Forum: Reef
03-27-2005, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,216
I'm wondering why you need to dose limewater if...
I'm wondering why you need to dose limewater if you are already using a two-part additive. You are already adding calcium chloride to your aquarium as the first part of your 2-part scheme. If your...
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Forum: Reef
03-27-2005, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,206
I can't be positive but this sounds like a...
I can't be positive but this sounds like a breeding event. These guys are broadcast spawners and so they release a lot of gametes (eggs/sperm) into the water at once.
Normally anything that isn't...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
03-27-2005, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 729
wtb rowaphos reactor
saw one a while ago on here. I have a bunch of media and it's not working too well in a plain micron sock so I'd like to get a reactor for it.
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Forum: Reef
03-23-2005, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Canreef on IRC?
Hi, just gauging interest for a #canreef chat channel on the AfterX IRC network. (irc.afterx.net) For those of you that don't know, IRC is a 24/7 chat network where people can talk about almost...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
02-26-2005, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,081
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
02-15-2005, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 886
WTB small sand critters
Maybe this is a weird request, but my substrate is reallllly dead.
At Paul's aquarium shop in surrey, it seems like every aquarium is chock full of tiny bristle worms, mini brittle stars, and all...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
02-13-2005, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 974
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Forum: Reef
02-04-2005, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,169
The added stress isn't very significant, and...
The added stress isn't very significant, and doesn't surpass what a coral might face in the wild. Remember that if you are using 10 - 20k bulbs, you are already showering your corals in some UV-A...
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Forum: Reef
02-04-2005, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,839
I think you're misunderstanding mine and Dr....
I think you're misunderstanding mine and Dr. Joshi's argument. He is saying that it is a myth that DE bulbs are always brighter than SE bulbs, whereas I am saying that it is still a good general rule...
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Forum: Reef
02-04-2005, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,169
I don't think it would. UV light taxes...
I don't think it would. UV light taxes zooxanthellae by requiring them to produce these defensive pigments. This requires energy and nutrients and so would compete with growth and reproduction.
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Forum: Reef
02-03-2005, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,839
Zooxanthellae use a number of mechanisms not...
Zooxanthellae use a number of mechanisms not available to plants to harness light energy from other portions of the spectrum. These include, but are not limited to UV-A rays, and are responsible for...
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Forum: Reef
02-03-2005, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,839
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Forum: Reef
02-01-2005, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,839
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-31-2005, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
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Forum: Reef
01-31-2005, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,839
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Forum: Reef
01-31-2005, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,179
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-31-2005, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,328
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Forum: Reef
01-27-2005, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,051
I don't notice any heat difference. They...
I don't notice any heat difference. They definitely are dimmer (you can hardly tell they are on when other lights are on) but they will induce your corals to produce defensive pigments. These reflect...
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Forum: Reef
01-27-2005, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,051
If you think the led light is cool, try putting...
If you think the led light is cool, try putting the entire tank under UV-A with no light. You can get a 48" 40w blacklight bulb at home depot for 24$
Check out my thread on using UV-A to stimulate...
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Forum: Reef
01-23-2005, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,169
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Forum: Reef
01-23-2005, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,169
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Forum: Reef
01-22-2005, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
"Lifetech" pumps - are they a sham?
Found this pump on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46312&item=4352396965&rd=1
Almost the same output as my 140$ quietone 5000 and for 1/3 the price. Has anyone used...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-22-2005, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 995
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-22-2005, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 743
WTB RO/DI unit
Subject says it all. >25 GPD please. Would prefer with storage tank as well.
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