Recent content by nordkapp

I don't want to to move this rock anemone to the 90 gal I am going to start soon but he is sharing the rock with my favorite coral, a big duncan. How do I get it off the rock?

I'm about to start diving in the world of SPS corals and I understand a calcium reactor is almost a must. Do I have to include a CO2 tank with the reactor? I dont really understand why the CO2 is needed.

I'm abou to order a 48" 6x54W Tek Elite for a 90 gal reef and I need help about picking the bulbs? What's a good brand? And what color bulbs? I like a little bluish but I want to chose the best bulbs for SPS, Clams and possibly a BTA

Is 3 a good number of Dispar Anthias for a 90 gal reef? I read Anthias are very shy when housed singly and that this particular Anthias should be kept in odd numbers, are 3 enough?

this looks very interesting!!!

before ordering the T5 light fixture for my new 90 gal I have the last doubt: hanging or legs? till now I thought I wanted legs, main reason is not to deal with installation, however what are pro-cons of both? any suggestion?

I narrowed down my search for a 90 ngal reef to the Nova Extreme Pro Six Lamp and the AquaticLife Six Lamp T5 HO. Both have the same number of bulbs and provide the same amount of light. The Aquatic Life costs $150 to $200 more than the Nova, beside the timers I cant find any logical reason for...

Are Foxface reef safe? I read around "with caution" but today a LFS told me 100% safe

I'm about to order a new RR tank to replace my 29 gal and I can't decide between a 75 and a 90 gal. I understand the benefit of having 15 extra gal and vertical space however I also remember preferring 29 to 37 gal tank due to easier reaching the bottom. Any input? Should I just flip the coin?

Do pods need light in the fuge or it's just their "environment" that does?

Is it better to introduce an anemone to an established tank or into a new environment? If the anemone is going to walk around to find the best spot and during this fase it will sting other corals it sounds like an "empty" tank should be better however I keep reading that an established tank is...

would like to stay within 500 bucks

I managed to convince my wife about upgrading our 29 gal to a 75 gal, it took me a while but I won this battle ;-) I'm on the market for a good lighting system that will allow me to keep a bta and some clams, would 6x54 watt of T5 work or I have to go MH?

terminix and all other companies recommended to move the tank, I will go in that direction and let you klnow how it goes

it looks like I'm going to have to tent my house due to termite activity is covering my reef tank sufficient or should I do something else?