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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/06/2008, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By bbowler
ive heard of that and will get it, is there any...

ive heard of that and will get it, is there any reef food or trace supplements that i should use also?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/06/2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By bbowler
what is best food supplement

What is a reccomended food supplement to add to the water to help add trace elements and food for filter feeding corals. I will have mostly softies, lps no stonies. I used to use stuff called liquid...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By bbowler
just softies, maybe a few LPS but no stonies

just softies, maybe a few LPS but no stonies
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 145
Posted By bbowler
coral food

I used to use stuff called liquid gold to feed the corals and put trace elements in the water, what would anyone reccomend to use to feed filter feeders like clams, mushrooms, zenia etc, I may have...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By bbowler
thanks, I will start with 2 4's

thanks, I will start with 2 4's
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By bbowler
too much flow for corals

I have a 5 ft long 120 tank and was trying to decide between 2 koralia4's or 3's to add flow. I have a decent return pump and was wondering if this will be okay or too much flow that will bother the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/30/2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 527
Posted By bbowler
thanks for the help, not sure yet which one but...

thanks for the help, not sure yet which one but atleast now i have a better idea, thanks.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 688
Posted By bbowler
thanks i think i will look for 1.024 and see how...

thanks i think i will look for 1.024 and see how things look at that.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/29/2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 688
Posted By bbowler
best specific grav?

Is 1.022-.023 just right or is it too low. I have seen people reccomend 1.025-.026 i will have soft corals and BTA's and a few small fish. Thanks ,
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By bbowler
what SG is best

I have always kept my FOWLR tanks at 1.022-.023 sg, and when I had softies i usually has about the same. Now that im back in the reef game im seeing people reccomend 1.025-.026

Will i be fine...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 02:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 527
Posted By bbowler
what about the drop in probe type as opposed to...

what about the drop in probe type as opposed to the flow thru, is anyone better or are both okay
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 02:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 406
Posted By bbowler
My tank right nor is around 76-77 and usually...

My tank right nor is around 76-77 and usually goes up to 79. is 2-3 degrees too much of a temp swing, i thought that would be okay.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,918
Posted By bbowler
thanks all, i will probably get two 4's and aim...

thanks all, i will probably get two 4's and aim them at each other and bounce the current off the front of the glass, see how the flow is, i think my return pump is a quiet one 6000 series
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 157
Posted By bbowler
chiller experience?

Can anyone tell me the pros and or cons of using a chiller with the drop in probe instead of the flow thru? I need help in deciding on which one. Thanks.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,918
Posted By bbowler
lines of current?

lines of current?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,918
Posted By bbowler
what do you mean loc lines,

what do you mean loc lines,
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By bbowler
thanks, I also heard the eco techs are good but a...

thanks, I also heard the eco techs are good but a lot of coin also.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By bbowler
need to get powerheads

Ive heard koralia, I think thats the name, are good powerheads. I have a 5 ft long 120 gal and would like to get two on each end blowing at an angle to the fron glass for more random flow. What size...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,918
Posted By bbowler
what koralis powerheads to get

I am looking to get some more flow for the tank, its a 120 5 ft long, i dont want crazy flow but what size would be good to put at opposit ends aiming angled to the front glass.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 406
Posted By bbowler
my halides dont seem to cause much heat increas,...

my halides dont seem to cause much heat increas, I have a current usa orbit fixture and it is 4-5 in off water and has its own fans, so it is more of the room temp, a chiller has to be less that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 406
Posted By bbowler
great I may use a chiller anyway later in the...

great I may use a chiller anyway later in the summer, Ive heard of ones that us a probe instead of a flow through, is eithe one okay or is one better
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 406
Posted By bbowler
tempeture issue

I have had reefs for a little while now and always seemed okay with temp up to 83-84 then at night they go back down. I recently started a new tank and people are telling me to chill it so it stays...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By bbowler
are the probe chillers less efficient or just not...

are the probe chillers less efficient or just not as good, they seem to be easier as I dont have to get another pump.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/24/2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By bbowler
how about what maker or inline or probe type

how about what maker or inline or probe type
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By bbowler
best ciller

What is the best kind of chiller for a 120 tank with softies. I have seen in line and ones where you put a probe into the water. I would guess i may need to bring the temp down 5-9 degrees in the...
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