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  1. Reeferdude

    The danger of false security - please advise

    Understood. I was thinking of the origin because it sounded like the problem didn't occur until the introduction of the live rock. I would surmise that the die off from the uncured rock spiked the levels of nutrients feeding the reviving algae causing it to grow and spread. I think I would...
  2. Reeferdude

    The danger of false security - please advise

    Based on your story I would say that the live rock you bought had hair algae on it already. Maybe it was scrubbed off and sold without being cured. That stuff will reconstitute itself after a long long time of being dormant. Here's a story. I had about 75lbs of live rock form one of my...
  3. Reeferdude

    live sand or not

    trillyen, it's not as complicated as it's been made out to be. Scooterman's right. Nothing lasts forever, but if you take care of things they will last longer. Maintenance on your car lengthens it's useful life. Maintenance on your body, healthy habits, exercise and diet lengthens your life. And...
  4. Reeferdude

    live sand or not

    Yes! Your live rock has virtually the same "dead stuff in it", if it sat under the same conditions perhaps worse due to the porosity of the rock. Your rinsed/re-used sand will typically cycle faster than cured rock as well due to the fact that it's easier to thoroughly clean....
  5. Reeferdude

    live sand or not

    Here's 3 pages talking about pros and cons of rinsing sand...
  6. Reeferdude

    Is There a such thing as TOO much light?

    To answer your question directly. Yes you can have too much light. You can have too much of anything.
  7. Reeferdude

    Red stuff What is this ????

    I would venture a guess that the Algae is coming out of the rock not growing on the rock. If so only removing the rock and curing long term with no light or boiling it will kill it. Looks like you've also got other algae as well. Some strands of brownish green like stuff I see there...
  8. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    Forgot to add in the previous post that if you're planning on getting a sump and or refugium, and you're looking for the benefits of a deep sand bed you could do it in the sump or refugium and leave a shallow one or bare bottom look in the display tank. That way if the bed gets saturated and...
  9. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    Read as much as possible about sand beds. It may very well be one of the most important aspects of the system. Depth and granular size play a large role in the desired function of the bed itself depending on what you're looking for in a bed. While you're at it look closely at as many pictures of...
  10. Reeferdude

    Mediterranean set-ups

    Those are cool....
  11. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    Sounds nice. I know what you mean about dropping the camera in the water. And cell phones...What ever happened to that tube of Chaeto your were growing with natural light? Still got it?
  12. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    I'm glad you said oldskool and not just 'old'. LOL. It's not so much stick'n with that old school stuff it's just this time around (with this tank) I'm using less technology. Ya know, bells and whistles. Gadgets and gizmos. Buttons and bows. Besides aren't you building a tank as we speak that's...
  13. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    You didn't. These thing always clear up. Anyway, he's absolutely right about the store on Canyon. All you have to do is look at the tanks in that place. My gosh! I feel sorry for everything in there.
  14. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    Roscoe, make and (take) are two different things. My personal friendship came after the business relationship and do not impair my ability to make clear judgments. That quite presumptuous to imply on your part. May explain a few thing though. I agree...Let's move on..... I agree with DonW that...
  15. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    Skimmers are not of the utmost importance.....Having said that though I would recommend you get a good one. For clarification. With well established healthy and plentiful live rock and plenty of consistent water changes a skimmer isn't required. But for the new reefer...Ya outta get one. For...
  16. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    Boy, that's an understatement Huh...:). The reason for this is that every system is different. Even the location of the tank in your house can have a profound impact on the way your tank operates. The ambient lighting in the room can affect it, and so on. Because every tank is different in how...
  17. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    If you do not have a sump then the bak paks are OK. Just OK. Every manufacturer will provide the specs on their product. I would compare the cost of the units with the manufacturer's ratings and buy the best one you can afford.
  18. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    That's a pretty serious charge. If businesses were in the business of not taking care of their clientèle they wouldn't last very long. I've known that owner personally and professionally for over a decade and have had business dealings with him as well and although you may disagree with the...
  19. Reeferdude

    green water

    He is correct in that you would waste a ton of money if you were to buy a gadget for every possible contingency...
  20. Reeferdude

    Are we doing this right,Or are we way off?????

    crap that's a long post...:)
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