Recent content by up north hermit

rroberts, If you have "a good bit of live rock", you have all the biological filtration you need already IN your tank. More than could ever be on the wheel. ;) As always my humble two cents, Barbie

xrayman, It is sooooo refreshing to see a reefer asking questions and doing research BEFORE the purchase:) Good for you. And good luck. Barbie

broomer5, I have sold absolutely everything. All livestock and corals went to a reefer in Superior, a good reefer and a good home. The thoughts alone of trying to move everything wacked me out! I get to start over!!:eek: Think of the possibilities.............. Jackief1, sounds like Wisconsin...

We are basically alone up here in the boonies. Our entire family is in Florida, My Mom, my brother, our daughter and our two precious grandchildren. I used to fly to Florida about 4 times a year, but now I can't bring myself close to an airplane--fraidy cat:eek: I dive and snorkel and am quite...

If you have an electronic ballast ONLY. The spectrum will start shifting in about a years time. This has been my personal experience. Barbie

What kind of ballast is running the lights? If it is an electronic ballast, your bulbs would last longer. However, that said, I would start now to replace them one at a time. DO NOT change them all at once, as this will cause unnecessary algae or diatom blooms. I have a total of 4 bulbs, at 1...

Yes DvSKiN, not only alot more reefers but alot more reefs than we have here in Northern Wisconsin:eek: Barbie

Wasn't quite finished with my message there, don't know what that's about.... Hey hey Beth! I'm movin' to Florida! Love to make some Floridian Reefer friends :) Down South Hermit (aka: Up North Hermit) Barbie

I will have to change my user name to "Hermit Down South"

califishdude, IMHO you are putting the cart before the horse. I see your tank inhabitants do not include corals yet. Is this your reason for the lighting upgrade? Will you be adding corals? I would have a least a game plan on what types of corals I wanted to keep. Then I would research their...

califishdude, You can occasionally use carbon with no harm. What is your need for the carbon? Is it to keep your tank crystal clear? First determine., "why am I using this?" I would not suggest leaving in a small amount for three months. #1 the carbon will probably become non-effective by that...

Unfortunately Lisa I have not heard of flame angels being bred in captivity yet. As to sources there are many, just check all the on-line vendors and quiz anyone you buy from. If they say, "uh, not sure how they are caught, or, I don't know", DON"t buy. Call SWF and ask them, hopefully they...

Light is definately not the issue here. When I first added mushrooms to my tank, lit brightly with VHO, well over 10 watts per gallon, they did absolutely nothing. Then I did some re-arranging and put them in the shade and under an out-cropping ledge. They exploded! And their size now fully...

AH, the Blennies. Wonderfull fish. If he has just been aquired fear not. He will adjust. However, this might take a couple of weeks, depending on who his tank mates are. They are shy and retiring fish, but will stay active once they feel "safe". But again, if there is anything in the tank he is...

I am so saddened by your loss, and the reason for it. I have been in this hobby well over 30 years, and I remember the days this was never heard of let alone a major concern when buying aquisitions. It really disturbs me. I had a beautiful Flame for nearly 10 years in my 125 FOWLR. She was my...