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Forum: Reef 03-30-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,535
Posted By newreefer_59
Question re: back of tank - keep glass clean or not?

Attached is a pic taken Jan 1. The space between the wall and back of the tank is just enough to squuueeezze an arm back there to clean with my magfloat and Easy Scraper and is doable - though it is...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By newreefer_59
Also, if I do remove them just by wiping them off.....

should I leave all the other beings as they are. Are they all beneficial?
Forum: Reef 03-30-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By newreefer_59
Just rubs off, but they are doxens of them through-out the sump

Could be related to the pinnacle shaped black 'sponges' that have been growing in the tank for the past six months. I pull it out of the tank regularly.
Forum: Reef 03-29-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By newreefer_59
Black spots in my sump..any idea what they are?

Over the past few days, have had dime size black spots all thru my sump as per pic.......are these an indication od something sinister? They appear to rub off easily.

Please advise.
Forum: Reef 03-22-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,212
Posted By newreefer_59
Question re: replacing the carbon in RO/DI filter

I have had my tank running for one year now. My RO/DI seems to be running very well as my TDS meter registers ~ 180 going in and 0 ppm going out. So ,my question, should I still be changing the...
Forum: Reef 03-16-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By newreefer_59
Thanks for that great info...

Based on the results I was getting (versus the applicable safe ranges) I was thinking there could something really wrong. Will monitor going forward.
Forum: Reef 03-16-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By newreefer_59
Thanks Leah.....

I will stick with Instant Ocean going forward (really no choice as I bought 3 pails of the stuff....lol)

Anyway, so should I just keep dosing Mag and Calcium as I have been, or is something more...
Forum: Reef 03-16-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By newreefer_59
I have used H2Ocean almost since the start.......

but changed to a box of Meersaltz (on a LFS recommendation) and have just started using Instant Ocean when the Meersaltz ran out. Maybe part of the problem was the change in salts?
Forum: Reef 03-16-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By newreefer_59
Help: Some of my test results are worrying

Have a 150 gallon reef tank up and running for one year to this point. Some LPS and SPS coral and 5 fish, some cleaner shrimp and snails/crabs. I do a 15% water change EVERY 10 days. My last tests...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By newreefer_59
Polyp's cropping up.....friends or foes?

My 150 gallon tank has been up for a year now, and in the past few months i have had several (about a dozen actually) of these polyp's appear on some live rock. The coral I presently have are:
...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,575
Posted By newreefer_59
Feeding of corals question

The following is a list of my corals. I have been feeding them primarily Coral Frenzy twice a week and target feed brine shrimp to the LPS corals. Should the feeding take place late in the evening...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By newreefer_59
Various LPS and SPS coral, and.....

Yellow Tang, 2 Chromis's, 2 cleanser shrimp, Orange Spotted Goby and lawnmower blenny. Various snails and a few small crabs too.
Forum: Reef 01-07-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By newreefer_59
Sunburned liverock?! Is this an issue?

Been reefimg for almost a full year now. My 150 gallom tank is established and all LPS/SPS/fish seem to be doing well. All tests are within range as well. Question is my rock that is most exposed...
Forum: Reef 01-05-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,251
Posted By newreefer_59
Yes, I believe that is it. Mine has spots and quite transparent too

Thanks!!
Forum: Reef 01-04-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,849
Posted By newreefer_59
Thanks all....it looks like I will be doing some Halimeda picking tonight

Too bad my lawmower blenny isn't feasting on it.

Will be happy to send you a few new pics Leah.
Forum: Reef 01-04-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,849
Posted By newreefer_59
Plant growth in Coral/fish tank - question

My tank is pretty much free of any nuisance algea or other annoying growths - except for this one. This grows on top of some live rock and around a plate of monti. It looks healthy and all, but is...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,251
Posted By newreefer_59
Identifying a few critters - can you help?

Attached photos are not great, but hopefully good enough.

The first is of a small (1/2 inch) snail like animal in my tank and there seem to be a few of them. Are they harmless?

The second are...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,231
Posted By newreefer_59
Advice for a Moon light in 150 gallon tank

I love the effect my small moonlight gives off generated from the Tunze controller. Is this little diode enough light though, in general, for my fish and coral and are there more larger lights I...
Forum: Reef 12-31-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By newreefer_59
Thanks so much.....should both LPS's be target fed mysis and/or brine shrimp?

and how often?
Forum: Reef 12-31-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By newreefer_59
Can you help identify these 3 corals? :)

Just purchased 2 corals and have an older one, but cannot find much info with the names I was given.

SPS pic: Was called Hidnophora I think. Is this the correct name?

LPS-Red button coral: ...
Forum: Reef 12-02-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,461
Posted By newreefer_59
Best wood material for aquarium cabinetry?

Just asking for opinions re: the best wood material I should use for my aquarium cabinetry to be built shortly. Nothing structural, just want it to look good, help in muffle noise and stand up to...
Forum: Reef 11-30-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,804
Posted By newreefer_59
It is velvet to the touch, is rigid enough that flow does sway it.....

and grows straight up as if reaching for my HO T5's. None of my fish touch it and have an Algae Blenny, Yellow Tang, Chromis's and godby with cleaner shrimps.

Not sure if I love it or hate...
Forum: Reef 11-28-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,804
Posted By newreefer_59
Is this growth ok in my reef tank?

I have had this black pinnacled velvetey type growth for the past few months on some of my live rock. I did ask about it before, but was unsure of the responses.

Anyway, it is about the size of a...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,627
Posted By newreefer_59
It was on sale at the time, and cost $30...was told it was a Blasto

I do have an Aussie Acan as well and the two look very different. This Acan's colour is primarily green:smile:
Forum: Reef 11-14-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,627
Posted By newreefer_59
Pics did not attach the first time:)

Pics did not attach the first time:)
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