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Forum: Lounge 11-07-2008, 04:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,293
Posted By hillbillyreefer
They are a PITA on a tank. I've got 4 on my 33...

They are a PITA on a tank. I've got 4 on my 33 gal. You'll need a 10 amp powersupply for each bulb. You'll need to figure out some sort of reflector. The ballasts get really hot and burn out...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,352
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Thanks Marlin65. After my last post a search...

Thanks Marlin65. After my last post a search turned up FAF has them. I'd like to find some cysts in Canada though. I'll do an order in the next day or two. Get a culture going and try again. ...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2008, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,352
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Well that didn't end well. It looks like about...

Well that didn't end well. It looks like about 1/2 went through the first molt. Then they just sat around and perished. As the April Kirkendoll quote says "Only the largest and most willing to...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,387
Posted By hillbillyreefer
IIRC when you cut them in half it takes 1-2 weeks...

IIRC when you cut them in half it takes 1-2 weeks for them to grow back into a circle and heal. Within a month or two the cut in 1/2 ones have returned to mature size. I can't remember how long it...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-03-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,352
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Thanks for the links and quote Samw. Looks to me...

Thanks for the links and quote Samw. Looks to me like it's a futile effort, but I've got to try. I seem to be on the right track for keeping them going in the near future.

I've decided to...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,387
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Yup. When you remove the first one there is a...

Yup. When you remove the first one there is a good chance it will grow back. Win/Win situation.
Forum: Reef 11-03-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,855
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Started a tank journal. Maybe I'll be able to...

Started a tank journal. Maybe I'll be able to help someone out in the future.

Here is the link:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=46269
Forum: Reef 11-03-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,387
Posted By hillbillyreefer
This sounds a bit nasty but works well. ...

This sounds a bit nasty but works well.

Place the ric on a cutting board. Take a #11 exacto knife(or similar razor type blade) place the tip of the blade in the mouth. Cut the ric in 1/2 or...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-03-2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,352
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Rearing Cleaner Shrimp

My cleaner shrimp had little ones last night while being acclimated.

Since I'm having trouble finding info on raising the fry I decided to start a journal.

The fry were released at about 10...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2008, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,855
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Tips on baby cleaner shrimp

Picked up a new cleaner shrimp at The Reef Shoppe today. Got it home looked at it obviously carrying eggs. Put in a container to start acclimating, looked in a while later and one shrimp turned...
Forum: Lounge 11-03-2008, 06:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,287
Posted By hillbillyreefer
11. Let her pick out the frags and then find a...

11. Let her pick out the frags and then find a distraction while you pay the bill. I made the mistake of letting mine see the bill tonight, funniest thing is half of the stuff I picked up was...
Forum: Reef 11-02-2008, 02:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,031
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Check out GARF, I was looking around there today...

Check out GARF, I was looking around there today and found a prop tank made of 4mm coroplast. I didn't look at it closely, but it would be super cheap. Last time I bought coro it was about $15 for...
Forum: Lounge 10-31-2008, 04:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,136
Posted By hillbillyreefer
:twised: Sometimes your just too busy to help a...

:twised: Sometimes your just too busy to help a buddy out!!
Forum: Lounge 10-30-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,136
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Start getting ready for next time now. Take some...

Start getting ready for next time now. Take some of your old homemade food out of the freezer. Put it outside in the sun and let it stew until liquified. Pour a bit in the vents on the front of...
Forum: The Reef Shoppe 10-30-2008, 04:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,887
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Road trip. Probably Saturday!!!

Road trip. Probably Saturday!!!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-09-2008, 06:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Build your own. Get the supplier to cut the...

Build your own. Get the supplier to cut the pieces you need, haul them home stick them together. Working with acrylic that is precut is a snap.
Forum: Lounge 10-08-2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,941
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Welcome back to the world. Good to see...

Welcome back to the world.

Good to see your taking it easy and sleeping in on your first few days back in Canada. 5:39 am is way too early to be posting while on R&R.

Thank you for your...
Forum: Reef 09-22-2008, 06:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,465
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Peppermints are hell on aiptasia. They are also...

Peppermints are hell on aiptasia. They are also terrible for stealing food from corals. I used to feed mine first then feed the corals. My cleaner shrimp is also a thief but not as aggressive as...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 09-15-2008, 05:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,750
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Nazerine, I assume you are going to take the...

Nazerine,

I assume you are going to take the false wall out and have more display room. What are you going to run for a sump? Keep us updated I'd like to do the same mod to mine. Are you using...
Forum: Reef 09-14-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,901
Posted By hillbillyreefer
My parents have those in their house. I've been...

My parents have those in their house. I've been wondering about a system like that ever since. They haven't ever had to sweep them off. The night light effect with the tubes would be awesome.
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 09-11-2008, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,750
Posted By hillbillyreefer
2 koralia nanos. 150w sunpod. Upgraded pump to...

2 koralia nanos. 150w sunpod. Upgraded pump to MJ1200. Remora AquaC skimmer. I also run phosphate sponge in the return to the back. I ordered a tunze nano but haven't got it yet to see if it will...
Forum: DIY 09-04-2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By hillbillyreefer
http://www.garf.org/tank/BuildTank.asp ...

http://www.garf.org/tank/BuildTank.asp

According to this tank calculator the tallest you should go with 1/2" is 30 inches.
Forum: DIY 08-27-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,413
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Windsor plywood, Totem.

Windsor plywood, Totem.
Forum: Reef 08-23-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,462
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Glad to hear that. Nothing worse than losing a...

Glad to hear that. Nothing worse than losing a fish within a few hours of brining it home.
Forum: Reef 08-21-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,462
Posted By hillbillyreefer
Two things firefish are good at: hiding, they are...

Two things firefish are good at: hiding, they are very reclusive, and jumping. I've had two both met the same fate while carpet surfing. One was found right beside the tank, the other was about 10...
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