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Forum: Reef 11-14-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By newreefer_59
Coral identification and dosing advice

Hello Canreefers. Just wanting to verify some LPS coral I have as I was told it was a blastomussa when it was purchased, but someone had later said it may be an Acan Lord. Attached here is a...
Forum: Reef 11-02-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,412
Posted By newreefer_59
Live rock colour variations within a reef tank

Still a relative newbie at this having setup my 150 gallon tank about 11 months ago. Have recently seen a noticeable change in the tank as some of the live rock has turned a darkish/gray colour,...
Forum: Reef 10-28-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,664
Posted By newreefer_59
UV Sterilizer? Opinions on if one is necessary.

Have a 150 gallon Reef tank up and running with SPS, LPS and fish. Not much of an issue any longer with algae blooms or the like, but do find myself cleaning the glass almost daily as I am sure is...
Forum: Marine Fish 10-21-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,368
Posted By newreefer_59
What happened to my chromis's?

Just got 4 small ones (about 1 1/2 inches) last week, and two have just disappeared?! Would they not float if they die? Nothing outside the tank either. My other creatures in there are a...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,243
Posted By newreefer_59
Another question regarding scraping algae and coralline

I have an Algae (lawnmower) blenny......If I am removing the algae and coralline form my glass, is he able to get by feeding off the live rock, etc? Seems he is always chomping on the glass for his...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,456
Posted By newreefer_59
Nutra Kol fish food...anyone use it?

Just received a bottle of 'Nutra Kol - Nutra Plus Complete Feed'. Has anyone used it for your fish? Turned my tank very red even with a third of the dose and my fish did not seem to go for it,...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,629
Posted By newreefer_59
Dumb question regarding scrapers.....and scratches

Is there a good - better - best for these? My tank is 2 feet deep and I find it hard to get right down there sometimes to clean properly and effectively with my 2' blade cleaner I use. It is a...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
Posted By newreefer_59
Can anyone identify these 2 growths.

The first one developed over the past few weeks. It is a black mold type growth and feels as such. About the size of a loonie. Is there a name for it and is it ok?

The second pic shows a...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,546
Posted By newreefer_59
Is this a Mantis Shrimp?

and of the smasher species? I hear a clicking noise from time to time and he cleaned out my crabs and cleaner shrimp before I managed to catch him. He is now in a small tank...about 10 gallons I...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By newreefer_59
And what is the minimum tank size

he should be kept in?
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By newreefer_59
Finally isolated my Mantis shrimp....what diet is best?

Fed him some raw shrimp last night and he destroyed it in seconds. Is a smasher. Is this the usual food for it or should I mix in some brine shimp or mysis as well?

And how often should it be...
Forum: Reef 10-07-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By newreefer_59
Ok....so I've captured the mantis shrimp - I think!

Isolated and removed the live rock that housed my mantis shrimp (very cool but kind of a jerk too). I placed the rock into the sump temporarily and plan on moving it into a small aquarium and keep...
Forum: Reef 10-07-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,020
Posted By newreefer_59
Lighting question: How often should they be replaced?

Have T5 HO lighting for my 150 gallon tank and wondering if there is a defined timeline they should be replaced in my SPS/LPS fish tank. The (4 foot) 3 Actinic lights are 54w Fiji Purple and the 3...
Forum: Reef 10-07-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,263
Posted By newreefer_59
Anyone ever use Meersaltz for their reef tank?

If so, were you happy with it? It says 'aquacraft.net' for their website on the box and just trying to find who uses it and if they prefer it.
Thanks.
Forum: Reef 09-03-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By newreefer_59
Salt brand for my 150 gallon reef tank

I guess the age old question resurfaces, but just looking for suggestions on good, better, best. I have LPS, SPS and softies along with fish. What is the salt brand of choice I should have the LFS...
Forum: Reef 09-03-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By newreefer_59
Tunze powerhead and controller settings?

Still not sure if I am getting the full useage (ie: bang for buck) out of my 7095 controller and 6055 X 4 powerheads in my 150 gallon reef tank. It seems to be doing a good job as it is, but would...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-27-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 696
Posted By newreefer_59
FS: Eheim Professional II 2028 - Calgary area

Bought one year ago, and used for 4 months before I shut aquarium down to spend all my time on a reef tank.

In like new condition with box.

Paid $399....will sell for $250 obo.

Len @...
Forum: Reef 07-10-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,294
Posted By newreefer_59
oh yeah...here is the pic

I have not been using "Night Mode".....is it a function that should be used?
Forum: Reef 07-10-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,294
Posted By newreefer_59
Advice on power-head placement please

Have 4 6055 Tunze power-heads as shown in photo. Tank is 5' wide X 24 X 24. Just trying to determine the best placement for these to create the optimum flow. Have set the 7095 controller to...
Forum: Reef 07-10-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,663
Posted By newreefer_59
Acan Lord with the xenia on it......

are there any special feeding requirements for the Acan Lord (I assume it is classified as LPS)? Have had it for 6 months and appears happy. Keep them at the bottom of the tank and tank is 24" deep...
Forum: Reef 07-10-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,350
Posted By newreefer_59
The distributer called me after I called J&L (where I bought it)

they will be sending out a replacement piece that will fix the problem....thanks for your help:)
Forum: Reef 07-10-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,663
Posted By newreefer_59
Can you help me identify what these are?

Firstly, the reddish polyp on the upper part of this pic (is about the size of a quarter)

Secondly, the white fellow at the bottom left of the pic attached beside the blasto (not the best pic,...
Forum: Reef 07-10-2009, 04:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,350
Posted By newreefer_59
Attached is a pic of new and old impeller units

Impeller at bottom of pic is the newer one. They look identical at a glance. In any case, the unit does not appear dirty or anything, but still sounds louder than the first month......hey, perhaps...
Forum: Reef 07-09-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,350
Posted By newreefer_59
Vertex 180 Skimmer - Noisy again

Bought a Vertex 180 Skimmer in February and before long it seemed to get noisier than upon initial set up. Called the supplier about 2 months ago and they immediately sent out a new impeller shaft...
Forum: Reef 06-25-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,779
Posted By newreefer_59
Still having no luck catching this guy...;(

Appears far too smart for my bottle trap......tho it did catch my cleaner shrimp, lol.

Any other strategies I could use?
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