loans_n_fishes

Sorry for getting us off track. I didn't think it would affect the ph to have the fuge light on 24/7. I know it helps to have it on opposite the tank, but how does/could it affect the ph negatively left on 24/7? oops...just saw about the pods. Anything else?

Hey, did you guys know that Christopher Guest (six fingered man from The Princess Bride) was in Spinal Tap?!!? "dust for vomit" good stuff!!! hello2.gif

Well, it's one more...isn't it? I love this movie!! At least you didn't encounter a mysterious gardening accident! icon_rr.gif

Can play sand from HD be used as substrate? I was trying to see if it had silicates or not...it didn't say. Is there a particular type of sand from the home improvement stores that can be used successfully? (I am setting up a seahorse tank soon) On my 75 gallon reef tank, I apparently have crushed coral. I thought at the time it was the same as "special grade" reef sand (which is what I was aiming for). It is probably 4-5" deep (set on a plenum) and has been in the tank for a little over a year. Is it important that I change to something with smaller particles? I am afraid of crashing my tank if I start moving it around much. My nitrates are typically high in this tank, and lately I have quite a bit of cyno. Could my sand bed be contributing? Would it be best to just leave everything alone? I was hoping the plenum system would keep the nitrates in check, but the particles may be too big to do the job correctly. I have nass. vibex snails, some bluelegs, cerith snails, a couple of nerite snails, and a lawn mower blenny. Can I just add another cleanup critter to keep it cleaner (without removing pods--I have a mandarin)?

Hopefully, I can be there. This will be my first ARC meeting! I have met many of you before, and look forward to meeting the rest of you. I REALLY need to keep up with this board more! I am usually on MAAST... Take care..see you at the meeting! =====Angela

I live in Oak Hill and can help you move. I am a newbie too (had my 75 gallon since Sept). I would like to make a deal with you for the purple tang. Certainly don't expect you to "hand him over" for the help though. Have you already moved? Angela