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  1. dfm34

    I am trying to pair Maroons ????

    Sorry it should be a 1 1/4". the small clown has been in the container in the tank over night and I have seen no aggressive behavior from the lg maroon...How long should I keep the small one in the container?
  2. dfm34

    I am trying to pair Maroons ????

    Hi all I just picked a small (1/4") Maroon to try and pair up with my Lg (3") maroon. I placed the small Maroon into a container and placed it next to my BTA. The Lg maroon made a few aggressive moves towards the container the small maroon was immediately submissive. The large clown has since...
  3. dfm34

    Acclimation question???

    well then that is it I will have salt water ready thanks
  4. dfm34

    Acclimation question???

    The only problem is that I don't always have water ready for a water change when I get livestock. I guess I could make water when I am getting new livestock. Anyone else?
  5. dfm34

    Acclimation question???

    I use a drip line to acclimate my livestock and I have learned to turn my ATO off so that as water drips out of the tank it does not get replaced by fresh water and my salt level drops. My questions is after the live stock is acclimated and placed into the tank the water level is still low and...
  6. dfm34

    Monti Caps next to each other

    Thanks all for the advice I will give it a shot and post some photo's
  7. dfm34

    Monti Caps next to each other

    after posting I did an image search on the net and found a few...I think it should be ok too. If there is anyonje with experiance good or bad please chime in. Thanks
  8. dfm34

    Monti Caps next to each other

    I have a Red Monti Cap and an Idaho Grape would there be a problem placing them next to each other so they would grow together and look like one cap with two different colors? I want to make sure they will not kill each other? Thanks
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    Anyone from New Jersey

    Pm sent
  10. dfm34

    Show off your Clowns!

    Ok I will. Here is my Maroon and BTA, not the best as my camera is not great
  11. dfm34

    Stupid question-

    I have a red plating Monti that has been in my tank for about 2 weeks and looks great. This morning I found it in the sand. One of my snails or shrimp must have knocked it off the rock it was resting on. My questions is when should I glue in a permanent location. I don't want to glue it only to...
  12. dfm34

    How to test effluent alk level???

    I just installed a Korallin CA reactor and I want to test my effluent to ensure my ALK level in the reactor is set correctly. I am using a Salifert test kit which says to add 4ml of water of for the test. The test only measures up to 16dkh I need to test to 25 or 30 dkh. Could I dilute the...
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    Jeep accessories for trade in NJ

    I hope this is ok to post but I just got rid of my 2006 Jeep wrangler and have some accessories I am willing to trade for a C02 Regulator and/or frags. I have a hardtop Storage Stand/Dolly http://www.quadratec.com/products/12020_300.htm And a soft window case w/ Jeep logo...
  14. dfm34

    Red Ogo

    Does any one keep Red Ogo in their DT for herbivores to eat? If so are there any side effects I should be aware of? Thanks
  15. dfm34

    Lighting help- not working

    The old bulb fires right up, so I assume it is a problem with the new bulb
  16. dfm34

    Lighting help- not working

    Originally Posted by reefkprZ probably a bad bulb. swap your good bulb into that slot and see if it works, if it does the same thing your ballast may be on the way out. I will try that tonight and let you know
  17. dfm34

    Lighting help- not working

    I have a 2x250w hqi/mh with dual 96w pc actinics (SP) I just changed the pc's (less than a week ago) and they were working fine untill last night the rear bulb was out. I check if it was a loos connection but it was fine. The bulb wants to fire up but never lights. Is this a bad bulb or a...
  18. dfm34

    WTB PH Monitor

    I am looking for a PH monitor to use with a Korallin CA Reactor
  19. dfm34

    Caribsea A.R.M. Vs. Crushed Coral

    I have been given a bag of Natures Ocean Atlantic Crushed Coral and was told I can use it in my Korallin CA Reactor or do I have to use Caribsea A.R.M. Aragonite? Thanks
  20. dfm34

    Bleaching BTA???

    I have a BTA for almost a year it was in my 55 under 5x54W T5's I moved it to a 140 with 2 X 250 Watt MH with 2 96W PC Actinics (SP?) Funny thing is it appears to be loosing some color? Why would this happen? Are the new lights too strong? The BTA is attached to a rock on the bottom right of the...
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