Pet Forum / Aquaria / Marine Reef / November 2003

Here are a few pictures I took in October of my Maxima, up close!
http://www.melevsreef.com/pics/1003/macro_maxima.html
Marc
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I could have bought it from the floppy headed Canadians on E-Bay (South
Park), But Marc did me right, kept the money within the group, if you want a
RO unit look here first, fast and promt.
BR549

I have read a lot about Iwaki pumps, their good reputation
for being quiet and reliable. I just found Blueline pumps on
the ChampionLighting.com website and I am interested in them.
Anybody here owns one like this? Would you recommend it?

Just came back from shopping and I stopped into a shop that has been
favorable mentioned here. They have on display and are selling a glass
tank (probably no more than 30 gal or less), complete with lighting and
a some kind of built in media filter. Kind of an all in one kit - ...

I have a 90 gallon setup that currently has a few fish in it that I am going to
be moving to a different tank. Does anyone have suggestions on catching a
spotted prawn goby ( approx 4-5 inches ) without tearing about the rock
structure and such. I have seen traps on various websites ...

I just wanted to see what others' experiences were reguarding their Calcium
Test Kits.
I recently bought one that was on sale at an LFS and I am unhappy with it.
The reason being is that the color change of the fluid is so gradual that it

I miss Tif & Ryan. I wonder how Tif is doing now that she is down in Florida
;).
Anyone know how to keep the can from getting slimy? I try to boil bleach and
rinse the can out once a day. Why does it keep getting slimy? Why do my

Has anyone been to that fish place in Lancaster PA recently?
How's their fish room and live rock?  I went there about 5 years ago
and at the time it was quite pathetic...and not well maintained.

Sorry for the exclaimation ..but there u go :-)
I saw this cottony stuff which I am guessing is
fungus on my live rocks. I scrubbed it off with
used toothbrush earlier on but the following day

i have a neat idea for those of you that dont like to add water frequently,
reduces maintence, easy. I took a 5 gal bucket last week, brought it home
with fresh RO, like usual, but got an idea this time, took a siphon hose,
attached it to sump, now theyre one.  have 4 more gallons ...

Hi;
I read about putting some kind of pad under a tank to even out the pressures
from the stand and tank bottom but no one gives the material.
What sort of material?  Styrofoam?

Howdy all.  I've been lurking a bit, and reading posts, and my desire for a
marine aquarium is growing ever stronger.  I have kept tropical aquariums in
the past, and am planning on creating a "river tank" set up that is half
land and half water to house some fish and amphibians.  ...

Before I go and buy a batch of Live Rock (considering the
liveaquaria.com premium fiji) I am concerned about using a copper
medication such as "CopperSafe" for addressing any ich outbreaks.
QUESTION: Will the CopperSafe kill my live-rock? what about the

Anyone around here know the benefits of coralline algae, its pretty prolific
in my tank right now(? I know thats its presence in the tank means
conditions are good, but I was wondering if thats all its really good for,
as an indicator.

Have you found any table on the net with some recommendation
for pump discharge, sump volume for specific tank sizes?
I am ready to upgrade my 30gallons minireef setup and add sump.
Ideally I would like to remove all internal powerheads and