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  1. jcarlilesiu

    New 225/260 Build

    Hi Everybody, Been a long time since I have been able to get on this forum. I have had a 150 cube reef setup for going on 10 years now, however; the last 5 years included moving, starting a new company, and adopting two little girls. As such, the tank and fish are doing ok, but nothing like...
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    No Time!

    Starting a business is time consuming! Finally had an opportunity to do a water change and get some tank issues straightened out. After 2 years, I finally replaced that stupid Marineland Durso pipe with the siphon break above the water level causing all kinds of problems. Also moved the two...
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    The worst

    Last night, went to bed, looked at the tank and all was well. Woke up this morning to half of my softball sized neon green birdnest RTNing. No changes, everything else looks good. Didn't have time to test anything before work, but pulled it out and snipped off a bunch of frags hopefully some...
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    Baby clowns?!

    Looking into our tank today, and in the crevices of a piece of live rock with a lot of large open areas, Tammy has noticed several creatures swimming around at night. Today, I took a flash light and looked in there, and there is definitely a school of babies. They are swimming and are quick...
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    Youtube channel

    I guess I never posted a link to my youtube channel for the aquarium here. Well here it is, however I haven't done a video in a long time: http://www.youtube.com/user/jcarlilesiu?feature=mhee 150 Gallon Reef - YouTube September 18, 2010.wmv - YouTube Dreaming of Sushi - 150 gallon reef -...
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    Going black out

    In the last few weeks, we have had a little flare up of cyano in our tank. Not sure why. I suppose with the holidays we might have missed a couple of water changes. Anyway, last night, Tammy did a really good job of siphoning out as much as she could. We made the decision to do a 72 hour...
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    Ecotech MP wet side installation

    I have reviewed the owners manual and quick start up guide but can't find an answer. If you look at the wetside of a MP40 there is a section that is solid (does not contain openings for water to enter behind the blade). I assume this is to be facing up to eliminate the creation of a vortex...
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    Merry Christmas

    Ouch. Some people have no respect for others property. Toss a planter through our windshield? Thanks. Merry Christmas to you too.
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    Android Aquarium App

    I am an android junkie and found an app that allows you to keep track of aquariums. One of the features is a logging app to keep track of parameter changes. In the log, there is an option for "ALK" and "KH". Isn't that the same thing?
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    New Architectural Practice

    Hey all. I just wanted to let everybody know that I have recently launched my own architectural practice. Its exciting, but also keeping me busy. I don't know how many people are in positions of needing help architecturally, either with their personal residences, businesses, or if they are...
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    Need more dozing!!

    Our tank has been running and fairly stable for over a year, but as coral continues to grow and we add more hard coral and clams, we just can't keep parameters up with water changes alone. Alk: 2.5 meq/L Cal: 320 PPM Mag: 1125 With a water change yesterday I was surprised with the levels...
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    Intentional symmetry destruction

    One of the first SPS coral that I got was this red whirlybowl montipora. It was purchased from the SPS tank at Old Orchard, and a few months after purchase was showing decent growth. Top right corner After moving things around a bit, I decieded to keep it at the top of the tank and allow it...
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    Visited

    Me and Tammy took a drive up to Milwaukee today to check out this sponsor. We took a bunch of photos which I will upload shortly. This store has a great assortment of various animals. The best part is, they don't just stock the basics. You will find some unique fish. They have a great...
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    New Forum Reputation System

    Some of you have noticed the newly implemented reputation system we are testing out on the forum. Essentially, its a uncontrolled method of helping the forum to have credible and well thought out posts. Users can have their "reputation" increased if other users feel that their post was helpful...
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    Overstocked?

    Am I overstocked? Just kidding. http://www.reeffrontiers.com/photos_members/data/505/Anthias2.jpg But seriously, that is alot of fish. No idea what size tank that is, or if its even a tank but though it was a cool picture.
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    Apex Aquacontroller Unofficial New User Guide

    I have been trying to locate the new user guide that was previously published and posted on reeftech.webs.com It looks like that site is down now. Anybody know where an alternative PDF copy can be found?
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    SPS I.D. if possible

    Picked up this SPS at New Fish a while back. Has been doing great, just unsure what it is. Gold/Yellow color with light blue tips. No noticeable polyps but linear growth along branches. New growth is blue and then slowly changes to the yellow. Any help? Is this a common SPS with a common...
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    Electrical Mess

    We have spent the weekend replacing our 4 koralias with two MP40s and decided it was a good time to straighten out and organize our electrical panel. In keeping a clean look all electrical goes under the stand. There has to be a better way! Sent from my HTC android on tapatalk
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    Chat Window

    Chatbox Use: The chatbox is intended for minor conversations which may be off topic or light hearted and may not fit into the predesignated forums established. Additionally, the chatbox is intended to be used by members who are online simultaneously and may be discussing topics and have...
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    Gurgling or splashing durso

    I have been struggling with my overflow durso standpipe, ballvalve, air hole, and various other components trying to get this thing to quiet down. Last night, I figured out that when the flow rate is reduced via a ball valve on the line FROM the sump, that the durso doesn't make a waterfall...
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