Living Reefs http://www.livingreefs.com/ en Thu, 17 May 2012 05:52:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.livingreefs.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Living Reefs http://www.livingreefs.com/ Crabs versus snails http://www.livingreefs.com/crabs-versus-snails-t41625.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:37:05 GMT What do you prefer, hermits or snails? A combination? If snails, which type? I have read that snails are preferred over crabs cause they do a better job plus the crabs go around reducing your number of snails, therefore reducing your cuc numbers. Just curious. I have a large thin striped... What do you prefer, hermits or snails? A combination? If snails, which type? I have read that snails are preferred over crabs cause they do a better job plus the crabs go around reducing your number of snails, therefore reducing your cuc numbers. Just curious. I have a large thin striped hermit in my 75 and saw him taking out a snail and this just sort of angers me to see it happening. ]]> Invertebrates clancaster23 http://www.livingreefs.com/crabs-versus-snails-t41625.html RO System http://www.livingreefs.com/ro-system-t41624.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:09:45 GMT Hi. Is there RO system that provides more than 1 gallon per 15 minutes? To run WC with my 75 gallon takes very long time. Thanks Hi.

Is there RO system that provides more than 1 gallon per 15 minutes? To run WC with my 75 gallon takes very long time.

Thanks ]]> assafelbaz http://www.livingreefs.com/ro-system-t41624.html My 150 gal plan http://www.livingreefs.com/my-150-gal-plan-t41623.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:57:46 GMT We'll first I'd get some hermit crabs and emerald crabs

then ect. ect. I will update when I figure out what else I want
:D ]]> Reef Fishes spongeycrab http://www.livingreefs.com/my-150-gal-plan-t41623.html What coral should I do http://www.livingreefs.com/coral-should-do-t41622.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:55:31 GMT Ok I am finally getting some new lighting this weekends and wanting to get a few corals. What would be best for a newbe. Also I have 2 clowns and 1 bi-color angel in a 29 gallon tanks. Whats your thoughts. I have heard some corals the bi color angel will nip. Thanks Ok I am finally getting some new lighting this weekends and wanting to get a few corals. What would be best for a newbe. Also I have 2 clowns and 1 bi-color angel in a 29 gallon tanks. Whats your thoughts. I have heard some corals the bi color angel will nip.

Thanks ]]> Corals dgramig http://www.livingreefs.com/coral-should-do-t41622.html where the hell did this come from!!!!! http://www.livingreefs.com/hell-did-come-t41621.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:47:10 GMT showed up in the tank today, out of no where?! showed up in the tank today, out of no where?!
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]]> Identification islandgrlchef http://www.livingreefs.com/hell-did-come-t41621.html bully fish http://www.livingreefs.com/bully-fish-t41620.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:30:35 GMT Any suggestions on how to catch a fish, I have alot of rock and he keeps hiding when I come around, its like he knows what I"m trying to do.

Thanks ]]> Reef Fishes mm16 http://www.livingreefs.com/bully-fish-t41620.html Algae and Water Source http://www.livingreefs.com/algae-and-water-source-t41619.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:17:34 GMT When my GF and I started this tank about 6 months ago we made the rookie mistake of using water from the tap. We had bad diatom and hair algae because of it. Because we rent I can't really install an RO/DI system the way I would want to so we started getting water from our LFS which is not so local (about a 30 minute drive). I swear our algae was getting even worse! I saw with my own eyes their RO/DI system however and convinced myself it was not the water source causing the algae and never tested the water they were giving us. For about the last 2 and a half weeks I have been getting RO water from the grocery store self serve station because I didn't have a chance to run to our LFS. I did one water change and a whole lot of top offs with this water and our algae was receding. The diatoms were not so dark colored and the hair algae seemed to be getting better as well. I didn't put 2 and 2 together so this last week I got water from the LFS and did my normal water change. The next day the algae was back in full force! after 2 days of topping of will the RO from the grocery store again and doing a 20% water change with it the algae is getting better again... I guess the algae in their tanks should have been an indicator. I guess I won't be using water from them anymore. Whatever though the grocery store water is 5 cents cheaper anyways and a 2 minute drive away! ]]> Algae snyderju http://www.livingreefs.com/algae-and-water-source-t41619.html Best way to kill Colonial Hydroids? http://www.livingreefs.com/best-way-kill-colonial-hydroids-t41618.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:53:18 GMT Yep, I got'em and they are spreading. I've heard that kalk paste is good but won't that affect alk? Anybody killed them off successfully? ]]> New to Reefing sen5241b http://www.livingreefs.com/best-way-kill-colonial-hydroids-t41618.html 93g cube of AWESOME! http://www.livingreefs.com/93g-cube-awesome-t41617.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:19:42 GMT Soo the time has finally come! I put in my order for my 93g cube today!! It should be ready to pick up by the 29th. I have having it drilled so I can use my 29g as a sump. Here is my equipment list so far. Lighting- ecoray 112d LEDs Power heads- koralia, I have two 425 and one 240 right now. I... Soo the time has finally come! I put in my order for my 93g cube today!! It should be ready to pick up by the 29th. I have having it drilled so I can use my 29g as a sump. Here is my equipment list so far.

Lighting- ecoray 112d LEDs
Power heads- koralia, I have two 425 and one 240 right now. I want to add another but not sure what size. And I will also have the return for flow.
Skimmer- undecided, I need to find a qualit skimmer for $200 or less. Any suggestions??
Mag 7 return Pump
Around 50lbs of dry rock either from brs or Marco rocks.
Sand-how much will I need??

In these couple of weeks waiting for the tank went husband will be building the stand out of oak. I think that's it for now. I'm so excited to get this going!! I'm not sure if we are doing one big transfer or letting it cycle first. Any suggestions, comments are welcome. This is my first big tank so if there is anything I should know just let me know!! ]]> Tank Showcase beeguiles http://www.livingreefs.com/93g-cube-awesome-t41617.html Rubbermaid Sumps http://www.livingreefs.com/rubbermaid-sumps-t41616.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:20:59 GMT I'm about to go this route and will be stopping at Tractor Supply tonite just for looksies and ideas.
If anyone has done this before or has any tips, let me know.
I'll be getting at least a 100g for the main sump.
Might get at least one smaller one to use as a frag tank. ]]> d2mini http://www.livingreefs.com/rubbermaid-sumps-t41616.html Tank Raised Perculas http://www.livingreefs.com/tank-raised-perculas-t41615.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:17:50 GMT I got a new friend yesterday, a tank raised True Percula. Hes joining my other tank raised Perc female so hopefully they pair up. The (hopefully) pair. Image: http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j338/Kbuser92/IMG_20120516_155354.jpg Heres the new guy. That misbar is perfect on both sides. ... I got a new friend yesterday, a tank raised True Percula. Hes joining my other tank raised Perc female so hopefully they pair up.

The (hopefully) pair.

Heres the new guy. That misbar is perfect on both sides.

The drama queen.

And her stripes are (I think) perfect, too. I love how thick the black is on her tail.
]]> Reef Fishes kbuser92 http://www.livingreefs.com/tank-raised-perculas-t41615.html 8 Hours Left - Peppermint Shrimp Sale - Ends at Midnight http://www.livingreefs.com/8-hours-left-peppermint-shrimp-sale-ends-midnight-t41614.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:41:49 GMT
Reefs2go.com is offering a special on Aiptasia eating Peppermint Shrimp
When you purchase ONE for $3.99 you will receive a second for FREE!!
Adam of Iowa stated - "I bought 10 of these peppermint shrimp from Reefs2go.com and put them in my tank hoping they would kill my aiptasia. They did it in the matter of two days. These seem to be more social than most peppermints i've seen and one even jumped on my hand and cleaned a piece of skin off of it. My cleaners do this all the time, but I never expected a peppermint to do it. A+!!!"
]]> Sponsor Offers Reefs2go.com http://www.livingreefs.com/8-hours-left-peppermint-shrimp-sale-ends-midnight-t41614.html Biocube 29 HQI http://www.livingreefs.com/biocube-29-hqi-t41613.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:41:32 GMT I have a Biocube HQI and the arm that holds the light broke yesterday. I've got a replacement arm on the way that should correct my issue but until then what should I be doing about light? I dont have any SPS coral in my tank. I have a few mushrooms and zoas, aside from that two clowns a sixline wrasse and a couple shrimp. Am I ok without lighting for a few days or should I go out and buy some cheap light to run until i get my replacement part?


Thanks for the help! ]]> Supraz http://www.livingreefs.com/biocube-29-hqi-t41613.html Marine or Reef Snow http://www.livingreefs.com/marine-reef-snow-t41612.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:08 GMT I'm sure they are very similar products, but does anyone use Marine Snow or Reef Snow? The other one I was reading about which is a bit more $$ is Microvore. I would imagine I need to have one of these as part of my corals diet...or no? I appreciate any advice given. ]]> Product Reviews Tang77 http://www.livingreefs.com/marine-reef-snow-t41612.html Best way to feed my Goby? http://www.livingreefs.com/best-way-feed-my-goby-t41611.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:52:31 GMT Our* Goby

We bought frozen brine shrimp for him. We break off a little chunk, put it in a small container, add water and stir it up. Then we squirt bits under the rock that he's under with a turkey baster. He will eat a few bites each time, then he comes out after it's all floating in the tank.. not sure if he's getting enough to eat. We feed everyone 3x a day, just want to make sure he's getting enough to eat. Is there a better/easier way to feed him? ]]> New to Reefing LoveJC03 http://www.livingreefs.com/best-way-feed-my-goby-t41611.html