Recent content by McReef1

Steve (SPC), don't worry, this does not go unnoticed. I have not gone away, just reading...watching, and enjoying the responses. Problem is, I am not sure that I am any clearer in my mind than before. Randy made a good comment on the precipitation of insoluble materials. Sounds like...

Yes, I have heard many an "expert" recommend aeration, but have yet to hear the reason accompanied by any facts or backup. I guess that's what I am looking for. My success with reefkeeping is based on learning the science, mainly, and I have never learned the real reason for the aeration...

What are the consequences with not aerating your saltwater mix for 24 hours prior to adding it to your tank? Is there any real danger here? I have repeatedly heard not to mix and pour without letting your saltwater sit at least overnight, but no one seems to really pinpoint the effects on...

What a beautiful fish! I assume you have a fish only tank. How big is the tank? Good luck, McReef

Although some people have reported coral nipping problems with the pygmy angels, most do not. Personally, the Fireball and Flameback angels are my favorite because of their beauty, hardiness, and personality. Great fish for a reef! The Fireball, Potters and Coral Beauty may be flashier, but...

Yeah, my temp and SG is always the same as the main tank...without aeration...no ill effects that I can see for approx 4 yrs. Still, nothing difinitive... Thanks again!

Assuming their setup is cycled... You should not have a problem. I totally agree not to add any additional livestock until you are sure there will not be a cycle. Good luck! McReef

Yeah, Modo, mine will eat anything, as well. It is a white bubble. I think it especially likes silversides in the morning! Good luck, McReef

Hey! Who has tried (besides me) the Two Little Fishes version of the 2-part alk/calcium? Not only did I find it A LOT less expensive (I did not have to add nearly as much to achieve results), it seems to perform the same as the B-Ionic! For those of us with large tanks or a small budget, the...

I do not know about the Catfish...sorry. I would start by adding fish that are relatively small, hardy, inexpensive, not agressive by nature, and will eat a variety of foods. I know that sounds like a lot of constraints, but that includes many different fish! An important question: Will this...

I have NEVER done anything dumb. It's always the fault of my water, plumbing, equipment, fish, corals, or inverts.

Do you have any shots of the whole tank?

Kudos to Scott Passe, as well, for the "Greyhound in a kennel" comment. That said, my experience with the Yellow Tang is that it is less of a "swimmer" than a Sailfin Tang (spent more of it's time grazing than swimming the length of the tank like the Sailfin would). Any thoughts? Maybe that...

If you do not like shrimp, or have a predator in the tank, try renting a UV sterilizer from your LFS. 3-4 weeks and your ich will be gone. Good luck, McReef

I cannot wait! I started a post about a month ago asking everyone about a truly comprehensive magazine! Thanks, McReef