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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,895
Posted By rtecanoe
If it was me, I'd mix up a batch of new salt...

If it was me, I'd mix up a batch of new salt water in a rubbermaid tub or old tank, take the Marcorocks out of your tank now (maybe rinse them off in some fresh water first) and put them in the tub. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By rtecanoe
About 2 months ago I cured 150 lbs of MarcoRocks...

About 2 months ago I cured 150 lbs of MarcoRocks by simply putting them in saltwater in rubbermaid tubs with flowing water and they cycled completely in about 10 days. I changed the water twice...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/10/2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,621
Posted By rtecanoe
I ordered them from McMaster Carr and they were...

I ordered them from McMaster Carr and they were about $12 shipping for three 5' rods. I used the regular ground shipping but they were delivered the next day anyway because they shipped out of ny...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 01/10/2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
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Views: 1,287
Posted By rtecanoe
never mind

never mind
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 01/06/2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By rtecanoe
The last time I was at Suffolk Co. Fish and Reef...

The last time I was at Suffolk Co. Fish and Reef (about a month ago), they had a much better frag selection than they used to. Some nice zoos, lps and sps. I picked a few up and they're doing very...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/04/2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,621
Posted By rtecanoe
What thickness would you suggest on the...

What thickness would you suggest on the fiberglass rods?
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/26/2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 506
Posted By rtecanoe
four

four
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/25/2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By rtecanoe
Hope you don't mind if I tag along, I plan on...

Hope you don't mind if I tag along, I plan on starting to use it too, in my make up water. What's a good ratio to mix it?
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/25/2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,062
Posted By rtecanoe
Merry Christmas everyone! They say watching a...

Merry Christmas everyone! They say watching a tank relieves stress, you should be the most stress free person in the world after sitting there for a while!
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/07/2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By rtecanoe
PM'd you.

PM'd you.
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 11/28/2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 510
Posted By rtecanoe
Thanks for the suggestions on the tank Eric

Thanks for the suggestions on the tank Eric
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 11/23/2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,607
Posted By rtecanoe
Wow that looks like a great deal, but they're out...

Wow that looks like a great deal, but they're out of stock now. I just looked at their web site and they have a gutter cleaning one - that looks like a great idea, I just may clean my gutters more...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/21/2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,210
Posted By rtecanoe
In my experience, they are very sensitive to...

In my experience, they are very sensitive to changes in intensity. My orange monti caps faded last week just from cleaning all the salt off my T5's at the same time. I did the same thing about a...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 11/21/2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By rtecanoe
I think with all the frags Joe has donated to the...

I think with all the frags Joe has donated to the LIRA raffles, LIRA should donate a large Mag Float to Atlantis!!!
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 11/10/2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 750
Posted By rtecanoe
I don't know myself, but you can check out the...

I don't know myself, but you can check out the "T5 question and answer" thread on the 'lighting, filtration, equipment' forum. There is enough information on which T5 bulbs to use to surely...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 11/05/2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By rtecanoe
I can usually tell when it's time to change the...

I can usually tell when it's time to change the media in my phosban reactor when I notice that I have to clean algae off the glass of the tank more often. Usually it's about once a week, but when I...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/28/2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By rtecanoe
the aga pine stand for my 30g is 28" in...

the aga pine stand for my 30g is 28" in height.
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/28/2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 547
Posted By rtecanoe
anyone have one of the titanium heaters? I have...

anyone have one of the titanium heaters? I have the visitherm stealth as well, but I wonder if the plastic on the outside conducts heat as well as glass. I wonder if a 250 watt heater would heat up...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/27/2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By rtecanoe
You can put silicone around the bulkhead on the...

You can put silicone around the bulkhead on the outside of the tank, but I don't think that will stop the leak for you. What you can do is to take the bulkhead off ( if your system is set up so that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/12/2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 609
Views: 118,370
Posted By rtecanoe
Thanks Todd

Thanks Todd
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/12/2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 609
Views: 118,370
Posted By rtecanoe
the silicone O ring that lets you adjust the...

the silicone O ring that lets you adjust the adjustable standpipe broke on my octopus, can I use just a standard black rubber O ring (kitchen faucet type) , or how would I find a silicone one?
...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/09/2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 280
Posted By rtecanoe
t5 lighting for a 125

I'm looking to use T5 retrofit lighting (reefgeek) for a 125 AGA Reef Ready tank. I'm not sure whether to go with 60" bulbs or with dual rows of 36". I believe there is a center brace in the tank...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/08/2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 594
Posted By rtecanoe
thanks

thanks
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/08/2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 594
Posted By rtecanoe
Vyger - do you remember where you bought the...

Vyger - do you remember where you bought the stuff to help cycle the rocks that marco rocks recommends? Its fritz turbo start 900, but I don't know if anyone carries it locally.
thanks
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 10/05/2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 594
Posted By rtecanoe
Thanks guys, I appreciate the input!

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input!
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