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Forum: Reef 06-26-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,148
Posted By mandyplo
Haha I got a kick out of this. I ought to whip...

Haha I got a kick out of this. I ought to whip this spouse of mine into shape before I dismantle the tank and take it to my house!

I should get myself some tongs and cutters... though I'm only...
Forum: Reef 06-25-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,148
Posted By mandyplo
Hmm funny you say that... If I do recall my...

Hmm funny you say that... If I do recall my boyfriend was the one who said "Mandy I really want a salt water tank..." And here I am, with my arms elbow deep in the water, getting this project up and...
Forum: Reef 06-25-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,148
Posted By mandyplo
Whats a gfo? :) And also what is an ro? :) ...

Whats a gfo? :) And also what is an ro? :)

What are the food types/brands that everyone uses that work well for them?

And what do you guys do to keep your corals colorful and vibrant?
Forum: Reef 06-25-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,148
Posted By mandyplo
The "must-haves" for every coral keeper?

What are some of the crucial supplies that you guys think every coral keeper should always have on hand? From foods to treatments(dips) to propagation, if you've personally found it useful I'd love...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,260
Posted By mandyplo
Yay I'm so relieved!! okay. Today after work I'm...

Yay I'm so relieved!! okay. Today after work I'm going to sit down and pick out my favorites and do some $ spendin'! I need to look up how to do the light acclimation properly I've never done it...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2012, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,260
Posted By mandyplo
Slower the better, in all circumstances??

I know when it comes to marine systems everyone says the slower the better, patience is key, add things one at a time.

This is my first marine tank and I have done all of this. I must say, IT...
Forum: Reef 06-19-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,628
Posted By mandyplo
Oh another one I forgot to mention is the yellow...

Oh another one I forgot to mention is the yellow sun coral. How are they nuisance wise? I was considering one to add some "pop" to my tank but having a hard time finding enough info on them.

I'm...
Forum: Reef 06-19-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,628
Posted By mandyplo
Oh wow that one is awesome! No definitely not the...

Oh wow that one is awesome! No definitely not the cup leathers that I've been seeing. I have not seen one like this on the sites I've been looking at. I'd like to buy from Fragalot.ca or j&l but...
Forum: Reef 06-19-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,628
Posted By mandyplo
Is the toadstool a type of leather? Cup leather...

Is the toadstool a type of leather? Cup leather to be exact? LFS doesn't carry much of anything for marine systems so my only option is either to travel or buy online. The sites I've been looking at...
Forum: Reef 06-19-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,628
Posted By mandyplo
Wow am I glad I saw this thread! I was looking...

Wow am I glad I saw this thread! I was looking for a coral for my second clarkii clown to host and was told they host GSP, Xenia and Clove polyps so I was looking into getting one for my clown as I...
Forum: Reef 06-19-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,973
Posted By mandyplo
Hi, just purchased two kessil A350w's for my 4...

Hi, just purchased two kessil A350w's for my 4 foot tank (55gallon). It was mentioned that I would only need one but there would have been some spots without/lacking light so I went with two. Cost me...
Forum: Reef 06-08-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,059
Posted By mandyplo
Well as you can see the anemone isn't white... it...

Well as you can see the anemone isn't white... it was shipped with the name "white" but it is neon green.

Here is another picture taken just now (2 hours after the first picture) of the anemones...
Forum: Reef 06-08-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,059
Posted By mandyplo
Octopus Skimmer Set-Up Questions, & Anemone Question

Hello. We recently purchased the Octopus Hang On The Back BH-1000 Skimmer. I think I've got it working properly, but I just want someone to give me the thumbs up to be sure. This skimmer literally...
Forum: Reef 06-05-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,651
Posted By mandyplo
What is this algae on my pipe organ and how do I get rid of it?

Hello, I recently purchased this frag off of a friend in town and it appears to have gathered some algae buddies in our tank.

Is this algae harmful, should it be removed, and if so how would I go...
Forum: Reef 06-04-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
Posted By mandyplo
In general sponges are harmless, I took a zoology...

In general sponges are harmless, I took a zoology course this year and a big chunk of it focused on sponges. They truly don't do anything but sit there and filter feed. They are filter feeding...
Forum: Reef 06-04-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,596
Posted By mandyplo
So I just remembered 2 days ago we did the...

So I just remembered 2 days ago we did the "cyano-x" treatment to get rid of the red algae. Well, the algae is gone but we forgot to put our carbon back in the filter and the directions say to do a...
Forum: Reef 06-03-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,596
Posted By mandyplo
Okay, thank you. We mixed up some salt in tank...

Okay, thank you. We mixed up some salt in tank water and added it in. We also put one power head on the left side back of the tank and pointed it to the front of the tank towards top of the water so...
Forum: Reef 06-03-2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,596
Posted By mandyplo
The only thing moving water in our tank before...

The only thing moving water in our tank before the powerheads was the filter, which is still running, and the Chromis' did fine with just a filter running for about 3-4 months now...

Update: the...
Forum: Reef 06-03-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,596
Posted By mandyplo
Possible Powerhead/Flow Issue? Help Please...

So my tank has been up and running for about 7 months. 55gallon system with 40 lbs of live rock, more to come in the near future.

I recently purchased a protein skimmer (Octopus BH-2000 hang on...
Forum: Reef 05-30-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,428
Posted By mandyplo
Recommended online livestock dealers in Canada?

Hello, I live in a small town with one LFS which is insanely overpriced, looking to buy livestock online in Canada.

I am from Ontario and have thus far only heard of J&L Aquatics. They have great...
Forum: Reef 05-30-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,935
Posted By mandyplo
Actually to save about $100 we bought them on...

Actually to save about $100 we bought them on eBay brand new with free shipping. I saw them on modularled for $449 and on eBay they were $380 Canadian brand new in the box. I was skeptical (being...
Forum: Reef 05-30-2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,935
Posted By mandyplo
Alright, we have decided!! A big THANK-YOU...

Alright, we have decided!!

A big THANK-YOU to NorthernCoral for suggesting the Kessil a350's as I did not even know a higher quality kessil existed other than the a150.

The significant other...
Forum: Reef 05-28-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,935
Posted By mandyplo
Well the two kessil heads we're looking at are...

Well the two kessil heads we're looking at are $284 each, so we could purchase two of those for a 48" tank (4feet). Would this be enough?

If not, would this one fixture be enough for our tank if...
Forum: Reef 05-28-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,935
Posted By mandyplo
Light decisions, help!

I tried seeking help over at aquariumpros.ca and received nothing, so I'm going to try here as I was referred to this site yesterday by a local fellow reef-er!

My partner and myself have had our...
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