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  1. kipsreef

    Can't forget my roots...

    i tend to cause waves here so my presence is few and far b/w... just wanted to say thanks to some folks and thanks to you guys too
  2. kipsreef

    Can't forget my roots...

    In light of recent honors.... just wanted to stop in and give props to folks like BangGuy, Broomer5, and some other "old salts" that used to hang out here (and still do). It was the base knowledge and friendships that began here that helped me become a half-way decent tank keeper...
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    large reef tanks

    thanks again guys... 8-10gpd topoff
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    large reef tanks

    it may be easier to say ... just visit my website. take my screen name and add .com to the end... and there ya go
  5. kipsreef

    large reef tanks

    tnx folks
  6. kipsreef

    Hi People "Phosphate 150 Reactor Question"

    granular ferric oxide.... what phosban and rowaphos are chemically named.
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    large reef tanks

    meant to post a pic with mine post... well, here it is
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    large reef tanks

    i have a pbt, desj, and a regal in a 225g (but have ~450g of Total System Volume) your concern here is going to be the bioload that the tank can handle (you'd better run a very strong skimmer and/or increase your water volume with large sumps/fuges, etc) your other concern is ... as these fish...
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    A "why" on the super-lights?

    a shallow reef (where anemones are found in the wild) can have PAR readings around 1500 at 10ft. A 400w 10k bulb in a spider reflector will have a PAR reading of 800-1000 at the water surface. When sunlight travels thru water, the PAR readings dont drop off as fast due to the mass of energy the...
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    Hi People "Phosphate 150 Reactor Question"

    If you are using GFO, you must fluidize it in a special media chamber for best results. Otherwise it becomes a solid brick and you reduce the surface area for po4 to bind with. Also... if you've never used GFO before, start out with small amounts and work your way up. Too much, too soon will...
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    Devil's Hand NEEDS HELP!!!!

    if you have green algae around the base... then i'd say your parameters arent all "right there" be sure it isnt getting forceful flow.. make sure nothing around it is irritating it make sure it is getting the same dose of lighting each day make sure the temp and pH arent swinging beyond 2*F and...
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    I have a question?

    gigas will get to around 3ft and grow fast deresas about 18-24" squamosas around 14-18" maximas around 6" croceas around 6" each have different lighting needs
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