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Forum: Marine Fish 02-17-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,342
Posted By axe_man16
60 Gallon stocking

Hello all,

I have a 60 gallon 4' long tank. I am looking for some stocking advice. Currently I have a Green clown Goby, Bi-color Blenny, and a Mccoskers wrasse. I would like to add a Tomato...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,302
Posted By axe_man16
I would would have to agree with reefwars. If you...

I would would have to agree with reefwars. If you are eventually going to upgrade, save the money and get a reef ready tank. People sell them on here all the time.
Forum: Reef 02-17-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,302
Posted By axe_man16
To test if your tank is tempered, you will need...

To test if your tank is tempered, you will need polarized sunglasses, and a source of light. A laptop or better yet the sun. When you put the glasses on and tilt your head the pane shows stress marks...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,302
Posted By axe_man16
I would not get a CPR type overflow. They are...

I would not get a CPR type overflow. They are dependant on a pump to keep them working. Although not 100% foolproof a u-tube overflow design is much better. I have never had a problem with mine.
Forum: Reef 02-12-2011, 01:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,232
Posted By axe_man16
I think Mark means eggs. The shaking could be a...

I think Mark means eggs. The shaking could be a type of mating call. Watch for the male biting at live rock, as he is clearing a spot for some eggs.
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 02-05-2011, 03:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,736
Posted By axe_man16
My McCosker's Flasher Wrasse in QT. 7273

My McCosker's Flasher Wrasse in QT.
7273
Forum: Reef 02-03-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,234
Posted By axe_man16
The problem with using pumps are: They...

The problem with using pumps are:

They would need to be set up fairly high in tank, just incase one fails, if you have it too low and one fails it will flood the other tank.

You will have to...
Forum: Reef 02-03-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,234
Posted By axe_man16
lifereef.com they cost a little more than other...

lifereef.com they cost a little more than other ones on the web, but are hand made and very high quality. The only thing I wished I did was get it in black, to match my background (you can choose...
Forum: Reef 02-03-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,234
Posted By axe_man16
I would not go with a pump in your display tank....

I would not go with a pump in your display tank. If one fails you will have a big mess. I would either get a reef ready tank or get a life reef overflow. I didn't want to buy a new tank (mine is...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-03-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By axe_man16
I had a lawnmower, and now I have a Bi-color...

I had a lawnmower, and now I have a Bi-color Blenny. Both do good at grazing, but I enjoy the coloration of the bi-color alot more. Both have great personalities too.
Forum: Reef 01-21-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,800
Posted By axe_man16
I have a bit of red bubble algae in my tank. I...

I have a bit of red bubble algae in my tank. I usualy cover the bubble with the open end of a turkey baster, give the bubble a scrape and suck everything up at the same time. This makes sure that...
Forum: Reef 01-14-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,300
Posted By axe_man16
I would say that everyone on here will tell you...

I would say that everyone on here will tell you RO/DI only. There are people that have used tap water and were lucky enough to get away with it, but for the price of an RO/DI unit (<$300) I would...
Forum: Reef 01-14-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,966
Posted By axe_man16
Make sure you are getting the right type of...

Make sure you are getting the right type of peppermint shrimp. They should have red stripes and a red tail. Sometimes stores have them labeled as peppermint shrimp and they are not ones that will...
Forum: Reef 01-14-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,966
Posted By axe_man16
I bought 3 peppermint shrimp a couple weeks ago. ...

I bought 3 peppermint shrimp a couple weeks ago. I had several heads of aiptasia growing everywhere. Took about 5 days and there was no aiptasia. As far as the wrasse issue someone else will have...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-12-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,452
Posted By axe_man16
check this out... ...

check this out...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1523912

http://www.rareclownfish.com/forums/f32/diy-screen-covering-top-381/#post4552
Forum: Lounge 12-20-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,688
Posted By axe_man16
when you get to the resort, ask the people at the...

when you get to the resort, ask the people at the front desk where to make dinner reservations. Book the Japaneese one, absoultely amazing. You will have to travel to Akumal, great snorkeling. I...
Forum: Lounge 12-17-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,688
Posted By axe_man16
check out this web site, lots of great...

check out this web site, lots of great information. Just type in the resort you would like to learn about.
...
Forum: Lounge 12-17-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,688
Posted By axe_man16
I was in that area last March. We stayed at Gran...

I was in that area last March. We stayed at Gran Bahia Principe. It is about 1hr 30mins from Cancun, but is a very nice resort. There are lots of places to snorkle close to the resort. Akumal is...
Forum: Edmonton 11-24-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Posted By axe_man16
Thanks for the info. I have already ordered a...

Thanks for the info. I have already ordered a Life Reef overflow (its sitting at customs) as I did the polarized glasses test on my tank and it is 100% tempered. And I already have a sump that I...
Forum: Reef 11-04-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,917
Posted By axe_man16
I have this light fixture 6bulb 48". Picked it...

I have this light fixture 6bulb 48". Picked it up on an ebay auction (super cheap!less than $200) It came with 18 20k bulbs. The big problem for me was the single cord it has, and one of the...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-01-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,353
Posted By axe_man16
1" bulkhead

I was hoping that someone would know where to buy a 1" threaded bulkhead in Edmonton?

Thanks
Forum: Edmonton 11-01-2010, 03:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Posted By axe_man16
Possible to drill my tank?

Hello everyone,

I have a 48 long x 13 wide x 21 high 55 or so gallons. I have read that all tanks this size are tempered glass and can not be drilled. I do not know the manufactuer of the tank but...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-29-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By axe_man16
I have seen that a few people have used the...

I have seen that a few people have used the fishneedit lights. Does anyone have comments about them now that they have had the lights for a while?

I am a bit concerned with using mh's (heating,...
Forum: Reef 09-27-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,601
Posted By axe_man16
I checked this out as well, they do ship to...

I checked this out as well, they do ship to Canada $89.00 us shipping. Would be nice if they had individual reflectors tho.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-07-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By axe_man16
I also heard about the possibility of the units...

I also heard about the possibility of the units starting a fire. Did more research and it seems they have put in new ballasts and changed a few things. They seem to be getting better reviews but...
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