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  1. florida joe

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    "Favorable conditions would have had to precede a sexual event would they not? " actually not, if one was to put caulerpa in an environment devoid of nutrients for its survival the said environment would not be favorable and thus causing it to go sexual
  2. florida joe

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    My friend I am a little confused about your position. Would you not say that caulerpa will out compete chaeto for nutrients? If so that makes it the superior macro. The hobbyist need not worry if they cut back on a regular schedule. BUT once again your statement that caulerpa goes sexual in...
  3. florida joe

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    Actually you are correct about the plethora of actual data on caulerpa. Some of I which I actually received while visiting Mote marine lab here in Fl. They state that maintained properly it spreads asexually they accomplish this by sending out runners that develop new fronds and rhizoids Hence...
  4. florida joe

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    It is worth noting if the hobbyist has a great swing in day time and night time ph and what i am saying is your statment that "caulerpa that goes sexual in favorable ones" as far as conditions go is not accurate
  5. florida joe

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    what if i told you that using alternate lighting between your refug and your DT helps with ph swings. and caulerpa goes sexual in NON favorable conditions
  6. florida joe

    120 gallon upgrade, sort of

    Just my .02 first on your stand if your sump is located a floor below I assume your refug and other equipment will be there also. If that is the case I would make sure that the stand had shelving under your tank for books, testing equipment nets dry food EST. As far as a BBT you have to like...
  7. florida joe

    Possible ich ???

    First lets not jump the gun. What type of tank are you running ? Do you have sand as substrate? As far as Ick goes not every parasite that causes a white spot on a fish is Ick. Only identification under microscope can definitely identify if the ick parasite is present.
  8. florida joe

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    For what it’s worth way back when I was looking into Kent Biosediment for my refug . I mailed Kent marine asking about 24/7 lighting for the refug. This was their response that I kept in my notes “ One thing to remember is to never, never, never run the lamps 24 hours a day… NEVER! Just like...
  9. florida joe

    DSB & Plenum Debate

    Plenum oh i remember the good old days.This is what this site was all about. In the old days 2008 just ask Beth and the great SCOPUS TANG Then again what do I Know I am just an active member.PLEASE READ AND ENJOY https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/index.php?threads/plenum-or-insanity.316648/
  10. florida joe

    5g reef

    My old friend i hope you have a well at your home. If not that initial fill up must have really jacked up your water bill. :p
  11. florida joe

    5g reef

    A ATO for a 5 gallon tank, you are a wild and crazy guy. :p
  12. florida joe

    Elegance in high flow area

    are you saying you had more flow then my LFS
  13. florida joe

    5g reef

    So how is it going my friend seems the old crew are making a comeback
  14. florida joe

    building a QT tank with a divider

    IMO its not a good idea unless you can have designated lines for each section with solid barriers You run the risk of cross contamination
  15. florida joe

    Elegance in high flow area

    I took this quick video at my LFS they have had this elegance for over a year. It is in an extremely high flow area as you can see. Go figure
  16. florida joe

    catalaphyllia jardinei (elegance)

    How is it going
  17. florida joe

    Reef tank filtration

    exactly how much is a bunch and a few ?
  18. florida joe

    5g reef

    easier to maintain you can pick the darn thing up and carry it over to the sink :p
  19. florida joe

    Reef tank filtration

    post a picture of it please
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