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Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 392
Posted By Jocko
The easiest way to deal with algae was mentioned...

The easiest way to deal with algae was mentioned above. Don't underestimate its power. It works!

To quote Salamander: "reduce amount you feed"
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By Jocko
Um... actually yeah it is about the holes because...

Um... actually yeah it is about the holes because more holes means more surface area. And the more surface area you have, the more places there are for bacteria to colonize. Hence, greater biological...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 511
Posted By Jocko
Wow I've never heard of hermits eating corals...

Wow I've never heard of hermits eating corals like that. What kind is it??
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/19/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,838
Posted By Jocko
They look awesome at the show, but long term it...

They look awesome at the show, but long term it must be a pain to keep the Zero Edge tanks clean. You'd get coraline on all surfaces that are in contact with water, right?
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/18/2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 209
Posted By Jocko
Assuming that the equipment list in your sig is...

Assuming that the equipment list in your sig is complete, I'd recommend going out and picking up a MaxiJet 900 or 1200 to get some water movement in there. It's surpsising what a difference some...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/18/2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By Jocko
Well you have an advantage in that the corals are...

Well you have an advantage in that the corals are already adjusted to the rest of your system. This is much better than when you get a new one and they have to adjust to the light AND the water at...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/18/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,838
Posted By Jocko
Hey man, glad to see you made it back. Weren't...

Hey man, glad to see you made it back. Weren't you telling me at dinner on Saturday night that you were wrestling with whether or not to get a bigger tank? Hehe. Looks like fate took care of that one...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/15/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By Jocko
Surprised this hasn't come up yet considering all...

Surprised this hasn't come up yet considering all this talk of adding 2 clowns. What size tank is it? If its the 12 gallon, then those 2 clowns would pretty much be it. Anything more would be pushing...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/14/2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 272
Posted By Jocko
I don't personally have a QT setup yet, but the...

I don't personally have a QT setup yet, but the LFS that I ultimately decided to trust my livestock purchases with does a QT of 2 weeks in water treated with copper combined with careful observation....
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/14/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 244
Posted By Jocko
There would indeed be a benefit to having more...

There would indeed be a benefit to having more live rock. That will provide more area for bacteria and other life to grow. You do not need a light unless you plan on putting macro algae in there and...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/11/2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By Jocko
I completely agree with onecrzyboi4u. Let the...

I completely agree with onecrzyboi4u. Let the inverts do the work for you. Less maintenance for you to do, plus greater biodiversity in your tank. It's a win/win!
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/11/2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By Jocko
Funny how your experience can be the exact...

Funny how your experience can be the exact opposite of mine. Maybe we are talking about different types. Well probably not. I have scarlet, blue leg and zebra and never see snails getting attacked....
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/10/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By Jocko
I have a 12 gallon nano cube. I would dump out...

I have a 12 gallon nano cube. I would dump out the tap water. Since its such a small tank, just buy all live sand. That'll help give you a little head start. Also buy the LR and the salt water. When...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/10/2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By Jocko
The hermies just want shells to play with. They...

The hermies just want shells to play with. They don't care about the snails. Add some extra empty shells and that will keep the hermies occupied.
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/10/2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By Jocko
Not sure what you mean by "clean up after a turbo...

Not sure what you mean by "clean up after a turbo snail." Which one of your tanks is this? Might not hurt to have more turbos if its one of the two bigger tanks.

Seeing as you are in Hawaii, I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05/02/2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By Jocko
That's a very good question. Here is the best...

That's a very good question. Here is the best answer I have ever seen:

http://www.cvreefers.org/showthread.php?p=40366
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/26/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 466
Posted By Jocko
Wow I saw reticulated stars in the bahamas that...

Wow I saw reticulated stars in the bahamas that were like almost 2 feet across.

It sounds like you are having an acclimation problem. In my experience, if the temp and the salinity are the same...
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/26/2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 244
Posted By Jocko
Yeah forget the idea of adding things to promote...

Yeah forget the idea of adding things to promote a cycle. The cycle means your tank's bacteria population is reaching equalibrium with the bioload of your tank. So all you need to do is slowly add...
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/23/2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By Jocko
A number of people have had success using...

A number of people have had success using Kolorscrape white play sand from Home Depot. I am going to be using that in my next tank.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/17/2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,354
Posted By Jocko
Not saying you should ignore it by any means....

Not saying you should ignore it by any means. BUT, I was thinking at least part of the reaction might have just been mental. And then I saw this comment from you. I know that I have manifested...
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/17/2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 325
Posted By Jocko
Powerheads are just submersible pumps that you...

Powerheads are just submersible pumps that you mount on the inside glass. They do nothing but create more flow in your tank to simulate ocean currents.

Do a Google search for "Maxijet". That's a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/17/2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 255
Posted By Jocko
And, for future reference, there is the "cover...

And, for future reference, there is the "cover the sand bed with a trash bag to prevent the sand from getting all stirred up while filling the tank" trick. But yeah, you need to rinse the sand first....
Forum: New to the Hobby 04/17/2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By Jocko
Well with such a light bioload, this is probably...

Well with such a light bioload, this is probably a good time to do it. The popular method for making the switch is to change it out a part at a time. Maybe do like 1/3 and then wait a week. Do...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/22/2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 124
Posted By Jocko
The smallest T5s fit perfectly over a 20H....

The smallest T5s fit perfectly over a 20H. Personally, I would suggest you save yourself some time and just go right for the MH. Personally, I think a single 150W 14k bulb would be all that you'd...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/22/2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 186
Posted By Jocko
Live rock, baby. No light needed. You can be on...

Live rock, baby. No light needed. You can be on the cutting edge with a nice, simple cryptic zone. It will add more processing ability to your system which will make it more stable.
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