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Forum: Tank Journal 12-15-2009, 01:27 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Yes I'm feeding mine PE mysis. All the horses at...

Yes I'm feeding mine PE mysis. All the horses at the store are eating frozen, they are a special type of captive bred and are much hardier than the standard.

Thanks of the suggestion but even if...
Forum: FOWLR 12-15-2009, 01:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 47,009
Posted By sphelps
Lets all hope for the best.

Lets all hope for the best.
Forum: FOWLR 12-15-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 47,009
Posted By sphelps
I didn't see mention of it actually eating only...

I didn't see mention of it actually eating only trying to eat. You'd put the fish down by freezing it. Glass isn't like snail shells, it's much harder and when it shatters it can be extremely sharp....
Forum: FOWLR 12-14-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 47,009
Posted By sphelps
So has he eaten since the incident? If not you...

So has he eaten since the incident? If not you might want to consider my initial suggestion, it's not always easy to do the right thing but often very easy to do the wrong thing.
Forum: Tank Journal 12-14-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
New Additions

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/new%20tank/seahorse_2.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/new%20tank/seahorse_4.jpg
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Forum: Tank Journal 12-13-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Any suggestions for something that feeds on...

Any suggestions for something that feeds on various types of caulerpa but at the same time won't be too competitive for food if kept with seahorses? A tang would be an obvious solution for the algae...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,561
Posted By sphelps
Doesn't exactly sound like a safe electrical...

Doesn't exactly sound like a safe electrical setup, running new lines and installing new breakers is a fairly easy task even with old systems. If you absolutely can't do it you should consider...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-13-2009, 02:02 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Thanks all! Tank is good just lots of algae...

Thanks all! Tank is good just lots of algae :surprise:
Forum: Tank Journal 12-12-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
The coloration is natural but not always easy to...

The coloration is natural but not always easy to see. To get the picture I waited for the fish to spread its fins and be in a position where the light come through the fin from the back, then added a...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-12-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Pretty close, straight off the camera ...

Pretty close, straight off the camera
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/new%20tank/Lionfish1.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 12-12-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
A picture I took and edited on a very cold day. ...

A picture I took and edited on a very cold day.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/new%20tank/Lionfishfinal.jpg
Forum: Reef 12-12-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,561
Posted By sphelps
Very sad stuff, sorry for your losses. I recently...

Very sad stuff, sorry for your losses. I recently had a similar experience so I feel your pain, it's very hard to replace certain livestock especially if they were well adapted.

As Steve said it's...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,108
Posted By sphelps
You're on a long road to recovery at this point,...

You're on a long road to recovery at this point, when you cook a tank it has long term effects. A lot of the sponges and other live matter within the rock is likely dead again so you essentially have...
Forum: FOWLR 12-09-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 47,009
Posted By sphelps
I believe the metal balls are lead or another...

I believe the metal balls are lead or another heavy metal, added simply for weight to keep the base down. They are certainly not mercury. As long as you got the majority out they shouldn't cause any...
Forum: Lounge 12-09-2009, 04:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,027
Posted By sphelps
It's the same over here :sad: I think it's making...

It's the same over here :sad: I think it's making up for lost time.
Forum: Pump Specific 12-07-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,961
Posted By sphelps
LF: Canadian Supplier PanWorld Pumps

Can anyone provide the name of a Canadian retailer who can supply me with a 250PS PanWorld pump? Right now I'm dealing with KGO Group Ltd but I'm not really liking the sales guy since he originally...
Forum: Polls 12-07-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Poll: Dosing
Views: 5,065
Posted By sphelps
I just setup a dosing system which can dose 4...

I just setup a dosing system which can dose 4 solutions. I wouldn't say it's the simplest method but I do believe it's the most reliable and accurate. I plan on dosing a DIY two part for calcium and...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-05-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
To give an idea on light pollution I took two...

To give an idea on light pollution I took two pictures at night, one with no light except the fish tank and the second with room lights on as well for comparison. Both pictures taken with the same...
Forum: Reef 12-02-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,102
Posted By sphelps
I believe it's mostly just a calcium supplement...

I believe it's mostly just a calcium supplement with a few other additives like iodine which may or may not do anything. You should get equivalent results from using a simple two part dosing method...
Forum: POTM 12-02-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,856
Posted By sphelps
Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Reef 12-02-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,891
Posted By sphelps
Yes, but by how much depends on the brand....

Yes, but by how much depends on the brand. Pre-filled jugs are likely better than those you fill manually in the store. The quality of the water from in store filters varies and depends on...
Forum: Reef 12-01-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,997
Posted By sphelps
I should note at this point that my advice is...

I should note at this point that my advice is only relative to the steel structure holding the two tanks. I can't comment too much on the floor holding that much weight as there are way too many...
Forum: Reef 12-01-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,997
Posted By sphelps
About 40 thou on the sizing I suggested which is...

About 40 thou on the sizing I suggested which is about 1mm.
Forum: Reef 12-01-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,432
Posted By sphelps
how much water is the skimmer sitting in? (In...

how much water is the skimmer sitting in? (In terms of height)
Forum: Reef 12-01-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,997
Posted By sphelps
Deeper would hold more weight in terms of beam...

Deeper would hold more weight in terms of beam strength however the guy asked for a lower profile than 3" so I suggested a 2" x 4" instead of a 3" x 3". Has enough beam strength if laid out 2" tall...
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