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  1. downbeach

    Cloudy Water without a reason....

    Have any damsel sp. they're good at that.
  2. downbeach

    jgraz's SPS 20H build

    Looks great graz. What are you going to do for substrate, BB, DSB, etc.? I'm a proponent of a DSB, but given the size of your tank and the VorTech, it might be better to go BB in the DT and add a DSB to the fuge.
  3. downbeach

    Anyone have plugs for today? or tiles, squares anything?

    Not a problem, any time. I was good meeting you. Hope you can make it to the meeting.
  4. downbeach

    Anyone have plugs for today? or tiles, squares anything?

    I'm in Mt. Laurel, and have plenty.
  5. downbeach

    what is this?

    Could be, check here: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rs/index.php
  6. downbeach

    what is this?

    Some type of tube worm. http://www.saltcorner.com/Articles/Showarticle.php?articleID=53
  7. downbeach

    Starting Bio-Pellets

    I'm still using the BRS reactor with the bio pellet insert, and noticed over the last few weeks that the pellets weren't tumbling as much. I found a leak in the coupling that connects the PH to the 1/2" tubing, and replaced it, it seemed to work better for a while. Over the last few days the...
  8. downbeach

    LED fixtures from Red Sand

    I didn't buy mine from Feng, but have two of these on my tank, and would say that one for every two feet of tank length would be more than enough. They are a very vanilla fixture with no dimming feature. You can however control the blue/white on/off with a controller or timer. The fans do run...
  9. downbeach

    Kalk and where to buy it?

    I add about 2 to 3 heaping tsp. to a 2 gal. jug and shake it up and use it the next day. The only time I'm using my ATO, is if I'm not going to be around, and I just fill a 5 gal. bucket with the solution I'm making from the 2 gal jug. I wasn't able to find Mrs. Wages at any store either, that's...
  10. downbeach

    Kalk and where to buy it?

    I have to order it from Ace Hardware. It will contain 6 one pound bags. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4335202&CAWELAID=548953186
  11. downbeach

    Also need plumbing advice for my tank :X

    Here's another alternative: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/sumps-and-refugiums/filter-socks-holders/brs-filtersock-mount.html
  12. downbeach

    Thinking about giving up on vodka for biopellets.....

    I've been running the pellets for about 3 months now and my feeding regiment hasn't changed. I have a mixed reef with Zoa's, Paly's, Ric's, LPS and SPS with good growth and PE. Also, fish, clams and shrimp all thriving. PS The biopellets will help with your nutrient problem, and that will help...
  13. downbeach

    need an auto fish feeder anyone have any recomendations?

    I've used the Hydor EKOMIXO during a 14 day trip to Alaska and a 12 day trip to Curcao....no complaints. I think a pelleted food will work best.
  14. downbeach

    My son received his EAGLE SCOUT rank last night.

    That's great Brian, good for him. BTW, how's the pup?
  15. downbeach

    Help needed to identify algae

    Do you have a TDS meter to check the quality of your RO/DI water? I would get your GFO reactor up an running. Get a PO4 test kit, preferably a Hanna colorimeter. If it's Dino's I'd also get a GAC reactor on line too. I don't know where your from, but I'd bet there is some local reefer who would...
  16. downbeach

    75g Mixed Madness

    Have your nem's become even more bulbous?
  17. downbeach

    Help needed to identify algae

    Are you using RO/DI water? Have you checked for PO4? What kind of test kits are you using? Do you have a fuge with any kind of macro algae? Are you using any GFO? These problems aren't really an "algae" problem, as much as they are a "nutrient" problem, so they must be getting something to feed...
  18. downbeach

    Skimmer opinions – Aqua C EV-180 vs PM Bullet II

    If you have a limited amount of space under your tank, in your cabinet, you should stick to a skimmer that will operate in about 10" of water depth. If you get something that has to be in 6 or 7 inches, then you can build a platform for it, but you will be taking up the that amount of head...
  19. downbeach

    Plumbing Assistance

    The only plumbing I have is flexible tube. When I remove the pump for cleaning, I just cut off the tube right at the barbed fitting and either reattach it or replace the tube. Two or three feet of tubing isn't that expensive, and I always have a few feet on hand. I also don't use any kind of...
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