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Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/19/2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,882
Posted By jpitch
If you have a comfortable lifestyle in TN, STAY...

If you have a comfortable lifestyle in TN, STAY there. I was raised all over the country and loved southern lifestyle the most. I spent all of high school on LI. I joined the air force one year...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/11/2007, 12:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By jpitch
I've been using mj1200's, 4 of them, for about a...

I've been using mj1200's, 4 of them, for about a year and a half on a wavemaster pro. Still kicking...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 05/09/2007, 02:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,159
Posted By jpitch
A word of warning: I'm an air traffic controller...

A word of warning: I'm an air traffic controller at the New Your Air Route Traffic Control Center and I handle 1 arrival route to JFK. Friday late afternoons and early evenings are extremely busy. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/17/2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,822
Posted By jpitch
Consider your story a GOOD ending. I attempted...

Consider your story a GOOD ending. I attempted to purchase MH lighting from them a little over a year ago. They charged my card, didn't send any type of invoice, and claimed they shipped the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/20/2007, 06:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 479
Posted By jpitch
I've used MM for the past 5 months and I have no...

I've used MM for the past 5 months and I have no proof whatsoever of the benefits or negative impacts on my system. However, I believe that the addition of MM has improved my conditions in a few...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/17/2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 267
Posted By jpitch
By the way, make the donation to RC and take...

By the way, make the donation to RC and take advantage of the search feature! 8)
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/17/2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 267
Posted By jpitch
It appears that your tank has begun it's cycle...

It appears that your tank has begun it's cycle and has started it's swing. Wait until your Ammonia and trites reach zero. Your nitrates should start to see a spike then go down. You should be safe...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/11/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By jpitch
I personally had a nightmare with aquacon.com...

I personally had a nightmare with aquacon.com that took several months to resolve. I purchases a coralife aqualight pro from this scammer online. I received no electronic invoice after the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/10/2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 832
Posted By jpitch
Don't be fooled into thinking Paypal will protect...

Don't be fooled into thinking Paypal will protect you. You will recover money only if Paypal is able to retrieve the funds from the other end. If that person clears there account before anything is...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 02/21/2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 685
Posted By jpitch
If you can put up with CC's insane prices then...

If you can put up with CC's insane prices then head there. My wife got ripped off with the 95-wave she bought me for x'mas...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/20/2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 291
Posted By jpitch
Be careful adding a 2nd clown. They don't always...

Be careful adding a 2nd clown. They don't always get along. That's why you see mated pairs being sold for more than 2 singles combined. If your clown is very young I'd risk a 2nd addition. I have...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/18/2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 449
Posted By jpitch
Welcome to the world of the complicated, possibly...

Welcome to the world of the complicated, possibly expensive, sometimes frustrating, and definately addicting. I'll throw my 2 bits in. I started my reef tank a little over a year ago. Cost was...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/13/2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,584
Posted By jpitch
In general, people normally don't go that long...

In general, people normally don't go that long for there cycles. Some claim there's an increase in algae buildup, some claim there coralline algae disappears, and some have tank temperature issues. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/13/2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,584
Posted By jpitch
Unless you're an early upper, you may wanna...

Unless you're an early upper, you may wanna consider starting your cycle just a tad bit later. If this setup is going to be possibly an entertainment piece in your living room or rec room or...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/11/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,584
Posted By jpitch
I'm not sure how to post links so if this link...

I'm not sure how to post links so if this link doesn't work check out premiumaquatics.com . Good luck!
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Forum: New to the Hobby 02/10/2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,584
Posted By jpitch
Bulbs will vary but to put it EXTREMELY simple: ...

Bulbs will vary but to put it EXTREMELY simple:

10k - Probably the most "white" and natural you see

13k-15k - If you like certain colors like blue to "pop" ( common term used by many reefers...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 02/10/2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By jpitch
If you can find a local club you will save tons. ...

If you can find a local club you will save tons. FWIW, I bought some carribean live rock form drfostersandsmith and it was horrible stuff. At the time I didn't know that if you called them up after...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/10/2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,584
Posted By jpitch
What made you choose 6000 k lighting? Normally...

What made you choose 6000 k lighting? Normally people choose that low K for growing out macro-algae in there sumps. I think generally people favor the 10000-20000 k range. With your preferrence to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/06/2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,708
Posted By jpitch
If you read the posted link to the supposed...

If you read the posted link to the supposed "fried tank" I think you'd have to agree that that individual didn't have all his eggs in 1 basket. Perhaps the electrical surge fried his brain as well.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/01/2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By jpitch
UPDATE: I finally yanked up enough courage to...

UPDATE: I finally yanked up enough courage to start the upgrade process. Unfortunately, there are issues that need addressing. I called Current USA to see what exactly I needed to do to upgrade...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/21/2007, 03:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,165
Posted By jpitch
I really don't want to take this thread away from...

I really don't want to take this thread away from it's original topic but I did a cut and paste right from your own thread, Ed. You're accusing people that have been in this hobby for DECADES. To...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/20/2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,165
Posted By jpitch
This is what I don't understand. People keep...

This is what I don't understand. People keep saying they need to keep vacuuming a BB and don't have to with a DSB. That's implying that the detrius is only present in a BB. There is just as much...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 124
Posted By jpitch
You're aware of the differrences between a...

You're aware of the differrences between a calcium reactor and a phosban reactor. However, don't be misled into believing one is better than the other. They are two completely differrent pieces of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 193
Posted By jpitch
i posted the same question regarding my outer...

i posted the same question regarding my outer orbit 48" hqi setup. apparrently noone really knows! someone mentioned that all i'd need to do is replace the ballasts and brackets since the 150's are...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/11/2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 259
Posted By jpitch
if you're going to have a pair of clownfish, i...

if you're going to have a pair of clownfish, i wouldn't add anymore fish in a 29g. clowns CAN be a hit or miss. you've received several responses to your question yet you continue to argue with...
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