Recent content by Rick357

No AstroCreep, they are a part of life!!! you are allright, it is part of starting a tank. Just like Fyrefysh, and I suggest just keep up with your weekly H2O changes and be patient and you will be fine

Ok FragMaster I want the same performance as previously stated (two 1200's) but I am buying the 900w /1500 VA Unit, will it last over 6 hours (realistically) I need to know because I am changing some home wiring, and obviously it is important

I have a 65 gallon (36"x18"x 24") that I am currently running, it has about the same hood as you describe (mine is about 6" tall at the waterline) I am currently Running: 2x 96watt PC Actinics 1x 400watt Iwasaki Mogul base Metal Halide cooled by one fan that blows directly on the bulb and...

Most likely you have a diatom bloom, this is a very normal thing when starting up a new tank. when you added the 15 more lbs of rock you probably added some "extra nutrients" which the diatoms are feeding on. I would siphon as much off as you can with your normal water changes, and be...

Bump, I was hoping I could get an update on this as I am about to purchase a UPS and run two maxi jet 1200's. Does it actually run them as long as the theoretical numbers suggest?

Krato's that is exactly what I did, I wasn't quite as enlightened as early as 92, but I have been skimmerless with a refugium ever since. It is nice to see that there are other's here that subscribe to a non mainstream alternatives to reef keeping. 8)

I guess working in the Meat packing industry has some advatages... Polyclip and Tipper Tie are the only two manufactures that make metal clip tieing machines, I work with both at work, they are both equally reliable, though they can be tempermental, Once you get the feel for each ones...

OK, thanks Iwan, and I love the tank, it is by far one of them most beautiful Tanks I have ever seen ;-)

I am curious about the vodka method, how much do you administer, and at what frequency. Thanks ---Rick

I am also interested in the fieldscope, what magnification and dimensions are it, I have been looking for Vivitar Fieldscopes but they all say they have been discontinued. Let us know please. And thanks for any help you can provide, those are awesome photos. ---Rick

I was just thinking he used the same trash cans I did for make up water. :P :) and the dehumidifier looking thingy, I think, is the Chiller Looks like a good start, definately take your time and dont rush things, Julian sprung is definately right

It has been awhile since I made the trip, besides I think I drive faster than everyone else anywho :P

The Tampa Bay aquarium is very nice, I highly recomend visiting it. Ybor city in Tampa is allways fun, if you are into the bar scene. As far as the good stores, there are a couple in Tampa, the Reef Aquarium, and Marine Warehouse, as Far as Lakeland Lynn's Fish and Pets (very limited...

Louey, I don't have any experience yet, but my new bulb shows up on wednesday :P I also run 2 96 watt PC actinics though too, but I have always liked the growth of my corals and clams under 6500K bulbs, The 10K bulb that I have I don't care for, but it is an off brand, so that might be the...

If you do a google Image search for Mr. 4000 you can see several pictures, one of the sites has pictures of it being set up, although it is in German :P