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  1. MadReefer

    Zoas not open

    I have purchased Zoas and they do fine whne first placed in the tank, all open and look great. After a few days only some open and others don't. Any suggestions as to why this is happening. Thanks, Mark
  2. MadReefer

    Treat or Trick

    I hear that all NJ Reefers elected officers are giving away free frags this Halloween.... Just need to catch them before midnight... Just joking everyone. Didn't have any on-line Treats so I figured an on-line Trick would do this year.
  3. MadReefer

    Torch Coral ?

    I have a Torch coral that has grown twice the size since added to my tank. While re-aquascaping I noticed that some of the tentacles, on the bottom side, are white with pink tips. This side of the tentacles seem smaller than the others. Is this from lack of light? Or is it because its growing...
  4. MadReefer

    Borrow power head

    Can anyone lend me a power ahead until my Hydor part arrives? I have one in now but its not enough flow. The ceramic shaft broke on my Hydor 3 and am waiting for it to arrive. Thanks, Mark
  5. MadReefer

    Banquet Frozen Food recall

    My son ate 1 last week but luckily didn't get ill. ConAgra recalls all frozen pot pies By Elizabeth Weise and Julie Schmit, USA TODAY ConAgra Foods (CAG) is recalling all frozen pot pies made in the past two years amid a widening salmonella illness outbreak, it said Thursday night. That...
  6. MadReefer

    Any turtle experts?

    Went to feed our Red ear Sliders and one had its leg stuck up the suction tube of the canister filter. I took off the screen to get more stuff sucked out a few days back. Not sure how this happened. We thought it was dead as it seemed lifeless. I pushed it out and it swam a little. Put into...
  7. MadReefer

    Sump / Skimmer question

    On the 75 I just upgraded to the only skimmer I have is a Prizm HOB. I wanted to put it on the sump. Problem is the highest water level in the sump is to low for the skimmer to work. It's a pain to lift the canopy every few days to check or empty the cup. Anyone have ideas on how I can get this...
  8. MadReefer

    Yellow Toadstool - not open ?

    I just upgraded to a 75 gallon tank. The Yellow Toadstool did great in the other tank. It opened in my new tank for a few days and then closed; hasn't opened in about a week. All other coral, inverts, fish are doing fine. I only have some softies and shrooms. The only thing I noticed is that a...
  9. MadReefer

    Who would buy this????

    Check out this mystery package that's for sale. What person would trust in sending money. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=131048 Mark
  10. MadReefer

    Half price livestock

    Just thought I'd let everyone know that Saltwaterfish.com is having a special. Certain animals are 50% off. They have pink/blue spot gobies for $12.50 plus more. Mark
  11. MadReefer

    Sump water level

    Setup the 75 with a 30 gallon sump. I marked the water level for the inlet and return chambers. After a few hours now the return chamber has less water and its getting lower as time goes on. Anyone have any idea why? Am afraid it will cause a disater while I'm a sleep. Thanks, mark
  12. MadReefer

    Fence Repair anyone

    Neighbor's mowing service snagged my fence near the bottom and pulled it. The owner and agreed up to $100 for repair without receipt. The fence companies say it's to small a job. If anyone knows how to fix it let me know. It needs to be pulled down about 10 inches to reach the bottom pole. It...
  13. MadReefer

    Does anyone do fridge repair?

    Came home from vacation last week and water was ll over the kitchen floor from the fridge. I thought it was the copper tubing and connections for the water/ice maker. So I replaced all of it Sunday. Woke up today and guess what more water. I think it's leaking from the inside near the ice maker...
  14. MadReefer

    Help! Algae Problem

    Okay. Since I put up the T5 lights I am having a problem with algae in the tank, mainly on the front glass. It's yellow/brown and seems stringy as it moves with the pump blowing on it. I have set the lights a s follows: Actinic on at 10:00am with daylights at 11:00am Actinic off at 9:00pm...
  15. MadReefer

    Tiny nano

    Is a 5 gallon tank to small for a nano? If not what kind of filtration options do I have? I thought of maybe using a small HOB fuge or just skimmer. Thanks, Mark
  16. MadReefer

    Remora C skimmer question

    Looking to get a better skimmer for my 55. I can get a the above used for $50. The pump with looks different from the online pics. Is anyone familiar with this skimmer and give some info about it? Thanks, Mark
  17. MadReefer

    Simpson's

    Took my son to see the long awaited movie last night. Have to say it was pretty funny. It was like watching the 30min TV show even though it was 1.5 hours. Theatre was packed with people of all ages. Mark
  18. MadReefer

    Bubble algae

    What does bubble algae look like? When my actinics are on I see bubbles on the LR. They are kind of clear though. How do I get rid of this stuff if that's what it is? Mark
  19. MadReefer

    Skimmer Question

    Does anyone have experience with Seaclone 100? I saw one for sale,$50 new. I currently have a Prizm, non-deluxe, and was wondering if the Seaclone would be better. I need a hang-on and tank is 55 gallons. The Prizm is rated for 75 gallons and the Seclone 100. Any opinions? Should I just keep the...
  20. MadReefer

    T5 Lighting

    Just picked up the T5 from Damon so now the questions start. It has 4 separate plugs: 1 for the fan, 1 for the LED, 1 for the daylights and 1 for the actinic. I plan to put them on timers so what is a good combo? Mark
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