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  1. Almondsaz

    Why the aggression

    I have a 125 gallon tank that is 6' long. I have a wrasse collection (leopard, potters, lubbocks, hawaiian flame) and I just got a blue sided. THe blue sided is beautiful...but he is in hiding most of the time. The Hawaiian seems to have decided that the tank is his entire territory. WHat...
  2. Almondsaz

    How can I promote copapods?

    I have purchased from Piece-of-the-reef on ebay and their pods were good. Come to you in a piece of filter floss and then they scatter when you put it in the fuge. Very reasonable pricing.
  3. Almondsaz

    How can I promote copapods?

    Damsel: I don't use the pads for phosphate removal, I personally use PhosBan from Two Little Fishes. It is available most places and Marine Depot has it ($14.99) It is great becuase it has a media bag in the container and contains a 150g of synthetic ferric oxide hydroxide. It lasts for...
  4. Almondsaz

    How can I promote copapods?

    Damsel: have you checked your phosphate levels lately? When mine went out of wack the root cause turned to be the phosphate. And you did also mention the bubbles (assume bubble algae). Worth a check...my LFS has a colorometer which is the most accurate. The salifert is an indicator but not...
  5. Almondsaz

    Flow rate

    I received my 1262 from Drs Foster and Smith today and hopefully next weekend get to start the setup. Have to build the stand starting Monday.
  6. Almondsaz

    Flow rate

    I have a Tunze 6055 and 6045 that I will be using for flow within the tank itself. This will provide 2642 gph of flow in the tank. Since that is a turnover of ~22x per hour I think that is fine.
  7. Almondsaz

    Flow rate

    I have a little giant that came with the aquarium when I bought it but I was looking to replace it with an Eheim 1262. That is uncanny that you mention you have one. I was going to plug the end of the sump and install it as an in-sump pump. All that I have read is very positive. Thanks for...
  8. Almondsaz

    Flow rate

    Scooterman: thank you for the head loss calculator. I am trying to figure out what size pump I need to get for my new system. I am new to this external pump idea. I haven't set up the plumbing yet, but it will be very basic. Is there any sort of rule of thumb for what size pump I would...
  9. Almondsaz

    Flow rate

    I am setting up a 125 and it is 72x18x23 and the sump is 48x15x20. I am trying to determine what the right flow is for the new tank and I saw a long time ago a calculator that I think talked to adding the water volume of the tank and sump and multiplying by a factor...but I can't find the...
  10. Almondsaz

    My lighting options

    Great information, thank you both.
  11. Almondsaz

    My lighting options

    Jaybo: thank you for the reply and good info. I really like the Coralife Pro light, but the 150w MH leaves a bit to be desired. Here is a real newbie question....are T5's the only VHO or are there many kinds of VHO's?
  12. Almondsaz

    My lighting options

    I have a 70 gallon and use a 36" Coralife Pro that has PC and MH, but only 1-150w. I am now going to set up a 125 gallon which is 72" long. I currently keep mostly softies with 2 SPS under the MH. Wondering what would be the best path to pursue. I don't like pendants becuase I seem uncapable...
  13. Almondsaz

    Ideal Temperature

    Krish75-it was going up and down over the 2 days. Not as quick as within a 30 minute period but still I couldn't get stability on the temps. So I reprogrammed the ACIII and set a max temp on the in sump heater and all has been well.
  14. Almondsaz

    Refugium Mud

    I was wondering if many people use the refugium mud. Seems to be readily available online and most of the reviews say it is of benefit. I was wondering about the practical application....is it worth the expense?
  15. Almondsaz

    Ideal Temperature

    I had real trouble with the heater (and I use and Aquacontroller III) and got swings of 4 degrees over 2 days. I now have it stabilized where it is a steady 76.5. I will let it go up to 78 and then hold it stable there. Thanks all for the quick responses.
  16. Almondsaz

    Ideal Temperature

    I have a 70 gallon RR Oceanic Tech Series Tank and 30 gallon sump. I am currently keeping wrasses and soft corals. What should the ideal temp be kept at? I currently keep the tank at 76.5 degrees.
  17. Almondsaz

    HELP!!! Copepod amphipod ASAP

    I have to agree with Herefishyfishy, the Mandarin really should go back until your tank is well established with pods. Some people who are without a fuge, get rubble and put it in the back corners of their reefs so that the pods have a place to grow without being depleted before they get...
  18. Almondsaz

    Alkalinity too high 14.4 dKH

    This is just downright embarassing....the ph cal was off and it is now registering at 8.04, best check the temp as well.
  19. Almondsaz

    Alkalinity too high 14.4 dKH

    About a month ago. I will do it again today and post if there is a difference.
  20. Almondsaz

    Alkalinity too high 14.4 dKH

    Thank you. I will put the "water change container" outside with aeration.
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