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Forum: Reef 07-19-2012, 12:38 PM
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Posted By FitoPharmer
If its what I had on my mangroves it is a type of...

If its what I had on my mangroves it is a type of bacterial or fungal colony that feeds on mangroves roots. I have had it effect some of my manggoves before really bad when they were in fresh water....
Forum: FOWLR 07-10-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,935
Posted By FitoPharmer
If it is new sand from a bag I wouldn't bother...

If it is new sand from a bag I wouldn't bother adding it a little bit at a time or cycling it before adding it. If your bottom is covered in life I would give it a good brush, scrape, vac before...
Forum: Reef 07-09-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,465
Posted By FitoPharmer
Peppermint shrimp might be another option. When...

Peppermint shrimp might be another option. When I bought them from the pet store they were so hungry you could watch them search every little crack for something to eat for a few days. Have you...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,488
Posted By FitoPharmer
What exactly do they say? And do they speak with...

What exactly do they say? And do they speak with any accent? :mrgreen:
Forum: Photography 07-02-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,484
Posted By FitoPharmer
1:Cat & bird...

1:Cat & bird (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFyI1cjsuGU)
Irresponsible?.... Maybe. Cute? .... Absolutely!

2: Is creating a bristle worm or aiptasia holocaust another thing higher consciences do...
Forum: Reef 06-28-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,000
Posted By FitoPharmer
The tank is still fallow for over 8 weeks, plus...

The tank is still fallow for over 8 weeks, plus for a 40G system 20G is Macro and Mangrove refuge. So 0 or very close to it on NO3. I only have AP kits for NO3 so I guess it could easily be 1-6 ppm...
Forum: Reef 06-28-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,000
Posted By FitoPharmer
They might be looking better, its hard to tell...

They might be looking better, its hard to tell right away. The only change so far was adding some higher nitrate water from my other tank. I am thinking about fraging the piece and trying it all over...
Forum: Reef 06-28-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,000
Posted By FitoPharmer
I will see what I can whip up for pictures.

I will see what I can whip up for pictures.
Forum: Reef 06-28-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,000
Posted By FitoPharmer
Could it be a low flow or to much light? The...

Could it be a low flow or to much light? The turnover in the tank is 25x plus but its not in the higher flow area, but the polyps are moving back and forth a bit.
Forum: Reef 06-28-2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,000
Posted By FitoPharmer
Zoa help

I picked up a mixed zoa colony when I was down at the coast a few weeks ago. I started to notice a few days ago the polyps are not expanding as much as they were when I bought them, and they seems to...
Forum: Reef 06-27-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,611
Posted By FitoPharmer
new season of breaking bad?

new season of breaking bad?
Forum: BC Interiors 06-04-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,919
Posted By FitoPharmer
Yup it is still going on. Sadly the reason...

Yup it is still going on.

Sadly the reason why the permits took so long is somewhere along the line they were lost. I am told that the lost permits are being rushed now. I was hesitant to post any...
Forum: Reef 06-01-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,387
Posted By FitoPharmer
When you get too many just buy a harlequin shrimp...

When you get too many just buy a harlequin shrimp or two and remove any other starfish you might have in the tank. :twised:
Forum: Reef 05-21-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,171
Posted By FitoPharmer
Sounds like pretty powerful stuff. I will check...

Sounds like pretty powerful stuff. I will check it out.

Would you do that even if your rock smells very bad and is encrusted in dead stuff?
Forum: Reef 05-20-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,171
Posted By FitoPharmer
If it is real live rock, I use nothing. Just...

If it is real live rock, I use nothing. Just slowly stock up once your numbers are good.

If it was mostly base rock and a small amount of live rock I might add a piece of shrimp then.

My...
Forum: DIY 05-18-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,027
Posted By FitoPharmer
The difference in the VOC levels after 1 hour and...

The difference in the VOC levels after 1 hour and after 24 is huge. IMO it is best to wait at least 24. But the sniff test is the only way to be sure. If you don't want to wait carbon helps absorb...
Forum: Reef 05-16-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,378
Posted By FitoPharmer
Some algae is extremely variable with its...

Some algae is extremely variable with its acceptable temperature level. Some species can grow in the arctic or the tropics. There are other contamination concerns as well, however I would imagine...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 36,588
Posted By FitoPharmer
I have also used boyd chemi clean. It worked with...

I have also used boyd chemi clean. It worked with no ill effects, clams and all. It was very quick too.
Forum: Reef 05-15-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 36,588
Posted By FitoPharmer
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2095174&highlight=how+to+get+rid+of+it (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2095174)

I found this thread to be helpful with combating it....
Forum: Reef 05-13-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,422
Posted By FitoPharmer
Some larger pods can annoy corals, especially...

Some larger pods can annoy corals, especially zoas. Wrasses also help keep flatworms and other bad critters under control. I guess I should have been more specific, since I would not recommend a...
Forum: Reef 05-13-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,422
Posted By FitoPharmer
I would want a pod hunter, and algae eater. ...

I would want a pod hunter, and algae eater.

For that size Lawnmower blenny and some kind of small hunting wrasse, 6 line would be cheap and effective.
Forum: Reef 05-13-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,866
Posted By FitoPharmer
Even a simple mushroom reef can be incredibly...

Even a simple mushroom reef can be incredibly beautiful and most likely the hardiest thing in the tank :mrgreen:.
Forum: Reef 05-13-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,133
Posted By FitoPharmer
I also heard spring is the worst time of the year...

I also heard spring is the worst time of the year for SPS. Something about them being allergic to pollen. Hope you find out whats wrong.
Forum: Reef 05-11-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,866
Posted By FitoPharmer
Acceptable? That is really good growth. It will...

Acceptable? That is really good growth. It will be a mini colony in under a year.
Forum: Reef 05-08-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,724
Posted By FitoPharmer
If its not the water, its probably the lights. ...

If its not the water, its probably the lights.
How long do you run your lights? and how old are the bulbs?
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