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Hahaha darn...I can't wait till I get my 125g up and running. I'm going to neglect the living poop out on my next BTA . BTW, awesome reference with the arm flailing and cocked punches

Man, I just need that "one" coral that would take care of my retirement....I'm sure the guy selling these things is set for life

Hahaha....I can't stop laughing BN251(Ben) I know you got some nice Zoos! Waiting for you to come alive!

This is a nightmare. I've put a few new fishes in my DT without QTing and doing this made my fish catch ich, but like you said it would go away after a while. When I introduced new my Purple tang into my DT and it had like ich for a month, but as soon as I soaked their food in selcon/garlic/aminos then fed it to them for a whole week, the ich went away and I haven't seen the ich stuff since.

Most of the BTAs I've seen/owned look much like the second picture. I can't for the life of me make any of my btas super bulbous like the way I want it.

I'm sure this has already been a topic here, but geez...really? http://reefbuilders.com/2013/09/25/record-2425-2polyp-palythoa-frag-reminds-zp-collectors-business/ Hey BN251 where ya at? I know you have some of these

I read somewhere NOT to use Walmart RO water because of poor maintenance/high tds/etc. Make sure you test the RO from Wally-World! But if you're just doing softies and LPS I think you'll be fine.

Welcome to Wamas! Loads of information here so don't be shy and ask!

I've had this issue before. I say just give it some time, eventually he's going to get hungry and eat. Nothing to worry about

Sorry, I didn't mean to offend anyone or come off as a ****** using the pejorative term "lazy". I think this is a great forum. I have never bashed on anybody or have any interest to. I've learned a lot from this forum and you (Origami) are very helpful, and do a lot for this forum. It is much appreciated from me. I try and offer my positive 2 cents when I can, but I am no where near a "Master Reefer". I don't bash on anybody, I just simply read to refresh, then move on. I have notice the newbies having a hard time here on the forum. Luckily for me, when I joined it was with a warm welcome at my first meeting and some free frags from other members. You and Origami are absolutely right, and I agree! Sorry guys if I stirred some detritus up. Just wanted to people to know this is a great forum aside from the occasional ignorance.

This forum has been very helpful when I first joined a few years ago and still even now. I met some really decent individuals on this forum and the meetings were awesome. I recently got back in this forum because of a new build (125 gallon mix reef) and it is definitely a different vibe. I asked a question about a new salt mix that I wasn't familiar with nor was there enough google info about it. I got a few responses that made me scratch my head a little, but for the most part it was very informative. I have notice some members posting things that could easily be researched on google, but I have to admit sometimes asking is a lot easier than doing the research With that being said, I agree...people should maybe put in a little more effort into Googling and not be so "lazy"

Okay, I'm sticking with the 250's. I hope to develop the first mini "Dormero Rotes Ross" 125g mixed reef tank with these lights

Yeah I really liked how your 14k's looked. You think the 3x (400wMH) setup would just be an overkill?

Oh yeah, I remember that! were you using 14ks?

So I was thinking of putting this over my 72"x18"x24" tank. It will have 3x (250wMH), 4x 60" (80W) T5 actinics, 6 LEDs per MH bulb. anyone use these lights before? any recommendations? I figured this would be a great All-in-one type of light. Was thinking of doing a mixed reef, sps, lps, etc. Think these lights are enough? They do sell the 3x (400wMH) version but I think that might be an overkill.

Thank you Sean,Origami, and everybody who has chimed in with useful info. This has really helped me out a lot!

Thanks Origami, I'm going to try and dig up some old discussion threads if I can. Would you ever go back to Crystal Sea bioassay? When using the CSB, did you have to use addition supplements to bring up cal,mag,etc.

Mr.703, What salt are you using? How long have you been using it?

Well, I'm currently building/upgrading to a 125g from a 90g and my LFS mention this product to me and I bought some. What sold me was the no caking agent, no EDTA, no dechlorinator, MADE IN USA/Maryland and used in scientific researches in MD. Urchin larvae survival rate studies far exceeding I/O so maybe whale breeding might be better using a bioassay formula? but I'm not scientist nor do I want to start a heated arguement about it. Just want some stories of peoples' experience with this salt. Figured since I'm starting fresh with the new 125g that I might use different salt and not I/0. I may be wrong about this whole thing, but more opinions/advice/experince is much appreciated!

Oh my...72 grams of MagFlake per 10g that is...um just too much. Origami, have you ever used this salt? What salt are you using now?

Mr. Rock, thank you for your experience! What salt are you using now and why did you make the switch from Crystal sea bio-assay? did you have any problems with Crystal sea bio-assay?

Big Country, thanks for your experience! What kind of setup did you have at the time fish only/reef? Looking for more people with experience or opinions on this salt. I like the fact that there's no dechlorinator, caking agents, and some of the metals found in salt mixes.

Haha sorry, I thought people would get the idea . But yes, those are the reasons why I'm making the switch.

well considering that crystal sea bioassay is cheaper and supposedly contains less of the "toxic" chemicals that most other salt mixes contain.

Yeah, he told me that look it up. The only salt that doesn't have E.D.T.A? so here is a link I found. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-03/rs/feature/