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Forum: Tank Journal 12-30-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,494
Posted By intarsiabox
Tank is looking really nice! You're off to a good...

Tank is looking really nice! You're off to a good start.
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,379
Posted By intarsiabox
I had one in my previous tank and he left...

I had one in my previous tank and he left everything alone. I had LPS, softies, zoas and a couple of SPS and none of it was touched. I have read of the odd one eating every coral in site but maybe it...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,497
Posted By intarsiabox
One of my clowns insists on hosting a rock of...

One of my clowns insists on hosting a rock of zoanthids and has been covered in black spots for over 2 years now. My other clowns are smarter.:lol:
Forum: DIY 12-30-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,330
Posted By intarsiabox
You can disagree with me if you want as it's only...

You can disagree with me if you want as it's only my opinion but I think they essentially both do the same thing, one is continuous and the other is only for emergencies. Both take the electricity...
Forum: DIY 12-30-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,330
Posted By intarsiabox
Your neutral line (white) also acts a ground...

Your neutral line (white) also acts a ground wire. The extra green ground wire is in the event a wire comes loose in a metal electric box the electricity will still be grounded to your house and not...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-30-2010, 04:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Posted By intarsiabox
I think a mantis cracking the glass would be more...

I think a mantis cracking the glass would be more by accident, probably catching prey along the glass. It would need a reason to attack a pane of glass in the first place, but I guess better safe...
Forum: DIY 12-30-2010, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,552
Posted By intarsiabox
How about 2 pcs of 3/4" steel tubing cut to fit...

How about 2 pcs of 3/4" steel tubing cut to fit the inside length of the tank? Or you could use a couple of 1x4 or 1x2 pieces of lumber as the actual height is 3/4". You could cut out a piece of...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 03:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,849
Posted By intarsiabox
A skimmer is the most common way but with regular...

A skimmer is the most common way but with regular water changes it's possible to not even require a skimmer. The bacteria on the live rock will also help to break down organics in the water. There is...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 12-29-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,019
Posted By intarsiabox
Personal Message. Just click on someones name and...

Personal Message. Just click on someones name and you have the option to send them a message that won't be displayed on the board.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-29-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,034
Posted By intarsiabox
More info would be useful. What kind of fixture...

More info would be useful. What kind of fixture is it? Size? Ballast?
Forum: Reef 12-29-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,849
Posted By intarsiabox
It looks like aitasia, best to get rid of it now...

It looks like aitasia, best to get rid of it now before you end up with tons of them. Squirt a kalk paste solution on it with a syringe and it will suck it in and disappear. You have nice looking set...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-23-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,221
Posted By intarsiabox
Your link to Ocean Aquatics doesn't work, neither...

Your link to Ocean Aquatics doesn't work, neither does a search of their site.
Forum: Tank Journal 12-18-2010, 02:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,549
Posted By intarsiabox
Welcome to Canreef! Mexican Turbo snails make...

Welcome to Canreef! Mexican Turbo snails make really good custodians as well I find short spined sea urchins do a good job as well. Fish usually leave both of these alone.
Forum: Reef 12-18-2010, 02:44 AM
Replies: 23
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Views: 6,548
Posted By intarsiabox
Either way one float has to be higher than the...

Either way one float has to be higher than the other and they both have to be wired to the pump to tell it when to turn on/off. If you set both floats at exactly the same height how would you know if...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2010, 02:39 AM
Replies: 23
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Views: 6,548
Posted By intarsiabox
The Double Switch Controller at autotopoff.com...

The Double Switch Controller at autotopoff.com has a main float switch and then an emergency float switch set a little higher in the event that the first one fails. Not a bad set up for $50.
Forum: Lounge 12-17-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,007
Posted By intarsiabox
Sounded great to me until I went to the web site...

Sounded great to me until I went to the web site and found the price of the rooms start at around $500 per night for the Feb. dates I plugged in. Know of any other nice but more reasonable resorts in...
Forum: Reef 12-17-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 23
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Views: 6,548
Posted By intarsiabox
Wayne, If you're not looking to spend a lot,...

Wayne,

If you're not looking to spend a lot, check out Autotopoff.com. I've heard good things about their products but no personal experience to attest to.
Forum: Reef 12-15-2010, 03:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,234
Posted By intarsiabox
Sebae Clown Question

I have 2 perc's and sebae clowns in my 90g tank and while I was at my daughters christmas concert one of the sebae decided to try carpet surfing. Will my perc's start pestering him? Should I replace...
Forum: Blue World Aquatic 12-14-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,797
Posted By intarsiabox
It varies on the individual fish but mine have...

It varies on the individual fish but mine have been pretty outgoing. My watchman goby is usually under his rock but his head is always out to look at me. My little clown goby is always crawling over...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2010, 12:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,849
Posted By intarsiabox
If you want to go PC lighting they have the screw...

If you want to go PC lighting they have the screw in type 50/50 bulbs or you could go with a small LED fixture. Either one should be good for a 6g tank without overheating the water and will easily...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,653
Posted By intarsiabox
I just put my rock in until I was happy with the...

I just put my rock in until I was happy with the look and added another 20lbs to the sump. I figure what's the point of following a "rule" if the results makes you hate the tank.
Forum: Reef 12-13-2010, 01:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,923
Posted By intarsiabox
Are you sure it has 3 DI chambers and not a...

Are you sure it has 3 DI chambers and not a prefilter/carbon/DI chamber set up? This is the most common way. I can't see any advantage in having any more than 1 DI chamber.
Forum: Reef 12-12-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,574
Posted By intarsiabox
How often and much of a water change are you...

How often and much of a water change are you doing? I find that if I keep up with water changes ph remains stable for me.
Forum: Edmonton 12-05-2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,632
Posted By intarsiabox
Great job! I really enjoy helping beginners at...

Great job! I really enjoy helping beginners at various hobbies of mine too. People can read and get lots of info but it's never the same as one on one with someone who has gone through it all before.
Forum: Calgary 11-29-2010, 01:27 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,714
Posted By intarsiabox
Is there any reason you need to have a standard...

Is there any reason you need to have a standard dimension tank custom made? There are always 90g set ups for sale here all the time and fish stores usually have them at great prices around christmas....
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