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Re: Lets start a dbtc.or pay it foward on nj reefers
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Otherwise I agree 100%. I have followed these rules since my first meeting with MikeM, who is at the pinnacle of paying it forward in NJ.
I think your gate valve or whatever you have to adjust it helps to determine how high you need the water or don't. I have found that if you have the water too high you just skim way to much water. Obviously if it is too low you just end up with crud in the neck of the skimmer.
I would take into account your possible upgrade and go with a 6 bulb fixture, not sure an 8 will fit. :) I have T5 on my reef and 55G panted tank, 8X54 and 2X54. For I think 6x54 on a 90 would be good, might be a little wide on a 55 but might as well go for it. Can add some LED for shimmer if...
Welcome to NJRC! Second on checking out www.premiumaquatics.com. Your timing is great, assuming you become a member, the group buy is right on time for you.
Lots of people love the Tek lights.
I second you want at least 6 bulbs. Eight will be super...
35 years fresh water
6 salt
3 reef
Wow I am pretty shocked at the "rule" breakers. Maybe I am parnoid.
The whole hands in the tank thing shouldn't be a rule that one I cannot get away from.
Here are some links for light reading. ;D
www.njaquarium.org/pdf%20files/MACNA_08.pdf
And some further reading from Alex Vagelli who we had speak.
http://www.njaas.org/research/bangaii_cardinalfish.html
Any new members please be aware of the the bangaii is really a rare case that the population...
I have slowely taken down my power strip too due to Bob's thread. Watch the digital thermometer. Not dangerous but if gets out of whack can really screw you up, I fixed mine with a hammer ;D. Just test your temp every now and then and you won't have any problems.
You can starve it out also ... takes time. Be forewarned little detatched pieces will attatch like glue and your screwed all over again. So be careful ripping it out.
Those sponges are fine don't worry you won't get that many of them. The little pineapple sponges are different, have read that they can mutiply more. Still not bad they are filter feeders.