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Forum: Reef 03-31-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By steve-s
Google "melanism in clowns" :mrgreen: ...

Google "melanism in clowns" :mrgreen:

Cheers
Steve
Forum: Tips and Tricks 03-27-2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 37,805
Posted By steve-s
Yup, that's what I meant in general, Ca should...

Yup, that's what I meant in general, Ca should not actually exceed 420 ppm but in reality, the coral begins feeling stress (working harder?) at the 410-415 mark. Personally I keep mine between...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 03-27-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 37,805
Posted By steve-s
Really depends on the coral, it's not a...

Really depends on the coral, it's not a generalized answer. Only scleractinians will be a concern and of those, only "SPS" are really a factor. Euphyllia, Faviids and the like are so slow growing to...
Forum: Reef 03-27-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,385
Posted By steve-s
http://www.salifert.com/instructions%20temp/ammoni...

http://www.salifert.com/instructions%20temp/ammonia%20profi-test.pdf

Cheers
Steve
Forum: Calgary 03-23-2006, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
Posted By steve-s
If the ammonia shot up innitially while you were...

If the ammonia shot up innitially while you were trying to get it under control, hyperplasia could be an issue. Really depends on how high the ammonia got though. An established biofilter should have...
Forum: Calgary 03-23-2006, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
Posted By steve-s
Keep doing the water changes, you'll find that...

Keep doing the water changes, you'll find that most of the issue will be the water parameters. Don't be afraid to do larger than normal/more frequent, just be sure you mix up the new SW a day ahead...
Forum: Reef 03-21-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By steve-s
Should be okay, might try to sneek in some mashed...

Should be okay, might try to sneek in some mashed (shelled/softened) peas when you feed the mysis. It will keep the fish's "pipes" clean so to speak and offer something besides a meat only routine....
Forum: Reef 03-21-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,777
Posted By steve-s
Agreed, if the fish was not eating previously,...

Agreed, if the fish was not eating previously, that is more imprtant at the moment. As far as the frozen mysis, it can often be the food size that at issue, not really the food type. Check with the...
Forum: Reef 03-21-2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By steve-s
Selcon or Zoecon are great for HUFA, I prefer the...

Selcon or Zoecon are great for HUFA, I prefer the Selcon myslef. For general vitamin additives, you can use Zoe, Vita chem or the like. Most LFS will have one or the other.

What foods do you...
Forum: Reef 03-21-2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By steve-s
Cloudy eye localized to just one of the two is...

Cloudy eye localized to just one of the two is usually from some sort of injury/abbrasion or aggressiveness from tank mates. Best results will come from a few large water changes with well...
Forum: Reef 03-21-2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,777
Posted By steve-s
All good but the thing to realize about these...

All good but the thing to realize about these kinds of issues is DOC is not represented in your water quality readings. Even though the readings are zero, DOC is still present and will feed the...
Forum: Reef 03-20-2006, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,777
Posted By steve-s
What does it resemble/remind you of? There...

What does it resemble/remind you of?

There is no real cure (medication wise) for Lymphocystis other than improved living conditions/dietary fortification. Commonly increasing the water changes (to...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2006, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,777
Posted By steve-s
Where on the fish's body are the spots localized...

Where on the fish's body are the spots localized and was the QT cycled before adding the fish? What are the QT water specs and is alk/Ph being monitored a few times daily? Was C. irritans prevalent...
Forum: Reef 12-04-2003, 04:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,224
Posted By steve-s
Actinic Lighting....Various Authors...

Actinic Lighting....Various Authors (http://www.reefs.org/library/article/actinic_lighting.html)

Cheers
Steve
Forum: Lower Mainland 11-03-2003, 05:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,451
Posted By steve-s
How close is the new location to the skytrain...

How close is the new location to the skytrain station?

Cheers
Steve
Forum: Reef 08-09-2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,089
Posted By steve-s
I recently asked this question to the fine folks...

I recently asked this question to the fine folks at J&L Aquatics. They say the 96w Actinic PC's they sell are true 03's Custom Sea Life.

Cheers
Steve
Forum: Reef 07-17-2003, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By steve-s
Looks like fairly common melanism that some...

Looks like fairly common melanism that some clowns show as they age.

You can read about it here (http://biodiversity.uno.edu/ebooks/ch2.html#colour).

This is a short "snip it"



Cheers...
Forum: Lower Mainland 07-14-2003, 05:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,385
Posted By steve-s
The problem with anemone ID's is that there are...

The problem with anemone ID's is that there are well over 6000 different types and within each family type they can have variations. Both in color and tentacle shape.

Some will have obvious tell...
Forum: Pictures 07-10-2003, 12:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,917
Posted By steve-s
Looks like the same one I have. If I'm not...

Looks like the same one I have. If I'm not mistaken, it's a cauliflower colt (http://www.exotictropicals.com/encyclo/fishnchips/feb99/feb99.htm#Cauliflower%20Coral).

Once settled and happy, they...
Forum: Reef 07-07-2003, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By steve-s
That 's funny. When I read the post header I...

That 's funny. When I read the post header I though it was the bristle worm eating the shrimp. :eek:

Glad it was the other way around. :razz:

Cheers
Steve
Forum: Reef 07-06-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 830
Posted By steve-s
They recommend changing out half every two years....

They recommend changing out half every two years.

You can read about it on their website. Ecosystems (http://www.ecosystemaquarium.com/html/miracle_application.html)

Cheers
Steve
Forum: Reef 06-07-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 923
Posted By steve-s
Raising these types of shrimp can be quite a...

Raising these types of shrimp can be quite a challenge. From what I have read and seen myself, if they get past the predators many will not mature beyond 5-10 moults.

Here are two articles that...
Forum: Reef 05-18-2003, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By steve-s
The snails would be your safest option. If you...

The snails would be your safest option. If you are confident that the tank is quite stable and has been aged enough to support a cuke I would highly recommend the black knoby.

I have a pink/black,...
Forum: Pictures 05-16-2003, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,167
Posted By steve-s
Shocked the heck out of me the first time I saw...

Shocked the heck out of me the first time I saw mine. Pretty cool I thought. Plenty in the tank at night, but I also have a hang on skimmer that they have migrated to as well. There are quite a few...
Forum: Reef 05-09-2003, 01:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By steve-s
Looks more like a type of sponge or hydroid...

Looks more like a type of sponge or hydroid (http://www.oceanlight.com/html/bryozoans_tunicates_hydroids_w.html) than an algae... :question:

Cheers
Steve
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