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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/21/2005, 11:12 PM
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Posted By Rick Davis
:D :D :D Still alive & well. My fish are...

:D :D :D Still alive & well.

My fish are doing great but corals have slowly died off over the past few months - long story that starts with a 10 day trip to Hawaii last July.

Anyway, starting...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/17/2005, 10:48 PM
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Views: 333,704
Posted By Rick Davis
Hey Jerel - I haven't posted in awhile - you get...

Hey Jerel - I haven't posted in awhile - you get TOTM yet?:)

Still looking good:thumbsup:
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/08/2004, 01:35 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 9,484
Posted By Rick Davis
More great pics Greg:thumbsup: . I will be...

More great pics Greg:thumbsup: .

I will be out in Hawaii in July and I'll do some sand sifting at Molokini at 80 feet and see if I can spot any sand critters there.

I wonder if Jerel knows what...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/08/2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 9,484
Posted By Rick Davis
Hmmm... I suspect he was referring to Waikiki...

Hmmm... I suspect he was referring to Waikiki beach which was developed from rice paddies in the 1920's. I know they had to bring in alot of sand to start the beach but they probably used local sand...
Forum: The Lounge 06/02/2004, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 650
Posted By Rick Davis
And don't forget golf...:beer: Where are...

And don't forget golf...:beer:

Where are you staying on Maui?

We will be out there July 9-16 (probably our 10th trip). Molokini is a great dive and lots of good snorkelling down near Wailea...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/01/2004, 03:13 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 74,148
Posted By Rick Davis
Jerel... If you don't start scraping that...

Jerel...

If you don't start scraping that coralline off the starboard it is gonna turn completely purple in another couple of months.;)

Then guys will be asking you "Hey where did you get that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/26/2004, 02:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 997
Posted By Rick Davis
Re: Re: Re: Cyanobacteria full blown outbreak

Cyanobacteria is bacteria with photosynthetic capabilities which makes it unique and confusing to understand. It is also know as "blue green" algae and considered a significant source of "primary...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/26/2004, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By Rick Davis
Ditto what Sean said on the filter sock - also a...

Ditto what Sean said on the filter sock - also a good way to reduce bubbles in the sump. I use the ones from Marine Depot and run them through the washing machine about once a month.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/20/2004, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 380
Posted By Rick Davis
Tunze Streams? Here is one of the cheap ones...

Tunze Streams?

Here is one of the cheap ones - the 6060 for $127

http://fleurescentpaints.com/images/stream6060.jpg

I have one in each corner of my 180 and they provide great flow. You can...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/19/2004, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 264
Posted By Rick Davis
Good to know - I don't like to test for Mg very...

Good to know - I don't like to test for Mg very frequently and when I do it is ususally around 200 low and I like to raise it quickly.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 05/19/2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,613
Views: 195,595
Posted By Rick Davis
:thumbsup: We surrender... We are...

:thumbsup:

We surrender...


We are not worthy...


We...umm...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/16/2004, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 823
Posted By Rick Davis
This has been my observation also. Maintaining...

This has been my observation also. Maintaining the sand bed diversity is a bigger challenge than many people realize. I think part of the problem is the lack of "live sand" available to hobbyists...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/14/2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 348
Posted By Rick Davis
Otherwise known as killer algae. ...

Otherwise known as killer algae.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/horizon/2000/killeralgae_transcript.shtml
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/14/2004, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 348
Posted By Rick Davis
Randy HF and Eric B. both prefer chaeto over...

Randy HF and Eric B. both prefer chaeto over caulerpa, FWIW.

I have used both and prefer chaeto because it won't "go sexual" and it is easy to grab a handful to harvest out of the sump.

I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/12/2004, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 347
Posted By Rick Davis
Oh yeah - indoor CO2 can have a big impact on pH...

Oh yeah - indoor CO2 can have a big impact on pH here in Dallas where we will melt without AC.

I have been running my new tank for over a month now and pulling outside air in though a window into...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/12/2004, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 333,704
Posted By Rick Davis
Greg & Jerel - do you guys drill siphon holes on...

Greg & Jerel - do you guys drill siphon holes on your returns at or just below the water line? If the hole is at or near the water line, doesn't that create a venturi effect and pull in air bubbles?...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 05/12/2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1,613
Views: 195,595
Posted By Rick Davis
You must really, really like those clowns to...

You must really, really like those clowns to build such a nice home for them.

When are they going to get some neighbors and what kind fish are you thinking about adding?
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/11/2004, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 639
Posted By Rick Davis
For sure - they are born smart. Even a 2" Racoon...

For sure - they are born smart. Even a 2" Racoon butterfly was almost impossible to catch.

I went snorkelling at night with a flashlight once - sheesh, eels were everywhere - big ones too. :eek2:
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/11/2004, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 639
Posted By Rick Davis
Thanks - I actually read that a while back. Stan...

Thanks - I actually read that a while back. Stan & Debbie were collectors off Molokai and have lots of good SW info.

I don't think I will be chasing any fish this trip - except with a camera. I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/11/2004, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 639
Posted By Rick Davis
Typical local response to the Haole chasing fish...

Typical local response to the Haole chasing fish with a net.:lol:
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/11/2004, 02:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 639
Posted By Rick Davis
Re: How to catch fish?

Yeah - wait until next week and I will be there on Oahu and I'll go with you - 2 nets are better than 1:cool:

Excellent posts by Hwynboy and Bermudadiver. I used to collect off Waialua in shallow...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/11/2004, 09:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,064
Posted By Rick Davis
Ditto on the 6060's - I run mine on a timers. ...

Ditto on the 6060's - I run mine on a timers.

They are big, so the best way to make them look small is to get a bigger tank:D
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/10/2004, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 572
Posted By Rick Davis
Ouch - a cracked 280. I feel your pain. :sad1:

Ouch - a cracked 280. I feel your pain. :sad1:
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/10/2004, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 572
Posted By Rick Davis
I know what you mean - if only it were $1,500...

I know what you mean - if only it were $1,500 cheaper! As Jim said they are actually common in Mexico near Clipperton Island.

Just uncommonly imported into the States.

Your going to post pics...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/10/2004, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 572
Posted By Rick Davis
I hear what you are saying. Actually the...

I hear what you are saying. Actually the juveniles have great coloration but the adults are less interesting IMO.

If they were common and less expensive?

Hmmm... interesting question. I would...
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