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  1. cheeks69

    A Saga: Nikki's 120 gallon

    Very cool Nikki ! Please post a pic when you have a chance. I'm also considering getting one but not sure L III's or the Mini. Do you have to make any adjustments to your canopy ?
  2. cheeks69

    Quarantine

    :lol: Yes I recommend a refractometer :exclaim:
  3. cheeks69

    Nutrient levels

    Wow that's a big thread ! Will it answer my question ? If not then I won't bother:D
  4. cheeks69

    Quarantine

    Yes I agree but just would add that you might as well lower it slowly to 1.009 to effectively treat for crypto irritans.
  5. cheeks69

    Nutrient levels

    To me this is a paradox. What would be the desired nutrients and how would you be able to measure them ?
  6. cheeks69

    Nutrient levels

    I know that the tendency in a SPS tank is to keep them exclusively but would it be beneficial to keep corals that tend to like heavier nutrient levels so they can compete with algea ? Or maybe to increase the biodiversity especially filter feeders ?
  7. cheeks69

    Nutrient levels

    That's a great point ! Maybe that explains why my SPS have been able to withstand my typical 84-86 * F temp I usually maintain in the summertime :idea:
  8. cheeks69

    Nutrient levels

    Humm I have never used RO water or a phos absorver and I have a DSB, I'm probably a poster child for eutrophocation :lol: Great article reedman thanx for sharing. This reminds me of the Caleurpa invasion that's destroying the Mediterranium Sea.
  9. cheeks69

    Nutrient levels

    I know in my tank is nowhere near the low level of nutrients found in a coral reef and eutrophocation has not occured yet...does this mean it's inevitable ? Even though many people have great filtration can it ever compare to a healthy coral reef ?
  10. cheeks69

    Let's See Some Zoos!

    Wow incredible colors jojo and finn :exclaim: Here's mine-
  11. cheeks69

    Show me your full tank shots

    Here's an update on mine:) Unfortunately still haven't been able to fix the white balance especially from the reflection from the sand:doubt:
  12. cheeks69

    Show me your full tank shots

    Thanx oldsaint ;) Spectacular Vina :exclaim:
  13. cheeks69

    Show me your full tank shots

    Awesome tanks :exclaim: Anyone have the PAR #'s on those Reeflux bulbs ? I need to replace my XM 10k soon:rolleyes:
  14. cheeks69

    Project 58!! (Image intense)

    I had the same problem with my Mag 12, the ceramic shaft actually broke apart, same thing with my Seio 1100 good thing I had a backup impellar for the Mag and the Rio just in case. What I do now is every few months I'll take all the pumps and let them run in vinegar for several hours.
  15. cheeks69

    Power Compact vs. Metal Halide

    I frequent a Portuguese reefing site and T5's are very popular there and across Europe and people have had great success keeping SPS with them, but you need a good reflector, the Sunlight Tek Light T5 Hood is really good...
  16. cheeks69

    Mantis or Pistol

    http://www.blueboard.com/mantis/pest/tell.htm
  17. cheeks69

    Live Rock Saturation?

    Mike wouldn't the occurrence of N and P in these areas be possibly due to acumulation and not production and don't certain corals specifically LPS do very well in these types of environments ?
  18. cheeks69

    How Do You Maintain Ca and Alk?

    I drip kalk and add WM 2 part when necessary, don't do no stinkin W/C's :exclaim: BTW is that you Curt ? Good to hear from ya hope all is well:)
  19. cheeks69

    Pairing Gold Bar Maroon Clowns

    That's great to hear but keep an eye on them. In my case with a pair of Perculas they seemed to get along for a couple of days but then the female went ballistic and eventually I had to remove the male to save him from certain death. Here's some great info on pairing clownfish...
  20. cheeks69

    A 750g SPS system is born

    Wow Alberto the one of the Regal Angel in particular is excellent ! I can't believe how well you were able to photograph the Fairy Wrasse, those guys are some of the most difficult fish to get a clear pic of, I know I've tried:D
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