http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums Saltwater Reef Aquarium advice, discussion, photos, equipment reviews in a friendly community atmosphere en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:29:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/52648-new-reef.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:25:57 GMT hello, we are starting a new reef tank. a few years ago, we had a 58? gallon aquarium that we originally used for a couple groupers and triggerfish, then later tried to convert it to a reef tank. FAIL! something happened, we woke up one morning to find the water milky and everything dead. now, we are trying again new, with a 92 gallon corner tank. so far we have some liverock, hermit crabs, turbo and cone snails, emerald crabs, various shrimp, damsels, a firefish, and a sea hare. we started the tank about 5-6 weeks ago. everything seems to be going well, but we are very much looking forward to learning from some veteran reefers! hello, we are starting a new reef tank. a few years ago, we had a 58? gallon aquarium that we originally used for a couple groupers and triggerfish, then later tried to convert it to a reef tank. FAIL! something happened, we woke up one morning to find the water milky and everything dead.

now, we are trying again new, with a 92 gallon corner tank. so far we have some liverock, hermit crabs, turbo and cone snails, emerald crabs, various shrimp, damsels, a firefish, and a sea hare. we started the tank about 5-6 weeks ago. everything seems to be going well, but we are very much looking forward to learning from some veteran reefers! ]]> reefy2 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/52648-new-reef.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/general-reef-aquarium-discussion/52647-my-wits-end-need-advice.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:37:00 GMT As some of you may know, I've started taking care of my sister and brother-in-law's tank as they let it go to pot. They have a huge cyanobacteria problem that I have been trying to somewhat control with, at the minimum, 20% weekly water changes. But of course, it keeps coming back because of their inadequate filtration. They have a 50 gallon corner tank that is not drilled. At the moment, they have a rinky-dinky HOB filter unit that is woefully inadequate, but it is the thinnest they could find because they don't want the tank too far from the wall since you can see the stuff on the back being a corner tank. They eventually want corals. I said no way with your filtration or lights. The lights are an easy fix, Filtration not so easy. The stand makes it hard to have any kind of sump/fuge underneath since it is a corner stand. I have measured down there and think about the max size for a rectangular tank would be like gallons. Not going to work. And they can't have a remote sump/fuge by drilling through the wall unless the want the sump/fuge in their dining room or foyer. This is a very old house built at the turn of last century so it has no closets to hide such equipment in.

Anyhoo, my brother-in-law and I pretty much agreed to chuck the corner tank and put a tank in their hall with a stand for a sump/fuge. I have found a couple of good used systems that my brother-in-law has liked but my sister keeps vetoing...oh, it's too tall, etc. I found them a great 65 gallon system with MH lighting. My brother-in=law loved it. My sister thought it was too tall which is nuts because the tank is one freakin' inch taller then the corner tank they currently have...ONE INCH!!! :banghead: Maybe the stand was taller, I don't know I didn't see it, but I told them earlier not to worry about the stand because we could always build one ourselves to suit their needs. Their current tank is 23" tall, and this tank was 24" tall. I don't see the difference. And this set-up was a steal. The 65 gallon reef ready tank drilled with all the plumbing, the sump, and the stand was $125! And they passed it up!!! They bought the MH light which was also a huge bargain. And my brother-in-law was talking about adding it to the corner tank. Yes, it will fit, but they don't seem to be acknowledging that they still won't be able to keep corals alive because of their filtration. I'm to the point where I just want to bazooka their tank :rocket: (after I remove all the livestock to my tank, of course). I wouldn't mind if my brother-in-law and sister were in the tank when I bazooka'ed it :chainsaw: I think it is mostly my sister's doing, and I'm really starting to get po'ed at her. She's never even had anything to do with the tank, and now she wants to put her opinion in all over the place. When I see her tomorrow, I'm going to sit her down and tell her that if she wants a reef tank, it ain't gonna happen in their corner tank UNLESS they let me pull it out further so I can possibly put a HOB fuge on it. If they wont let me do that then they either have to get a new tank in the hall or give up on the idea of a reef system. And I'll flat out tell her she'll never find a deal again like the one she just passed up. Heck, they should have bought it anyway. Someone on our local reef site would have paid more than that for the set-up. If they still don't listen, then I'm just going to throw the towel in on their entire system and let them have at it. Though I fear their livestock wouldn't last long. Okay, my rant is finished.

Anyhoo, does anyone have any additional advice that I can give them? Something to support what I am trying to impress on them? ]]> General Reef Aquarium Discussion Cloudburst2000 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/general-reef-aquarium-discussion/52647-my-wits-end-need-advice.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/52646-noisy-fans.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:52:48 GMT I just got my light that i ordered from hamilton technolgy and i turned on the fan and its very powerful since the light is so big, so is there anyway you can quite it down or am i going to have to suck it up. I just got my light that i ordered from hamilton technolgy and i turned on the fan and its very powerful since the light is so big, so is there anyway you can quite it down or am i going to have to suck it up. ]]> Equipment Kovu http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/52646-noisy-fans.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/anemones/52645-rbta-feature-rose-anemone-tribute-thread.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:44:53 GMT This is definitely one of my favorite creatures in the reefing world. Kind of a dirty pleasure considering that they aren't exactly a coral's best friend. :) I wanted to post a few new pics of my RBTA's and a few old ones.

Who else has RBTA's? Post some pics if you got 'em!


This is a shot from the end of the tank. The top RBTA is about 9-10" wide and the bottom one is 12-13" wide when fully expanded. I FINALLY busted up my huge purple rimmed cap colony and gave them some more room. :D











One of the clones that went to a local reef keeper --









]]> Anemones cbrownfish http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/anemones/52645-rbta-feature-rose-anemone-tribute-thread.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/livestock-sale-trade/52644-i-am-looking-candycane.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:37:24 GMT Hi people,
I'm looking for a frag of red rimmed green centered white stripe Claustrea. If you have one available please pm me with a pic and see if we can make a deal. If its brown and green I'm not interested looking for the old school red, green, and white stripe.

Thank you,
Dave ]]> Livestock for sale/trade mbdave http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/livestock-sale-trade/52644-i-am-looking-candycane.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reefcleaners/52643-ugly-tank-contest-2-cyanos-revenge.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:29:05 GMT The Contest:
It is time yet again to show what overfeeding and direct sunlight can do. Got a well water reef? It is time for a FTS. The 2009 Ugly Tank Contest is open to contestants. We are looking for tanks that are ugly, in any way because of nuisance algae or cyano -despite my attempt at a clever title - GHA, film algae, and diatoms etc...are all welcome.

The Rules:
Submissions must have a full tank shot (FTS). Only that picture will count towards the contest, but other supporting close up photos are appreciated.
You can reply to this thread to submit the photo.
Pictures must be submitted by November 30th.
We will be selecting the worst 4 tanks from those submitted. Each of these tanks will receive a $20 gift certificate.
At some point we will pick out some of the people we know that have had nuisance algae problems to judge the winner.

Winner gets a free custom clean up crew shipped!

Show us how bad it can get! Be prepared for some good humored kidding, but please don't be embarrassed. ]]> Reefcleaners johnmaloney http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reefcleaners/52643-ugly-tank-contest-2-cyanos-revenge.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/tb-aquatics/52642-tb-aquatics-name-our-new-mascot.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:08:01 GMT Go to TB Aquatics - Top Quality Aquarium Products, Aquarium & Drinking Water Filtration, Amazing Service! and catch out our new mascot in our logo. What should we name him/her? ]]> TB Aquatics tbaquatics http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/tb-aquatics/52642-tb-aquatics-name-our-new-mascot.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/52641-another-t5-question.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:44:05 GMT I am running the NEP 36" on a 24" deep tank and have been pleased with it. I use the 2 atinic bulbs stay on longer for some night time lighting. I have beening running it for about 12 mo. and need someone to recommend what six bulbs to purchase. I'm sure most of them are better than the original current tubes. Oh it is a mixed reef but mostly softies. There are so many choices I would just like a solid set of bulbs, please. ]]> Equipment reefracer http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/52641-another-t5-question.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/wet-thumb-frags/52640-bazooka-joes-watermelon-many-exotic-chalices-great-deal.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:31:09 GMT Hot Chalices at great deal ! #1 -One Eye piece , $ 100 Image: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/wetthumbfrags/IMG_6508-1.jpg # 5 , 1 eye , $ 100 Image: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/wetthumbfrags/IMG_6523-1.jpg # 6 , 4 eyes piece , $ 275 ,this one is free shipping . Image: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/wetthumbfrags/IMG_6520-1.jpg Blue Ruby -1 eye frag, $ 160 Image: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/wetthumbfrags/103-1.jpg # AA -Yellow eyes , pink center ,on purple chalice , 1 eye , $ 40 Image: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/wetthumbfrags/110-1.jpg #BB hot pink/ Sky blue splash chalice , 1 eye frag, $ 40 Image: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/wetthumbfrags/101-1.jpg #CC , 1 eye frag , $ 40 Image: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/wetthumbfrags/107-1.jpg # DD, Hot red, some blue splash, $ 40 per eye frag Image: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/wetthumbfrags/104-1.jpg Hot Chalices at great deal !



#1 -One Eye piece , $ 100






# 5 , 1 eye , $ 100






# 6 , 4 eyes piece , $ 275 ,this one is free shipping .





Blue Ruby -1 eye frag, $ 160








# AA -Yellow eyes , pink center ,on purple chalice , 1 eye , $ 40







#BB hot pink/ Sky blue splash chalice , 1 eye frag, $ 40










#CC , 1 eye frag , $ 40






# DD, Hot red, some blue splash, $ 40 per eye frag
]]> Wet Thumb Frags wetthumbfrags http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/wet-thumb-frags/52640-bazooka-joes-watermelon-many-exotic-chalices-great-deal.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/nano-reefs/52639-10-gallon-tank-filter-needed.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:56:21 GMT well I have my 90 gallon up and running and everything is going great. the more I read it seems the smaller the tank the harder it can be to maintain because the slightest change can cause serious issues. so basically I picked up a bare 10 gallon that I would like to make into a FOWLR tank with a clown or two and maybe a chromis or two. but would I really need mechanical filtration for this small of a tank or would live rock be enough? I basically want this tank up so I can fine tune my water changing and all that. well I have my 90 gallon up and running and everything is going great. the more I read it seems the smaller the tank the harder it can be to maintain because the slightest change can cause serious issues.
so basically I picked up a bare 10 gallon that I would like to make into a FOWLR tank with a clown or two and maybe a chromis or two. but would I really need mechanical filtration for this small of a tank or would live rock be enough?
I basically want this tank up so I can fine tune my water changing and all that. ]]> Nano Reefs brucie http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/nano-reefs/52639-10-gallon-tank-filter-needed.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/52638-pittsburgh-meets.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:14 GMT well, I live in ohio but im about to be going to pittsburgh forf work and will be there for about a month.
im looking for people in the pittsburgh area in the hobby to meet up with and maybe buy some corals or fish. I would say trade but I can't bring any corals with me because I would not be able to store them.
im especially looking for clownfish so if anyone in pittsburgh has some clownfish for sale or trade let me know! ]]> brucie http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/meet-greet-forum/52638-pittsburgh-meets.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/saltwater-fish/52637-king-damsels.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:27 GMT Well, I was at the lfs one day recently, and BAM the impulse buy bug bit me right in the a--. It was a damsel fish, so I felt pretty safe as far as it's needs, because I've had them before. I don't exactly recall the name they gave me, but I looked it up and it appears to be a "king damselfish". I went here for identification:King Damselfish It's a really pretty fish, especiall when viewed under metal halides. The info on the site tells me that it's not commonly seen in the trade, so should I consider myself lucky?

Aaron ]]> Saltwater Fish l3fty999 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/saltwater-fish/52637-king-damsels.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/red-sea-max-owners-club/52636-getting-red-sea-max-couple-questions.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:40 GMT Hi everyone! This is my first post ever!! woo hoo! ok, so i have never had a marine aquarium before and from looking around over the last couple of days i am thinking of getting a red sea max (they seem easy for beginners??) I have seen threads on modding the tank, is this necessary for a first timer like me?? i just want quite a small set-up to learn from (probably gonna get a 130D, but the 250 is very tempting even though i cant afford it!) neway im rambling, my questions are: 1) is it better to put liver rock rubble in the place of the filter media? 2) how noisy is the beast? Thats all i can think of so far but im sure there will be lots more once i get the tank!!! Many Thanks, Dave Hi everyone! This is my first post ever!! woo hoo!

ok, so i have never had a marine aquarium before and from looking around over the last couple of days i am thinking of getting a red sea max (they seem easy for beginners??)

I have seen threads on modding the tank, is this necessary for a first timer like me?? i just want quite a small set-up to learn from (probably gonna get a 130D, but the 250 is very tempting even though i cant afford it!)

neway im rambling, my questions are:

1) is it better to put liver rock rubble in the place of the filter media?
2) how noisy is the beast?

Thats all i can think of so far but im sure there will be lots more once i get the tank!!!

Many Thanks,

Dave ]]> Red Sea Max Owners Club CaptainBirdseye http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/red-sea-max-owners-club/52636-getting-red-sea-max-couple-questions.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/52635-light.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:04 GMT has anyone ever seen this light before or know anything about this company?
Metal Halide & T5-HO combination ]]> Equipment cindyp http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/52635-light.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/52634-warranty-aquarium-equipment.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:36 GMT Found a great site to keep track of all the warranties that come with all my aquarium supplies I purchase. Just thought I'd share.

https://www.warrantyelephant.com/ ]]> Equipment stuart007 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/52634-warranty-aquarium-equipment.html