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Forum: Tank Journal 04-16-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,203
Posted By Enigma
I'm now using frozen brine shrimp in my other...

I'm now using frozen brine shrimp in my other one. It is processing a cube a day.

I was furious when I learned how mislead I had been at the LFS. I worked very diligently to gain control of the...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-16-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,203
Posted By Enigma
(all tests but nitrate test are API tests . . ....

(all tests but nitrate test are API tests . . . My nitrate has never been high enough in this tank to even register on the API test)

pH: 8
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0.5 (ELOS test . . ....
Forum: Tank Journal 04-16-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,203
Posted By Enigma
:lol: I've read too many horror stories about Pom...

:lol: I've read too many horror stories about Pom Poms going commando and becoming aggressive killers.

The Pom Pom is now in my sump: along with the hermit. It seems like a good place for...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-16-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,614
Posted By Enigma
*doing happy dance* Ammonia: 0 Nitrites: 0...

*doing happy dance*

Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 10

I've done the pump upgrade and tossed in some Purigen.
Forum: Tank Journal 04-15-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,203
Posted By Enigma
I've made some major changes to this one, and...

I've made some major changes to this one, and after a trip to Red Coral yesterday, I feel as if I'm finally on track!

Crummy BlackBerry photos:
...
Forum: Polls 04-13-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 36,107
Posted By Enigma
I'm old enough to be offended when someone asks...

I'm old enough to be offended when someone asks my age (unless I'm being ID'd . . . which still happens on occasion: on my really good days :D).

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Forum: JL Aquatics 04-13-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,338
Posted By Enigma
Thanks!

I just received my second order from you this week. I'm very pleased with your quick shipping and great service. Thank you. :)
Forum: Tank Journal 04-12-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,348
Posted By Enigma
The tank looks great. I really like that you've...

The tank looks great. I really like that you've pulled the top off and suspended it. I'm sure that really helps oxygenation and to prevent it from overheating.

I'm wondering if there is any way...
Forum: Reef 04-12-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,683
Posted By Enigma
Wow! There are loads of different Nudibranchs!...

Wow! There are loads of different Nudibranchs! I'm having a hard time finding a photo of one in a larval state with a shell: a shell that looks like the one I saw, anyway.



:lol:

I just...
Forum: Reef 04-12-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,683
Posted By Enigma
What Did I See?

I'm driving myself nuts trying to identify something that I briefly had in my forceps two nights ago. Sorry. No photo. I dropped it.

I plucked this thing off of my Kenya Tree. Is was about a...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-12-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,614
Posted By Enigma
Ammonia: 0 Nitrites: 5+ Natrates: 25 + ...

Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 5+
Natrates: 25 +

(I am adding a brine shrimp cube a day and dosing with bacteria)

I'm thinking a water change is in order, here. The last thing I want to do is crash the...
Forum: Calgary 04-12-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,247
Posted By Enigma
My rodi system arrived on Monday. I purchased the...

My rodi system arrived on Monday. I purchased the aquarium model from Aquasafe Canada.

http://www.aquasafecanada.com/store/aquarium-reverse-osmosis-systems/aquarium-ii-r-oi-system

My only gripe...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-11-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,614
Posted By Enigma
Thank you for your suggestions . . . that sounds...

Thank you for your suggestions . . . that sounds like a very good plan :)
Forum: Tank Journal 04-11-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,614
Posted By Enigma
I think a Duncan would be wonderful in that spot...

I think a Duncan would be wonderful in that spot (I just Googled it). It think it is probably something I will be able to manage quite well, too. It should also do a good job of hiding my sloppy...
Forum: Lounge 04-11-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,569
Posted By Enigma
I haven't had any issues with heat, but since I'm...

I haven't had any issues with heat, but since I'm still using an iPad 1 it may not be as big an issue for me. I suspect the new iPads with the cameras and more memory could naturally run a bit...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-11-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,203
Posted By Enigma
I don't have any more new and decent photos of...

I don't have any more new and decent photos of this tank, but there have been some changes.

I purchased a Kenya Tree frag last week. It wasn't attached to anything, so when I brought it home I...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-11-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,614
Posted By Enigma
So, the cycle appears to be doing what it is...

So, the cycle appears to be doing what it is supposed to be doing now: more or less. Ammonia has fallen quite a bit (down to 0.5ppm on the API test this morning), Nitrites are through the roof (5+ on...
Forum: Lounge 04-11-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,569
Posted By Enigma
I have an Otterbox Defender for my iPad 1. ...

I have an Otterbox Defender for my iPad 1.

The Otterbox Defender is big, bulky, heavy and ugly.

But, my iPad has been dropped on the ground, and on cement. My three-year-old has thrown it from...
Forum: Lounge 04-11-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,389
Posted By Enigma
:lol: That is my 3-year-old's favourite show,...

:lol: That is my 3-year-old's favourite show, too. He loves it!

He's also a fan of "Max and Ruby," "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!," "Bubble Guppies," and "Mike the Knight."


...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,502
Posted By Enigma
CUC Suggestions for 1-2mm "sand"

I used 1-2mm grade aragonite in one of my tanks. At the time, I didn't think about how this would affect what CUC members I can use. I could see Nass snails finding it objectionable, as well as...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-07-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,724
Posted By Enigma
Update?

Update?
Forum: Tank Journal 04-07-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,614
Posted By Enigma
Crashed cycle! Oops. My bad. Ammonia is...

Crashed cycle!

Oops. My bad.

Ammonia is 8+ (my test only goes up to 8). Nitrites and Nitrates are almost zero.

I figured I was pushing it with how much fish food i was adding to this tank....
Forum: Reef 04-06-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,081
Posted By Enigma
My avatars are always "inside jokes" of sorts....

My avatars are always "inside jokes" of sorts. I'll use this one until I'm inspired by something else funny. :)
Forum: Marine Fish 04-06-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,189
Posted By Enigma
My 10g tank is now blacked out (diatoms). It will...

My 10g tank is now blacked out (diatoms). It will be interesting to see if three days without light and very minimal food brings out their homicidal tendencies.

I tested the water in the 12...
Forum: Reef 04-05-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,639
Posted By Enigma
My impulse would be to get rid of the shrimp. But...

My impulse would be to get rid of the shrimp. But then, I am hoping to develop very non-predatory and peaceful tanks.

I suppose you need to decide what has more value to you. Do you have a QT tank...
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