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  1. saltyrich

    Packaged rotifers

    There is a product on the market (the brand eludes me) similar to DT's phytoplankton that contains rotifers. I'd like to possibly put some of this in my refugium to increase the number of rotifers within my system. Obviously dosing with DT's would benefit the rotifers and hopefully increase...
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    Feeding corals.

    I wanted to get some varying opinions on feeding corals. What are most of you doing? I know that some of you mix up your own blend, while others use manufactured products. What have you had noticable success with? I'm currently using Kent's and DT's. I plan on sticking with DT's and would...
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    Suggestions on placement and flow for a Colt

    I was interested in any experience out there with keeping a colt coral happy. The local lfs has several colts in different places within the display tank. I've got excellent flow throughout the tank with a few designated spots that are much slower for inhabitants that require such conditions...
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    Coly question!

    I recently purchased a beautiful colt coral about three weeks ago. The colt has done very well up to this point. Last night, the colt began to swell up to a very large size. After a few hours, it retracted back down to its regular size and looked real good again. Anyone have any comments...
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    Mild problems after moving tank. Help please.

    I recently moved my tanks after getting married. It was about 3 weeks ago. My 30 gallon reef is experiencing a mild problem. My parameters are as follows. Ammonia: 0; Nitrites: 0; Nitrates: 10ppm; calcium: 450; alk: 3.0; ph: 7.6-7.8; My corals really haven't opened up fully since the move...
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    placement of torch coral

    I just got a new torch coral and I would like to hear from those with experience. Info on placement, current, and feeding would be appreciated.
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    Differences in Daylight bulb temps

    What would be the NOTICABLE differences between a 6700, 8800, or 10,000K pc daylight bulb?
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    Hey johnthefb!!!

    What are you currently keeping in your 20 under the 2x65watt pc lights. I believe we have the exact lighting on our 20 gallon tanks. I haven't started stocking mine with corals yet. It's been up a running for about 2 and a half months now. I've got a saddleback clown and a balanced clean up...
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    Anyone have a green clown goby?

    I just added a green clown goby. I'm aware of there habits, i.e. perching in branching coral etc.. This is why I got him. I'm trying to establish a great deal of diversity in my 30 gallon. Anyone have experience with these little guys. He seems very healthy. I have not seen him eat yet and...
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    O.T. Happy Thanksgiving!

    I just wanted to wish everyone on the board a happy Tnaksgiving. I know that many of us will be busy over the next few days and might not be visiting the board. I hope that everyone will be safe if travelling and have a good day. Sometimes family gatherings can be a bit trying if you know...
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    Hey Bang Guy! Refugium question!

    There was some discussion on the equipment board about refugiums and lighting for them. Someone recommended leaving the lights on 24/7 to prevent caulerpa from going sexual. It was stated that if this occurs, some caulerpa will die, releasing all the bad toxins back into the tank, killing...
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    Strange star polyp behavior

    I've got some green star polyps I got about 7 months ago. At first they grew and spread arocc the entire rock they came on. About a 3-4 weeks ago, almost all of them have retracted. There are still a few, but not many. It's really strange because they are easy to care for and I have much...
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    Hey jayster!

    To reply to your post on the high calcium thread, yes I've got quite a bit going on in my 30. I'll be posting some picks soon. I'm getting a digital in the not so distant future. As for circulation, I definately recommend probably 2-3 maxi-jets. Get different ones to create different rates...
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    Yet another ID

    I've recently seen a couple of critters in my tank that I've never seen. There is no way to ever photograph them so I'll describe. They are very fast, probably no more than an eighth of an inch long, somewhat translucent, and move through the water column like a corkscrew or mini-tornado. Any...
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    Hey Bang Guy!!!

    What do you recommend as the best grain-size for sand in a refugium that measures 12" long x 4" wide. It is a cpr hang-on for my 30 tall. Would you recommend 1/2" of sand and maybe some small lr rubble?
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    Intensity and depth penetration of pc lighting.

    I'm aware of the different intensities between popular reef lighting (vho, pc, mh). Many have commented on this board about effective depth of pentration of vho and mh lighting. I'm curious about the intensity and penetration of pc lighting. Can someone offer up some words of wisdom?
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    Hey TangMan99!!!

    You are the lucky winner! Since you helped scott with the mantis, you get it. He said he would give to whoever could help. Should've kept the one you just got rid of and then you'd have a maited pair in your tank.
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    Update: Conversion of Emperor 280 into min-refugium!

    Some of you had asked for an update on this project I had mentioned about 2-3 weeks ago. All is very well. I altered the emperor 280 slightly and it is working very well as a small refugium. What I did was to remove the filter pad and cartridge and the biowheel. I placed about 2 inches of...
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    Who makes the best lokking pc bulbs?

    I'm curious to know who you guys think makes the nicest lokking pc bulbs?
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    Staghorn hermit in a soft coral tank?

    I'm sure they would tear up polyps, but would a staghorn hermit crab pick at soft corals like leathers, colts, etc.?
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