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  1. tigermike74
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    My fish bit me

    My maroon will headbutt my hand, but only if I get near her anemone otherwise she leaves me alone. My blue devil always divebombs me and nips at me....
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Carpet Algae

    It may be hard to see from the pic, but your tank looks normal to me. I don't see a blaring amount of growth on the rocks and sand. I would still...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: Algae
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    Info about sumps

    That is awesome if you get a trouble free siphon the way you do. I have seen some OF systems that get broken siphons and the OF stops draining due...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    green algae all the time

    Woops sorry, I was thinking fuge rate. Shame on me. :-[
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Algae
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    Carpet Algae

    If your tank is 75G, you will want a minimum of 800GPH turnover. With 2 Rio1400 used for returns (I'm assuming they are in a sump pushing 2 returns)...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Algae
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    good RO-DI system, need to know now. at the store!

    The rejection on the consumer (drinkable) units are less than reef intended units. Reef units will filter out 99% of the TDS where regular human...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: ASAP
  7. tigermike74
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    help stand problem

    With my 20G, I siphoned out 2/3 of the water and just picked it up by myself. With a 10G tank, that will weigh about 40-50lbs. If you can lift that...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: ASAP
  8. tigermike74
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    Clown Dead, please help me find out why =(

    True, Haitian anemones are not "hostable" anemones, they will eat a fish that tries to do so. I'm sure there are others as well.
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Fish Diseases
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    Info about sumps

    I'm not sure if you are open to the idea of drilling the tank walls, but that is also an alternative to a siphon OF. Your OF will have to be able to...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    If you ever have to put a bubble maker in...

    I personally do not like bubble walls in saltwater tanks. The bubbles are too big to dissolve in the water to make it useable for the tank...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. tigermike74
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    green algae all the time

    Your tank is still cycling. Do you have fish in the tank? What type of skimmer do you have? Test for NH3, NO2 and NO3 and PO4. What type of water...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Algae
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    Carpet Algae

    Actinics will help coralline algae take hold once the heavy cycling is done. I didn't run any lights in my cycle until the end of 2 months. I had...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Algae
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    Carpet Algae

    If it's like a carpet, that's not normal algae. If it's stringy, you might have a case of cyanobacteria. Increase the flow rate in your tank....
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Algae
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    What type off lighting?

    I'm glad that you are asking what is right for it. I have seen people in my LFS refuse and think they are the exception to the rule. "Well that...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    What type off lighting?

    That type of lighting ( T8 ) is not enough for light intensive animals. T8 is considered normal output, generally 20-30w for a 24" lamp. Even with...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Whats this clear stringy thing

    Yeah I kind of panicked when I saw them and searched. I got the link that Hackem sent me too. They are filter filter feeders and can eventually...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: ID This!
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    Backup Lighting

    I have designated my retired 260W (4x65w) PCF fixture after getting my MH fixture. I used that on my 20G tank when my 65w PCF blew up and was...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    halide question

    Yes, like the others above said. Not worth the risk. Reputable aqua lighting manufacturers make the bulbs to a tighter tolerance than regular...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Need help lighting frag tank

    I was told by many sources that if you want hard corals to go with MH. It's not worth risking the livestock over a few watts short of what they...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Whats this clear stringy thing

    Hard to see clearly. Do they retract when you shine light on them? I had tiny clear worms in my rock and they are good for the tank. Hopefully you...
    Post by: tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: ID This!
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