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Forum: Reef 11-02-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,026
Posted By Reefgoat
That's very disappointing to hear. I was about to...

That's very disappointing to hear. I was about to make the jump to Halides as I'm not completely happy with T5's. I guess T5's are the best option in Reef lighting for now unless there is another...
Forum: Reef 11-02-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,026
Posted By Reefgoat
Are you sure they are discontinuing Phoenix 250w...

Are you sure they are discontinuing Phoenix 250w 14k bulbs?
Forum: Reef 01-30-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,905
Posted By Reefgoat
It definitely looks like a Eunicid/Bobbit worm. ...

It definitely looks like a Eunicid/Bobbit worm. I've taken two out of my tanks. The larger one was about three feet long. They would come out at night and eat fleshier coral as well as pieces of...
Forum: Reef 01-23-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,480
Posted By Reefgoat
Just curious why you purchased a fish that is...

Just curious why you purchased a fish that is known to starve to death most of the time because of an inadequate food supply if you knew you didn't have appropriate food?

If you absolutely need it...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,072
Posted By Reefgoat
I'm currently dealing with the same slimy...

I'm currently dealing with the same slimy nightmare. A large part of the problem for me personally is that I didn't keep the sand clean. Eventually it reaches it's limit as a nutrient sink and starts...
Forum: Polls 01-20-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,154
Posted By Reefgoat
BRS Rox

BRS Rox
Forum: Reef 12-14-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By Reefgoat
The packages I have already have the two types of...

The packages I have already have the two types of Magnesium mixed. The fact that there are small pre-measured packs in addition to a huge bag of bulk magnesium is what was throwing me off. I think...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By Reefgoat
According to the Reef Calculator I need to add 5...

According to the Reef Calculator I need to add 5 times as much Calcium as Alkalinity. Do I ignore the 1:1 ratio until I get everything to the proper levels? It seems that is the case but I have no...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2012, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By Reefgoat
I have watched that video at least 5 times and it...

I have watched that video at least 5 times and it says nothing about why I have 3 small packs of magnesium along with another huge bag of magnesium. It seems to be just a general description of how...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By Reefgoat
Need help with BRS 2-part

I recently realized my Alkalinity and Calcium are far too low so I bought a pre-portioned 2 part Calcium & Alkalinity package. In it there are 3 sets of packages for making 1 gallon each of Calcium...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,585
Posted By Reefgoat
The coral in the pictures look fairly healthy but...

The coral in the pictures look fairly healthy but to me the colours look less than awesome. Every time I read a thread on LEDs and SPS there are always people who say that their colours are inferior...
Forum: Reef 11-28-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,542
Posted By Reefgoat
What are your expectations or goals for the...

What are your expectations or goals for the Refugium?
Forum: Reef 11-24-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,957
Posted By Reefgoat
Dipping invertebrates in a dip meant to kill...

Dipping invertebrates in a dip meant to kill invertebrates seems like a very bad idea.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-14-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,676
Posted By Reefgoat
It's a shame that winter is here or I would...

It's a shame that winter is here or I would definitely have to get some nice frags.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-14-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,302
Posted By Reefgoat
It's nice to hear of someone who has had long...

It's nice to hear of someone who has had long term success with a Mandarin. Far too many stories about them dying. Did he just start eating pellets eventually on his own or did you find that he would...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-14-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,302
Posted By Reefgoat
Thanks Doug. I will check into them as well.

Thanks Doug. I will check into them as well.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-14-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,302
Posted By Reefgoat
That's a good idea. If I decide to try the...

That's a good idea. If I decide to try the skimmer maybe I will start with only during the day.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-14-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,865
Posted By Reefgoat
From what I understand Tisbe pods are Benthic and...

From what I understand Tisbe pods are Benthic and hide a lot so they aren't all immediately eaten. Tigger pods are primarily Pelagic and don't tend to hide. They will swim in the open and quickly be...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-14-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,865
Posted By Reefgoat
From what I understand Mandarins graze pretty...

From what I understand Mandarins graze pretty much constantly. What you consider a lot will probably be mostly gone in the first week. If you want to have one you will probably need to culture pods...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-14-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,677
Posted By Reefgoat
Would one a350w work well over a 30x30x12 frag...

Would one a350w work well over a 30x30x12 frag tank?
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-12-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,302
Posted By Reefgoat
There does seem to be evidence suggesting...

There does seem to be evidence suggesting skimmers remove planktonic microbes from the water column. It is well accepted that they remove bacteria, albeit selectively. I just assumed, possibly...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-11-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,302
Posted By Reefgoat
Thanks, I will check into them. Maybe I will...

Thanks, I will check into them. Maybe I will contact Sicce to see if their pumps would hold up to being turned off and on multiple times a day.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-11-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,302
Posted By Reefgoat
I'm not interested in stripping most of the...

I'm not interested in stripping most of the Zooplankton and other life from the water column. I also have concerns that selectively skimming off only certain types of bacteria in the tank may cause...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-11-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,302
Posted By Reefgoat
Skimmer for intermittent use

I am considering using a skimmer for short periods a couple times a day after feeding to skim off the extra food. I have read that most skimmers have poor pumps that have problems restarting after...
Forum: Reef 11-11-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Reefgoat
I'd say if you are willing to do larger water...

I'd say if you are willing to do larger water changes and control your feeding you could easily have a healthy tank without a skimmer. I would add stock slowly and gradually increase feeding to give...
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