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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-16-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,669
Posted By Myka
Send me some, I will officially ID them. :D

Send me some, I will officially ID them. :D
Forum: Reef 10-16-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,037
Posted By Myka
Waterchanges are rarely a bad thing. Weekly or...

Waterchanges are rarely a bad thing. Weekly or bi-weekly 10-15% waterchanges should be part of your regular maintenance. There is no reason to not continue with that schedule.

Exactly how much...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,740
Posted By Myka
I prefer BB in SPS tanks, and sand in LPS/softie...

I prefer BB in SPS tanks, and sand in LPS/softie tanks.

My 90-gallon SPS tank is mostly BB. It went through stages. When I first set it up it had 1" sand in the middle and 3-4" on either end for...
Forum: Lounge 10-15-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,892
Posted By Myka
Definitely creepy, but totally cool!!!

Definitely creepy, but totally cool!!!
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,611
Posted By Myka
Using "used" tank water should have no noticeable...

Using "used" tank water should have no noticeable effect provided the used water is reasonably clean. If it has measurable nitrate or phosphate I personally wouldn't want to use it. Aside from...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,037
Posted By Myka
Hmm, the Sailfin Tang and the Rabbitfish were not...

Hmm, the Sailfin Tang and the Rabbitfish were not good fish choices for a tank your size. The Tang will grow to a good 16+" (and quite quickly too) and the Rabbitfish depending on which species will...
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-15-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,582
Posted By Myka
Provided the Giesemann isn't too old, it is...

Provided the Giesemann isn't too old, it is better quality than the Hamilton. Better reflectors. Since you didn't answer my questions and didn't provide power specs for the fixtures, I can't help...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,037
Posted By Myka
Yeah I agree Daniella. I have a hard time...

Yeah I agree Daniella. I have a hard time believing there is "zero" nitrate with that much phosphate. That's why I'm questioning the testing method.
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,037
Posted By Myka
Leanne, how are you testing phosphate and nitrate...

Leanne, how are you testing phosphate and nitrate (which kits)? Which fish do you have in your tank? What type of skimmer do you use?
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-15-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,582
Posted By Myka
The halide fixture definitely sounds like the...

The halide fixture definitely sounds like the better option of the two. If you're just getting into the hobby then don't break your bank account setting it up. Good quality LEDs are very pricey,...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,283
Posted By Myka
No it won't. He was only at 11 dKH. Dosing 50...

No it won't. He was only at 11 dKH. Dosing 50 ppm calcium from <300 ppm calcium absolutely will not cause precipitation. If he added 120+ ppm calcium in one shot to 11 dKH alkalinity, then yes...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,283
Posted By Myka
You should have had calcium up above 400 ppm...

You should have had calcium up above 400 ppm within just a couple days. Test, dose, wait 1 hour for mixing in the tank, then test again. Then use those numbers to calculate how much you need to add...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,519
Posted By Myka
What size tank and sump?

What size tank and sump?
Forum: Reef 10-14-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,466
Posted By Myka
Hey! That's what I was trying to say, Brad just...

Hey! That's what I was trying to say, Brad just did it better! :D

SPS success is all about removing nutrients to the extreme. Most people are not good enough at removing nutrients to such an...
Forum: Lounge 10-14-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,569
Posted By Myka
I second that. :) There have been the odd super...

I second that. :) There have been the odd super unusual fish that have made its way through DD that I wouldn't have minded scooping, and have had trouble trying to locate, but 9 times out of 10...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,466
Posted By Myka
Imo, SPS do not need to be fed unless you're...

Imo, SPS do not need to be fed unless you're achieving ULNS (ultra low nutrient system) via carbon dosing whether that be biopellets, Zeovit, vodka, Fauna Marin, Prodibio, vinegar, etc. If you have...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-13-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By Myka
I have many Koralias, both quite old (like 5 yrs)...

I have many Koralias, both quite old (like 5 yrs) and new (a few months), and I have never had any reversing issues with any of them although I've heard lots of people complain about this. The only...
Forum: Pictures 10-13-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 486,374
Posted By Myka
^ Nice stuff! Your Zoas look healthy and your...

^ Nice stuff! Your Zoas look healthy and your tank looks very clean!
Forum: Reef 10-13-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,972
Posted By Myka
I've had Petland special order Black Worms for me...

I've had Petland special order Black Worms for me here. That's the only place here that I've been able to find them.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-13-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,019
Posted By Myka
I actually use a dish-type thing, not a lid. ...

I actually use a dish-type thing, not a lid. I've seen other people use lids, but I can't find any that are heavy enough to sink. The dish I use I have no idea what it is for or where I got it, but...
Forum: Pictures 10-13-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 486,374
Posted By Myka
Oh I meant people call them Rastas, but they are...

Oh I meant people call them Rastas, but they are not Rastas. Hence not-so-look-alike. :D
Forum: Reef 10-12-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,972
Posted By Myka
You can also look for live Black Worms...

You can also look for live Black Worms (Lumbriculus spp.). They need to be soaked in freshwater and kept in the fridge with 2x daily 100% waterchanges. They will be dirty at first, and you can't...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-12-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,019
Posted By Myka
Since the Mandarin is the only fish in the tank...

Since the Mandarin is the only fish in the tank you could just train it to eat frozen foods. Put a small dish or plastic lid near the Mandarin's favorite hangout spot. Add 2-3 frozen Brine Shrimp...
Forum: Pictures 10-12-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 486,374
Posted By Myka
Oh those are nice Rastas Darryl! I've been...

Oh those are nice Rastas Darryl! I've been looking for them for awhile, but haven't been impressed with the imposter Rasta-not-so-look-alikes that have been floating around lately.
Forum: Marine Fish 10-12-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,407
Posted By Myka
Hey that's good to hear that you were able to...

Hey that's good to hear that you were able to help him out just by lowering the copper. I'm also happy that you're going to try hyposalinity in the future.
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