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    Steve Irwin (croc hunter) dead

    Steve Irwin dies at 44. Queensland, Austrailia. He was shooting a documentary on stingrays, when he was stabbed in the chest by a stingray. its a sad day. he tought us so much in so little time. prayers for his family and friends. he will be greatly missed. REEF-ON....
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    inverts molting

    quick pH change will force a molt also. if a molt is forced, valuable vitamins and minerals are used to replenish the new layer. REEF-ON!
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    black light

    it damages the corals, UV rays from blacklight. REEF-ON!
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    Painting acrylic tank

    instead of painting. outside bottom or back can be covered with window tint graphics solid background. at your local tinting company. if you dont like it, you can always change the color. REEF-ON!
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    Water Changes Advise

    now you need test kits: Alkilinity (ALK) 2.5-4.0 mq/L or 7-14 dKH Nitrite (NO2) 0.0 ppm Nitrate (NO3) 0.0 ppm Ammonia (NH3, NH4) 0.0 ppm pH 7.8-8.3 Calcium (Ca) 375-450ppm Magnesium (Mg) 1200-1350 ppm you should test for: NO2, NO3, pH, and NH3/NH4 now. you should have a cycle of some kind...
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    Need an ID(picture included)

    appears to be filter feeders. do they open? or stay as they are? REEF-ON!
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    Too many bubbles?

    cycle time has nothing to do with ick. the cycle time is as crutial as the water changes to fallow. if your fish are dying of ick, not cycle being completed. they are two sepserate subjects. nitrite is exrtemetly hard on fish. nitrate is tollerable in amounts of up to 50ppm (high range test) in...
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    Too many bubbles?

    sorry for the time reply lapse. i work nights, this is my afternoon, 4:40 a.m., and sleeping by 6:30 a.m. my answers are to the best of my knowledge, i dont answer to any question i dont know. i usually can refer you to a site or another member with knowledge of the subject. i dont mind being...
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    Too many bubbles?

    Prime is a natural detoxifier, not a synthetic. it is for detoxification of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrite. it allows them (NH3,NH4,NO2,NO3) to be removed without water change. it helps the fish restor its own slime coat. not a synthetic that produces a slime coat. hydrosulfide salts, (sulfer)...
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    I got a new RBTA, Neener neener neener..

    turn off white light. T-5, 10000K or MH whichever you use and leave the actinics only. get a chair and if needed a box on it for still pics. REEF-ON!
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    Too many bubbles?

    nitrites need to be zero, thats probable cause. nitrite (NO2) @ 5, ammonia (NH3,NH4) @ .25, and nitrate (NO3) @ 20, will be lowered or gone, with a 25-30% water change. i dont treat (stress coat) unless there is no choice. water change would be my first choice. use Seachem "Prime" in tank will...
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    Too many bubbles?

    (ran outta room in my reply square) pH is acceptable in range of 7.8-8.4. out of tolerence, can damage your entire systems' well being and survival. try a buffer, but watch the Alkalinity. if you overdose it will get very high. the best way if O.D. has occured is 1-2 days off buffer. it will...
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    Too many bubbles?

    how long are they living? if they are showing signs of distress, look at the anal area. if its red and swollen, or if it looks like insides are coming out. gasping and listfulness/lathergic is appearent, they may have been cynide caught. ick comes from bacteria in unhealty, unsanitary tanks...
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    Comment by 'reefnetworth' in media 'xmas_worm'

    i agree Sati, i used to have some. ice storm, no power, 20+f for 2 weeks. REEF-ON!
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    Comment by 'reefnetworth' in media 'Pohnpei Live Rock'

    looks alot like Kaelini, nice rock! REEF-ON!
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    Comment by 'reefnetworth' in media 'Wafer corraline'

    i have some orange and some pink. very cool hitch-hiker! REEF-ON!
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    Comment by 'reefnetworth' in media 'Weedy Scorpionfish'

    he's beautiful! excellent pic. REEF-ON!
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    Comment by 'reefnetworth' in media 'White-Barred Boxfish'

    COOL! i like, i want, where to get? first time ive ever seen one. (white barred) PM me if you have details please, thanx & REEF-ON!
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    Comment by 'reefnetworth' in media 'Blue Green Chromis'

    these are my last addition choice. everything else is doing great. cool pic! REEF-ON!
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    Comment by 'reefnetworth' in media 'Flame Hawk'

    i had its twin, years ago. mine loved shrimp. nice pic! REEF-ON!
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