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this link will give you all the details you want. (my next project) http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...mp;pagenumber=1

Love that 560gal tank! WOW! It

nuff said

Well worth the trip. Place keeps getting better and better everytime I visit.

hmmmm I see a road trip in the horizon

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Best thing is to QT them. Feed them well mixed with garlic or garlic extract. I fed mine Formula Two w/ 2% garlic and my own mixture. Hypo at 1.009 Temp at 82 Do water change every few days and suck out anything on the bottom of the tank. Skin will peels off slowly and they will look much better. Be patient and everything will be fine. Keep them QT for at least 6 weeks. About Garlic

Freshwater dips http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2004/mini4.htm Freshwater dips are largely ineffective in the treatment of Cryptocaryon irritans (Burgess, 1992). The host epidermis and thick layer of mucus form a barrier impervious to osmotic shock (Colorni, 1985). "Most of the trophonts whose hosts had undergone hyposalinity treatment, including freshwater, for at least 18 h, were still alive and occupied the same position in the host by the end of the experiment, following re-adaptation to sea water. They later dropped from the fish, encysted, and the tomonts produced tomites" (Colorni, 1985). Note that the above quote says "most" and not all trophonts. Trophonts embed themselves completely into the epithelium under a layer of skin. This protects these trophonts from dips. As the trophonts grow in size they gradually displace the overlying epithelium. This is when they become visible as white spots or nodules. Exposed trophonts may be susceptible to freshwater dips, but trophonts that survive continue in their life cycle making this method only partially effective at best. Freshwater dips can cause osmotic shock. Typically the fish are exposed to the air during the process of capture, handling and transfer, all of which are stressful to the fish. Freshwater dips cannot be depended on as the sole method of treatment for Cryptocaryon irritans and can be counterproductive because they are highly stressful to the fish. They should only be used in combination with other treatments that will successfully interrupt the parasite's life cycle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-j...hwaterdips.html This freshwater dips are effective for a few parasites such as Amyloodinium and turbellarian flatworms. They are generally not effective for Marine "Ich". The dip should be performed in a bowl or dish, just deep enough for the fish. Distilled, Reverse Osmosis or Reverse Osmosis/Deionised water should be used. It is a good idea to aerate the water for 30 minutes or so to ensure it has sufficient oxygen. Some processed water can be a little low on oxygen. The temperature of the freshwater should be as close as possible to the temperature of the tank water. The pH of the freshwater should be as close as possible to the pH of the tank water. Add a small amount of baking soda (around half a teaspoon) to the water and mix well. This will add some bicarbonate and carbonate to the water which will help with the pH. Place the fish in the freshwater for around 3 minutes. Make sure the fish does not get too stressed and if it shows signs of extreme stress, remove it immediately. After 3 minutes put the fish back into the tank or into a quarantine tank if you have one. For fish with Amyloodinium, the freshwater dips will only provide a temporary solution and treatment with Cupramine in a separate treatment tank is recommended. For fish with turbellaria (AKA "Black Ich"), the freshwater dip should be repeated twice at 3 day intervals.

Baking soda (about a table spoon per 20 gal. Mix in fresh water and add slowly.) Note: Test your PH level first. Give it a day or if you just mixed the salt. Adding baking soda might turn the water little chalky at first. That will go away after about a day. http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-j...posalinity.html http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-j.../marineich.html

anyone plan on taking a trip soon?

I should have asked for a router table for X-Mas!

Last week I over heard owner of LFS give some bad advice to a customer. Owner was trying his best to sell some expensive equipment that is worthless. From what I understand, customer has been buying water every week along with many additives for his 120 gallon tank. I gave him links to wamas and reef central for source of information. I wonder if he ever made it on here. Over the last year, I

This type of overflow really quiet as they say it is? How is it working for you? Nice setup.

Welcome!

I would definitely go Hypo with both. Tangs don

Doesn't much matter where you buy. Very good chance Blue Tangs will get ick even if they show no signs.

I checked the one in Manassas but they only had one. I told them there would be many people looking for it and they should stock up. Best to my knowledge, they never did. I

Before anything else, invest in a RO/DI unit. nuff said.

I found tons and tons of them at White Cap in Springfield. They are ready for this years blizzard. I was told that other White Cap carries Dowflakes as well. $13.64 for 50lbs bag. Randy's Recipes Video 206 - SPRINGFIELD, VA 8090 Alban Road Springfield, VA 22150-2202 Phone: 703-912-5900 Fax: 703-912-7544 Branch Hours: M-F 6:30-5, Sat & Sun Closed ---------------------------------- 212 - LANDOVER, MD 1950 B Stanford Ct. Landover, MD 20785 Phone: 301-322-8113 Fax: 301-322-3448 Branch Hours: M-F 6:30-4:30 Sat & Sun Closed ---------------------------------------- 207 - HYATTSVILLE, MD 2507 51st Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781 Phone: 301-773-3800 Fax: 301-773-7859 Branch Hours: M-F 7-5, Sat & Sun Closed ---------------------------------------- 208 - HYATTSVILLE, MD (2) 2401 51st Place Hyattsville, MD 20781 Phone: 301-772-0700 Fax: 301-772-7513 Branch Hours: M-F 7-5, Sat & Sun Closed ---------------------------------------- 211 - BALTIMORE, MD 1200 66th Street Baltimore, MD 21237 Phone: 410-483-4300 Fax: 410-325-3866 Branch Hours: M-F 6:30-5 Sat & Sun Closed -------------------------------------- 213 - RICHMOND, VA 2500 Glen Center St. Richmond, VA 23223 Phone: 804-648-7004 Fax: 804-648-6701 Branch Hours: M-F 7-5 Sat & Sun Closed ---------------------------------------- Also Virginia Contractors Supply 9106 Owens Dr Manassas Park, VA , 20111-4803 Address Map Phone: 703-631-6366 FAX: 703-392-5884

Found them!

Sorry, missed the 35 gal tank. For a 35 gal tank, I would go without a skimmer and sump. Cheapest and best way it to go with Aqua Clear filter 70 or 110 and just use the sponge and carbon. Do 10% water change weekly. Maybe use two powerheads (Maxijet 900) for good water flow. Never replace the sponge. Always keep it wet and if you need to clean it out, just squeeze it and replace it. You need all the

Q: How long will fish live in a bag? A: LFS: They are being shipped all the time, and can live a very long time in a bag. A: Accountant: after crunching all the numbers and double checking, approximately 48 to 72 hours. A: Attorney: How long do you want them to live?

RUN! And run fast! This hobby is more addicting than crack and more expensive. We have a saying in this hobby, tanks multiply faster than fish. First, find a tank that you like and research before buying. Plan out what you want to keep in the tank and research. Generally, tank and fish are your lowest costs. Plan out where you want to keep your aquarium. Plan out how you want to set up your equipment including plumping, sump or no sump. Next, research. Once you think you have a grip on things, purchase your tank and let the fun begin. Go slow and never rush it. Savor ever last minute. Welcome and best wishes. ...and another great source of information is Reef Central. Oh and the most important thing to remember

Welcome! Many people on here are paranoid to any new comers but few are great people. Trust me, I know

Friendly staff and well worth the drive. You might want to call them for shipping price. I think we get a discount since we are relatively near.