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    Kahuna & Indoor cohosting PSAS

    I just edited and added the date, but it is Saturday the 22nd. We are starting the Meeting at Kahuna at 2:30. The address for Kahuna Corals is: 401 Olympia Ave NE #115 Renton, WA 98056 Best Wishes, Barry Katz
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    Kahuna & Indoor cohosting PSAS

    Dear Reefers, Kahuna Corals is proud to announce that we are co-hosting the July Puget Sound Aquarium Society meeting with Indoor Reefy 22nd, Jul. It should be a fun day to talk, learn, make, eat, and maybe even buy a lot. The meeting starts at Kahuna Corals at 2:30 PM. We should have food...
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    Cheap carbon?

    Sorry Guys, I did not mean to drop the ball on the carbon thing. I have had a lot on my plate. At this point I looking to get a deal going for either Black Diamond, Warner Marine, or ROWA. To be honest I am at least a week out from ordering or getting the carbon. If you want to go another...
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    Marine Enviornment Salts

    I used this salt many years ago. I wish I remembered the other brands that I used, but I will say that my tank never looked worse then when I used Marine Environment. I successfully kept SPS with the salt I was using before, I think IO or Reef Crystals. I won Marine Environment in a contest...
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    montipora and acro fadding

    Frank, If there is no tissue or Polyp Extension (PE), I regret to say that it sounds like this comment is a little too late. I completely understand that every tank is different but I will also say that at Kahuna Corals, which is bare bottom, the Acros and Montis did remarkably better once I...
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    montipora and acro fadding

    Frank, In my opinion we may be zeroing in on the problem or at least part of the problem with the fake sand bed. How many fish do you have and how often do you feed them. My guess is that without a sand bed the little bit of fish waste there is gets filtered before the Acros and Montis can...
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    montipora and acro fadding

    Frank, At the risk of sounding redundant how much sand do you have in the tank, how many fish and how often do you feed. Also what are your Nitrate and Phosphate levels? Kevin already mentioned it but temp could be a stresser, what is the current temp fluctuation? Best Wishes, Barry Katz...
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    montipora and acro fadding

    I asked about sand because many people who have gone bare bottom have reported their SPS loosing color. The idea is that bare bottom tanks loose Nutrients, Amino Acids as opposed to Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate. Having more fish helps the coral get its color back because most SPS can feed upon...
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    montipora and acro fadding

    To help I need to know curently what exactly are the water parameters and what brand of test kit gave you those results. Also how old is the aquarium, is there sand, how often do you do water changes, how old are the lamps, how large is the aquarium and how many fish are in the reef. Best...
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    help with coral

    Being closed up it sounds as though there may be infection. I would recommend dipping it in saltwater with 10-15 drops of lugals Iodine per gallon of water for 5-8 mins. If the coral is far gone the dip may finish it off instead of saving it, but I have relatively good luck turning most corals...
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    Cheap carbon?

    ROWA USA, I use ROWA at Kahuna Corals and I think we could work something out. PM me and we will work out a deal for these guys. Slick Donkey, I don't recognize you by your street name, but if I saw you in person I probably would. And yes, I do have salt. I am selling 160 gallon mixes of...
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    Cheap carbon?

    Hey Guys, If I looked into getting Marine Lands Black Diamond carbon CHEAP, will this work for many of you? Also, please let me know what additives you use. I am looking to carry some basic supplies that I think most reef hobbyists would use. Please tell me what additives, test kits and food...
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    May PSAS Meeting- An evening with clown fish!

    Ed, I really enjoy spending time with everyone from PSAS. I got there kinda late, but dinner at Dang's was a lot of fun and it is cool just catching up with everyone. Ilham did a great job, I was seriously impressed with the amount of knowledge he has. Best Wishes, Barry
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    May PSAS Meeting- An evening with clown fish!

    Thanks Ilham Ilham, I just wanted to say thanks for the very informative talk. I really learned a lot, especially about rearing the fry. Thanks, Barry [email protected]
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    Carpool to picnic

    I would love to bum a ride from someone. Brad maybe I can meet up with you and check out your reef. Best Wishes, Barry (800) 764-0884
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    Happy Birthday Kevinpo!!!

    Kevin, Have a Great Birthday! Best Wishes, Barry
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    Gorgonian polyps closed for almost two days?

    Most gorgonians require a fairly brisk flow to get their polyps to extend. IMO it is best to overestimate the flow for gorgonians than to underestimate their flow requirements. Try food such as algae released by wiping the front glass or feeding cyclops. Doing these things usually works for...
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    very first coral

    It depends what sort of corals you want to focus on. Zoas are easy and colorful. Most any Leather Coral should do well for you. Just about any closed brain is an easy beginner LPS as are galaxea and Chalice corals such as Mycedium and Echinophyllia. If you like SPS Montipora and Pavona are...
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    Problems with Yuma!

    Anthony, I have worked in the marine aquarium industry for some time. I have observed that many people with otherwise healthy reefs are having trouble with yumas. This thread along with numerous 'Help my Yuma ...' threads on Reef Central are a testiment to the problems that people are having...
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    Problems with Yuma!

    This is a common problem. I have seen some colonies melt away in a system while other yumas do just fine. Some systems can barely keep any yumas and just about any yumas do great in other systems. I have not seen this same problem in Ricordia florida. So far, I have not found the common...
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