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  1. Skimmer Issues (Pump Problems Really)

    I have a CPR SR6 skimmer that came with a Rio and modified it with a MAG . I tried several different size pumps and am now using a Mag 18 . Here is my link. http://community.webtv.net/MarkPelski/CPRSR6CONVERSION
  2. Garlic or ginger ..... experiences?

    CAT, what kind of garlic did you use? Kyolic doesn't stink up the tank . ? Look at me , 4 years and just a hand full of posts :) Is it a record ? Oldest member with fewest posts :)
  3. Garlic or ginger ..... experiences?

    I've used garlic in the past when I had an outbreak of ich after feeding `my tank live brine about 2 years ago. At the time all fish HAD been quarantined. I used the kyolic garlic , the fish loved it soaked in freeze dried blood worms. :) I have not had any ich problems since then, got a...
  4. Chillers and fans

    I have to run a 1/3 hp chiller and I also run a couple fans. My setup is in a closet on the 2nd floor of a 2 story condo in south Florida. My tank is built into the wall . I also have an exhaust fan in the ceiling to exhaust the heat from 3 - 400 watt MH and a bunch of PC'S and a vho. All the...
  5. Weekly Discussion - Newbie advice

    (1) Plan on spending some cash-oler. (2) Plan on spending more cash-oler. (3) Have some cash-oler on hand. (4) Just when you think the big cash-oler expenses are over , think again. (5) DEDICATION. I think the other replies have it about covered.
  6. Wall mounted aquariums - can anyone post some images?

    Nice tank Bryan !!!! :) How long has it been set up ?
  7. Wall mounted aquariums - can anyone post some images?

    It's not much but here's a shot of mine. I 'm proud of doing it myself. It took a few months to complete , it was a system move. http://community.webtv.net/MarkPelski/INTHEWALL120GAL
  8. Just got back from the ER. I'm OK, but a warning to all.

    brobak, A true survival story, good to be alive !! ?? A little off topic but I can relate. I got weed killer into my system once and was also bitten on the shoulder by what I believe was a Black Widow or recluse (sp) spider. I didn't see it when it bit me but saw the welt when I got home from...
  9. 5300k on a fuge ?

    Would this be ok for growing caulerpa . Should I forget it or use it ? I know it's made for planted FW but was wondering if there might be a problem using it on SW refuge . Anyone !!! ??
  10. Another MACO DIY Success!

    Congrats , looks like a great job. Pretty satisfying isn't it ? Good luck with it !!!!! :)
  11. Hello,I'm fairly new here.

    Wow, thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Actually I guess I did register here back in 1999 but somehow never bookmarked it and forgot about it. I have been frequenting a few more BB'S lately because I used to hang out mostly at" Reef _ _ _ _ _ _ _" but something happened with something and I...
  12. Hello,I'm fairly new here.

    Hi , I 'm new here . This is my setup: http://community.webtv.net/MarkPelski/INTHEWALL120GAL
  13. Anyone attempting "risky" fish for their Reefs?

    I keep a Copperband Butterfly and a Blue Pinstripe Wrasse. Both are suppose to be reef safe and seem to be. CB eats all the aiptasia and the Wrasse works on the limpets or pyramid snails.( whatever they are ) . Tank is SPS. http://community.webtv.net/MarkPelski/INTHEWALL120GAL
  14. Time for pc bulb changing

    You will loose all the blue and it will be more of a whiteish yellow.
  15. Purple Tang losing color

    Mr T. :) I feed mine Formula 1 and 2 , prime reef , clams, squid and angel formula. I also feed the tank reef solution and Mr. Purple is Deep Purple . I've had it for about 4 to 5 years. Keep good water quality. Mine lives in a 120 SPS tank. Good luck !!!! [\[\ark aka Fish / FISHme

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