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  1. up north hermit

    Bio Wheel Stopped

    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
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    Need information on coral

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

    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...
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    Up North Hermit Moves SOUTH!!

    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...
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    VHO Lighting

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

    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...
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    Up North Hermit Moves SOUTH!!

    Yes DvSKiN, not only alot more reefers but alot more reefs than we have here in Northern Wisconsin:eek: Barbie
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    Up North Hermit Moves SOUTH!!

    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
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    Up North Hermit Moves SOUTH!!

    I will have to change my user name to "Hermit Down South"
  10. up north hermit

    which light is best

    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...
  11. up north hermit

    filter queston

    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...
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    flame angel passes on

    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...
  13. up north hermit

    Shrooms

    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...
  14. up north hermit

    what to feed bi color blenny

    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...
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    flame angel passes on

    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...
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    New to Corals, Some Advice please.

    A couple of books you might consider: "The Reef Tank Owners Manual" by John H. Tullock. An excellent book for beginners into coral, or overall saltwater reef tanks. I still refer to this little gem once in a while! The best book I have found on Corals: "Corals, A Quick Reference Guide" by Julian...
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    New to Corals, Some Advice please.

    Hi Lutz493, While it is a good thing to have an idea of what you want, please keep in mind many corals are NOT compatible. Take the gardening analogy. Altho some plants flourish in the sun, many flourish in the shade. However, it is safe to say neither could live side by side. So, research is...
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    Hey-Hey-hey----I'm baaaaaack............

    NM reef, ah yes, and "old" member indeed:rolleyes: If I remember right, I was THE oldest member (in years). Yep, I started in saltwater tanks when we didn't have to mix salt, we carried it in buckets up from the ocean!:eek: Thank you Beth! I have missed you sister! You are all so kind, I am...
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    Hey-Hey-hey----I'm baaaaaack............

    Thank you sammystingray, how appropriate for you to be the first welcome. On my very first post, eons ago, you were the first person who replied.;) . Great to be here......... Barbie
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    Hey-Hey-hey----I'm baaaaaack............

    Howdy fellow reefers! I have been away for quite awhile, got my nose bent out of shape (it actually looks much better now......:rolleyes: ). Funny I can't remember what it was all about now.............. Health issues took over my life as some of you know, and got worse in the spring of last...
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