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Forum: Tank Journal 12-10-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
I already posted these separately, but thought...

I already posted these separately, but thought I'd add them to my journal as well.

I borrowed a macro lens from a friend of mine before buying one for myself. Trying to figure out how to use it....
Forum: Pictures 12-10-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,444
Posted By LoJack
December 9th Coral Close Ups!

I borrowed a macro lens from a friend of mine before buying one for myself. Trying to figure out how to use it. Much more challenging than I thought. The colour and lighting seems to be thrown off...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,806
Posted By LoJack
IMO the MP40wES would be perfect for you. ...

IMO the MP40wES would be perfect for you.

People have one of two issues with these pumps. Too much flow, or too much noise.

If you run a MP40 at about 60% though … they're almost silent. ...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-08-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
A shot from today. Shot from the right side of...

A shot from today. Shot from the right side of the tank. I like this photo because you can just see the tops of all my colonies pushed together … I love the contrast of colours looking from end to...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-08-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
I'm sorry a lot of the time too … so no worries...

I'm sorry a lot of the time too … so no worries lol
Forum: Tank Journal 12-08-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
July 4th: ...

July 4th:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u58/LoJack29/July4th059_zpsabd2e501.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/LoJack29/media/July4th059_zpsabd2e501.jpg.html)

November 15th:
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Forum: Reef 12-08-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By LoJack
I can't really help there. I've only ever used...

I can't really help there. I've only ever used GFO and Chemi-Pure elite for phos removal.

I like GFO because its cheap, easy and reliable. And as long as you don't use a ridiculously large...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,380
Posted By LoJack
On my next J&L order I plan to order a harlequin...

On my next J&L order I plan to order a harlequin to get rid of them, and then pass on the harly to a buddy who's got thousands of asterinas as well.
Forum: Reef 12-08-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By LoJack
Holy Forest Fire batman! What a beauty! I...

Holy Forest Fire batman! What a beauty!

I manage phosphates with chaeto as well for the most part. If something looks off, or one of my indicator corals tips me off to excess phosphates, I just...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,380
Posted By LoJack
Asterina's normally show up on pieces of LR that...

Asterina's normally show up on pieces of LR that coral are attached too.

I dip, QT, and started with dry rock and I still have Asterina's in my tank lol

They are a pain. And they do eat algae...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By LoJack
I did want to say good job, other than phosphates...

I did want to say good job, other than phosphates (which are the easiest to wander IMO) you have awesome param's, and the coral in your pics look super healthy.

I'm still tinkering with my levels...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By LoJack
Yeah its the phosphates. I've found with my SPS,...

Yeah its the phosphates. I've found with my SPS, the purple corals are your indicators for your phosphates. That, and diatoms on monti cap rims … those two things always trigger me to test if I see...
Forum: Pictures 12-08-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,493
Posted By LoJack
Nice, I love squammies I've got one myself …...

Nice, I love squammies

I've got one myself … be prepared for how mobile they are lol. Maybe its just mine, but my squammie wanders like a foot all the time from where I want him … then he turns...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,201
Posted By LoJack
In the back of my mind, I always think this is...

In the back of my mind, I always think this is what happened with me.

I kept telling myself it wasn't the paly's because I didn't start showing symptons until about 6 hours after the squirt...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-05-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
I was worried about it too. People on RC assured...

I was worried about it too. People on RC assured me they wouldn't. Its been 18 months and I've seen no adverse affects, not to say I won't in 5 years ... all speculation at this point haha
Forum: Reef 12-05-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,906
Posted By LoJack
lol nice This makes me think of Jerry...

lol nice

This makes me think of Jerry Seinfeld's standup

"Did you know that on the original Superman halloween costume, there is actually a warning that says This costume does not give you...
Forum: POTM 12-05-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,597
Posted By LoJack
What camera and lens did you shoot the winning...

What camera and lens did you shoot the winning photo with mrhasan?
Forum: Tank Journal 12-05-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
Yup, I used the yellow ones. I had seen...

Yup, I used the yellow ones.

I had seen them in a few builds on Reef Central totm's and thats why I went looking for them. Much less flex than acrylic dowel.
Forum: Reef 12-05-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,201
Posted By LoJack
Its sad for me to say that I've been there too. ...

Its sad for me to say that I've been there too.

The heart racing, then slowing ... The hot flashes, then cold sweats, and the hypersensitivity in your skin that prevents you from covering up...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-05-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
And for the record, that's not my photo … just a...

And for the record, that's not my photo … just a pic of A. Hyacinthus from google images
Forum: Tank Journal 12-05-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
Its kind of funny … I started thinking when the...

Its kind of funny … I started thinking when the color started changing that it might not be ORA's strain.

I found an article stating that Acropora Hyacinthus is the coral that is often confused...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-05-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
The growth I'm quite happy with … however you...

The growth I'm quite happy with … however you wouldn't suspect good growth with where I keep my levels.

I just tested again tonight, because I'm trying to slowly raise them

Alk - 7.7 dKh
Cal...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-05-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,183
Posted By LoJack
Yes, very green base. and right now its twice as...

Yes, very green base. and right now its twice as red/pink as in my last photo. I need to try and get a current photo of it thats half decent.

I have a photo from a couple weeks ago … I just...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-05-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,370
Posted By LoJack
I have only kept Neon's and Sunrise. I am...

I have only kept Neon's and Sunrise.

I am quite ignorantly grouping them in with the rest of their kin. I just know I wasn't very impressed the day I saw him attack and drag a cleaner shrimp...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-04-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,370
Posted By LoJack
haha sorry boss, figured I'd try and save you the...

haha sorry boss, figured I'd try and save you the heartbreak when you see them eating a shrimp buffet.

I had a neon that was peaceful right up until he wasn't anymore ... savagely attacked and...
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