Recent content by istrahd

The Hammer was priced at $125 but he dropped it to $110 since I was buying the Clowns & other frags. If you can identify the Corals, quote the message and add the names above or below the pics, thanks. They told me the names but with my meds I'm lucky to remember my own name... The last pic is...

I did buy a pair of Orange Clowns. They sold the pair of black clowns I had wanted. The female is twice the size of the male and they are getting along wonderfully. I paid $60 for the pair. The other clowns they had were $25 for Oranges & $45 for blacks and they were all 1" or smaller. I...

Sorry, I have been out of town and not checked the forums except to make a post since I've been back. I'm 98% certain that your house is on a slab and you should have no problems with your tank. Cute dog in the pics, BTW. I am glad to know you're safe to set up your tank! Sorry if I made you...

What about the other fish listed as possible tank mates with Clowns. I will probably just buy a pair of orange clowns as they are $40/Pair and the black clowns are $90/pair. I forgot to list Blennys as a desired fish. I cant remember the names of the specific ones, Midas or Scooter Blenny, I...

Yes, I am using the API kit. I didn't see anywhere in the instructions about removing the cap and looking top down to match the colors. I've been trying to read it through the test tube... Thanks for the tip! I have been having trouble reading the values! I will try this method later today...

My water has finally gotten to perfect conditions! It's been a Long Cycle... pH 8.2 - SG 1.0235 - Nitrates 0ppm - Nitrites 0ppm - Ammonia 0ppm I went to my LFS to get the pair of black clowns I had been wanting since I started my tank and have them test my water as well. The kid working there...

That was supposed to be 1.0 - 2.0ppm I hate those color charts, so hard to tell which shade matches the best...

Ughhh... My Nitrites are STILL holding at 1.0ppm... Apparently its going to be LONG cycle... Would the 1ppm Nitrite damage the beneficial bacteria in Live Rock if I were to purchase some and add to the tank? I have been thinking about adding more Dry Rock anyhow.after adding the sand to the...

If you can get a picture(s) of the entire side of the house where it meets the ground and of the back of the house as well, we can probably tell you for sure. Make sure you get a pic of any openings, vents, access holes, windows, etc in the foundation/side/back of the house. It will help us...

Even if you have a raised wooden floor, you will probably be okay. Probably being the operative word... If the house is not very old and you can't feel any vibrations as people walk, it is probably going to hold up the weight. The larger the base of the stand that you buy or have built, the...

Is your carpet/tile over a wood floor or over a concrete slab? If your house has a concrete slab then you are fine. Can you feel the vibrations through the floor as someone stomps through the room? Can you feel any "Soft" spots in your floor? Can you get under the house? If yes to one or more...

Where did you purchase them? Online? Locally? If Online, Do you have a link to the site? You can PM me if you don't want to "advertise" for them. I would really like to get a decent set of digital test equipment at as good of a price as possible, of course... LOL all my money goes to my...

Don't buy a used RODI. You will probably wind up getting one that needs a new membrane in the RO portion and end up spending more than buying a brand new RODI. When you buy a new one, it will come with a new membrane & new filters with it, at least it will if you order the one below...

I was wondering the same thing about the WRX... Love Subarus... RODI is a great way to go! I couldn't imagine trying to stuff all of those water bottles in my car or truck for that matter. Even if you use 5 gal jugs, it's going to take a bunch!

The only digital testers I have found besides the pH & ORP have been single parameter tests averaging around $150 per unit. I was hoping to find something to test the main parameters reefers need to keep an eye on but it seems no one produces them, except a few Lab Grade Test Kits which run...