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Forum: Reef 09-25-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By Michael
I have been told they are hairy mushrooms. I...

I have been told they are hairy mushrooms. I have had those for a few years, and they reproduce too fast to be ricordea's.
Forum: DIY 08-01-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By Michael
Will this sump/refugium design work?

Okay, I am setting up my 50g sump for my 72 gallon tank (corner box drilled overflow). I have a 20g tank that I want to use as a refugium.
I plan to have the water overflow to the sump, and use 2...
Forum: Reef 07-25-2003, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,955
Posted By Michael
Bomix sand

Hi.
I was wondering if any one has used this sand. It is pool filtration sand (sold by Rona).
-There was some doubt as to whether or not pool filtration sand was silica based or not.

-any...
Forum: Reef 07-07-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,479
Posted By Michael
Again, I wouldn't, but some people do. When I...

Again, I wouldn't, but some people do. When I bought my 75, the guy had oyster shell as a substrate. Even the fish had cyano growing on them!! Seriously, there was more cyano in that tank than I'd...
Forum: Reef 07-07-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,479
Posted By Michael
Can crushed oyster shell be used as a substrate?

I was wondering if it would be a viable substrate.
It is pure oyster shell that is crushed. No other additives.
I saw it at a store selling farmer stuff. They would use it to mix into the soil to...
Forum: Reef 06-24-2003, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By Michael
Mine also come to my arm\hand if it's ever in the...

Mine also come to my arm\hand if it's ever in the aquarium. If I shake them off...they come right back. I don't mind...until they start to pinch really hard... OUCH !!
-Someone mentioned a size...
Forum: Reef 06-24-2003, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By Michael
Another thing to consider is that they are not...

Another thing to consider is that they are not hiding from the light, but any possible predators. I know my tang always goes nose to nose with my peppermint shrimp (when they are out in daylight) ...
Forum: Reef 06-23-2003, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By Michael
Yes...I haven't even gotten that far yet. The...

Yes...I haven't even gotten that far yet. The tank was tested up to the level of the overflow box, but not beyond that. So, technically, the overflow area was excluded from this test.
-But thanks...
Forum: Reef 06-23-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By Michael
Tank Drilled...now it's leaking...Help!

I had my 72 gallon tank drilled on Saturday.
The store did a really good job....however, close to the drilled area...just on the other side of the overflow...it is leaking.
-I filled it up...
Forum: Reef 06-23-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,225
Posted By Michael
I wish I could keep the stuff in my tank....

I wish I could keep the stuff in my tank. Whenever I add some calupera, it's gone is a few days!!
I try to hide it from him...but he always gets it!
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--On the bright side, he looks very healthy. ...
Forum: Reef 06-18-2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By Michael
Getting tank drilled this weekend...any final suggestions?

I'm getting a 48X18X20 tank drilled this weekend and am looking for any last minute tips or suggestions you can give me.
-1 corner overflow. Drain hole will be on the side (can't put it in the...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 06-09-2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,772
Posted By Michael
Wondering on best way to clean a mag12 pump. ...

Wondering on best way to clean a mag12 pump.
Assuming nothing is broken, any tricks (ie like using vinegar..past by a thread like that somewhere) to clean it properly?

--I've cleaned many...
Forum: Reef 06-09-2003, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 967
Posted By Michael
I've moved a 72 gallon tank over a 6 hr drive. ...

I've moved a 72 gallon tank over a 6 hr drive. Put some pillows or something soft underneath...but also make sure it doesn't wobble side to side.
Had my tank for 10+ years , moved it 7 times, and...
Forum: Reef 06-02-2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,064
Posted By Michael
I was thinking of doing the same thing....but...

I was thinking of doing the same thing....but then I ran into the problem of a load bearing wall. You can't really hack away at those load bearing supports.
I am not sure if you have thought about...
Forum: Reef 05-30-2003, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,553
Posted By Michael
It's interesting that in The Reef Aquarium Volume...

It's interesting that in The Reef Aquarium Volume 1 they actually sugest drilling liverock and using plastic ties to hold them together.

Michael
Forum: Reef 05-30-2003, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,794
Posted By Michael
I guess I am still a novice...Why is it bad to...

I guess I am still a novice...Why is it bad to add caulerpa directly in the tank? Or is it only some type of caulerpa that is bad when put directly in the tank. I have grape caulerpa in my tank and...
Forum: DIY 05-23-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Michael
Thanks for the replies. I wasn't sure if putting...

Thanks for the replies. I wasn't sure if putting 2X4 across the width would be sufficient. In that case, I'll probably put 2X6 across the width and the floorboard on top of it.

--I had thought of...
Forum: DIY 05-22-2003, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Michael
Will 1/2 " floor board support a 72 gallon tank?

My problem is that I have a steelframe stand made for a 125 gallon tank (72X20X24)
My 72 gallon tank is 48X18X20
--so the width of the 72 gallon tank is 2" shorter than the stand.
--If I put a 1/2...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2003, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By Michael
I've also been thinking about getting the live...

I've also been thinking about getting the live sand from SWC. Jason makes it sound very good. So I am also curious as to whether anyone has found this sand to be crawling with good animals, and if...
Forum: Reef 05-14-2003, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 796
Posted By Michael
Thanks! I went by there a few weeks ago...liked...

Thanks! I went by there a few weeks ago...liked his setup, but didn't have time to talk to him.

Michael
Forum: Reef 05-14-2003, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 796
Posted By Michael
Where to get Aquarium drilled in Ontario

-I am in Mississauga/ Toronto, and have tried to get a used 72g tank drilled. I can't find any fish store, or glass place that will drill it. They say tempered glass will break, or they just don't...
Forum: New to the Hobby 05-12-2003, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By Michael
Looking for an article here on How/why to setup a refugium

Perhaps someone can answer this newbie question. I have read a bit about refugiums and know they help control nitrates. However, I am trying to figure out what is the best way to set them up, what...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-28-2003, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Posted By Michael
lifereef overflow or CPR overflow ?

Any one have experience with both?
Each company markets theirs as the best (no kidding).

I have an old 72 gallon tank that no glass company will drill...so I am looking at overflow options.
...
Forum: Reef 04-25-2003, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By Michael
found this link to Seacare ...

found this link to Seacare http://www.seacare.org/

--it's actually off our retailers/manufactuers area on this board :biggrin:

Michael
Forum: New to the Hobby 04-25-2003, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By Michael
Trickle filters...what's good or bad with them

Perhaps someone can suggests features to look for in a good trickle filter, and what to watch out for. Any comments with regards to success without using a trickle filter are also welcome.

Michael
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