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Forum: Reef 02-20-2013, 04:02 AM
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Posted By kien
This is my favourite organism in my tank. ...

This is my favourite organism in my tank.

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/D88458BD-F6EF-4797-9DFF-283DFB4374A5-10408-000006AD8FD033FB_zpsee1c75f5.jpg

Nitrifying bacteria :-)
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2013, 03:49 AM
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Posted By kien
Saturday is the reef meet :-). PM me and we'll...

Saturday is the reef meet :-). PM me and we'll set something up for next week maybe.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2013, 03:19 AM
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Posted By kien
April :-). Or, you can come and park yourself in...

April :-). Or, you can come and park yourself in front of my house like Brett does.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2013, 02:53 AM
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Posted By kien
The tank gets cloudy for a bit but clears up...

The tank gets cloudy for a bit but clears up within a few minutes. I haven't really noticed my skimmer acting any differently. Fish are also kinda oblivious. I suspect my carbon takes care of most...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2013, 02:51 AM
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Posted By kien
What a coincidence, my tank sits just below yours...

What a coincidence, my tank sits just below yours on the top of my list too! :-)
Forum: Reef 02-20-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 22,103
Posted By kien
In the summertime we turn on the most expensive...

In the summertime we turn on the most expensive to run appliance that man has ever created.. Our central AC. Thankfully there's not that much "summer" to worry about in Cowtown :lol:
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2013, 01:50 AM
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Posted By kien
NSFW!!

My big clam is spawning again. Gross!

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/D9929D71-8686-4B5A-A9CA-990713584878-10408-00000695DEA26F62_zps1826f14d.jpg

And yes, I am a pervert...
Forum: Reef 02-20-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 22,103
Posted By kien
in an effort to cut heating costs I have deployed...

in an effort to cut heating costs I have deployed 3 x 250 watt metal halides over my tank. This approach seems to work well as my 3 x 300 watt heaters only seem to kick in for a few hours during the...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,357
Posted By kien
Sorry, I'm not sure I understand the setup here. ...

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand the setup here. So, do you have your RO/DI output running straight into your ATO reservoir ? Or is the RO/DI output running into another reservoir for water changes...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,053
Posted By kien
That looks sweet Scott! Coming along nicely.

That looks sweet Scott! Coming along nicely.
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,357
Posted By kien
Do you have it on an auto shut off of some sort...

Do you have it on an auto shut off of some sort or do you manually shut off the source water by turning a valve ?
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,357
Posted By kien
Where are the rest of your parameters at? ...

Where are the rest of your parameters at?

Phosphates
Nitrates
Alk
Calc
etc..

If your SPS were used to nice clean water with a TDS of 0 but are now being exposed to non zero TDS water they...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 22,103
Posted By kien
my suggestion would be to ditch filter socks. Or...

my suggestion would be to ditch filter socks. Or at a minimum reduce their use. In my opinion they do not fall under the "must have" category of reefing. Using them means you have to wash them...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 27,977
Posted By kien
looking great man! Ya, those anthias are so...

looking great man! Ya, those anthias are so tempting until the sticker shock hits you LOL. Also, one needs to consider where those anthias are coming from :neutral:
Forum: Pictures 02-19-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,856
Posted By kien
I don't know for certain what it could be, but...

I don't know for certain what it could be, but the growth kinda resembles a Plana to me. Google "Acropora plana" and see if you spot your coral among the different plana morphs.
Forum: Lounge 02-19-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,628,220
Posted By kien
The "problem" is that the first world is lazy...

The "problem" is that the first world is lazy :-). If in perusing the Buy/Sell it would be more efficient if I didn't have to click on the thread to see if it has been sold. A "Sold" sign on the...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,127
Posted By kien
Just for clarification, are you wanting to add...

Just for clarification, are you wanting to add these to your tank/sump to help with nutrient export or are you just wanting to grow them in a container for fun?
Forum: Lounge 02-19-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,628,220
Posted By kien
MacGyver something with some of your garden hose....

MacGyver something with some of your garden hose. We don't want excuses we want results!
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,749
Posted By kien
The sand is kinda preference thing. I've used...

The sand is kinda preference thing. I've used sand that's 4 years old that I just rinsed with each tank change but recently I added some new sand for the extra sparkly look of a new sand bed. Keep...
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,628,220
Posted By kien
But you can't close threads. It'll still linger...

But you can't close threads. It'll still linger in the for sale forum :-)
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,628,220
Posted By kien
I would PM a mod and ask them to add "Pending" or...

I would PM a mod and ask them to add "Pending" or "sold" to your sale post in the body or the title itself if your thread has spun a few pages. I agree that this visibility is helpful :-). If the...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-18-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,718
Posted By kien
I had a green spotted puffer once that loved to...

I had a green spotted puffer once that loved to chew up all my inverts :-(.

They have beaks that are quite well suited for nipping at just about anything and EVERYTHING. Also, they will tend to...
Forum: Reef 02-18-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,749
Posted By kien
Make sure to point your powerhead to the surface...

Make sure to point your powerhead to the surface to agitate it for oxygenation. In fact, if it were me I would throw in an air stone as a precaution. During the move livestock can get quite...
Forum: Reef 02-18-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,749
Posted By kien
Ya that's not a lot of livestock. You should be...

Ya that's not a lot of livestock. You should be OK in the short term during the move.
Forum: Reef 02-18-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,412
Posted By kien
I'm not sure. I've always thought that if media...

I'm not sure. I've always thought that if media is moving, then it's "tumbling" :-)

In BRS' video about Carbon & Phosphate and Reactors they show GFO "tumbling" in the reactor (at 2:50). They...
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