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Forum: Reef 04-25-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,860
Posted By Michael
Sorry, my mistake :redface: . I didn't realize...

Sorry, my mistake :redface: . I didn't realize there were that many different varities of cowries. For those that are interested this site shows pictures of about 10 different cowries....
Forum: Reef 04-25-2003, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,860
Posted By Michael
I got mine from Seacare. No one else seems to...

I got mine from Seacare. No one else seems to carry them for some reason. They are more expensive than regular snails though but they are neat and seem to survive better. I think Dr. Ron said that...
Forum: Reef 04-21-2003, 01:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,500
Posted By Michael
Same with mine. He is pretty big, and stays in a...

Same with mine. He is pretty big, and stays in a rock crevice. I am at a loss as to why he doesn't come out, even at night. (I've done the flashlight inspection, and he is still in his rock.)

...
Forum: Reef 04-21-2003, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,895
Posted By Michael
The other trick to having 2 tangs/ aggressive...

The other trick to having 2 tangs/ aggressive fish in the same tank is add them both at the same time. That way no fish has already established its territory.
or
change the rocks/decorations...
Forum: Reef 04-10-2003, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,462
Posted By Michael
I have a Mag12, and it was quiet for the first...

I have a Mag12, and it was quiet for the first month (submerged ), then got noisy. Put that pad on it..it helped a bit, but is still noisy. I find if I gate it off too much, it gets really noisy....
Forum: Reef 04-09-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,314
Posted By Michael
Does a FOWLR require a sandbed?

There was a good discussion on another thread about sandbeds. It was getting very technical, so I thought I would ask this simple question in a new thread :
Does a FOWRL require a sandbed, or will...
Forum: Reef 04-02-2003, 01:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,844
Posted By Michael
Well...this is one discussion I can't stay away...

Well...this is one discussion I can't stay away from.
For those people planning to have just a thin layer of sand rather than a thick sand bed...you will get the same problem. Meaning that the ugly...
Forum: New to the Hobby 04-01-2003, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,261
Posted By Michael
Well...this is what he suggested for my...

Well...this is what he suggested for my situation:
For slime algae you want fighting conches, nassarious snails. The snails go through the sand and clean it up. He also said spaghetti worms for...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2003, 08:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,066
Posted By Michael
The only bad thing was that when we moved into...

The only bad thing was that when we moved into our new house, my tank (new since the old was was garbage) was banished to the basement right over the emergency drain in the basement floor. So any...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03-31-2003, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,261
Posted By Michael
Thanks for the tips. My bubble algae is mostly...

Thanks for the tips.
My bubble algae is mostly on my capulera. I fould that by using a small air line, I could suck the devils out without bursting them.

-My concern is with my sandbed which is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03-31-2003, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,261
Posted By Michael
Types of Algae to expect in new aquarium

Perhaps one of the more experienced reefers can explain what algae to expect in an algae bloom. I've read here that a new aqarium will go through an algae bloom (maybe after 4 months)and then the...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2003, 12:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,066
Posted By Michael
Re: flood stories

Well, I don't know if this is what you are looking for but I'll share this story with everyone.
I had a 135 gallon tank (72X20X24) crack right in the centre , and flooded my apartment. 2 janitors...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03-26-2003, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,301
Posted By Michael
Well...from another viewpoint...good advice

I just thought I should add that Canadian Man has always given sound advice.
Looking at this his post and this forum, some links to a few web-pages (god knows there's hundreds) might be helpful.
...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2003, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,382
Posted By Michael
My Peppermint shrimp surprised me.

He is quite a fighter. What I mean is he survived 2 days in a canister filter!!
I guess he got sucked in by the slots in the intake (now remedeed) and was in the canister filter. I tore my take...
Forum: Reef 03-24-2003, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,179
Posted By Michael
I have heard good things about Saltwater Connections

Since Jason is away, I'll mention Saltwater Connections as a reputable company. I haven't ordered anything from them yet, but have heard good things about them from other people.

Michael
Forum: Reef 03-21-2003, 08:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,578
Posted By Michael
If I didn't think the store was trustworthy in...

If I didn't think the store was trustworthy in the first place, I wouldn't buy fish there.

Michael
Forum: Reef 03-21-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,598
Posted By Michael
Sea hares...good or bad?

I heard they were very good at eating hair algae and slim algae. (especially ddabella auricularia). But from what I have read, there is some debate as to whether they are reef safe or not.
Has...
Forum: Reef 03-20-2003, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,268
Posted By Michael
Anyone use canister filters anymore, or wet/dry only? (Poll)

I was wondering if everyone here uses wet\dry filters. Does anyone use canister filters anymore as their main filtration source (with a protein skimmer)?

Do you think a trickle filter and...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2003, 01:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,579
Posted By Michael
Just an update on my curled up white things in...

Just an update on my curled up white things in the aquarium.
--there are hundreds of them. I have a 60 gallon tank, and when examining the glass I see tons of them.
--If I remove it from the glass...
Forum: Reef 03-17-2003, 01:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,579
Posted By Michael
Hmm....I'm kinda confused now since in my...

Hmm....I'm kinda confused now since in my tank...I don't have any feather dusters. I did buy some more liverock last month...I wonder if that's where they were hiding.
I'll keep you posted as to...
Forum: Reef 03-17-2003, 01:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,336
Posted By Michael
My blennie likes capulara. I also try to feed...

My blennie likes capulara. I also try to feed him bloodworms...but he never seems to find them (even if I bury them in the sand...peppermint shrimp get to them first).

I will try Nori also...

...
Forum: Reef 03-14-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,579
Posted By Michael
Here is a link to a photo I found on the web...

Here is a link to a photo I found on the web that shows the small white circular baby snails (i think) on the glass. This person thought they were cerith snails....
Forum: Reef 03-13-2003, 08:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,579
Posted By Michael
Hmm...didn't see them moving too much. I've...

Hmm...didn't see them moving too much. I've looked for information on tube worms, and haven't found anything so far. Are they good or bad to have in an aquarium?
Forum: Reef 03-13-2003, 12:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,579
Posted By Michael
Lots of baby snails...now what do I do ??

I read a post a while back about someone wondering what all those small white things could be on the glass of his aquarium.. He said they all of a sudden showed up one day. He was told they were...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,163
Posted By Michael
Hoping for some feedback on spaghetti worms

I was doing some research on how I can make my sand bottom of my 60gallon aquarium better. If you've seen my previous posts, you know it is clumping together, and getting black hair algae on it.
I...
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