Recent content by loosbrew

just went to rct hawaii's site and found this notice... "February 2007 We have stopped production to relocate our facility. Please check back with us in two years. Thank You." 2 years? darn... Luis

While in the keys this weekend, we had the fortunate opportunity to walk with some 2 ft baby grey nurse sharks.... enjoy! Key west sunset... large chiton! and of course, on of my lovely lady... Luis

hehe :)

Eh, its been a year or so its Ive lived here and am good friends with those at Sea in the City and Ocean Blue. The best places in town IMHO, though Ocean Blue *can* do better, Sea in the City is hands down the finest LFS I've walked into for reef related animals. just my updated dos centavos...

Hey all, I just returned from my favorite shop in Orlando and of course brought home a few things. Unfortunately most of the new guys/girls are either not open or hiding... but I was able to grab shots of my newest fish friend... I've yet to name her.... and another... Here is the...

the first looks like a tiny serpent star. sometimes they stay small, usually called micro stars and come in LS kits or detrivore kits etc... The common micro stars are white so I'm not 100% on yours. The latter looks alot like a common pesky anemone called Majanos. Theyre prettier than...

I have done both, mainly used HOB overflows in my time. Only now have I have used a built-in, and I'll tell ya, I'm never goinbg back! :) luis

my condolences in regards to your losses. I have to agree with you on the water change bit. !2 years with a LTA and Tomatoe clown, having shipped them across the country and being through every learning curve possible, theyre still here with me, healthier and more resilient than ever and I can...

after a glass of wine I can say this cant I... :P

lol, no way! she was fine and happy to hear that they got there ok! thanks again! luis

lol, well the sargassum thrives because i dont skim much at all! I purchased the lta about 12 years ago, maybe slightly less, but whos keeping count? :wink: The clown is a bit older, but im sure if we did some sort of testing we'd find out that the LTA is actually much older :) Believe it or...

I thought you all might be interested to see a few new pics I just snapped of my 12 year old LTA and clown. Enjoy! :)

what sort of corals are you trying to "grow" would also help. your lighting can keep many corals alive but may not be intense enough for many as well. Also, check into the RO/DI cartridges. maybe theyre not cleaning out as much as you think? Also, what are the specs of the setup? how much rock...

understood. lue.

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