OK folks tell me all you know about chillers, to me they are essentially the reverse of a heater, so same logic applies (external controller for temp), 2 is better than one (not feasible), but that is where my knowledge stops.

Are in line markedly better than coil drop in types (in the sump with about 10X turnover)

I am looking at keeping approx 150G of water at about 65F (in my basement which can support 72F without a chiller) - I found a chart somewhere which said a 1/4hp unit would do - I am looking at a 1/3 for a buffer to be safe...

Should I buy used, or is it a "you want the warranty of new since they are prone to breakdown"

Have a line on a 1/3 aqualogic drop in chiller for about $400 - if not a good option, tell me some alternatives.

Mark

never thought it could be done
so i thought id share a few photos

vic

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This frag has something like doubled in size since one month ago when I got it. Right now when fully extended, it is getting quite close to the pulsing xenias, which are themselves rapidly encroaching. Are these two corals dangerous to one another (a)when being close or (b)when in contact? If so, what should be their minimal distance?

Btw., can anyone recommand an online resource that outlines compatibility, placement etc, for all corals?

Many thanks.

Just thought I would prep all you conference lovers what is expected to be the largest and possible best MACNA ever coming up this Friday. So far there is over 150 booths at the trade show conference which is a new record.

Im here right now doing the whole family thing.... Disney World, Universal, Seaworld, etc. Its all great and all, but nothing is getting me more excited that whats in store for MACNA.

Along with this crazy Canadian will be some other fellow AP attendees e.g Jeff K, Hubert, and Steve, etc. Im sure we will all connect. PM to get my contact details.

Look out for the talented Jeff K and his in depth blogs. I will try to as always as I have done the last 3 years and give you an overall review.

Wish me luck on the raffles!:cheers:

On the right side of my sump, I have a10" X 12" X 13" High area that I have been using as a refugium with LR rubble and a ball of Cheato. Filtered water is valved off from my return pump into the fuge, which then overflows into my sock area, then skimmer, then baffles and finally back to my return. The fuge is lit on an opposite timer from the display. Cheato and Coralline grow very well here. I want to turn this into an RDSB, but was wondering whether to keep the Cheato(as well as the light), or just get rid of the Cheato and keep it dark? An RDSB in a bucket is kind of a no go due to space limitations. Is a small fuge with Cheato a waste of time? Looking for answers...Thanks.

Iv seem some very nice looking ceramic LR(base) structures.
What is every1s input on them.

They do cost a massive amount of $ for dead LR but the towers are nice looking.

Hi there,

I have an opportunity of acquiring an Achilles Tang and was hoping to get some advise as to how to acclimate this very expensive fish and which tank I should locate him . I currently have two tanks available. Both tanks have been in operation for over two years. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

220gal FOWLER tank:

-300lbs live rock
-Emperor Angelfish
-Flame Angelfish
-Sailfin Tang
-Foxface
-Vlamingi Tang
-Purple Tang
-Powder Blue Tang
-Picasso Triggerfish
-Niger Triggerfish
-Lunare Wrasse
-Cleaner Wrasse
-Blueheaded Wrasse

150gal Reef tank:

200lbs live rock
-Yellow Tank
-Hippo Tang
-Birdnose Wrasse
-Cleaner Wrasse
-Leafy Filefish
-2 Maroon Clowns
-Red Reef Lobster
-Hermits, crabs and misc small inverts
-corals
-anemones

I would love to hear what everyone is using to tumble their NP pellets.

What reactor and what pump specifically and...if the TLF did you install the mesh yes or no?

It would also be nice to know how long the pellets have been tumbling (fluidized) with
the above combo you are using.

Mine slowed down tumbling dramatically so I am looking at increasing flow or perhaps going to a different reactor.

Thanks for your help!

Tim

"Bacteria may have adapted over time due to natural seeps of oil in Gulf"

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1683505/

Thought people might find this article interesting. Certainly makes me wonder what else is down there that we don't know about yet and is waiting to be discovered.

Hello all,
does anyone have any info on what can leach out of aragonite sand from lets say Caribsea ? does it contain phosphate ? Iron ? Iodine ? ... ?

secondly, does anyone here dose trace Elements ? whether its done by itself, or with conjunction with say balling method ?

Is anyone using the vertex ZEOvit system to reduce nitrates and phosphates? Am curious because $299 for a starter packege seems reasonable if it actually works.


Snowdog

Scientists find 10 new coral species in Hawaii

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/...asp?S=13021402

The Six-Figure Fish Tank Catches On


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/garden/19aqua.html

Am not sure whether or not this is the right thread - but...
I want to get a couple of flaming prawn gobies for my 75g reef/lagoon tank.
I know that is a big space to put some small fish.
But what I am most worried about are my yellow watchmen gobies.
Does anyone have any experience with these species together?

Well I got my hydro bill for june-10 to Aug-10... lol Its a whopper.. 503.34

I love the combination of summer heat, my air con system running 24/7, the awesome HST and of course the tank..

Previous 2 month bill is 300 or so, so the HST and summer heat added a hundred a month. Thought it would be more so not too peeved..

Mike