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Forum: Reef Discussion 07/27/2004, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 196
Posted By pete_ra
Yes, I would recommend putting some cover over...

Yes, I would recommend putting some cover over the top of the overflow. This keeps the light off that area and no algae will grow.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/15/2004, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By pete_ra
yeah, MY mag 5 seriously is dismal after 6...

yeah, MY mag 5 seriously is dismal after 6 months. Its probably getting a good 175 mgh after 4 feet of head!!! And this is probably the reason for my high ammonia, algae, etc. I'm of to clean it!!!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/26/2004, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By pete_ra
thanx, i was just surprised it was there in the...

thanx, i was just surprised it was there in the first place so i was wondering why it was there, cuz ive never seen it. Apparently, a few hours ago, i realized that the cyphon in my hang on overflow...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/25/2004, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By pete_ra
film on water surface

the water surface in my tank has always been clean, but recently film has formed that i can see. I put in mj 1200 pointing to the suface but it has not gone away. I do have some algae growing in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/18/2004, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 314
Posted By pete_ra
Aren't tank raised specimens less likely to nip...

Aren't tank raised specimens less likely to nip at corals? Also, will a flame fair fairly well with an established yellow tang, in other words will the flame get beat up by the tang?

Will
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/17/2004, 11:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By pete_ra
cant dosing kalk also work as a top off? This...

cant dosing kalk also work as a top off? This seems like another great benefit.
Forum: Corallimorpharians 01/17/2004, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 244
Posted By pete_ra
flow for mushrooms

i have a 65 tall, 3 feet long, purples and hariy shrooms. they are low on the rock. The hairys 18" down, the purples 12" down in the tank. I have no flow but my return, approx 300 gals per hour,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/17/2004, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By pete_ra
some help on this topic too. Does anyone use...

some help on this topic too. Does anyone use just really small tubing with a knot in it(cyphon) to dose? How long should it take for two gallons to go in the tank?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/17/2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 165
Posted By pete_ra
dosing kalk

hi, im dosing kalk for the first time. Its wierd ive been reefing for a year and a half and never done it. I have the kalk powder, ive mixed 1.5 tablespoons into two gallons of water. I mixed it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2004, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 301
Posted By pete_ra
Specs: Improves The Color Of Your Tropical...

Specs:

Improves The Color Of Your Tropical Fish and Enhances Fin Growth

Increases the Life Span of Your Fish

Helps Reduce the Bacteria and Infection by Purifying the Water

Increases the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2004, 12:41 AM
Replies: 2,634
Views: 116,850
Posted By pete_ra
im trying to find the balance in the riser pipe. ...

im trying to find the balance in the riser pipe. It its all the way up, i get very clear almost water, the foam is all white! but if i lower it, the foam wont reach the cup! Any other this to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2004, 12:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,049
Posted By pete_ra
yeh, red slime is a pain, i get it every once in...

yeh, red slime is a pain, i get it every once in a while in small patches. It is spread rapidly by rubbing it off, so if u see it, dont touch it. Also, reduce the flow in the tank and see what that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2004, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 266
Posted By pete_ra
i have book hairy shrooms and purples. in my 65...

i have book hairy shrooms and purples. in my 65 gal, my return is a mag 5 with 4 feet of head. Thats all my flow---whenever i turn on the maxijet 1200 in the far upper corner of the tank, it seems...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2004, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2,950
Views: 564,710
Posted By pete_ra
oh, my..... looks great. How many mh's are over...

oh, my..... looks great. How many mh's are over that now?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2004, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By pete_ra
I think jacksonpt is definately right about the...

I think jacksonpt is definately right about the length that tang need, but the amount of live rock is a factor. On the one hand, having more live rock is key to provide more hiding areas, but on the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 106
Posted By pete_ra
fan's vibrating noise in canopy

I am putting my canopy together. when i run the fans, when they are screwed into the sides of the canopy, They make these loud vibrating sounds, not like when they were detacched. I have tried...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2004, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By pete_ra
yeah, im still trying things right now. I am...

yeah, im still trying things right now. I am using cut up pieces of sponge as washers, so the fan now doesn't come in contact with the wood. However, its still making loud vibrating noises. btw -...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2004, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By pete_ra
cooling fan noise!

I am almost done with my canopy, but the fans I am screwing in keep vibrating against the wood and are making loud sounds, how did you install yours? Thanks.

Pete
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2004, 02:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 574
Posted By pete_ra
i can put my hand on my vhos in the middle of the...

i can put my hand on my vhos in the middle of the day and they dont burn me at all(not even close), just a little warm, these are URIs. I do have fans running on them though.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2004, 02:04 AM
Replies: 2,634
Views: 116,850
Posted By pete_ra
how can i get my skimmate darker?

how can i get my skimmate darker?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2003, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By pete_ra
flesh loss on brain, any tips?

my open brain hasent open for about a week and think it will die soon. I have it protected in a 2 liter bottle top, and have been giving it frozen brine and mysis, but it refuses to take it, and its...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2003, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 204
Posted By pete_ra
bump

bump
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 333
Posted By pete_ra
I'm curious, what kind of clam is it? It makes a...

I'm curious, what kind of clam is it? It makes a difference, is it a maxima or crocea? , or is it a sqasmosa or derasa? The latter are lower light clams, which still require adequate lighting, but...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2003, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 204
Posted By pete_ra
hey thanks for the reply. I have kept him under...

hey thanks for the reply. I have kept him under the bottle for a while as i am now, but it is a pain to feed and i have neglected it. Will i have to keep him under there for ever? If i move him to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2003, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 204
Posted By pete_ra
thanx, can find my camera right now, but soon i...

thanx, can find my camera right now, but soon i will get a pic. How does your brain eat without his sweepers?
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