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    Test Kit

    The test strips that my LFS uses as a "quick test" showed my nitrates as 20ppm on my cycling 150G. When I told him to recheck it with a real test,...
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Finally found my source of ridiculous nitrates

    Thanks Tangster, good info. My 150G has been a headache since the paint incident. I am waiting for my RO tubing to build my denitrator, I have...
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Is this a good deal?

    Keep in mind that going too big on a chiller can be bad too. If it drops the temperature too fast, your fish/coral will be shocked. Ask why the...
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    New 120G Build..need some advice

    If it's possible, I would try to clean out the piping well, run hot water through the piping, and wipe down the inside of the tank with alcohol or...
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Suggestions on chillers, please

    I have 2 JBJ chillers and love them, a 1/5 for my 150G and 1/15 for my 20G. I paid $450 and $220 respectively. They are very quiet, chill the tanks...
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Im moving

    I would siphon out your tank water as much as you can and put it into a large bucket (5G or more if possible) to put your fish in while you are...
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    water temp and ich..

    Supplement food with Garlic Guard and Sel-con if you can. At the least, use the garlic guard though, it will help their immune systems. Use a reef...
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    porcupine puffer question

    Yes, params are good to know as sostoudt said. My fish usually get pale whe it's time to change the bulbs in my lights. If the eyes look hazy, look...
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: ASAP
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    where can u buy that egg crate stuff?

    Yup, PVC legs. I need to do just that to lift my skimmer out of the sump a bit. Thanks for reminding me of that :)
    Post by: tigermike74, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: ASAP
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    where can i find a 24w ballast?

    When you choose a ballast, the wattage of the bulbs you want must match that ballast. For example, if you want a 65W PCF, then you need to find a...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Skimmer in sump or out

    I have an EV-180 in my sump and I am going to move it out to remove the heat transfer, as RG stated. Eitehr way is fine, but if you have temp...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Coralife Compatible Hood/Canopy

    I second that. That was what I had to do on my 65G. It was either that, or the canopy barely rests on the braces that sit of the edge of the tank....
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    ZeroEdge

    I saw one in person, the water flows down the edges of the tank to drains at the corners of the tank that goes below to the sump. The returns come...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Fish Tank Brands and Kits
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    hermit crab

    I used to have 15 reds and they multiplied to about 20 then all died off. I don't know if they will get along with blues, or horseshoes. Mexican...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Inverts
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    PLEASE HELP! is my BTA dyeing??

    Yup, mine moved behind teh rock where it is happy now. It has gown about 30% since the picture in my profile was taken 3 days ago. They just do...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Inverts
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    ohhhh no torn anemone

    You need to put them in ultra clean water with enough minerals for them to heal, in other words, stable new mixed water you would use for a water...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Inverts
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    Glass Drilling

    I also want to add that if you do drill a hole, use tape so any glass bits that may chatter won't fall into the tank, and to prevent cutting...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: I made this!
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    Finally found my source of ridiculous nitrates

    My nitrates are still red, it's really staring to *P* me off! I am going to get more rock and see if that will help out. Since the tank was a...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Has anyone ever heard of this?

    BC mentioned a great point. If your house has a floating ground then there is really nothing that will truly ground your tank, you will have a...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Clown goin Down!

    There are a couple theories on water changes: 1. Do a gradual (i.e. 20%) change so the shock isn't big. 2. Do a big (even 90-100%) water change...
    Post by: tigermike74, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: ASAP
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