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Forum: Reefs December 4th 07, 02:47 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 31
DSB
Views: 5,366
Posted By Tidepool Geek
DSB

Hi Wayne,

If you look at my previous post, you'll see that I didn't say that
Shimek invented the DSB but that he 'invented' it; the single quote
marks around the term were meant to denote that it...
Forum: Reefs December 1st 07, 07:28 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 31
DSB
Views: 5,366
Posted By Tidepool Geek
DSB

Hi Jim,

I suggest that you read at least one of these three...
Forum: Reefs November 3rd 07, 12:54 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 15
Views: 6,215
Posted By Tidepool Geek
more creatures to id

Hi Jim,

The picture would have to show more (and crisper) detail to be sure
but your worm appears to be a Cirratulid or "Hair" worm. These guys
are beneficial detrivores.

You can find a good deal...
Forum: Reefs April 14th 07, 02:40 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 65
Views: 25,220
Posted By Tidepool Geek
octopus climbing out of tanks

Howdy,

Octopuses are often very accomplished escape artists and crawling
across a few feet of dry surface is within the capabilities of a large
one; I'm sure that the distance capability would be...
Forum: Reefs December 19th 06, 02:30 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 22
Views: 7,830
Posted By Tidepool Geek
Copepods (probably not)

KurtG wrote:
wrote:
They could be, if they move.

Definitely not then. These are calcified to the rocks.


Hi Kurt,

It's impossible to say for certain without...
Forum: Reefs November 20th 06, 04:32 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 1
Views: 2,043
Posted By Tidepool Geek
food receipe for reef tank

Hi Joe,

These are probably the most widely circulated DIY aquarium food mixes:

Here's a link to Marc Levenson's recipe
http://www.melevsreef.com/food.html

and here's one to Eric...
Forum: Reefs November 18th 06, 04:36 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 3
Views: 1,730
Posted By Tidepool Geek
Identification and compatibility: Barred Moray or Zebra Eel

hawgdawg wrote:
The pictures I've found of the Barred Moray and the Zebra
are very similar and that's what it looked like. How can I tell the
difference? Are either or both compatible...
Forum: Reefs November 15th 06, 03:14 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 18
Views: 3,801
Posted By Tidepool Geek
Booger flicking

bo0ger1 wrote:

The water changes help to LIMIT not PREVENT changes in ionic composition.

Booger,

Let me see if I understand your logic. You recommend against water
changes because they limit...
Forum: Reefs November 3rd 06, 07:26 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 13
Views: 3,255
Posted By Tidepool Geek
Mag Drive 5 with metal screws

MartyPowerJazz wrote:
I'm going to avoid my usual overdoing and try not to
order the plastic ones...

Hello again,

Before you decide that replacing the screws is "overdoing" read...
Forum: Reefs November 3rd 06, 02:23 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 13
Views: 3,255
Posted By Tidepool Geek
Mag Drive 5 with metal screws

MartyPowerJazz wrote:
A question - I ordered a Mag Drive 5 pump; it arrived today, and when I
unpacked it I saw it has metal screws holding the impeller housing.

Hi Marty,

Many people replace...
Forum: Reefs October 31st 06, 03:40 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By Tidepool Geek
Phytoplankton Cultures

Pszemol wrote:
"TheRock" wrote

How's that 58 gallon algae problem going anyway ?


Doing water changes so far and limiting feeding...


Hi Pszemol,
Forum: Reefs October 16th 06, 08:37 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 16
Views: 3,652
Posted By Tidepool Geek
What eats bristleworms?

George Patterson wrote:
TheRock wrote:

Bristle worms are our friends...

Why?

Hi George,

Check out these three articles by Ron Shimek:
Forum: Reefs October 12th 06, 03:33 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 5
Views: 2,375
Posted By Tidepool Geek
Very much a newbie but have a couple of questions

Gill Passman wrote:

1. I have noticed that the water surface is covered with pink dust like
material - this has happened in the last couple of hours....

2. Something nasty seems to be...
Forum: Reefs August 14th 06, 05:31 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 22
Views: 7,438
Posted By Tidepool Geek
How can I tell if the LFS sold me DEAD Live Rock?

Noah Body wrote:
would it be alright for me to send you a very high quality picture
of the rock to get your opinion?

Hi Caper,

Much as I'd like to help you evaluate your rock, I'm just about...
Forum: Reefs August 12th 06, 03:16 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 22
Views: 7,438
Posted By Tidepool Geek
How can I tell if the LFS sold me DEAD Live Rock?

Noah Body wrote:
Simply put ... this live rock looks like it's had it's day, but I can't tell
what to look for because this is the first rock I have ever purchased? ...

Hi Caper,

Time and...
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