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  1. Reeferdude

    Mushroom Removal from liverock

    If you kill them they will dissolve/rot. Why do you want to remove them?...Too crowded? To remove completely this is what I would do. As mentioned by treehugger, cut them at the base a close as possible. The remaining tissue can be brushed off with a stiff toothbrush while simultaneously sucking...
  2. Reeferdude

    Boiling Water, is it OK?

    I don't see how it could hurt. Just make sure the standing water isn't standing...Power heads, pumps, hand, mixer, etc, to stir the water quickly as it's combined with the hotter water...
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    Monti growth

    Sweet! Looks very healthy Dan...NICE!
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    Howdy All. Some Recent Pics

    With this tank for the fist two years all I did was mix Kalk in a jug of water and pour it directly into the wet/dry. CRAZY!! I know. Called a Kalk Slurry. Now I mix the Kalk in gallon containers and by adjusting with a small valve slowly drip into the filter. One tsp per gallon NOT eliminating...
  5. Reeferdude

    Reverse Osmosis Water vs. Tap Water

    If you can afford it (RODI) and your tank specimens require zero TDS (total dissolved solids) then by all means buy one. Reducing every possible attributing negative factor is the safest route. I would test your water first to determine what you're adding to your tank. If your TDS is within an...
  6. Reeferdude

    dying derasa

    I think it depends on how many scavengers you have. You don't want the excess rotting in there unnecessarily. Sorry for your clam loss..
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    Howdy All. Some Recent Pics

    Thanks mille, You're both correct. The crushed coral/sands bed has three different levels and three different sized granules to create a diverse and varying function of the bed itself. Higher at the base of the rock and behind it. slants down toward the right and left sides, then shallow in the...
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    Howdy All. Some Recent Pics

    Thanks, It's a Pixie Hawk and it's quite a character. It perch's everywhere except directly on the corals. My Scooter Blenny is notorious for perching on top of the Goniopora.
  9. Reeferdude

    Howdy All. Some Recent Pics

    More photos...
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    Howdy All. Some Recent Pics

    Nothing fancy like some of y'alls tanks but here are some latest photos. The growth on the Monti is amazing. It was a tiny frag about 3/4" and not in only about 5-6 months it's grown to about 4-5" around..Three other tiny frags are about an inch right now...
  11. Reeferdude

    clownfish not eating

    Not eating is typically a secondary symptom. "Breathing a little bit fast"...How's your PH and temp?
  12. Reeferdude

    Having Some Problems - Don't Know What To Do

    Nattan, I forgot to add that your fish deaths may have been from many reasons other than your tank or water quality. Could have been stress from the move unseen illness that was exacerbated by the move, improper handling etc. By using the process of elimination rather than the "shotgun" approach...
  13. Reeferdude

    Having Some Problems - Don't Know What To Do

    :rolleyes:Not this again...:cool: Do you have anything useful to add or are you just trolling for something to criticise...No Question Mark.
  14. Reeferdude

    Having Some Problems - Don't Know What To Do

    Not to be a contrarian but I've been running a wet dry with bio balls in my current tank for more than 3 years now and have had ZERO nitrates. I'm actually suprised that after only 7-9 weeks with a couple deaths your Nitrates aren't higher. I don't think your tank has cycled long enough and your...
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    Ocean coral reefs gone in 40 years??

    Not sure if many participate or pay close attention to the global debate on climate change or world events or if some of you fine people out there are even old enough to remember what has been historical rhetoric, but to believe that scientist know what they're talking about when trying to...
  16. Reeferdude

    Dersa acting very funny

    We should start calling you Dr. Clam now...:p
  17. Reeferdude

    Nitrate problems

    I would agree 100% with Kurt on testing your tap water first before assuming it's the main problem. In other words, before buying a rodi unit, make sure you need one. If your tank is mainly a fish only tank higher than normal Nitrates are not necessarily a bad thing since fish tend to be more...
  18. Reeferdude

    ways to reduce nitrate

    Howdy Skeptic...I like that...Anyhow, If I recall correctly your tank is fairly new, say....2-4 months plus or minus? Nice tank by the way. I would surmise that your Nitrate will subside after your tank matures a bit. Your rock probably isn't mature (even if you bought it that way it'll have to...
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    What I want my new tank to look like

    FYI. Calculate 26"x26"x18" divided by 231 to get your gallons. 52.675 for your tank...Minus displacement for rocks etc..
  20. Reeferdude

    What I want my new tank to look like

    Thinking outside the box are ya?;) Achieving a similar look can be done in your tank, even the concentration of fish...Or close to it. All you need is a large sump or secondary system to house an over sized skimmer and do plenty of consistent water changes. Aquascaping should be easy as...
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