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  1. Acrylic Multi Tank Modules For Sale Long Island.

    If anybody is looking I am selling acrylic module tanks, I have 5 of them they are 55 gallons each and are 3 tanks in one. They are 48inches long 24inches high and 18 inches deep, they have bulkheads and returns. They are perfect for hospital, species breeding, coral frags, fish holding. $ 60.00...
  2. My DIY self leveling counter current protein skimmer

    Skimmer Design Plans CaptiveReef
  3. Video of Cuba's Reef virtually untouched by man!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhC1U8hj4Yk This video shows Cuba's coral reef, that has been untouched by man, it's incredible. CaptiveReef
  4. pH swings

    Use a 2 part calcium/buffer or dose Kalkwasser The end product of filtration is the production of acid, water changes will help with the addition of calcium and the buffering of the water, but you will have to maintain the calcium/buffering of the tank by using a 2 part calcium/buffer, or...
  5. Can you dose Vodka or use biopellets in tank that is going thru the nitrogen cycle?

    I dose an 80 proof vodka/white vinegar combination at a rate of 1 drop per 25 gallons 3 times a week. Most important thing to remember is you must have a powerful efficiently running protein skimmer if you dose vodka/vinegar. You can start dosing now it will handle the phosphate/nitrate right away.
  6. My DIY self leveling counter current protein skimmer

    I can email you the design, do you live in Hicksville Long Island? Give me your email address, mine is [email protected] Thanks Greg
  7. My DIY self leveling counter current protein skimmer

    My next one will be made of clear PVC, so you can see it in action.
  8. Inspired!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Here is some live Fiji Footage for future inspiration !!!! http://www.youtube.com/embed/mcbHKAWIk3I
  9. CaptiveReef

    A pair of Maroon Clowns, Yellow Tang, Clown Tang, 2 Scopas Tangs, Powder Brown, Kole Tang, Hippo...

    A pair of Maroon Clowns, Yellow Tang, Clown Tang, 2 Scopas Tangs, Powder Brown, Kole Tang, Hippo Tang, Emperor Angel, Coral Beauty Angel, 3 Blue Damsels, 2 Three stripe Damsels, 2 Half black/ yellow damsels, New Calidonian Damsel, 2 Engineer Gobies, Heniochus Butterfly, Copperband butterfly
  10. My DIY self leveling counter current protein skimmer

    Hello and Seasons Greetings, I have not been here for a few years, but I'm back and will be contributing to the forum. I designed my own protein skimmer about 8-10 years ago and have been using it with great success. I shot some video of the tank and skimmer. Here is the link. Thanks, Greg...
  11. Fishy, Inc. Grand Opening this Saturday Long Island

    Sorry it's the 20th I fixed the website. The site was made to help him out, fellow reefer helping out his local aquarium. Excuse the popups you can block them. CaptiveReef
  12. Fishy, Inc. Grand Opening this Saturday Long Island

    :thrash: Fishy, Inc. is having the long awaited Grand Opening this Saturday, Here is their website: http://fishyinc.tripod.com The new store looks GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CaptiveReef
  13. Who sells hw Hydro koll

    I'm looking for a product called hw Hydro koll, I used to be able to purchase it. The same company makes hw marine mix. This product is used in the preparation of new saltwater. Any info would be great. CaptiveReef :D
  14. Looking to trade 400 and 250 watt MH systems for marine fish. Long Island

    Sorry if I offended anybody Okay 1st come 1st served I just want to get some Copperband Butterflies. TimberTDI do you want to trade?
  15. Looking to trade 400 and 250 watt MH systems for marine fish. Long Island

    Copperbands jhale, Yes I found out about, Yellow Tang's and Copperbands the hard way. I lost a Copperband to 3 Tangs. Since then I have added a large Vlamingi tang to keep everyone in check. Thanks Greg

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