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Forum: Reef 11-12-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,432
Posted By Spyd
I would epoxy over the meteor shower. That way...

I would epoxy over the meteor shower. That way you don't have to worry about it killing your acros.
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 11-07-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,414
Posted By Spyd
Spaz. My Powder Brown Tang: ...

Spaz. My Powder Brown Tang:

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/spyd80/Fish9r1_zps27b5726d.jpg
Forum: Lounge 04-16-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By Spyd
My kids love it as well. I still don't get what...

My kids love it as well. I still don't get what is up with the Turnips though??!! :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 04-10-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By Spyd
Switched from GFO to HC-GFO

So about 4 months ago I made the switch from regular GFO to HC-GFO and I have noticed a few changes in my tank. Primarily, the colour of some of my corals. I find my corals that have some green in...
Forum: Reef 04-09-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,255
Posted By Spyd
With such a small tank, I would just put the sps...

With such a small tank, I would just put the sps back in and dip them once a week. Once u see no signs of flatworms, you are good to go. You can also use KZ flatworm Stop. It doesnt kill the...
Forum: DIY 03-29-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 952
Posted By Spyd
As long as you span multiple joists you will be...

As long as you span multiple joists you will be fine. Just dont put it against a wall where the length of the tank is running with the length of the joists
Forum: Reef 03-12-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 962
Posted By Spyd
First off, be very careful not to disturb your...

First off, be very careful not to disturb your DSB too much. It can potentially releases toxic gases that build up over time.

I would just turn off your return pump and skim the top layer of sand...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,339
Posted By Spyd
I have seen it done before. A lot of people use...

I have seen it done before. A lot of people use magnetic frag plugs.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalog/product/view/id/661/
Forum: Reef 03-12-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,813
Posted By Spyd
Another big one to check is Alkalinity. If there...

Another big one to check is Alkalinity. If there was a larger ALK swing, it can affect everything in the tank as well.

Also, get an RO/DI unit when you can. It will save you many, many, many...
Forum: Polls 03-12-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Poll: LR in sump
Views: 3,056
Posted By Spyd
I use to have 2 compartments crammed, but, I have...

I use to have 2 compartments crammed, but, I have been pulling out pieces to add to my display in certain spots and my frag tank. Now, there are only a couple larger pieces. I do get crud on the...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,269
Posted By Spyd
BRS is full of it if they are saying it's your...

BRS is full of it if they are saying it's your water in the area... There is no way you should be getting anything more than 0.00ppm through your RO/DI unit. I live near Kitchener, ON and we pull...
Forum: DIY 03-11-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,924
Posted By Spyd
It's not cheap. Somehwere around $200 US is what...

It's not cheap. Somehwere around $200 US is what I have read. It is made by reefsavvy. You would have to email them and find out. I believe it comes with all bulkheads, etc as well though.
Forum: DIY 03-11-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,924
Posted By Spyd
Personally, I would go this route: ...

Personally, I would go this route:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjL9U6sXI7w

This is the ghost overflow. I think it is a fantastic idea on only requires holes to be drilled instead of...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,832
Posted By Spyd
You can buy a screen kit from BRS. ...

You can buy a screen kit from BRS.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalog/product/view/id/2094/

They have it in 1/4" or 1/2" netting. 1/2" would be just fine. I lost a Harlequin Tuskfish while...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,715
Posted By Spyd
I would never bother with Ecotech glue... It...

I would never bother with Ecotech glue... It costs a fortune. The Dollar store crazy glue works just the same. Get the thick gel stuff and use that. $1 / tube as oppose to $20 for a bottle... Just my...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,093
Posted By Spyd
lol. It's so true. Just think of his little trip...

lol. It's so true. Just think of his little trip as a nice fresh water dip to ensure no parasites. :biggrin: People do freshwater dips for up to 10 minutes sometimes so 30 seconds wouldn't harm it at...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,987
Posted By Spyd
The only thing I would add is be sure to use...

The only thing I would add is be sure to use protective gloves!!! The palytoxins can enter a small cut or absorbed into the skin and it is extremely toxic. Even a face shield is highly recommended in...
Forum: Polls 03-05-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,417
Posted By Spyd
Wow!!! That is an awesome tank! Holy smokes! ...

Wow!!! That is an awesome tank! Holy smokes!


As for your initial question, I don't think it is overkill. I run a Water Blaster HY10000 that pumps out 2600GPH for my 180G system. You definitely...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,188
Posted By Spyd
From what I have read, you should be safe with...

From what I have read, you should be safe with the File Fish and a clam. The File Fish will go after corals more so. Angels and clams do not get a long though... The dwarf angels are generally fine...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,188
Posted By Spyd
Clams are generally very easy keepers. With your...

Clams are generally very easy keepers. With your lighting, somewhere on the sandbed would be ideal. They like lower flow but will handle medium flow no problem.

One thing I strongly suggest is to...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-04-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,437
Posted By Spyd
I ran a 16k for a while and ended up selling it...

I ran a 16k for a while and ended up selling it off. I didn't like the look of it. There was way too much disco ball effect going on in my tank. I had a hard time looking at it, it was that bad.
...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,567
Posted By Spyd
Time to go old school and keep things simple as...

Time to go old school and keep things simple as you try to get through this. Take the pellets off line completely. Run carbon and do plenty of water changes.

The ALK spike can definitely hit...
Forum: fijireefrock.com 02-20-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 185,382
Posted By Spyd
Just wanted to say thanks Eli for the awesome...

Just wanted to say thanks Eli for the awesome rock pieces. I was able to add them to my system the other day and totally transformed my frag tank into an awesome LPS / frag tank.

I drilled the...
Forum: Lounge 02-10-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,402
Posted By Spyd
In Niagara Falls, ON we have Marineland and the...

In Niagara Falls, ON we have Marineland and the conditions are even worse.. Ph water issues and many other problems. I have never been and will never bring my family there.

Here's a link where...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-08-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,358
Posted By Spyd
Pics are back! Enjoy them while they last. Lol. I...

Pics are back! Enjoy them while they last. Lol. I will post a bunch more later today.
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