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    Mr Coral today

    in Vendor Experience

    Why should going to the source, hurt the chances of picking up something nice at MrCoral? After "angel not fish"s dismay, you continue to ask them why they didn't order online. What does that matter? Are you an internet only retailer?

    Watchman Goby Acting Odd

    in General Discussion

    I have had my Yellow Watchman for a few months now and have never seen this behavior. Usually, a full day, for him, consists of watching out for predators while the Pistol Shrimp works on the burrows. But, this morning, he is swimming strongly against the current at the top of the tank. Is this strange behavior for a Watchman? Is he dying? Is he trying to view his surroundings?

     

    If anybody has an ideas or experience with something like this, I would love to hear from you.

    Anybody know anybody who does custom tanks?

    in General Discussion

    Coralhind: I was thinking acrylic.

     

    I sent an e-mail to NAGA and am awaiting a response. As for Miracles, the person to discuss tanks with is "in a meeting" and will have to call me back. Has anybody heard of place the "reef ready" portion of the tank in the exact center of the tank? I want to try to do this. I am just not sure it is possible.

    NeoMarine Reef Salt

    in General Discussion

    It seems that salts are solely based on opinions and individual targets. But, I started with, and have been using, NeoMarine for about 6 months now. My reef loves it, so I love it. From the water I tested in the Caribbean, this salt matched the best, IMO.

     

    In the Caribbean, I found...

     

    Temp at 83 degrees

    Salinity at 34 ppt

    Calcium around 405-410 ppm

    pH at 8.2

    Alk at 7.5 dKH

    Mg at 1283 ppm

     

    Reef Crystals boast a calcium level of 450 ppm. That is good for some individuals, but I want my water to be as close to natural as possible.

     

    Again, salts are a preference and are based on opinions and individual targets.

     

    These are my findings and my preferences. My advice is to find a salt that meets your preferences and targets, and be consistent with that salt.

    Mr Coral $10 Frag purchase review

    in Vendor Experience

    You see, the problem is that everyone has been hearing mixed things about Mr. Coral. So, the comparison photos are probably just as important to the rest of us, as they are to Hypertech. My future business with Mr. Coral is waiting on these pictures. Thank you, Hypertech, for making this thread.

    Information on Calcium Reactors

    in General Discussion

    I am starting to do some serious research for a calcium reactor. I found Jan's post from a while back with this link, http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm, and have decided that a calcium reactor is the way to go for me. A few things hinder this motion though. #1: I don't know the first thing about setting one up. Sure, I read all about it but have never done it by myself, nor do I have any previous experience with one. #2: Cost. I am finding certain items from $300.00 to $1,500 and am a little confused as to the price/quality ratio. Finally, #3: I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have an old one lying around that I can rent/borrow/experiment/practice with before I purchase my own?

    In other words, I would greatly appreciate experienced advice and help. Physical or textual :) Anything anyone can do to help me figure this out.

    I have added items to my setup before, strictly on LFS recommendation and will NEVER do it again. Fortunately, I was shown this wonderful forum by scott711, and now trust the information I find from you lovely people, much more than someone who is trying to make a sale.

    Thank you all in advance,

    Jonathan

    Refugium Plants

    in General Discussion

    Lately, I have been having trouble finding plants that I can put in my newly constructed refugium. I call around to LFS's, and I always get, "We'll have it next week." I don't know what to do. Also, does anyone recommend a specific type of plant for my in-sump, partitioned, refugium?

     

    Jon

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