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  1. downbeach

    dosing questions

    I've have a brand new Bubble Magnus FS in "deals and steals", for a couple of weeks, take a look. There is a mounting bracket available for it, that I didn't get because I intended to build a small stand that would just fit over the three slim line containers that are included.
  2. downbeach

    sps growth shot

    It really looks good. It's amazing what the right environment will do, isn't it. I was about to jump into the Zeolites a couple of months ago, in fact I bought a Vertex 3l reactor for it. But, like the old carpenters adage, "measure twice, cut once", I lept before I looked, and it was too big...
  3. downbeach

    sps growth shot

    What/who's reactor are you using, i.e. Vertex? How much/often are you dosing the additives?
  4. downbeach

    Tsunami Remains heading our way

    http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/envoy/20-million-tons-debris-japan-tsunami-moving-toward-143640503.html
  5. downbeach

    reply and pm issues

    You have to go into "settings" located at the top right of this screen, then under "my account" on the left go to "general settings", you will see a target for "Save a copy of sent messages in my Sent Items folder by default"
  6. downbeach

    Where to place a single head Duncan in a 90g?

    Have had in the past, but not now. I kept it close to the bottom, with a moderate amount of flow.
  7. downbeach

    Mud in refugium?

    Here's the stuff I use, I replace 1/2 of it every 6 months. http://www.ecosystemaquarium.com/products/eco-marine/miracle-mud.html
  8. downbeach

    Where to place a single head Duncan in a 90g?

    http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=597+2790+2670&pcatid=2670
  9. downbeach

    GFO and Carbon

    I'd suggest that you get two singles and get an appropriate size pump instead of using the ball valve to throttle them back. They work best at different flow rates, slower for more contact time with the Carbon (ROX 0.8) and faster to make it tumble more with the GFO (High Capacity). Use a MJ400...
  10. downbeach

    What Thermometer do you use and do you really think it's that accurate?

    +1 I think as long as the temp isn't too high or too low and you don't have dramatic temp. swings, you'll be fine.
  11. downbeach

    What Thermometer do you use and do you really think it's that accurate?

    I'm using Tropic Marin for both thermometer and hydrometer, I prefer them since they never need calibration. I use two Hydor Theo heaters, but when I adjust them I don't go by the indicator on the knob, I just adjust to the temp of the tank water using the TM thermometer. As it turns out one...
  12. downbeach

    Blood Red Fire Shrimp and Skunk cleaner in FOWLR, no problem right?

    I have pairs of three species: Scarlet Skunk, Coral Banded and Blood/Fire. All live in relatively peaceful harmony.
  13. downbeach

    i need feeding advice please

    Is 5 star reef bar sold in your area?
  14. downbeach

    i need feeding advice please

    I feed once a day starting with Spectrum pellets, and then after a good rinsing, a combination of PE and Hikari mysis. The only fish that don't eat the pellets is the bs leopard wrasse and banggi cardinal. I also have a good population of amphipods that are picked on throughout the day, mostly...
  15. downbeach

    75 Breakdown (Saddle Brook 07663)

    Maybe, a Kole or Tomini, but for the most part Tangs need a lot of space. If you look at what their adult size is you will get an idea. Most of the most attractive/more sought after tangs get very large, most people don't realize that when they buy them since they are still very small.
  16. downbeach

    Where do I go from here?? What to do now???

    Be careful in there, I frequently see a lot of aptasia in those tanks.
  17. downbeach

    Bio-Pellet Survey...

    That would be great, keep us posted, nothing beats experience.
  18. downbeach

    Bio-Pellet Survey...

    Actually I would think it would be better to start with a new set up and allow everything to cycle together. But, I think you would need a continuing source of nutrients to maintain them. If you have an established tank there will be a transition between the two methods, since it will take some...
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