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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-31-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,918
Posted By Spyd
I waited for over 6 months for an Alphacone when...

I waited for over 6 months for an Alphacone when I was first purchasing my skimmer. This was 2 years ago now though. I was able to swindel a deal with the distibutor and got a BK Supermarin 200 for...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,773
Posted By Spyd
If you are getting into SPS now, I highly suggest...

If you are getting into SPS now, I highly suggest switching to a more balanced 2 part dosing system like BRS 2 part, Reef Supplies 2 part or B-Ionic....
Forum: Reef 01-29-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,448
Posted By Spyd
I have read about numerous issues with multiple...

I have read about numerous issues with multiple recirculating reactors. IMO they are not worth it at all. Stick to the easy to use, hassle free reactors like the Vertex models. All I did for the...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
Thanks everyone. So here are the show pieces that...

Thanks everyone. So here are the show pieces that are going to be on display in my LPS / frag tank makeover:

I will start with some beautiful colonies I got a little while back:

This is the...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
All right party people... Time for a photo dump!...

All right party people... Time for a photo dump! I have been working on my white balance and am starting to get the hang of it. Pics look a tad on the greener side of things but its getting better.
...
Forum: FOWLR 01-27-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,150
Posted By Spyd
What is your alk level? It may be very low. Have...

What is your alk level? It may be very low. Have you been dosing alk or a ph buffer at all?

Putting the whole tank in hypo was a little drastic IMO. If only one fish had ich, I would have just...
Forum: Reef 01-24-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,367
Posted By Spyd
I would say Elos or Tunze. I have had my Elos for...

I would say Elos or Tunze. I have had my Elos for 2 years now and it works flawlessly. Either one will run you about $200 but they keep your water level darn near perfect which also optimizes your...
Forum: Reef 01-24-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,459
Posted By Spyd
Lots of light and high flow is essential. Are...

Lots of light and high flow is essential. Are they browning out, bleaching, STN'ing?

Millis are pretty tolerant compared to most acros.
Forum: Reef 01-22-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,034
Posted By Spyd
I love the look of my Atlas Aquarium with the one...

I love the look of my Atlas Aquarium with the one piece Starphyre Eur bracing but had nothing but problems with the tank at first. I had a leak at the bottom left corner immediately... Showed me that...
Forum: Polls 01-22-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 74
Poll: Time in..
Views: 14,253
Posted By Spyd
That is very cool! Any pics of the corals? ...

That is very cool! Any pics of the corals?


I have been in the hobby for 3 yrs now. Started with my 75G and jumped to a 180G after 2 yrs. I think that will be my only upgrade for a long, long...
Forum: Reef 01-22-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,405
Posted By Spyd
Nice offer! You should be collecting commission!...

Nice offer! You should be collecting commission! lol.
Forum: Lounge 01-22-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,162
Posted By Spyd
I completely agree. Once it feels far more of a...

I completely agree. Once it feels far more of a chore to run your tank than a hobby, then it is time to cash it in and take a break.

I am sure some day down the road, I will get to that point....
Forum: Reef 01-21-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,374
Posted By Spyd
What type of lighting do you have? They are...

What type of lighting do you have? They are definitely bleached so keep them at the bottom of the tank. Probably best in a shaded area or at the far sides of the tank to get less light. It will just...
Forum: Lounge 01-16-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,229
Posted By Spyd
Only 2 for me... 75G - Mixed Reef ran for 2...

Only 2 for me...

75G - Mixed Reef ran for 2 years then upgrades to my current 180G. No more upgrades for a while.... Unless I can convince my wife otherwise. :wink:

Here's what it looked like...
Forum: Reef 01-12-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,035
Posted By Spyd
Or you can also use a PVC pipe as a funnel and...

Or you can also use a PVC pipe as a funnel and pour the sand through the pipe to the bottom of the tank to prevent cloudiness.
Forum: fijireefrock.com 01-08-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,973
Posted By Spyd
PM sent. I am in!

PM sent. I am in!
Forum: Tank Journal 01-05-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
Thanks for the kind words. I feed my fish nori...

Thanks for the kind words. I feed my fish nori everyday along with NLS pellets a couple times a week and some mysis a couple times a week as well. As for the SPS, I dont feed them anything. I do feed...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-04-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
I purchased both as frags about a year ago. The...

I purchased both as frags about a year ago. The Red Dragon is definitely a fast grower. The Hawkins is a decent grower as well. I may have to move it though eventually just to give it a little less...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-04-2014, 01:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
All I did was drill and tapped the ends of the...

All I did was drill and tapped the ends of the aluminum heatsink and used an L bracket. I then drilled and tapped holes into my ATI fixture for the othe end of the L bracket. With the one hole at...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-03-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
So, I was FINALLY able to get my Actinic...

So, I was FINALLY able to get my Actinic supplement LED lighting hooked up during the Christmas holidays. I have added 2 strips of 24 LEDs on either side of my ATI fixture. Looks nice and clean IMO....
Forum: Pictures 01-03-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 58,145
Posted By Spyd
Here's my FTS for 2014. 180G Mixed Reef that has...

Here's my FTS for 2014. 180G Mixed Reef that has been running for 1 1/2 years now. Just ignore the fish trap. lol. Trying to catch all my Blue Streak Cardinals so I can replace them with some Flame...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-18-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,519
Posted By Spyd
You can all ways spend the money on a custom lid....

You can all ways spend the money on a custom lid. I am getting one of these made:

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/spyd80/Mesh-lid_zps563d0e21.jpg

Laser cut and sits flush with the...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-10-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,989
Posted By Spyd
I have read tons of reviews and this is an...

I have read tons of reviews and this is an on-going issue with them. Other than the pin wheel issue, they are well built and work very well. The customer service for replacing the pin wheel have been...
Forum: Reef 11-21-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,511
Posted By Spyd
Yes, chop it again unfortunately. You will have...

Yes, chop it again unfortunately. You will have to keep doing it until it stops RTNing or dies off...
Forum: Reef 11-20-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,483
Posted By Spyd
I rinse my carbon and GFO in my laundry sink...

I rinse my carbon and GFO in my laundry sink using a fine stainless steel strainer that you would use for cooking. I rinse with RO/DI water from my resevoir to remove all the dust before adding it...
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