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Forum: Reef 05-21-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
There was mention in the massive Melev thread on...

There was mention in the massive Melev thread on RC about AEFW that the betadine stressed the corals out alot and caused significant browning. But I did not experience that when I did my dip. ...
Forum: Reef 05-20-2009, 05:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
valida is like crack for these little beasts

valida is like crack for these little beasts
Forum: Reef 05-20-2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
so much more satisfying dipping in the betadine...

so much more satisfying dipping in the betadine eh? Works really well.

The acros i dipped this afternoon have responded well, though still not 100%. This dip kills the color though, heavy...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
Betadine is usually found next to the bandaids,...

Betadine is usually found next to the bandaids, something to do with first aid.

But it is apparently tough to find at pharmacies now, most have discontinued selling it, but you can order it in at...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
Well i got my hands on some betadine and finished...

Well i got my hands on some betadine and finished doing a 3mL per L dip for 25 min. Seems to work pretty well. The corals are stressed and are sliming up big time, but thier polyps are 50% out and...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
Naming names is communication better left for pms

Naming names is communication better left for pms
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
Also i think i pinned down who i got these from. ...

Also i think i pinned down who i got these from. I visited the suspected LFS yesterday and took a gander in thier sps tank, all the remaining acro peices are bit to shreds.
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
As promised, here are some pictures, sorry for...

As promised, here are some pictures, sorry for the poor quality.

picture of coral base with tons of eggs
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/markephraim/IMG_1230.jpg

Another base shot...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 05:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
Well i got to dipping the affected corals and the...

Well i got to dipping the affected corals and the peices adjacent to them. Only the ones showing bites had the worms on them as near as i could tell.

I tossed my valida as the whole base was...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
that is a fantastic idea, i hate those ugly...

that is a fantastic idea, i hate those ugly aquaculture bases anyways
Forum: Reef 05-15-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
i will post a ton pics on sunday night of the...

i will post a ton pics on sunday night of the damage, people need to know exactly what this looks like so they can catch it early. Bites are very small, less that a mm long, slightly oval in shape,...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
hmmm interesting, maybe i will hold off on the...

hmmm interesting, maybe i will hold off on the six line then. I dont like the idea of blasting them off the corals at this point as it seems pretty localized. Blasting them off would prob worsen...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
i'd like to add a six line to also keep spaghetti...

i'd like to add a six line to also keep spaghetti worms in check too but i have a magenta dottyback in there that keeps killing them. Gotta catch him out first. Off the get go i am going to try a...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
I've got some reading to do to come up with a...

I've got some reading to do to come up with a treatment plan. I am hoping i can avoid the "move all my acros route and separate qt them for more than a month". As it stands they seem to only be...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
AEFW = the enbodiment of all that is evil in...

AEFW = the enbodiment of all that is evil in reefkeeping, Acropora Eating Flat Worms
Forum: Reef 05-15-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,700
Posted By Ephraim
It CAN Happen to you

Over the last couple days, I have had three peices of acro fade in color. I was having some slight alk issues, assumed that was the reason. Upon closer inspection last night I noticed small white...
Forum: Wicked Frags 05-14-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,978
Posted By Ephraim
I think the problem lies in the name but also the...

I think the problem lies in the name but also the value associated with that name. When a vendor uses the prefix ORA, Tyree, Ming,etc when marketing thier frag, that prefix is used for the sole...
Forum: Reef 05-13-2009, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,143
Posted By Ephraim
There are some in Canada, but most transship and...

There are some in Canada, but most transship and don't bother tanking the fish, that gets expensive.
Forum: Reef 05-11-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,796
Posted By Ephraim
i give mine names...but they are more like pet...

i give mine names...but they are more like pet names. That i wouldnt think of repeating to another soul...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-08-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,785
Posted By Ephraim
honestly i dont understand how you have so little...

honestly i dont understand how you have so little algae with using tap water.

Using RODI gives you so much control over your chemistry, the only things that go into your tank are what you desire...
Forum: Q&A 05-06-2009, 03:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,542
Posted By Ephraim
Is this any better?

Is this any better?
Forum: Reef 05-05-2009, 02:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ephraim
I did not know this, interesting, that definately...

I did not know this, interesting, that definately makes me rethink my purchasing habits. I ended up grabbing some coraline colored stuff from the LFS, never used this kind before. The purple color...
Forum: Reef 05-04-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ephraim
i've used quite a few different brands over the...

i've used quite a few different brands over the years, cant remember which ones though. They have all been in the solid stick form, where there is a middle color and a darker outer color. I've just...
Forum: Reef 05-04-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ephraim
any hardware stores? Rona used to sell it for...

any hardware stores? Rona used to sell it for like 10 bucks or so.
Forum: Reef 05-04-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ephraim
Epoxy Stick

I can't seem to find somewhere that sells those 2 part epoxy sticks used for sticking rocks together. I used to buy it at Rona. I cant find it there, Home Depot or Western Pumps. Where are you...
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