Sharkey18

Hey, I have just set up a frag tank with a refugium. I have an inch or two of sand in the refugium and had egg crate in the frag tank. The egg crate basically covered the bottom and stood an inch off the bottom on pvc. The problem is with the egg crate in the frag tank. It holds detritus under it which is hard to vacuum out and makes it difficult to clear the algae off the sides of the tank underneath the egg crate. I was considering just putting sand in the frag tank now and using small egg crate stations that are easier to move about. Any suggestions? Laura

Anyone know of a bank I can rob before next Saturday... I'll split the take. Laura

I've had success with peppermint shrimp and Joe's juice. Both worked great. Laura

That's awesome. Are you going to try and raise the babies? Laura

Thanks for the info..... I am also using it over an open top tank and it is probably my fault it's not working. I also recall dropping it a few weeks ago.... I'll let you know if I fond any answers. Laura

Anyone know how to fix a Current Nova Extreme Pro? It is fairly new and two of the lamps are out. I was hoping it was bulbs and I bought new ones but no go. If it can't be fixed can anyone recommend somewhere to get a custom built light system? I have a 54 corner tank and getting the lighting I want has been very expensive and very disappointing. Thanks! Laura

Poor Angel.... Crazy clowns.... if I were that third clown fish I'd stay out of it.... Laura

Did you end up going to Roozen's? What did you think? Laura

Thanks, thats really helpful. Will definitely be more careful in the future. The problem I have now is that the tank is infected and I can't dip the whole tank! Laura

I think that's the correct name... there are a lot out there. These little creeps have been destroying my zoas / palys. So far I've lost at least 5 nice colonies. The dude in the picture is about 1/8 inch long and he's one of the big ones. Caught him hiding in my pipe organ. I see wrasses in my future... Laura

Congratulations.... I am very jealous since I am NOT at all happy with my lights. I'll need that video! and thanks for the tips! Laura

Wow, very inspiring. Do you have a pic of the refugium? Does it have a dsb? What types of macro? Laura

I just moved a 54 gallon corner tank with a 5 inch sandbed. Took out 2/3 of the water and it was no problem. I only moved it a few inches (twice ) but once you get it moving it should be fine. Watch for any divots in the linoleum than it could get hung up on and push from the bottom Good luck! Laura

WOW! Laura

Oh, that's painful to look at... So sorry Laura

Thanks! It is taking me so long to do even the simplest things, but I keep telling my friends and family, who see my house covered in tanks, pumps, and RO water that it's part of my master plan. It doesn't help, they still think I am NUTS! But I do have a master plan and I will post it as soon as it is up! Laura

Hey all, Thanks to some help in the DIY forum, my frag tank is now successfully plumbed to my new sump and I am filling it with salt water. The middle section of the sump is intended as a refugium, and there is a considerable amount of space. What should i put in there? Sand? Mud? just macro algae? Also once I add whatever I am going to add, how long before I can transfer some corals into the frag tank? If there is nothing to cycle, can I do it immediately? I am NOT using any water from the DT since I am concerned it might be ick infected and once the frag tank is up and running I am going to transfer my clowns out and let the DT lie fallow for 8 weeks. Thanks for your help. Laura

Thanks awesome! And you need some good news today given the state of the Caps playoffs... Laura

Is the live rock / nitrate problem at all similar to the old deep sand bed issue? If it can happen in a dsb doesn't it make sense that it could happen in live rock? Laura

Thanks so much! Off to home depot! Laura

Thanks for all the help! This is the bulkhead, it measures 1.5 inches from out side edge to outside edge. Any suggestions are welcome!!