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Forum: Reef 11-20-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,511
Posted By Spyd
I agree with everyone. Run carbon and GFO to...

I agree with everyone. Run carbon and GFO to battle whatever is going on and reduce phosphates. .25 PO4 is quite high and would definitely cause some browning out of SPS. Judging by the pics, your...
Forum: Reef 11-16-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,328
Posted By Spyd
The last part worried me. Just be VERY careful...

The last part worried me. Just be VERY careful with those palys. The palytoxins are extremely dangerous and easily absorbs into your skin, eyes, mouth, etc. the stuff can send you to the hospital so...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-12-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
Yup. All RB from rapidled. 48 leds in total and 4...

Yup. All RB from rapidled. 48 leds in total and 4 dimmable drivers to run off my Apex. Lights are built. Just waiting on my Apex expansion outlets for the 4 additional power cords. Pics to follow...
Forum: Reef 11-04-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,385
Posted By Spyd
I get the 40 oz packs of mysis and just chop it...

I get the 40 oz packs of mysis and just chop it up into cubes while frozen. When feeding, I just throw a couple cubes into the squeezable end of my turkey baster, connect it to the dropper end and...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,610
Posted By Spyd
Whats wrong with cleaning the skimmer head...

Whats wrong with cleaning the skimmer head completely? Ive been doing that since I started in the hobby, 3 years ago. Lol
Forum: Tank Journal 11-03-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
Thanks everyone. It is still running smoothly for...

Thanks everyone. It is still running smoothly for the most part. Had a wee bit of phospahtes registering though not much. I have switched to some high cap GFO to help control that issue. I have a lot...
Forum: Reef 10-31-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,613
Posted By Spyd
I happened to get lucky.... Very lucky.... ...

I happened to get lucky.... Very lucky....

Once I decided to get my first SPS to test in my original tank, I responded to an ad on another forum here in Ontario. Turns out I ended up getting them...
Forum: fijireefrock.com 10-30-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 306,600
Posted By Spyd
(http://www.fijireefrock.com/) ...

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Forum: Reef 10-25-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,549
Posted By Spyd
I have a dedicated water-change tank / sump tank...

I have a dedicated water-change tank / sump tank on my system. The tank sits up over my main sump and is tee'd off my main pump. There is a single drain line that goes down to the skimmer section of...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,430
Posted By Spyd
Hair algae means phosphates. So, GFO is the best...

Hair algae means phosphates. So, GFO is the best solution IMO. Strip out the PO4 and the hair algae will subside. The best hair algae remover is a Sea Hare but they solely consume hair algae and...
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 10-18-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,665
Posted By Spyd
Here are a few. Had a hard time deciding which...

Here are a few. Had a hard time deciding which one to go with.... The first one will be my entry shot.

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/spyd80/Corals6_zpsbef80658.jpg
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Forum: DIY 10-18-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,318
Posted By Spyd
That would be ideal. Then the water is just...

That would be ideal. Then the water is just coming from your system allowing no additional water changes for another tank setup. If you do branch off your display line, install 2 valves on the branch...
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-15-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 211,271
Posted By Spyd
I just ordered some DIY RB LED kits for my ATI...

I just ordered some DIY RB LED kits for my ATI Fixture. I will be running a strip of RB off of both sides of my fixture. That way I get some additional PAR, along with the nice LED pop and shimmer.
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Forum: Lighting Specific 10-15-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 211,271
Posted By Spyd
I would do away with the Aquablue Specials and...

I would do away with the Aquablue Specials and just get 2 more Blue +. The Aquablue Specials are like the Coral Plus except even whiter IMO. Your tank would look too white, unless you like that look....
Forum: Mad Jelly Corals 10-13-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,861
Posted By Spyd
Funny video. Likin the 'jelly' break! It would...

Funny video. Likin the 'jelly' break! It would have been MUCH better if I won though. :wink: Congrats to the winners.
Forum: Reef 10-10-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By Spyd
The problem is you are comparing plants to...

The problem is you are comparing plants to corals... I have not heard of corals extracting ammonia in a clean system unless they are dying off.

Why not test for ammonia and see if you have...
Forum: Lounge 10-10-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,058
Posted By Spyd
That was awesome! Thanks for the laugh!

That was awesome! Thanks for the laugh!
Forum: Lounge 10-10-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 23,432
Posted By Spyd
The US has screwed themselves over with their tax...

The US has screwed themselves over with their tax laws. That is exactly what is killing them and that is why there is such a drastic spread between rich and poor in the US. The taxes that large US...
Forum: Pictures 10-08-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,759
Posted By Spyd
Awesome colours on that Darryl!!! Your tank...

Awesome colours on that Darryl!!! Your tank continues to impress every time!!
Forum: Mad Jelly Corals 10-04-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,762
Posted By Spyd
That is the REAL deal right there!!! Nicest LPS I...

That is the REAL deal right there!!! Nicest LPS I have ever seen. Darryl started his with a small frag and he has grown it into a beautiful large colony in a relatively short time. Definitely grows...
Forum: Reef 10-04-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,939
Posted By Spyd
I have one of those being held for me.... Picking...

I have one of those being held for me.... Picking it up next week :biggrin:

My top 3 right now:

Setosa
ORA Red Planet
Tyree Red Dragon

I'm sure there are others but these are the most...
Forum: Reef 09-24-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,947
Posted By Spyd
I only have one.... But, it's a nice one. :wink: ...

I only have one.... But, it's a nice one. :wink:

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/spyd80/Corals34_zps03f925f0.jpg
Forum: Reef 09-21-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,669
Posted By Spyd
I had this happen to an A. Convexa in my old...

I had this happen to an A. Convexa in my old tank. The tips just grew flatter and flatter. It would definitely be interesting to see it happen to such a large multi branched Birdsnest though.
Forum: Tank Journal 09-21-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,246
Posted By Spyd
With such a large tank, you could easily drop...

With such a large tank, you could easily drop down to bi-weekly water changes. I do 40G water changes bi-weekly on my heavily stocked 180g SPS tank. 40G bi-weekly, for your setup, should definitely...
Forum: Mad Jelly Corals 09-21-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,415
Posted By Spyd
Only thing I wish is that I made my skimmer...

Only thing I wish is that I made my skimmer section a little larger. I ended up having to cut out a baffle to fit my Big butt skimmer!
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