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  1. buddyboy

    saltwaterfish delivery cut off

    Do any of the moderators or members know what the time the cut off is in order to get SAltwaterfish fish delivery.. thanks
  2. buddyboy

    saltwaterfish delivery cut off

    Do any of the moderators or members know what the time the cut off is in order to get SAltwaterfish fish delivery.. thanks
  3. buddyboy

    saltwaterfish delivery cut off

    Do any of the moderators or members know what the time the cut off is in order to get SAltwaterfish fish delivery.. thanks
  4. buddyboy

    Phyllodocid worms (Friend or Foe)

    I was reading an article the other day "the large worm turns", by Ronald Shimek and was hoping of hearing what others have concluded on keeping these large Eunicid worms( Aka Bobbit worms) in there reef aquaria. Several times I would see this worm protruding from its rock searching for food, but...
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    Please help Identify,,,Red algea

    This red, fuzzy algae has been growing over my purple corraline for the last few months and has now started growing on my zoo polyps.. could anybody please help identify this type of algae.. Its not really aesthetically displeasing but it has begun covering my zoo', growing in and around the...
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    dark red, fuzzy algae

    I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a type of dark red corraline algae, almost blood red that takes on a fuzzy look.. It's not cyno because it isn't removed after a good brushing with the toothbrush.. it grows almost in blotches and has begun to grow on some zoanthids and varies...
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    modifying the CPR back pac

    I was looking to replace the rio 600rv pump in the CPR back pac with the maxijet... I have heard that people use either the1200 or 900 maxijet.. my question is do they include the rejuventation plate or do you have to buy seperately.. if so where online..thanks
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    kent maxxima hi-s

    I currently began noticing an increase in the amount of hair algae in my tank.. Nitrates are undectable.....and I feed sparingly at best, couple times a week in fact... The tank has been set up since may and i never had any phosphate issues until now. Phosphates read 1.0ppm but i've been running...
  9. buddyboy

    Dripping Kalk: HOw long is too long..

    I have recently purchased a pump to dose kalk and wanted to eliminate the chore of dripping kalk and topping off RO/Di water. Considering I lose about 1/2 gallon due to evaporation a day how long can I wait to recharge the solution before it loses its concentration. For instance, how long would...
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    Seatest test kit

    This may sound like a stupid question? But, when you are holding the seatest nitrate and phosphate test fixture up to a white light are you looking at it at a 90' degree angle. So that the tip of the test fixture and color chips are pointed away from you in this type of position...
  11. buddyboy

    Coralline Growth

    I've recently cycled a 75g tank with about a 100lbs of fiji LR and have noticed that some of the coralline growth is beginning to fade. Especially, the orange and greens! I know this is normal, and really didnt expect the orange to last but I have decided on going with MH's and in the process...
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    Cool Touch Lighting Canopy

    I was wondering if anyone has used the cool touch lighting CANOPY and whether it has presented any problems with heat considering it has no fans, also how is getting into the tank for routine maintenance like cleaning and feeding.. Comments would be appreciated..
  13. buddyboy

    Broomer Please Read

    hey broomer or kruk, you both have been rather helpful in the past. I have a similiar question about water pressure from my diy 4 port spraybar. As you mentioned before in your previous post I have good water flow coming from the return using 3/4 pvc but lack the pressure that i was hoping for...
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    Lights of America :::Fuge lights

    To all those who are currently using the LOA compact flourescent 65 watt on their refugium, do you use the glass shielding covering the tubing or do u take it off. I'm not sure if is reducing the amount of light needed to grow caulerpa... thanks
  15. buddyboy

    Need some help!! Save a life?

    Alright, I knew soon or later I would be impetious and do something I'd regret.. It's not the end of the world but I would really like some imput on how I can mitigate any undue carnage to some astrea snails and blue leg-hermit crabs..HERE's THE SCENERIO......... I ordered some fiji cured live...
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    Need some help!!! Save a life

    Alright, I knew soon or later I would be impetious and do something I'd regret.. It's not the end of the world but I would really like some imput on how I can mitigate any undue carnage to some astrea snails and blue leg-hermit crabs..HERE's THE SCENERIO......... I ordered some fiji cured live...
  17. buddyboy

    Jump starting the Nitrogen Cycle

    I am about to cycle my 75 gallon reef tank with RO/DI water in the next few days, and I was wondering if I could somehow jumpstart the process with already cycled water from a well established FO tank.. I am aware of seeding the tank with already established bacteria from Live sand, but...
  18. buddyboy

    Krux, broomer diverting overflow=fuge + sump

    Krux, or anyone familiar with the design in which he diverts the overflow coming from the main tank into the sump and refugium by using that Y connecter. I very interested in using this design and I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with it. I have a couple of questions and was hoping...
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    Refugium= skimming on ro/di

    After looking at quite a few posts regarding the pros/cons of a refugium. I was wondering what people thought about eliminating the need to purchase a ro/di unit to purify tap water. I am in the process of setting up a 75g reef tank, and enjoying the whole process except the overwhelming cost...
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    Plumbing a 75 gallon reef tank

    After spending some time on this website and many others, I have finally decided to use Broomer5' s circulation setup of a 75 gallon reef tank.. I have to say that after examining it and making a few modifications I was wondering if anyone including Broomer5 have suggestions on what type of...
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