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    SPS Fading

    Hello, The two top causes of SPS corals to expel their Zooxanthellae rapidly are heat spikes and sudden increases of light intensity or spectrum change. Other things can cause bleaching but most of the time it is the above. The coral can recover with proper care. I place the coral in a low...
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    losing heads on frogspawn and hammer

    Hello, I would recommend a 5-15 min. dip with an iodine based coral dip. This can stop the spread of infection (often called brown jelly) in its tracks. Sometimes a second dip is necessary 24 hours later. If action is not taken you can lose the entire colony. Shipping stress, being stung by...
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    Macro Shots

    Here are a few more. Regards, Kevin
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    SPS (Small Polyp Stony Coral) Parameters

    Hello, I'm often asked what parameters I recommend so here they are. The basic water parameters first: Nitrate 0ppm SPG 1.025/35ppt Temp. 77F +- 3F. Calcium 380 - 420ppm Alkalinity 8-9dKH/2.86-3.2 meq/L Magnesium 1200-1375ppm Random and/or pulsing water flow 20-40 times the tank volume per...
  5. 600 Gallon 2007

    600 Gallon 2007

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  6. 550 Jan 2008

    550 Jan 2008

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    Leather Corals losing lobes

    Hello, It is a common reproductive strategy for leather corals. Regards, Kevin
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    Pink stylo (cats paw)

    Hello, Stylophora species can do quite well under HO T-5 bulbs and have bright colors if kept 12-18" from the bulbs. They also prefer moderate to high water flow. Regards, Kevin
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    Lost Creek 270

    Hi Kevin, Nice looking tank! I'm a minimalist when it comes to rock so your aquascape is very appealing to me. Cheers, Kevin
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    My 300 Gallon sps tank

    Charlie, Nice shots. The Naso is very nice. I need one for my tank. Regards, Kevin
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    Macro Shots

    Dang, I would send something over with Charlie but I think you have everything and a lot more than I do :) Cheers, Kevin
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    Macro Shots

    He may be? I need to get a frag back. Dang hint hint :) Cheers, Kevin
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    Pistol Shrimp ID

    Hi Leslie, Very cool links! Thank you. An interesting read with great pictures. Regards, Kevin
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    Happy Thanksgiving RF!!

    To all my friends at Reef Frontiers I wish you a great Thanksgiving, relaxation, and safe travels. All the best, Kevin
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    Snow picture!!!!!!!!!!

    Here's a couple of snow pictures for those that like lots of it. I can't say it was that much fun after the first few feet. Cheers, Kevin In the first picture that's an F250 Ford truck under there :eek: In the last picture it's of my neighbors house and notice the pickup in his driveway. You...
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    Pistol Shrimp ID

    That's the information I really needed :) Thank you Leslie. Cheers, Kevin
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    Pistol Shrimp ID

    Hi Leslie, I get these as hitchhikers now and then on corals. They are always quite small about 1.5-2cm. I'm hoping that they are a small variety. Regards, Kevin
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    Pistol Shrimp

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    OUCH.....Bristleworms!

    It's pretty common occurrence when flushing out shrimp goby pairs, dartfish, etc. For a few days it feels like you were using hand tools and almost got a blister but not quite. Just red and sensitive. There are some big ones that feel like cactus and will actually bleed. I don't see too well so...
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    OUCH.....Bristleworms!

    Sick puppy I guess :badgrin: I'm working my way up to those :D Cheers, Kevin
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