Forum: Lounge
03-04-2013, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,217
angel damage
I am shocked that 1 angel can do so much damage to my reef in a few hours. bummer
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
03-04-2013, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 869
fish trap
grab a "critter keeper" from a local pet store. Put a rock into it to make it sink. Use some fishing line to utilize the lid. pm me if you need some guidance
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Forum: Lounge
03-04-2013, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,413
queeny
what a drag. sexiest fish i have had in my reef. caught her and she has to go. Live and learn
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Forum: Lounge
03-04-2013, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,413
%$#@% angel
watching it nip and wondering when to pull the plug.
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Forum: Lounge
03-04-2013, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,413
makes sense brad. and thank you kien.I've got...
makes sense brad. and thank you kien.I've got some really nice zoas and a dendro that she is leaving alone. Pretty much everything else is retracted and ****ed off. I'll give it a coupla days to...
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Forum: Lounge
03-04-2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,413
#@%^() angelfish
I once had a beautifull mixed reef with polyps everywhere and a fantastic harmonized balance. Just added a queen angel, changed the whole chemistry of the reef. I hope she settles down
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Forum: Lounge
02-23-2013, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,586,298
scallops
I wrap my scallops in smoked salmon instead of bacon. Smokey and tender. Sear the hell out of the scallop on both sides for a few secs, and the salmon is butter tender!
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Forum: Polls
02-22-2013, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,531
socks are here to stay
I tried going sockless for 2 weeks. Immediately my water became murky and less pristine,but my lps loved it. I thought I would get used to it and rid myself of the hassle. Put 'em back on today and...
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Forum: Lounge
02-22-2013, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,586,298
Snow storm and a taste of the tropics
There is something comforting about hanging with my reef and palm tree collection while doing a water change, observing new growth and just checking out what I work so hard to accomplish as it dumps...
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Forum: Reef
02-17-2013, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,390
Flip a coin
Yup, like so many things in this hobby, strong opinions on both sides.
I think i'll go with Alberts advice. He hasn't steered me wrong yet!
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Forum: Reef
02-16-2013, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,390
vacuuming sand
Up until recently I thought that disturbing the sand bed was a big no-no.
Then i saw a local reef guru vacuuming and mentioning its very important. Do any of you folks with long term success with a...
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Forum: Reef
02-15-2013, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,089
good point
I am very diligent about scraping the coraline off everything except my rocks. With a clean black (or bluish) acrylic background, it gives a stronger impression of depth.
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Forum: Polls
02-12-2013, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,531
sockless and liberated
Coincidental post. I am 3 days in of going sockless. With a new skimmer and ATO i thought it would be a great time to keep water levels consistent. First day was painful, but just like everything in...
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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific
02-11-2013, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 20,008
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Forum: Lounge
02-09-2013, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,861
Kudos to Albert Dao and Paul from O.C.
I'd like to take this opportunity to send out a big thanx to those 2 special reefers that make it possible for me. Right from the early days 2 years ago, they have been instrumental in my success...
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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific
02-08-2013, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 20,008
finally got my hands on one
going to set mine up in my sump tonight. Looking forward to it's magic. Also adding a color module to the illumina 260. UV, red, and green all in one pad! Christmas is finally here for my reef!
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Forum: Vancouver Island
02-07-2013, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,106
Frags
Especially when its the colony size frags of beauty that denis sells!:smile:
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Forum: Lighting Specific
01-24-2013, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,401
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Forum: Modular LED
01-24-2013, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Led
The big stack of LED's looks much sweeeeeter. Just sayin'
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Forum: Territories
01-19-2013, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 136,397
Frozen north
High priced yes, but the thought of having my friends over when its -20 to hang out, eat pizza and gaze at a slice of the tropics with an indoor reef is priceless.
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Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific
01-19-2013, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,914
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Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific
01-19-2013, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,914
Good advice
Thankx for the advice gentlemen. I am taking the next step in reefing and am very excited. i think its time to add some specifics to my profile.
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Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific
01-19-2013, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,914
apex jr. and ph
I'm curious, is it really necessary to closely monitor my ph if i am 2 part dosing. Reason I ask is I would like to buy a apex jr (as it is only $240 compared to lite at twice the price) to run my 2...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-19-2013, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 15,233
A sight to behold
Rich, your reef and frag tank are spectacular and you are an exceptionally
kind fellow reefer. I look forward to visiting again.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
01-18-2013, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,479
SOLD
Thank you for the interest everyone. She is gone to a new home.
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