Squishie89

I managed to visit Richard at Exotic Reef Creations today. Not only did he make the time to see me last minute, but I got 2 amazing new corals (2 plates to be exact) at great prices. Very pleased and would happily do business with him again. Thanks again!!

Sorry to go a bit off topic; I was hoping to visit your store this weekend, is that possible? If so, what hours are you available?

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Squishie= Comes from Finding Nemo when Dory calls the jellyfish squishie, my ex would call me it, nick name sort of stuck. 89= year I was born.

Theme ideas; Hitchhikers, night life, macro, photoshopped, cell phones only, DSLR/point and shoots only, (different types of corals like LPS or SPS), Fish, (different colors like red or blue)

I got 2 AMAZING clams. I am glad I did not get anymore than that as with them in the tank I am having trouble finding room for things! The bigger of the 2 clams squirted water at me when putting him in the tank =P http://squishie90gfowlr.tumblr.com/image/53636423541

I just wanted to thank Pacific East, Reef eScape and WAMAS for the event today. Everything was awesome.

Really hoping I can get my hands on at least one of your clams. Been trying to decide whether or not to go early and get a better pick of clams or go later and meet some people. Hard decision!

That frogspawn is kind of mind blowing. I can't stop staring at it.

Let me re-phrase this. I am willing to buy what is needed, although I need to put a max of about 400-500 dollars. I see that even the AI sol/vegas have a rail kit. A rail kit looks perfect for my needs. Can someone point me in the right direction of what to get in that price range?

I see what you mean. And thank you very much. Can you briefly walk me through the other ways of mounting the lights?

The light I have in mind is a buildmyled.com light (14k reef spectrum with wide angle lenses). I don't want to hang any lights so using legs is a priority. Thank you everyone for your responses and help, I really appreciate it.

I have a 90g system which just reached 8 months old. I plan on having a FOWLR with inverts, no corals. But I will have clams. I currently have the marineland light, which does just great for my tank so far (Current stock:2 clown fish, 1 blenny, shrimp, crabs, urchin, snails). What are everyones thoughts about this light? I am not opposed on upgrading, but I want the best for my clams because I do plan on getting some really nice ones. IF this light is not enough for a clam (which I will be getting this weekend) how long do I have until I need to get a new light in? (I already have the light in mind, would just need to order it). Thank you all so much!

Nothing here in Rockville, although the sky does look quite threatening. Stay warm everyone!

I just wanted to wish everyone good luck with the storm. Fingers crossed none of you have any long power outtages. If you don't already, get yourself a couple of battery operated air pumps as these could save your fish/corals lives.

Thank you everyone for your responses! The skimmer situation is getting better. I figured out I was nit picking with the valve, and my skimmer takes a few hours to show the actual results of the change. Although the other day after a water change the skimmer was acting up, I then turned the valve down a bit and it settled down. Just a very picky skimmer. For reference I have a RO XP1000SSS . I will get some pictures of my set up tomorrow, here is a really crappy picture from almost a month ago- I actually have a lot of trouble seeing and interpreting the results from a refractometer, but I will give it another go.

1) Yes, RODI water. 2. ReefAngel controller ATO 3. I use the PinPoint Salinity Monitor- http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4690+4486&pcatid=4486 The problem was the skimmer cup would fill with water, which I would then dump in the sink because most of the time it had gunk in it, and then the ATO would go off due to the loss of water. So there was more fresh water being put in than there should be normally. And I would say I am not the best at making sure each batch of SW for the WC is the same salinity.

I am fine with testing high range pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. But getting into things like calcium, magnessium, alkalinity, I am not so good at. I have tried API (for calcium) and Red Sea for CA, Mg, Alk. Any suggestions for easier tests for those last three? I have heard good things about Salifert and I am going to try and purchase them soon. My other issue/concern is keeping things stable. My ammonia has been either zero or relatively close to 0 (I don't 100% believe my API test kit, but my Seachem monitor says 0, and LFS says 0). My Nitrates are between 10-20ppm. I have issues also keeping my salinity stable, it is usually all over the chart in the "okay/safe" area. This has been due to skimmer issues for the most part, and making sure water change water is at the right level. And for referance, I have a 90g tank with an ~20g sump with a small refugium, 10g ATO. Tank was set up in September, plan on doing a FOWLR and Inverts tank (currently only 2 clown fish, shrimp, urchin, crabs, snails). All fish and inverts are thriving, I even have feather dusters growing and doing well. I do plan to have a clam(or more than one) and an anemone, so stable water conditions are a must. I currently use Instant ocean salt, 15-20% water changes every other week (just did one yesterday) with RODI water (TDS= 0).

Thank you everyone! Happy to be here. Thank you! It truly is. What I think is more amazing is the stuff you did not put in knowingly! Tonight I found my first "regular" worm.

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Hello. My name is Jessica. I am usually on another board but I am going to try and keep up with this one as well. I have a 90g FOWLR and Invert tank which I started in September. Currently only have 2 clown fish, 1 pom pom crab, 1 blue urchin, 1 tiger pistol shrimp, 20+ hermits and 100+ snails. Obviously I am taking things very slow. But, patience is key in this hobby. I do small updates and pictures here- http://squishie90gfowlr.tumblr.com/ And more pictures are here- http://s25.beta.photobucket.com/user/Dcksgomoo/library/90g%20Saltwater%20FOWLR Thanks for having me here =)