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Forum: Tank Journal 10-14-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 33,366
Posted By BlueAbyss
I noted a single flatworm like 2 months ago in my...

I noted a single flatworm like 2 months ago in my tank, and haven't seen any since. Maybe I'm just lucky...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By BlueAbyss
I've been considering a derasa under my 70W MH,...

I've been considering a derasa under my 70W MH, but someone told me that I should be able to keep derasas, squamosas, and maximas under this light without too much trouble (specially if it's up on...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-14-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,295
Posted By BlueAbyss
+1, can't wait to see how the horsy tank evolves...

+1, can't wait to see how the horsy tank evolves :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,507
Posted By BlueAbyss
It depends on the wattage that you need. I...

It depends on the wattage that you need. I believe HQI comes in 70, 150, 250, and 400... the mogul systems come in 175, 250, and 400 (and higher) watts. The mogul bulbs don't require a glass UV...
Forum: Fragd.it 10-14-2009, 02:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,162
Posted By BlueAbyss
Congrats Chuck Something!

Congrats Chuck Something!
Forum: Reef 10-10-2009, 02:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,625
Posted By BlueAbyss
Since you run a Ca Reactor, chances are that the...

Since you run a Ca Reactor, chances are that the media you use has a good proportion of Mg to Ca... if you're using crushed coral skeleton as your media, that should have the perfect balance of...
Forum: Reef 10-10-2009, 02:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Posted By BlueAbyss
You could always supplement with a clip on CFL...

You could always supplement with a clip on CFL fixture for actinic (which is mainly for color anyhow).
Forum: Tank Journal 10-10-2009, 02:30 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 46,375
Posted By BlueAbyss
I've sort of been looking for Bumblebee shrimps...

I've sort of been looking for Bumblebee shrimps (Gnathophyllum americanum). From what little I've read about them, they get to around 1.5 - 2 inches long, and aren't aggressive (reef safe too). I...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-09-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,189
Posted By BlueAbyss
I have 70W ballasts that run regular 70W DE metal...

I have 70W ballasts that run regular 70W DE metal halide bulbs... check out my tank thread, I don't want to muck up Ephraim's thread (sorry for the hijack :wink: ). I have to mention, though, that...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-09-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,458
Posted By BlueAbyss
Wow, this looks great, I love the dimensions of...

Wow, this looks great, I love the dimensions of your tank (and all the livestock)... the rockscape is mountainous!
Forum: Oceanic Corals 10-09-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,010
Posted By BlueAbyss
LOL Not only are they pretty to look at, they're...

LOL Not only are they pretty to look at, they're Poisonous too!! :lol: Sorry, I had to laugh, that's awesome.

Everyone loves zoas, it looks like... can't wait to see what you have!
Forum: Reef 10-09-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,625
Posted By BlueAbyss
I test before every water change (Ca, Mg, alk). I...

I test before every water change (Ca, Mg, alk). I dose the water change to 440 ppm Ca, and 1320 ppm Mg, using IO salt (which tends to mix up with relatively high alk, mine is generally 11). I dose...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-09-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 46,375
Posted By BlueAbyss
I think I need to track down a few shrimps, I...

I think I need to track down a few shrimps, I don't see my crabs often enough :lol: +1 on your tank looking awesome (and so clean!).
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-09-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,523
Posted By BlueAbyss
I do this ^ every few months, but it always seems...

I do this ^ every few months, but it always seems to be when there isn't anything interesting on sale. :wink:
Forum: Tank Journal 10-09-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,576
Posted By BlueAbyss
+1, she's been very helpful. EDIT: Where she...

+1, she's been very helpful. EDIT: Where she mentioned Xenia and GSP as being invasive (or at least spreading quickly) I would also add most soft corals can be this way, if they are happy... some...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-09-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,523
Posted By BlueAbyss
I'm with you, Chipie... I'm around the same...

I'm with you, Chipie... I'm around the same distance from a LFS. It will be nice to have a website with a good WYSIWYG section in Canada, can't wait to see what your launch brings, Vlad! :biggrin:
Forum: Tank Journal 10-08-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,316
Posted By BlueAbyss
:lol: Not bad for stuff you had lying around.

:lol: Not bad for stuff you had lying around.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-08-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,523
Posted By BlueAbyss
I have to agree the LFS is the place to go for...

I have to agree the LFS is the place to go for quality corals. For those of us that live REALLY far from a LFS, though, a WYSIWYG on a website is the best we can do. I really wish there was a site...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-08-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,189
Posted By BlueAbyss
Wiring a ballast and fixture is the easy part,...

Wiring a ballast and fixture is the easy part, but finding a fixture to get the same effect is proving to be more difficult. Fitting a 70W bulb in a headlamp assembly may prove to be the only option...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-08-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,523
Posted By BlueAbyss
I think we would all like to see a site like Dr's...

I think we would all like to see a site like Dr's Foster and Smith or LiveAquaria here in Canada... I have yet to see a site anything like either of those that are Canadian. I'm sure most of the...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-08-2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,189
Posted By BlueAbyss
Yup, that's what I meant (and where I got the...

Yup, that's what I meant (and where I got the idea, though I see it's been updated since I saw the page last :wink: ). I've been pondering how to do it using the 70W metal halide ballasts I have, I...
Forum: Reef 10-06-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,095
Posted By BlueAbyss
From what I've been reading, open brains need...

From what I've been reading, open brains need feeding a few times a week, or they tend to die from attrition in 6 months to a year... I'll find the links in my history in a minute, but I'll share my...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-06-2009, 03:51 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 33,366
Posted By BlueAbyss
Excellent (if drastic) :lol: What did you drop...

Excellent (if drastic) :lol: What did you drop the salinity to?
Forum: Tank Journal 10-05-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,576
Posted By BlueAbyss
Ouch, that sucks... well, good luck! I haven't...

Ouch, that sucks... well, good luck! I haven't had a problem with anything like that :whistle:
Forum: Pictures 10-05-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 60,372
Posted By BlueAbyss
Wow so many big, beautiful tanks! I need a 48 x...

Wow so many big, beautiful tanks! I need a 48 x 12 x 12 tank, I love the way long tanks look!
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