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Well it's been a while since I posted. Why so quiet?
Well first of all, everyone will ask for pictures and I haven't had the energy to take pictures that never do this tank justice. But I'll give it a shot this weekend.
On the whole everything is going well. Most of the corals are showing at...
Officers, I move that we add the above line to our mission statement. I know it already says that in so many words, but Wendy has done a great job of summarizing the feelings of many members regarding what we are all about. We care for living animals and it is our responsibility to give them the...
Hey Mike!
The DC4HD's are 15amp. The DC4 is 10amp.
Just got back from Grainger in South Plainfield so all is well!
Part numbers for future reference:
5x20mm, 120V, 10 Amp fuse - Grainger part =1CT36, Buss part = GMA-10A
5x20mm, 120V, 15 Amp fuse - Grainger part =1CT37, Buss part = GMA-15A
Touche! ;)
I have experimented with T5's on my frag/QT tank. Wasn't impressed.
But I will admit I'm thinking of sharing some of my vodka with the tank and maybe amino acids.
I remember in the early days of local reefing John at Underwater World always insisted that you needed Seachem ReefPlus...
So any blue linckia success stories? Mine is hiding in one general area of the rockwork, but moves enough that I know he hasn't died. But he hasn't been out and about since the first day, which was Saturday.
You are a model reefer James! No shouldn't there. Tangs need room and veggies and are prone to ich. You covered your bases.
Firefish are grea, but you need a good cover.
Very responsible with the cardinals. You are the type of reefer who will oneday be able to try something untried and add to...
So for those of you who don't know it, Merv has a degree in Marine Biology and is one of the long time reefers that like to try new things to see what else can be learned.
Go for it Merv! There is a line of thought taught in continuos improvement methodologies that says if it ain't broke, break...
Great post Merv.
Keep reminding me that I helped talk you out of moorish idols, because I keep coming close to giving them a try!
Feng had a pair when he first started setting up his place in the big display. Anyone know if they are still around?
Do you still have the Regal Merv?
I don't...
So the justification for my choices.
Everything purchased was researched in detail and not purchased on a whim. I agree that extensive research is needed before any purchase is made.
I bought the goni as my birthday discount piece last year at Aquatic Obsessions. At the time my main tank was...
I think there was a certain amount of luck with the LTA, Barry.
When I was recovering from my bypass operation in 2002, it lived in a 20 long with a fluval 104 filter, the smallest minijet made and a 65watt compact flourescent smartlamp while no maintenance was being done except for topping off...
Salifert alk kits have had quality problems in the past.
I would compare to another kit or two first before you start adjusting.
The fact that your CA is a little low would support the expectation of a higher Alk reading, but I would double check.
Anything you decide to do to adjust, I would...
There are some strong opinions in the reefing community about things that should and should not be kept.
In some cases the reasons are clear, in others not so much. Some species that are reputed not to fare well in general, can thrive for a few who have "the knack."
Given the current clmate of...
Hang in there Mark!
Yes, I would try to save the bubble. Try to get it to eat some bits of krill or something similar. I would only move it if it's in a high flow area. Low flow is great for healing, but it's not too strong there is stress involved with moving it as well.
I think the lack of a...