Recent content by EnvironmentalWacko

Dear Reefer, Ask yourself this: Can I guarrantee the mortality of my reef w/out power in the worst case? The answer I get is a resounding "no". Just like the bad stocks we own in our retirement funds we sell, you should sell too. I personally don't have your crisis to consider but if it...

What seems to be happening is asexual reproduction. The stalks squeeze a branch off and the xenia drops off the host. It's called fracturing.

If there is sufficient current on and around the coral and you are patient, it will 'frag' itself because of the increased mobility.

Are there any special care instructions? I keep my calcium ion at 400ppm. Is this all I should worry about? EW

Hello Reefers, Can you identify this hard coral? I don't know either the scientific name or the common name. http://www.geocities.com/hfmnnoa/hard_coral.html EW.

My electricity bill's Killowatt-hours are 22% higher than w/out the reef. Since I have most of my lights on during the day, I pay the premium electricity. This is why my bill's KWh is 22% higher but the cost is ~35% higher. EW.

My marine reef aquarium is 1 year old. I've been slowly adding live stock. Though I do feed most times twice a day. My philosophy is in favor of grazing over the binge style. I spend almost 30 minutes a day maintaining this aquarium. EW

Kirtis, Try cinderblocks. (start a new thread) They stack much better than those irregular shapped rocks. EW

"E-ballast"? Is that the manufacturer? E-ballast is a misnomer in my experience because both the magnetic-core and the newer high- power integrated circuits are "electronic". If my second paragraph was already understood before my post, could someone explain what they know about these new...

Britta

I bought corals from Justphish on Ebay. It's a respectable business and I was very happy. I had more dialog with Jushphish before my winning bid was placed than I do with the LFS. The proverbial "scape goat" has been found!

Coming from an Environmental Wacko, I don't see where any of this action is illegal if there aren't federal laws prohibiting these sales. To do (or not) anything on the basis of morality is virtuous. But most people don't make their decisions at this level of conscience. Ebay may have a...

I'll try to address all the questions and statements received since my last reply. Thanks you everyone! 1. The fish that showed indications of ick is a hippo tang. I've just started learning that this species is very easily stressed. 2. Hyposalinity: I'm not sure, outside of a ICU...

What about the protein skimmer? Does it factor into the protozoan equation?

I personally witnessed my group of 5 pepperment shrimp boldly kill my sobome aneneme and a cleaner shrimp. Now I'm making plans to remove them dead or alive.