502
They are definitely hair algae eating machines. ...

They are definitely hair algae eating machines. The only down side is that it can take them a long time to find the hair algae depending on the size of your tank. Mine will also lie dormant for a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 561
Posted By jab502
I agree with Michael7979. James at Envision has...

I agree with Michael7979. James at Envision has an excellent reputation. I have seen several of his large tanks and quality has always been exceptional. I got a quote from him a few weeks ago for...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,070
Posted By jab502
My god some of you people are annoying. Nobody...

My god some of you people are annoying. Nobody cares if you approve of his Niger trigger. It's his goddamn tank, he can put any fish in that he wants. Niger's are widely considered reef safe. If...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By jab502
I would not say that it cannot be kept in a reef....

I would not say that it cannot be kept in a reef. First of all since you obtained it as a juvenile it is very unlikely it will ever grow to 12 inches in a 90 gallon tank and it would take years and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,535
Posted By jab502
I may be wrong as I am no expert, and am just...

I may be wrong as I am no expert, and am just basing my opinion off of my limited personal experience. In my personal tank I allowed it to cycle for only 1 month and began adding fish and coral...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,535
Posted By jab502
I completely disagree. I don't believe that...

I completely disagree. I don't believe that slowly adding fish and other livestock to a properly cycled tank (3-6 weeks max) would decimate the pod population. A sump or refugium with macroalgae...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By jab502
Just use scissors. Chop away and use a...

Just use scissors. Chop away and use a rubberband to keep them attached to a small rock for a few days. After that remove the rubberband and the Xenia will be attached.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 663
Posted By jab502
I am not totally convinced that your coral is...

I am not totally convinced that your coral is stressed. My torch does the same thing once in awhile. Mine always shrinks for a few hours when expelling waste. Just a natural process. A few hours...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By jab502
I am no expert on the cause and long term...

I am no expert on the cause and long term solution for the hair algae. But, my tank began to grow a little in some of the low flow/dead areas. I bought a sea hare and it cleared the algae down...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 381
Posted By jab502
I had a harlequin for about 6 months and he lived...

I had a harlequin for about 6 months and he lived in a cave about 6 inches from my brittle star and he never bothered him.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By jab502
In my opinion it will definitely grow from the...

In my opinion it will definitely grow from the frag plug that it is attached to, but it will grow much faster and bigger if you give it a substantial piece of rock to attach to. If you can place it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/21/2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 650
Posted By jab502
I have read a lot of these threads and the vast...

I have read a lot of these threads and the vast majority of people seem to like glass better. Do your research and choose which ever you think is best. However, I am personally an acrylic fan. I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 02:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By jab502
Take your frags out of the water and glue them to...

Take your frags out of the water and glue them to small rocks or plugs. If you don't have any rubble you can buy some at the LFS, it's cheap. The glue should set within about 2-4 minutes. It won't...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 533
Posted By jab502
I am sure the other ideas would work as well. ...

I am sure the other ideas would work as well. But, I would at least try to get something for the Xenia. My local LFS would give me store credit for the Xenia and give me an equal size rock from...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 02:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By jab502
I think it would look cool. They come in many...

I think it would look cool. They come in many interesting colors and growth patterns.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/19/2007, 02:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 600
Posted By jab502
I would say that if you added a fish or a coral...

I would say that if you added a fish or a coral it would probably do fine. The likelyhood of something dieing due to a Nitrate reading of 30 is highly unlikely. But I definitely agree that it would...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By jab502
I think emerald crabs, sally lightfoot crabs, pom...

I think emerald crabs, sally lightfoot crabs, pom pom crabs, cleaner shrimp, fire shrimp, Sexy anemone shrimp, porcelain crab, spider decorator crab, arrow crab, various star fish, or a sea hare make...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 300
Posted By jab502
I don't think just sifting the sand will be...

I don't think just sifting the sand will be enough food to keep that fish alive for ever. Mine will rush to the top of the tank when I feed and is a very aggresive eater. I would suggest turning...
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