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Forum: Reef 12-04-2005, 02:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,703
Posted By untamed
I fought a cyano problem for nearly a year...at...

I fought a cyano problem for nearly a year...at one point doing water changes daily for two weeks trying to eliminate nutrients. I tried phosphate sponges, replaced my RO/DI filters, replaced my...
Forum: Lower Mainland 12-02-2005, 01:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,076
Posted By untamed
I grow both grape and halimeda in my main tank...

I grow both grape and halimeda in my main tank and they both "go off" fairly often. I have yet to experience sides effects, so maybe my skimmer handles it.

It is also my experience that you...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2005, 03:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,804
Posted By untamed
Just my opinion here, but I suspect that if you...

Just my opinion here, but I suspect that if you fed the mantis regularly, he would be less inclined to munch on critters. I've also not known them to be big sand diggers...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2005, 03:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By untamed
For this discussion, we should probably define...

For this discussion, we should probably define "trace elements".... Myself, I don't consider Ca to be a trace element. It would be element number ONE, but as soon as you have that under control one...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-29-2005, 06:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,315
Posted By untamed
I was actually suggesting that they treat the...

I was actually suggesting that they treat the coral after they've removed it from the main display tanks...before they sell it to me. The coral I purchased clearly had some bugs and I was told they...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-28-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,315
Posted By untamed
Why wouldn't OA be more active in getting rid of...

Why wouldn't OA be more active in getting rid of them? Certainly, they could offer to dip any coral before they sell it....

Would you treat your tank with anything if you saw them on one of...
Forum: Reef 10-28-2005, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,832
Posted By untamed
I would assume that the optimum spacing of the...

I would assume that the optimum spacing of the baffles is unique to every setup. 1" may work well for Melev, but your situation might be different due to the width/depth of the sump and the flow...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-28-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,315
Posted By untamed
Are redbugs a serious problem for acros? I...

Are redbugs a serious problem for acros? I picked up a new coral from OA recently and it has them.
Forum: Reef 10-26-2005, 02:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,253
Posted By untamed
Well...I use Kent and can tell you that about 1...

Well...I use Kent and can tell you that about 1 cup salt per 2 Cdn Gallons works out about right. More accurately, I use 350grams of salt per 2 Cdn Gallons.

No comment on the hydrometre. I...
Forum: Reef 10-23-2005, 04:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,594
Posted By untamed
I tried to purchase that blue acro twice!

I tried to purchase that blue acro twice!
Forum: Reef 10-21-2005, 03:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,052
Posted By untamed
Kalk on a dosing pump. Currently dosing 32ml/hr....

Kalk on a dosing pump. Currently dosing 32ml/hr. Kalk is dosed independently from top off water. Sometimes need to adjust alkalinity by adding some Seachem reefbuilder (don't know why, it's just...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2005, 06:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,921
Posted By untamed
My Sexys (2) moved immediately into my green...

My Sexys (2) moved immediately into my green carpet anemone. They never stray far from it and seem be happy little scavengers. I've not ever seen them do any damage to anything. In fact, I often...
Forum: Reef 10-18-2005, 02:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,125
Posted By untamed
"live" rock

Well...we can argue all day about the definition of "live" rock. My definition is different than most...which is why I think we should differentiate between live rock and bio-filtration rock.

...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2005, 12:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,125
Posted By untamed
Maybe too late for this advice..but I would avoid...

Maybe too late for this advice..but I would avoid getting the LR until you are actually ready for it. If you keep it in a garbage can for two weeks, you're going to have what I call "bio filtration...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-14-2005, 11:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,347
Posted By untamed
I would enjoy this. I'm interested in seeing...

I would enjoy this. I'm interested in seeing some tanks. For me, I've finally solved my cyano problem so mine has returned to something I'm no longer ashamed of...
Forum: Lower Mainland 09-27-2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,850
Posted By untamed
I'm going to have to learn how soon enough as I...

I'm going to have to learn how soon enough as I have a hammer, and a couple of SPS that I outgrowing my tank!
Forum: Reef 09-27-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
Posted By untamed
A tank that small could be easily made by a few...

A tank that small could be easily made by a few places that build acrylic sumps. Try Ocean Aquatics.
Forum: Reef 09-17-2005, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,990
Posted By untamed
...and ditch the suction cups. They will always...

...and ditch the suction cups. They will always let you down...eventually.
Forum: Reef 09-12-2005, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,688
Posted By untamed
I caught mine with the same method. It took less...

I caught mine with the same method. It took less than 1/2 hour for the greedy guy to take the bait. In my case, I used a glass jigger. Even though the jigger was no more than 2" deep, he couldn't...
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-28-2005, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Posted By untamed
I found a very small one in Northern Seattle...

I found a very small one in Northern Seattle called "Saltwater World"...or something like that. While they were definately 100% reef/saltwater, the shop was very small and they didn't have much to...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2005, 02:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,189
Posted By untamed
Thanks all! I feel better.

Thanks all! I feel better.
Forum: Reef 06-22-2005, 12:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,189
Posted By untamed
TDS Readings...

I finally got a TDS meter to check the water coming out of my RO/DI.

The meter came pre-calibrated, so I haven't recalibrated it yet....and I got readings of 17 on my tap water, and zero on my...
Forum: Reef 06-19-2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,557
Posted By untamed
quirt?

Spaghetti worms squirt out stuff...but I wouldn't have described it as "ink". Their squirt is more like a slimy collection of detritus.
Forum: Reef 05-16-2005, 02:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,139
Posted By untamed
Zerandise....I thought I was the only one! I've...

Zerandise....I thought I was the only one! I've got a couple of worms that I hand feed!
Forum: Reef 05-16-2005, 02:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,162
Posted By untamed
My Kangaroo dosing pump. It completely solved my...

My Kangaroo dosing pump. It completely solved my Ca/Alk level issues by precisely controlling my Kalk input. Best thing I ever bought!
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