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Forum: Reef 12-03-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,737
Posted By daddy01
Yellow Polyps

Hi,
I have a chocolate chip starfish in my previously FOWL tan and am now adding soft corals. I added a frag with Yellow polyps will Chocolate chip consume them?
Jim
Forum: Reef 12-01-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,705
Posted By daddy01
Aquascaping-change

Hi,
I am new to reefing and am in process of changing from FOWL to nano.
I have added a Frogspawn and Ricordio (yuma) and Nephlea so far. My tank is a 30X12X21(17) with 4" sand/coral...
Forum: Reef 11-30-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,946
Posted By daddy01
They didn't photgraph very good but I found out...

They didn't photgraph very good but I found out they are Amphipods, now I want to know if they are good or bad?
Jim
Forum: Reef 11-30-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,946
Posted By daddy01
Critters in tank

Hi,
I woke up this morning to find 'critters' crawling on tank glass. How would I find out if good or bad?
Jim
Forum: Reef 11-29-2006, 11:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By daddy01
Thanks to all! Now maybe I can clear up my salt...

Thanks to all!
Now maybe I can clear up my salt accumulation on acrylic covers.
Thanks
Jim
Forum: Reef 11-29-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By daddy01
Thanks for reply Joe Reefer, I have the clear...

Thanks for reply Joe Reefer,
I have the clear 'risers', what I wanted to know if it would effect the placement of my softies etc. I understand that flourescent fixtures haven't got the water...
Forum: Reef 11-29-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By daddy01
lighting height off tank

Hi,
Me again, I have a 30X12X21" aquarium with a water height of 17", I have a 24" Coralife 130W light with one 65W Daylight and one 55W daylight and a t5 with 2-Blue actnic 03 flourescents. I have...
Forum: Reef 11-28-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,666
Posted By daddy01
Thanks for all replies, I thought that 'brown...

Thanks for all replies, I thought that 'brown water' in the cup was if your skimmer isn't working properly? That is what I am trying to find the happy medium. My wife won't let me run skimmer...
Forum: Reef 11-28-2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,666
Posted By daddy01
skimmer question

Hi,
I am running a Seaclone 100 skimmer (i know not the best skimmer) could someone explain (simply) what the 'bubbles' should look like in skimmer (or post picture) I adjust and adjust and adjust....
Forum: Reef 11-27-2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,979
Posted By daddy01
My softy is slowly recovering thanks for all the...

My softy is slowly recovering thanks for all the help...I guess I expected everything to happen overnight.
One other question I am running skimmer and adding PHotplankton does skimmer remove that?...
Forum: Reef 11-27-2006, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,979
Posted By daddy01
Hi Beverly, thanks for the reply I have a...

Hi Beverly,
thanks for the reply I have a standard Test kit how do you test for magnesium? Is that a separate kit from the Usual Saltwater test kit?
Jim
Forum: Reef 11-27-2006, 02:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,979
Posted By daddy01
inroducing softies

Hi,
I am in the process of changing from FOWL to Nano softies and added Frogspawn which is doing alright for a week, so I added a Nephlea(spelling?) yesterday. It was opened up withing an hour, but...
Forum: FTOTM Entries & Questions 11-24-2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,981
Posted By daddy01
Hi, It would be nice to have a first attempt...

Hi,
It would be nice to have a first attempt gallery..I am on my first attempt..and having a nightmare..every time I ask a question I have got either no replies or conflicting replies adding to my...
Forum: Reef 11-24-2006, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,541
Posted By daddy01
skimmer Question

Hi,
I have a Seaclone 100 skimmer on my 28Gal tank it seems to be collecting OK but it is adding a whole mass of micro-bubbles is this normal?
Jim
Forum: Reef 11-23-2006, 12:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,690
Posted By daddy01
Try hiddenReef in Aquatics Abbotsford Jim

Try hiddenReef in Aquatics Abbotsford
Jim
Forum: Reef 11-22-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,754
Posted By daddy01
I used DI water. Jim

I used DI water.
Jim
Forum: Reef 11-22-2006, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By daddy01
so Ron101 what you are saying that a 2-5500K bulb...

so Ron101 what you are saying that a 2-5500K bulb would be better in my situation?
I am retired and have limited funds to work with so am trying to set up a 'Nano' system using what I have at hand...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By daddy01
thanks to all that replied, I will just do a wait...

thanks to all that replied, I will just do a wait and see approach, I have a 30X12X21" tank with 25-30lbs live rock and been running since august. It was a FOWL tank but I decided to try some...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By daddy01
Well I went to the links one is broken, the...

Well I went to the links one is broken, the others are beyond my comprehension...I left more confused than ever and none answered my question.
On other forum the general rule is x Watts per gallon...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By daddy01
Lighting calculations

Hi,
I'm new to reefing and saltwater in general. My question is in realtion to the lighting for soft corals and mushrooms in general.
Everything I've read either specifies X watts per gallon, now I...
Forum: Reef 11-21-2006, 01:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,754
Posted By daddy01
Lighting update

Ok here is an update,
I went to hidden reef and bought a Coralife 24" Aqualight, it was missing on bulb it is rated 65W Daylight and 65W aCtnic but was missing the actnic so I purchase a second 65W...
Forum: Reef 11-20-2006, 01:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,033
Posted By daddy01
I am new to reefing but I read on one forum to...

I am new to reefing but I read on one forum to use 'turkey baster" and squirt directly at coral mouth does that make sense?
JIm
Forum: Reef 11-20-2006, 01:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,754
Posted By daddy01
Hi Colin, I live in Surrey/Newton area by...

Hi Colin,
I live in Surrey/Newton area by Newton WavePool. I just wanted to add something to decorate the live rock more, since I haven't got a big tank, to add a little more life and color.
I have...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,754
Posted By daddy01
Thanks for the reply Anthony, Do you live in...

Thanks for the reply Anthony,
Do you live in Vancouver area?
I have been pricing Halide systems and they want a fortune for them!I was thinking about DIY system but am unfamiliar with Halide...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,754
Posted By daddy01
Thanks again for reply. Does adding another light...

Thanks again for reply. Does adding another light strip suffice? or will I have to invest in Halide? I am on a pension so money is crucial and my wife isn't to happy with all the add-ons.
Jim
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