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  1. saltn00b

    star polyps won't come out :(

    just give them time, and play with the current, they should bounce back.
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    T6?

    its just not worth it simply because of the availability in the hobby. T-5 is now very popular and has many websites dedicated to selling the various whole sale companies' bulbs that are made for aquariums.
  3. saltn00b

    Evaporating water

    i go through 5 gallons in 2 days with my 150, and it needs more evap! :(
  4. saltn00b

    chaeto $15 shipped

    reno that is some healthy looking angel hair and pesto! mine has about filled my fuge too!
  5. saltn00b

    Ragged Fins

    please post alkalinity and pH . alkalinity can drop to zero VERY quickly when the SG is lowered for hypo. this can harm and kill.
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    Saltn00b's Multi-Phase Upgrade Diary!

    hey guys, i have sort have taken a bit of a hiatus from the boards as of late. been pretty busy, and lack of funds has slowed my progress. at least i already own the wood to finish the canopy so work can resume on that shortly when i can get isty back down to my place to help. livestock- i...
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    camera

    dont think its really possible to spend 100 dollars and expect great pics (and zoom) i would try looking on the Bay and craig's list for local deals.
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    Saltn00b's Multi-Phase Upgrade Diary!

    the news is: its on the to-do list
  9. saltn00b

    Good Crab? Bad Crab? Please I.D.

    i have had emerald crabs that have been bleach white and even red. it looks exactly like one that just happens to be black. he even has the flat pincers for pulling algae. although it is still a safe bet to pop in your fuge, as "crabs will be crabs"
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    Saltn00b's Multi-Phase Upgrade Diary!

    i believe there are two built in icecap ballasts and they should not need to be replaced.
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    Saltn00b's Multi-Phase Upgrade Diary!

    this weekends updates: live stock ^^ i purchased a small Blue Spiny Reef lobster! And my first foray into SPS! (well , after monty caps) i got 1 frag of teal , blue tipped bali acro and 1 frag of an ORA green stylophora WOOOOT light acclimating them by starting them off in the sand. so far so...
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    Saltn00b's Multi-Phase Upgrade Diary!

    i love it so far! the bulbs cost me 280 bucks for 14. all bulbs break easy, what sort of comment is that? just be careful with them. it would be a pain if i had to replace every 6 months like MHs but t-5s last 2 years!
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    took some new pics of the 150 reef

    the centers look the same, but mine have that wicked flourescent skirt
  14. saltn00b

    WTB Retro Lights ALl Types

    sorry i no longer have the ballast and endcaps, which were icecaps and COULD have been of use to you :p
  15. saltn00b

    What corals move?

    xenia slugs along the rocks -usually upward, shrooms go for walks and tungue coral will pace in the sand back and forth across your tank.
  16. saltn00b

    WTB Retro Lights ALl Types

    light ballasts, or bulbs or what? i have two pretty new 72" T-12 VHO
  17. saltn00b

    Algae indentification

    yes
  18. saltn00b

    Algae indentification

    nice zoos. nothing you can do but keep your water quality great. and your bulbs new if they get old. dont use additives as you never want to add anything you cant test for.
  19. saltn00b

    $84 Frag tank update

    the big depot. we refer to it egg crate, but its under light diffusers.
  20. saltn00b

    Algae indentification

    u should be good!
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