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Forum: Advanced Topics 11/12/2005, 04:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 314
Posted By RustySnail
Yes; this will work nicely! The Halimeda will...

Yes; this will work nicely! The Halimeda will quickly grow "roots" into the sand and then you can pull out the rooted halimeda and put it onto a rock where it will attach. You might be able to put...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/19/2005, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 283
Posted By RustySnail
I did almost exactly what you are planning to my...

I did almost exactly what you are planning to my 150g TruVu. The tank is 1' shorter; so the openings might be a bit smaller but the pattern was essentially the same as what you plan. I have two...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/18/2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 671
Posted By RustySnail
Good question Paul; I should have written more...

Good question Paul; I should have written more about it earlier...

If you get rid of the glass shield; you have to take several precautions. One is that you (or anyone nearby) must never look...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/18/2005, 12:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 446
Posted By RustySnail
I have had DSB on two systems; both have been...

I have had DSB on two systems; both have been very stable. IMHO most that report problems with DSB's have had them crash and/or slowly decline due to other factor(s). A stable DSB usually will not...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/17/2005, 09:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 671
Posted By RustySnail
Sanjay did do intensity comparisons on the...

Sanjay did do intensity comparisons on the Lumenarc vs. PFO; I think the Lumenarc was 15-20% brighter with a more even distribution. There is a performance improvement; but personally I dont think...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2005, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 262
Posted By RustySnail
Yep; AB (Aqualine Buschke) and Aqua Medic are the...

Yep; AB (Aqualine Buschke) and Aqua Medic are the same company. I can't tell you for sure on the 250-HQI ballast they sell; it might be the magnetic ballast to get a true "HQI" rating. If you use...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2005, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 262
Posted By RustySnail
The balast inside of the AB (150w) fixture is a...

The balast inside of the AB (150w) fixture is a german brand; with a 220 to 110v transformer. The new (smaller) AB fixtures are running e-ballasts.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 10/11/2005, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 715
Posted By RustySnail
Sending payment for remaining 5 lamps...

Sending payment for remaining 5 lamps...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/11/2005, 04:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 145
Posted By RustySnail
Question Acropora ID Help...

I cant figure out what this coral is; any ideas? It's more yellow-green than in the picture; but when viewed from the side it looks more green than yellow. Red tips, always furry with huge light...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/11/2005, 04:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By RustySnail
Tenuis; or possibly Nana on the first coral;...

Tenuis; or possibly Nana on the first coral; second coral looks like Yellow Austera...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/11/2005, 03:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By RustySnail
If you add more water will the section where the...

If you add more water will the section where the rain-trays and filter media flood full? If it will; I would put your macro above the floss filter media and use that area as your 'fuge. I dont...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/11/2005, 03:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By RustySnail
The closed-loop intake is at the very...

The closed-loop intake is at the very bottom-center of the tank. If anything fails in that loop (pump seal, cannister filter, union, etc) the whole tank will drain.

If the tank is purchased and...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/11/2005, 02:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By RustySnail
Pictures would help lots... What's an M-Tank? ...

Pictures would help lots... What's an M-Tank? What is the filter you are talking about; is it part of the back wall of the tank or a HOB unit?
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/10/2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,231
Posted By RustySnail
I dont think I've seen a 'perfect' LFS; some are...

I dont think I've seen a 'perfect' LFS; some are better than others, but there usually is a good side and a bad side to each. If the bad outweighs the good; then it's up to the aquarists to choose...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/10/2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By RustySnail
I just love the CL intake at the bottom of the...

I just love the CL intake at the bottom of the tank (accident waiting to happen); with the abundant use of spa-flex and elbows :confused:
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/10/2005, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 341
Posted By RustySnail
Blue Tangs have nice personality and are...

Blue Tangs have nice personality and are well-suited for reef tanks. In time they will outgrow many tanks but you can always trade the fish when the time comes for another smaller fish or coral...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/10/2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 7,744
Posted By RustySnail
I think the issue is "why is there a difference";...

I think the issue is "why is there a difference"; when there should be little/none. Also; why does the Seachem kit give different results than Salifert but while testing it's own reference standard...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/06/2005, 09:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 490
Posted By RustySnail
:lmao: Now that's a serious downgrade... (that...

:lmao: Now that's a serious downgrade... (that tank is featured in Coral Magazine BTW)
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/06/2005, 03:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By RustySnail
OK I'm going to try and order some; If you want...

OK I'm going to try and order some; If you want to buy some of this let me know so I can determine how much to get. I dont want to re-ship because of the issues with shipping hazardous materials via...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/06/2005, 03:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 490
Posted By RustySnail
You might consider a corner tank (semi-triangular...

You might consider a corner tank (semi-triangular shaped; AKA pentagon-corner) if there is a place for one in your home..
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/06/2005, 03:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 577
Posted By RustySnail
No; 1.026 is fine if your salinity does not drift...

No; 1.026 is fine if your salinity does not drift upward. I keep mine at 1.025 just in case my top-off stops working and I dont notice or forget to refill. Sounds like you are doing a lot of wet...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/06/2005, 02:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,231
Posted By RustySnail
I think the issue with Mermaid is not service...

I think the issue with Mermaid is not service per-say; it's who they primarily serve. Mermaid is -mostly- a high-end maintenance service/custom install business; emphasizing in FO systems (I know...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/06/2005, 02:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By RustySnail
It should be donated to Steinhart or Monterey...

It should be donated to Steinhart or Monterey Aquarium. What's more sad is that you see them at area LFS's and these creatures belong on the back of a manta ray or shark (not in ANY home aquarium)...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/05/2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By RustySnail
Maureen tried cleaning out one; it did not work. ...

Maureen tried cleaning out one; it did not work. The oil saponified (turned into soap) and then would not wash out completely. I would just buy the 5g carbouys from the LFS or from an online source...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/05/2005, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By RustySnail
Yep; skimmer and air-outlets, I would not worry...

Yep; skimmer and air-outlets, I would not worry about tank seals (bulkheads, vinyl tubes, etc). I've been running 60mg/hr for a month through cheap vinyl airline with no brittleness (yet).
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