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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-18-2018, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By IronChefItaly
WTB Ricordea Florida Pack & Flame Tip Anemone YEG

As the title states, I am looking for a flame tip anemone and ricordea florida pack. Open to shipping.
Forum: Reef 09-30-2017, 01:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,242
Posted By IronChefItaly
I don't think there is anyone in this hobby who...

I don't think there is anyone in this hobby who hasn't seriously considered shutting down their tank at one point or another. I've gone through periods of disease, neglect or other common reef issues...
Forum: Reef 05-29-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,879
Posted By IronChefItaly
As mentioned above, there is an overwhelming...

As mentioned above, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there and unfortunately most people don't understand that their methods don't work for every scenario. I started the hobby just...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 05-29-2017, 12:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,790
Posted By IronChefItaly
I don't think I'll ever leave the hobby for an...

I don't think I'll ever leave the hobby for an extended period of time since I picked it up just over a year ago. Though, if I had to downsize from my Reefer 250 I'd get something very close to this....
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 05-11-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,160
Posted By IronChefItaly
No signs of my brick degrading as others have...

No signs of my brick degrading as others have experienced - though mine is a Marine Pure product, not Brightwell.

I've been adjusting and experimenting with carbon dosing for over a year now. It...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-23-2017, 03:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,201
Posted By IronChefItaly
Heck, just use some packing tape long the ledge...

Heck, just use some packing tape long the ledge to essentially increase the wall height by another 2 inches until you can DIY a screen
Forum: Marine Fish 04-16-2017, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,753
Posted By IronChefItaly
Well after much consideration I headed out today...

Well after much consideration I headed out today and returned with my anthias - the serranocirrhitus latus aka Fathead Sunburst Anthias. I've been active in the hobby for nearly two years and this...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-15-2017, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,753
Posted By IronChefItaly
LF Stocking Advice - Calling all Anthias Keepers!

Hello readers! I'm looking to finally finish stocking my tank and I've been giving strong consideration to a group of anthias. My end goal is to create a very peaceful yet diverse system with an...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-15-2017, 04:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,044
Posted By IronChefItaly
Rookie mistake on my part, all my image links...

Rookie mistake on my part, all my image links broke and I didn't include a price. Sorry for that everyone - this anemone is currently pending.
Forum: Reef 04-14-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,540
Posted By IronChefItaly
I will certainly do so, I always find it much...

I will certainly do so, I always find it much more interesting to follow a thread with pictures. Currently keeping the frags in about 100-150 PAR on my frag rack. I included some pictures of them...
Forum: Reef 04-14-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,540
Posted By IronChefItaly
I appreciate the input everyone. After...

I appreciate the input everyone. After consideration I ended up going with the forest fire digitata, green slimer and hawkins echinata. Shipment came in yesterday and they all seem to be doing well...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-14-2017, 02:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,044
Posted By IronChefItaly
Selling Heteractis Magnifica "Ritteri" Anemone

With great regret I am selling my heteractis magnifica anemone. It is currently about 6" across and growing quickly. Its body is a textured lilac purple with highlighter green tips - I have not seen...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-08-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,953
Posted By IronChefItaly
I see its been a while since you posted but I too...

I see its been a while since you posted but I too would suspect the dottyback is giving the anthias a sense of unease. Were you able to resolve the issue? I am currently considering a trio of...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-08-2017, 05:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,227
Posted By IronChefItaly
My favorite fish would be my male pintail wrasse...

My favorite fish would be my male pintail wrasse - Heimdall. Remarkable coloration, pleasing swimming patterns and a laughable personality. He's very curious for a fish and is completely tame.
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-08-2017, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,969
Posted By IronChefItaly
Well there you go, never listen to any one source...

Well there you go, never listen to any one source without a bit of independent information or a dash of your own judgement. I truly missed considering that point initially but I'm still curious if...
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-04-2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,969
Posted By IronChefItaly
Of everything in tapwater, chlorine/chloromine is...

Of everything in tapwater, chlorine/chloromine is the only thing we know to be present at levels that are directly harmful to our livestock. To operate a reef successfully long term is all about...
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-04-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,969
Posted By IronChefItaly
Really common misconception that every RODI unit...

Really common misconception that every RODI unit is equipped to remove chlorine/chloromines from municipal water supply. Very few are, and if your carbon manufacturer doesn't state it, chances are...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,540
Posted By IronChefItaly
Help Me Select My Next SPS!

I seem to be on a streak lately and I was thinking of testing my luck with a tougher SPS coral. I am currently considering the following...

ORA Hawkins Echinata
Forest Fire Digitata
Green Slimer...
Forum: Reef 03-28-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,264
Posted By IronChefItaly
Do clams reproduce asexually or would you need to...

Do clams reproduce asexually or would you need to have more than one squamosa clam? Could otherwise be a standard hitchhiker. Maybe try to count the ribs and see if its the same number.
Forum: Reef 03-27-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,514
Posted By IronChefItaly
adam84... "How many times per day is your alk...

adam84... "How many times per day is your alk dosing? (One time at 8ml per day or 2 times at 4 ml per day) also are you testing it around the same time every day?"
I have a three channel kamoer...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2017, 05:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,514
Posted By IronChefItaly
intarsiabox... bit, but its been there for a...

intarsiabox... bit, but its been there for a while

newbie2... 0.3dkh decrease after I had already increased the daily dose by ~14% in the week prior following the 0.8dkh decrease.

dino... true,...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2017, 02:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,514
Posted By IronChefItaly
Diagnosing Sudden Alkalinity - Is this normal?

Hello everyone, I've stumbled into yet another reefing obstacle and I think I know whats happening but I'd like to get some second opinions in case I'm heading for a crash.

My Current...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2017, 03:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By IronChefItaly
If the piece of equipment is in good shape and in...

If the piece of equipment is in good shape and in the neighborhood of a year old I usually use 50% retail as a starting point. Considering the 180W Razor is available for $660, I think $350 is pricey...
Forum: Reef 03-05-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By IronChefItaly
I've owned the 20.5" on a 24" tank and now have...

I've owned the 20.5" on a 24" tank and now have the 27" on a 36" tank. In both cases I found the light spread to be quite poor when kept leg mounted - hot spots and shadowed corners. Suspending the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-25-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By IronChefItaly
Bump. Still looking locally.

Bump. Still looking locally.
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