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Forum: Polls 10-02-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 98
Sticky: Poll: Favourite Salt?
Views: 92,073
Posted By emerald crab
I use IO, but I make the corrections when I mix...

I use IO, but I make the corrections when I mix the water. In my case a water change is 42 liters. For that I use 1755g IO salt, 12.4g CaCl2, 60g MgCl2 and 10g KCl.(yes-I do weigh the ingredients)
Forum: Reef 10-02-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,161
Posted By emerald crab
I don't add anymore fish (I'm maxed up), but I...

I don't add anymore fish (I'm maxed up), but I quarantine corals. I quarantine one coral/tank for six weeks, with weekly dips. I use small QTs 1.5-2 gal, heater, Red Sea Prism skimmer, ATO with float...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-02-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,332
Posted By emerald crab
I've seen them at Oceanic Corals this weekend.

I've seen them at Oceanic Corals this weekend.
Forum: Reef 09-04-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,982
Posted By emerald crab
You might have bacterial build-up on your drain...

You might have bacterial build-up on your drain pipes. Under certain conditions, like carbon dosing, etc. the bacterial mat swells reducing the available section of the pipe, usual somewhere were you...
Forum: Polls 09-03-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,380
Posted By emerald crab
With that setup you're looking for trouble. Think...

With that setup you're looking for trouble. Think about skimmer going crazy, overflowing. That's scary.
Forum: Polls 09-03-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,380
Posted By emerald crab
Collection cup, venturi, pump weekly. Skimmer...

Collection cup, venturi, pump weekly. Skimmer body once, twice a year.
Forum: Marine Fish 09-03-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,348
Posted By emerald crab
I have three pests in my tank: valonia, clowns...

I have three pests in my tank: valonia, clowns and aiptasia. One day one of my clowns was breaking the edge of a cap monti, spit the broken piece and went for another one. Attacks on my hands,...
Forum: Marine Fish 08-30-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,585
Posted By emerald crab
Mine have been with me for 4-5 years. He never...

Mine have been with me for 4-5 years. He never touched any corals. (I have only SPS )
Forum: Lounge 08-28-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,098
Posted By emerald crab
That's a really nice toy. Enjoy it.

That's a really nice toy. Enjoy it.
Forum: Reef 08-27-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,783
Posted By emerald crab
It might be a good idea to take the GFO offline....

It might be a good idea to take the GFO offline. If you use bacteria for nutrient export, you don't want to upset the balance nitrates-phosphates. Make sure that you bring the effluent of the pellet...
Forum: Reef 08-22-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,911
Posted By emerald crab
Welcome to my world.

Welcome to my world.
Forum: Reef 08-22-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,911
Posted By emerald crab
Depends how smooth your rock is.

Depends how smooth your rock is.
Forum: Reef 08-22-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,911
Posted By emerald crab
Or you can learn to live with them like I did....

Or you can learn to live with them like I did. :(:(:(:(
Forum: Reef 08-22-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,911
Posted By emerald crab
Yes I did. They eat them, but they rip them open...

Yes I did. They eat them, but they rip them open and spread the spores. Foxface rabitfish eats them, but not in quantities. In other words they don't make a dent in population. Tuxedo urchins won't...
Forum: Reef 08-22-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,911
Posted By emerald crab
They're difficult to fight, if you have them just...

They're difficult to fight, if you have them just on a small rock, kill the rock. I had to learn to live with them. :(
Forum: Reef 08-22-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,128
Posted By emerald crab
I use only 660nm leds and I'm happy with it.

I use only 660nm leds and I'm happy with it.
Forum: Polls 08-15-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,678
Posted By emerald crab
I used sugar sand and I'm SORRY. Sugar sand + one...

I used sugar sand and I'm SORRY. Sugar sand + one pair of clowns (that lift the sand)+ powerful powerheads = lots of sandstorms. :(
Forum: Reef 08-13-2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
Posted By emerald crab
[QUOTE=paddyob;736846]Most CBBs die. It's a well...

[QUOTE=paddyob;736846]Most CBBs die. It's a well known fact. Well known. Search the forum. No matter how well yours has done, it's not a hearty fish.

Unfortunately in quite a few tanks CBBs...
Forum: Reef 08-12-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
Posted By emerald crab
What do you have against CBBs? They're a really...

What do you have against CBBs? They're a really nice fish, good aiptaisia eaters, don't grow very big and not very fast. Mine have been in my tank for about 4 years and I love it. All they require is...
Forum: Reef 08-12-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
Posted By emerald crab
I have a matted filefish. He is a model citizen,...

I have a matted filefish. He is a model citizen, doesn't touch corals and has a big appetite for aiptaisia and mysis shrimp. My tank is SPS only, so I can't tell if they pick on softies or LPS.
Forum: Reef 08-12-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,360
Posted By emerald crab
That's the measuring unit for PAR.

That's the measuring unit for PAR.
Forum: Reef 08-11-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,360
Posted By emerald crab
They like medium light, but even more important,...

They like medium light, but even more important, stable conditions.
Here is an older picture of mine (6-10 month ago).
Forum: Marine Fish 08-11-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,585
Posted By emerald crab
PM reply sent.

PM reply sent.
Forum: Marine Fish 08-11-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,585
Posted By emerald crab
What kind are the "evil algae"?

What kind are the "evil algae"?
Forum: Reef 08-11-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,360
Posted By emerald crab
Mine gets 240 µmol/m2s and I have great colors.

Mine gets 240 µmol/m2s and I have great colors.
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