Recent content by jwright

Yeah, that is what I decided too. Thanks for the reply.

Can anyone recommend a replacement pump for a turbofloater 1000 multi. The ocean runner 2500 ph died tonight after about 4 yrs of solid use. Not sure if that is good or bad the 4yrs that is, :lol: . The skimmer has been performing well for me, just wondering if a larger pump would boost its...

Thanks for the info it definitely gives me something to think about. I wasn't aware that it would ultimately starve, that is no fun. Additionally My wife will kill me if I do something that messes with her blenny. :lol: Sounds like the money will be better spent on something else. Thanks A...

Thanks for the info I appreciate it. I am not interested in going full blown reef with this tank. I liked the mushroom idea to give the tank just a little bit of a livelier look for the aqua scaping. I just want to make sure that my environment would'nt be too counter productive for them. I...

I am interested in trying a mushroom colony or 2 in my tank. It is a 180 gallon tank that has a fairly decent bio load. The tank contains 1 Blue ringed Angel, 1 Yellow Tang, 2 banner fish, 2 percula clowns, 1 royal grama, 2 serpent stars, 1 sand sifting star, 3 or 4 turbos and a half dozen...

I Have had a pair of henis for a couple of years now and they have displayed the same behavior. Most of the time they are always at the front of the tank when they do it. I have good water parameters the fish are healthy and eating well. I dont think it is anything to be concerned about.

Just wanted to post to let you know that my tang is making a great recovery and has never looked better actually. You can still see where she was eroding around her eyes and lateral line but she really has never looked as healthy as she does now, really starting to put on weight and fill out. I...

It took her a little while but she really started eating the Spinach. I have also been giving her a half sheet of nori everyday. She looks better I can visibly tell that she has been eating. This might be a silly question but where can I get Vitamin C is that somthing the lfs would have or do...

Thanks Guys, The advice has been more than helpful. I do believe the issue is diet. I wish I would have realized it sooner. The other fish in the tank are in great shape. I did put some spinach in the tank last night but she wasnt too into it. the banner fish on the other hand loved it. For...

I have a yellow tang that is starting to show signs of erosion around the eyes and its lateral line. Is this reversable? what should I do? My water quality is 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, natrates are around 5 to 10 ppm. I use RO water and change about 25 gallons every 2 wks. sHe is always looking...

Yeah thanks - im not sure about doing it either. I think for now im going to add a section in my sump for a small fuge and add some competing algae and see what happens.

Not sure how to post the article but here is the link. I have updated my profile also - I have an at capacity 180 gal tank with about 130 of live rock now. Working on getting more. http://reefshow.com/html/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=38

I ran across an article explaining how to create a diy nitrate reductor. I was wondering if anyone on the forum has tried to do this or is using a commercial one? I am considering trying this out and was just curious if it was worth the time. I do 25-30 gallon bi weekly water changes now but...

What kind of phosphate reactor do you have? I have seen the phosban 150 on fostersand smiths site for 150 gallon tank. I have a 180 with a 40 gallon sump.? Thinking if I were to do this and use that one I may need 2 of em. At any rate I have left my lights off for the past few days and wiped...

Yeah its algae - Red Algae - small amount of Hair algae. My Phosphates are 0 in the tank and in the ro water. My nitrates are 20 and usually hold there. that is probably the issue. I do bi weekly water changes of 25 gallons. I think after reading many other posts I need to work on a cleanup...