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Forum: Reef 01-14-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,017
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
ID needed

After starting my cycle a few weeks ago I have been slowly been finding lots of little creatures that I have no clue what they are... can anyone help me ID them so I can research them? Also if...
Forum: Pictures 01-02-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,181
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
wow that shrimp is big! too neat!

wow that shrimp is big! too neat!
Forum: Reef 01-02-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
I think the guy pictured above is a shrimp of...

I think the guy pictured above is a shrimp of some kind... heard 2 small snap/clicks (like static electricity) coming from the tank so either a mantis or a pistol shrimp?

1) I did also find 2...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-31-2010, 12:25 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,398
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Blue background looks awesome and I really like...

Blue background looks awesome and I really like your rocks.... makes me wish I had a bigger SW tank now LOL.
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Been staring at the tank and found me some...

Been staring at the tank and found me some critters... here are some pics of what I have spotted so far.... please help me identify and let me know if they are good or bad to have...

1) Copepod?...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 06:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Thanks everyone for the advice... Ok... so I...

Thanks everyone for the advice... Ok... so I gotta go out and get me a real lemon or lime... dont suppose something like hydrogen peroxide would work? Just curious since it can be used in a fresh...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Thanks for the ID... someone else also confirms...

Thanks for the ID... someone else also confirms that these are indeed the pest anemone. I will need to figure out a way to get rid of this guy... its suggested that peppermint shrimp can help with...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
here is a pic.. its just up and to the right of...

here is a pic.. its just up and to the right of the center of the picture
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad249/CGY_Betta_Guy/Fluval%20Edge%206G%20SW%20FOWLR%20Tank/IMG_0737.jpg

Here is my...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
its similar to the one pictured but doesnt have...

its similar to the one pictured but doesnt have the white striations and its not quite as thick lookin. I looked a bit closer and it appears I only have 1 of these on the LR. I will get some pics up...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Thanks for the input Reefwars. Guess I will leave...

Thanks for the input Reefwars. Guess I will leave the lights on in case there is some nice stuff capable of growing in the LR. I only have 2 MR16 LED lights and a strip of Automotive LED lights...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2010, 12:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
So I went and got some live rock on sale at Big...

So I went and got some live rock on sale at Big Als boxing day sale... is it true that I shouldnt have the lights on for the first bit while cycling? There appears to be lots of purples, some orange...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
I didnt actually get a chance to vote... just ran...

I didnt actually get a chance to vote... just ran in to grab something really quickly and saw the tanks there. Maybe on my next trip in this week... how long is the contest going?
Forum: Reef 12-16-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
yeah... that is what I heard about the LR... I...

yeah... that is what I heard about the LR... I was just going to push it down until I hit glass... too bad about not being able to add anything... fish keeping is about patience I guess... sigh.
Forum: Reef 12-16-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
actually... the plan for me was to put in the...

actually... the plan for me was to put in the sand... fill with water and then go around and find some live rock somewhere... Might be a few days before I find chunks that are small enough and in a...
Forum: Reef 12-16-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
@Magma Thanks. Is your Nano PH a specific model?...

@Magma Thanks. Is your Nano PH a specific model? I see the nano is available in a 240 or 425 gph.... guessing 425 would be way too strong for a small tank?
I figured the grounding probe was unneeded...
Forum: Reef 12-15-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
When you say rinse it very well... does that...

When you say rinse it very well... does that require using salt water? and wouldnt that just get rid of any living creatures/bacteria in the sand? guessing its a stir it up in the bucket and dump the...
Forum: Reef 12-15-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
What kind of LS should I be looking for and where...

What kind of LS should I be looking for and where can I pick it up locally in Calgary? Think I need much to cover the bottom of 6G tank? Should I also think about putting some with LR in my sump and...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2010, 01:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Thanks all for the welcome... I have been lurking...

Thanks all for the welcome... I have been lurking on here for a few months and only just decided to start posting.

@Magma Thanks... that is a good start... still dont know what a cheato is but I...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Possibly starting first ever small FOWLR SW tank and looking for info

Hi fellow Calgarians!

I have been doing some FW planted tank fish keeping for about a year and a half and have been seriously thinking about starting up a small 6G SW tank with a similar sized...
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