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Forum: Freshwater 03-11-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,047
Posted By Rikotek
Whew! That is excellent news, and it makes...

Whew! That is excellent news, and it makes perfect sense.
Plus, you made my day with the thought of 'imploding aiptasia'.

Thanks a lot!
-Eric
Forum: Freshwater 03-11-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,047
Posted By Rikotek
Is Aiptasia Possible in Fresh Water?

Strange question, I know, and I have not seen any results on searches so I am guessing it is not possible.

The reason I am asking is that I am in the process of converting my 90gal saltwater tank...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-29-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,713
Posted By Rikotek
Sold! Thanks! -Eric

Sold! Thanks!

-Eric
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-29-2008, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,713
Posted By Rikotek
FS: 4' T5 HO 54W 6 Lamp Tek Light - Edmonton - $200 O.B.O

Hello everyone,

I am doing a full tank reboot and am looking to switch to metal halide lights in the New Year, so my old assembly is for sale.

Its a Sun Systems "Tek Light 46" HO 54watt 4' 6...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-20-2007, 03:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
Another photo update

The tank is doing very well now so I figured a quick status update and some photos are in order.

I added another 20 Turbo Snails and I am planning on getting some more corals (maybe some mushrooms...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-02-2007, 04:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
When I had a breakout of green hair algae, I...

When I had a breakout of green hair algae, I turned the lights off for 2 weeks (I only had some snails in the tank and whatever was living in the live rock at the time). Over the course of the 3...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-02-2007, 04:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
Ah, that explains a lot! I have been noticing a...

Ah, that explains a lot! I have been noticing a bit of red algae showing up on the far end of the tank. It seems to be spreading a bit but I did not know if it was a bad thing or not (as it has yet...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-30-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
Picture Update!

So last night was a big day, I bought a Remora HOB protien skimmer (it just barely fits behind my tank, damn me and my poor planning). I rinsed it with hot water to reduce the break in period and...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-29-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
You know, I never even thought about an in tank...

You know, I never even thought about an in tank model skimmer. When I mentioned it to some people over at Big Al's they said that they frequently get a lot of returns on those. I always take their...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-21-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
Dodged A Bullet / Question

I dodged a bullet yesterday with regards to a protein skimmer purchase.
I don't really need it yet but I have the budget for a cheap one so I figured I would get it out of the way.

I didn't do...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-08-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
Thanks for the advice BCOrchidGuy! I didnt know...

Thanks for the advice BCOrchidGuy!
I didnt know about the chemicals sticky, it IS really useful.
I haven't gotten any test kits for alk or calcium, but the pH did manage to hit 8.5 which is nice.
...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-28-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By Rikotek
PM'd

PM'd
Forum: Tank Journal 02-26-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By Rikotek
Cool, a fellow 90galloner! I'll watch your...

Cool, a fellow 90galloner!
I'll watch your thread, I might learn something :)

-Eric
Forum: Tank Journal 02-26-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
First batch of measurements

Well, the tank has been cycling for about a week now, I decided to take my first batch of measurements to see how things are progressing.

Temperature: 76

Salinity: 1.025 (added some water just...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-23-2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
First tank shot!

Wow, thanks for the welcome :)

I have my first (albiet low quality) picture of my tank.
Still clearing out some of the murkiness and just letting the one piece of liverock start the cycle...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-23-2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rikotek
My first reef (90g)

Hello to anyone who might read this.

I am excited to be starting my first reef aquarium after getting bored with freshwater.

Nothing much to report yet except that basic setup is complete :) ...
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