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  1. robbiej

    Does anyone ever shut off their skimmer during the week for a period of time?

    I recently visited a guy here in Tacoma who only runs refugiums and no skimmer for his softies. He has excellent growth. The softies absorb nutrients in the water. I am not recomending it, I am just saying that it is not always neccesary. He also runs barebottom with lots of LR. He has several...
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    Royal Gramma

    Ditto. I've had mine for awhile and has done well with the other tankmates. It gets in these matches with the coral beauty, I think its because of similar coloration. Nothing serious though, just showing off colors and fin flashing, no nipping.
  3. robbiej

    i've got some unidentified starfish

    I think i know what you are talking about. I can't remember the name of them. It starts with an "A". Look up starfish on wetwebmedia.com. They are generally harmless but reproduce rapidly supposedly. I found one a while back in my tank but haven't seen any offspring. It blends in with the rock...
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    Sleeping fish

    The sand is very fine and soft. So it makes more sense to me. It doesn't seem to be breathing hard, and when the lights are on he is very active. Thanks for all the responses.
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    Sleeping fish

    I have a percula that lays on the sandbed and "sleeps". Is this normal behavior? I assume all fish have a rest period but this one seems odd. It didn't do this in my 30 gallon but is doing it now in the 90 gallon.
  6. robbiej

    Ph pen question?

    Where can I get the calibration liquid for a ph pen? I ordered one online and didn't realize I needed this.
  7. robbiej

    Problem Equipment

    Thanks for the advice on the Seaclone, I was going to start with a sump but I am going to wait for now. I was thinking of going with a BakPak II. When I upgrade I am going to use the 30 for the sump.
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    Problem Equipment

    Anytime one starts a new a hobby, like myself. There is a tendency to make the mistake of purchasing inferior equipment without knowing it. Is there some equipment I should avoid? I am specifically speaking about skimmers, pumps, lighting, powerheads, etc. Thanks
  9. robbiej

    Let's Talk About ~Crabs~

    Side bar. What's an acro?
  10. robbiej

    Live Rock

    Looking at some websites advertising LR. What is the differrence between the rocks from the different places. http://www.liverocksales.com/index.htm#OurProduct This site advertises quaried aragonite that is cultured off shore. Does this have the same filtering effect as LR that is from the S...
  11. robbiej

    Dictionary check

    lol. thanx for all the help. ;) Have a great night/day :exclaim:
  12. robbiej

    Dictionary check

    What are DOM's :?:
  13. robbiej

    Dictionary check

    Great! :) Here's another one: IMHO Thanks, once I learn the lingo I'll be fine. ;) Rob
  14. robbiej

    Dictionary check

    Thanks, for the clarification. What are pod piles?
  15. robbiej

    Dictionary check

    What is: lol hth dzh :confused:
  16. robbiej

    Overflow boxes

    I think the external box I am refering to is called a wier sometimes. The one I have seen on the market is a CPR CS50 Overflow. I heard they lose thier siphon some times though.
  17. robbiej

    Overflow boxes

    Mine is glass. Got some suggestions?
  18. robbiej

    Overflow boxes

    I want to use a sump with the 30 gal I am setting up. Are external boxes a good idea? What are some suggestions on setting up an internal one? My aquarium doesn't have a built in one. I know it needs to be drilled but how would you fit a box around it? Everything else I seem to understand and I...
  19. robbiej

    Thanks Seattle

    What was the book mentioned? where do I get it?
  20. robbiej

    Plenum or no plenum?

    Thanks for the tips, everyone!
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