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Forum: Tank Journal 06-13-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
98% off my corals are all aquacultured frags....

98% off my corals are all aquacultured frags. Most SPS have come from Reefer_Madness. He has the nicest tank I have ever seen and he has really helped me out big time with my collection.

My tank...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-13-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
Even more: A better pic of my Mustard Acro! ...

Even more:
A better pic of my Mustard Acro!
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q489/spyd80/FishTank058_zpsabc11a0b.jpg...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-13-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
Here are some individual coral pics: Here...

Here are some individual coral pics:

Here are some more close ups that I took last week. SPS growth is coming nicely as are the chalices:
Rainbow Lobo, Kryptonite Candycane, RR Cyphastrea, Ultra...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-13-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,500
Posted By Spyd
Spyd's 180G Mixed Reef

Hi everyone,

I have decided to start a tank journal. I run a standard 180G tank that has been running since August 2012. 3 sides Starphyre glass, Starphyre Eurobracing and external overflow....
Forum: Tank Journal 06-11-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,669
Posted By Spyd
I still say, if you want to grow SPS and have it...

I still say, if you want to grow SPS and have it colour up nice, T5 lighting is the way to go! I know know the hydro bill would take a hit but there's no comparison IMO when it comes to growth and...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-07-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 52,342
Posted By Spyd
Looks awesome! Great setup you have there. Are...

Looks awesome! Great setup you have there. Are you worried about moisture issues though in the closets at all?
Forum: Reef 06-07-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,375
Posted By Spyd
Sch 80 all the way. Hayward makes some awesome...

Sch 80 all the way. Hayward makes some awesome PVC bulkheads and they are a little wider which would help your issue. They even have a "long" model and you can also get them with a wide flange if...
Forum: Polls 06-07-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,666
Posted By Spyd
I run 3 x 250w Jager heaters on my 180G all...

I run 3 x 250w Jager heaters on my 180G all running through my controller.

One of the nicest units I have seen are these:
...
Forum: Reef 05-21-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,741
Posted By Spyd
I would definitely try and get an absolute...

I would definitely try and get an absolute minimum of 3 heads on a frag or you increase the chance of them melting away considerably.... At least that's been my experience.
Forum: DIY 05-16-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,317
Posted By Spyd
I have heard of people doing this. Techincally,...

I have heard of people doing this. Techincally, it can definitely work. 2 dosing pumps is all it would take. 1 drop in, 1 drop out. The problem being that these pumps need to be extremely precise or...
Forum: Reef 05-14-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,529
Posted By Spyd
I dosed it as per the instructions, minus the 4...

I dosed it as per the instructions, minus the 4 hours of no skimmer each time. I dosed for 2 weeks straight everyday, and now, I just manually dose once a week.
Forum: Reef 05-14-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,676
Posted By Spyd
Any pics of the algae? Also, how old is your...

Any pics of the algae? Also, how old is your tank? Are the lamps in the fixture new or used? Finally, what are your phosphate levels at?

It may just be a diatom bloom, which is generally an easy...
Forum: Reef 05-14-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,529
Posted By Spyd
Lots of different things can cause cyano...

Lots of different things can cause cyano outbreaks, old lamps, dead flow areas, excess nutrients, etc. Bio-pellets tend to cause cyano as well. I found dosing MB7 once a week, while running pellets,...
Forum: Pictures 05-10-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,759
Posted By Spyd
awesome shots! That Space Invaders is amazing!!!...

awesome shots! That Space Invaders is amazing!!! Crap, every coral you have is awesome. I never noticed that Purple Stylo before. Very nice!!
Forum: Tank Journal 05-09-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,573
Posted By Spyd
I agree. Run some bio-pellets in a reactor and...

I agree. Run some bio-pellets in a reactor and that will allow you to reduce the amount of rock work you need in your tank. I would highly suggest not piling rock up against any of the glass. This...
Forum: Pictures 04-27-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,759
Posted By Spyd
Darn you and your awesome coral growing...

Darn you and your awesome coral growing abilities!!! That acros sweet!!! Those zoas are growing nicely for you! Excellent job man! They all look ready for fragging. :wink:
Forum: Polls 03-27-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,333
Posted By Spyd
I dose 4 times a day. ALK dosing (Sodium...

I dose 4 times a day. ALK dosing (Sodium Carbonate) during lights off and CAL dosing during lights on. Mag manually does when needed.
Forum: Reef 03-27-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,732
Posted By Spyd
K.I.S.S theory... Nice and simple. Water changes...

K.I.S.S theory... Nice and simple. Water changes every 2 weeks on the dot is what I strive for. I have a fairly heavy stocked SPS tank so I need to dose Cal / ALK / Mag. Other than that, I do have...
Forum: Polls 02-22-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,179
Posted By Spyd
I use T5 lighting and get excellent coral growth...

I use T5 lighting and get excellent coral growth with both SPS and LPS. I will be adding LEDs as supplemental lighting to my tank just to get the shimmer and the extra pop that comes with the RB...
Forum: Reef 02-21-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,992
Posted By Spyd
I would dose 2 part. Some B-ionic or something...

I would dose 2 part. Some B-ionic or something like that would be good for a system like yours. The jugs would last a very long time. Try not to increase dkh more than 1 per day. I would definitely...
Forum: Reef 02-15-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
Posted By Spyd
Coralvue is a stand-up company when it comes to...

Coralvue is a stand-up company when it comes to warranty on their products. My Reef Octopus pump went screwy after 6 months. It still somewhat worked but would be a real pain to start-up. They ended...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-14-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,545
Posted By Spyd
Did it just show up one day or have you noticed...

Did it just show up one day or have you noticed it getting worse over time? If it just showed up, then it probably scratched itself on a rock. If it has been getting worse over time, then I would...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-05-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,946
Posted By Spyd
Definitely caused by stress. Is it an Aussie or...

Definitely caused by stress. Is it an Aussie or from the Phillipines? The ones from Phillipines are far more prone to disease. I wouldn't worry about it much at all. As long as it continues to eat,...
Forum: Pictures 02-05-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 100,180
Posted By Spyd
Okay Dave..... Seriously... Enough is enough all...

Okay Dave..... Seriously... Enough is enough all ready! You're killin me man!!! That first chalice is OFF THE FREAKIN CHARTS!!!!! :shocked!:
Forum: Reef 02-02-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,326
Posted By Spyd
Your kit normally comes with a bottle of test...

Your kit normally comes with a bottle of test fluid so you can check to see how accurate your kit is working. Try it with that fluid and see if it is in the range it states on the label of the fluid....
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