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Hi Mike, if Scott decides not to get it, I'd be interested in it. PM me. Thanks, Frank

Do you have attachments to make it run as an external pump? Have you done any maintenance on it over 18mo? Anything else I need to know about the pump's function? Thanks.

Just went through the same ordeal. Mine was not Bryopsis (which has thinner individual strands), rather it was likely Derbesia (old fashioned GHA). Tried everything, incl TLC as rec by the LFS and Polyp Lab's RF-Fuel. Finally, the ATI bulbs were changed (~1 yr old) and added Algaefix by API for ~4 weeks. Now the algae is all cleared! The skimmer worked overtime and a lot of nasty green gunk came out of the tank. Beware of starfish, brittle stars, etc - they died, cucumber didn't like it either but surviving so far, but everything else including all the macros in the refugium were not affected. I did not change anything to my tank chemistry. I can still feel the frustrations of GHA infestation. Now I just pray every night.

Is the hippo still around, in a sump or isolated? How big apprx?

what kind of clowns are they?

Do you wanta try acrylic? What size do you need?

Are you still looking for a trap? What size is yours?

Is the salt in individual bags or all in a bucket?

I'll take 5, please.

pm sent on fishes and nem.

Oh Mark , now you gotta share when results are available. I think one needs to clarify the purpose of the bacteria as different strains will have different effect - just like any biological system. In regards to bacteria storage, most can survive in various temperatures (RT, +4C, -20C, -70C). They just go dormant when cooled.

I'm running some experiments with a microbiologist now and seeing some good results. Give me a ring Derek and we can talk.

An extra new box of Instant Ocean Reef Crystals 200 gal in individual bags, never opened, Paid $55+, asking$45.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Instant_Ocean_Reef_Crystals_Salt_Mix_Salt_Mix_for_Aquarium_Water-Instant_Ocean-AS9535-FISM-vi.html

What kind of algae will it eat? GHA?

Do they charge extra shipping for 48" bulbs?

Where's a good place to order ATI T5 bulbs? Thanks

Edit: found a salt mix analysis report from '08 if anyone is interested. I cut out any non-chart info to keep the size down.

Thanks for the data Bryan. For a non-engineer, can someone translate his/her main reason for the three different brands of salt to order here - not to open a bucket of worms, sort of speak. I plan to join in on something.

Do you worry about your LR and sponge harboring parasites or worms? Do you do anything special to them after the QT, particularly if disease is noted? Also no lighting on the fish during all this time?

Cost should not be a rate limiting step in setting up a QT, considering how much we spend on any reef tank. I must agree that the long term gain outweighs the short term hassle.

I didn't get al the macros as ordered either, but no extra "assorted hermits".

I emailed John about the Chitons, he's offering credit for the dead stuff, email him.

Does Hana have a mini Kh checker? Not aware it's available, how much?

I do wish Hana would change the packaging of the reagent (ascorbic acid), hard to get all the powder out and dissolve in time before the meter shuts off. I notice the timing does affect the result on PO4 mini checker.

So just to clarify, you re-use the LR after QT and use new sand (dry or wet) out of the bag and then toss it after QT? Water change as frequently as daily? That's a gorgeous wrass in the QT sand bed, even more impressive!!!

In the past when I used QT, BB, circ, heater etc, I was not able to keep up with NH3 and NO2, NO3 build up, even with water changes - thus fishes suffer from cycling of the QT. Adding sand bed seems like would be a hassle. I'm thinking by using DT water and LR, that should help with nitrifying bacteria to limit nitrogenous build up - what do people think? Hydro - do you follow those parameters after each new QT set up?

Hey Mike, are you using the Hana Mini for PO4? I just got one for ~$60, it beats the color dots on a test kit. I was wondering how the Mini compares to the original Hana PO4 meter.

Thanks for sharing your info, very helpful!

Do you change out the whole set up after each batch of fish? What do you do with the LR in the QT after fishes are in DT? How about an UV in QT and copper prophylaxis?

How do you QT corals?

I now test for PO4 before adding salt to fresh water and after salt is mixed, you know what I mean.

Can someone share the secret pick up address or directions? I can only imagine the I-35 parking lot thus far.

Trimming caulerpa prolifera from refugium this Fri if anyone needs some macro.