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  1. RickD

    Where to buy Hanna phosphate Reagent

    Any know of a LFS selling phosphate reagent? HI713?
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    Identification Shrimp-like

    Cleaning out my floss and noticed this little creature. This is the best image I can get. It looked like a shrimp and what appeared to have claws. I thought it was only shrimp I have is cleaner and pistol. Any ideas?
  3. RickD

    Mixing different vendor two-part dosing

    I ran out of Fritz 2-part Liquid Calcium, instead of buying Fritz again, can I just mix my own (like BulkReef) and dose with that mix? I’m guessing yes, but want to be sure.
  4. RickD

    Having a 3D printer

    You get spoiled when you have a 3D printer to support my reef hobby.
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    Coral Identification

    Not sure what corals frags I have here. It was give to me. One looks like a hitchhiker. At first i thought is was candy cane, but looks more like a brain coral and the other looks more like Anthelia or Xenia. I would also like to transfer the soft coral to another rock. Any ideas? Sent from...
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    Reverse Osmosis questions.

    Question, I have an RO for drinking water that also uses a boost pump before the membrane, I have a 3.5gal holding tank. I want to add a DI canister and upgrade to a dual membrane drop the TDS and lower the amount of wastewater. I’m currently running 100 gpd. In my mind I’m thinking run the...
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    Need to Borrow Par Meter

    Anyone on the ClearLake Friendswood area that has a PAR meter I can borrow? I’d probably invest i. one, but I’m back in the hobby after a 5 year hiatus, so I’m still making spending investing in stuff. PM me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Red Algea ID

    Need help identifying this red macro. I think it's Rhodophyta, but not sure. Also wanted to know if this is fish food, good for nutrient export, or decorative.
  9. RickD

    Lettuce Nudibranch

    Anyone know local who sells it? Trying to avoid online, but if I can't might need help to offset shipping charges.
  10. RickD

    Grunting noise

    Was moving my Lemon Peel angel to another tank and as I was chasing it down, it made alot of grunting noises. Anyone every experience that with their angels?
  11. RickD

    Hopping Conch

    Anyone ever see their conch hope across the aquarium? I was cleaning the glass of the aquarium and the conch just started to hope around. Mine leaped up to 3 inches. First time I seen that happen. Must be a defense system. -rick
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    Advice on more fish

    I have a reef tank with several fish, including a lemon peel angel. Since his buddy, a pygmy angel died, the lemon peel has become very territorial. I wanted to add a tang and some anthias/chromis/or cardinals, however I know the lemon peel will try to terrorize the new additions. So I'm...
  13. RickD

    How long to PC lights last?

    I noticed in my nano, the lights don't look as great after 3-4 mos. I've had my lights going for at least 10 mos thus far. Tank if fine. How long do they last? They are only 24w.
  14. RickD

    Ballasts on sale @ Marinedepot

    Just wanted to share this to those of you who are looking. http://www.reefs.org/powerbuys/powerbuy_mdlumatek The ballast is currently on sale and with the coupon, you can get another $25 off. When checking out, use Coupon Code BRTELITE to receive this special offer. Valid until February...
  15. RickD

    Coco worm escapes....

    Anyone ever have a coco worm leave their tube? I noticed it was on it's own outside of the tube this morning....very interesting...
  16. RickD

    Looking for Mrs Wages pickling lime

    Anyone know where I can find some Mrs Wages pickling lime in the area surrounding Clear Lake? -rick
  17. RickD

    Candy cane coral smokin

    I'm not sure what I just witnessed, but my candy cane coral started to puff smoke. I was wondering if it was actually releasing spores into my aquarium. Happened right after a water change. Anyone explain this?
  18. RickD

    Hello world

    After the second try, here are a couple pics of the babies. I have several (30) others, but they are hard to track on camera. This one has already established the heater as it's territory. Thanks for those people on this site who gave me some good advice. I know I'm not totally home free, but...
  19. RickD

    Ocellaris breeding question

    My larvae have been alive for 8 days now and it looks like they are going to morph soon. 1. I'm still using the parents tank water, can I still do a water change during this critical time? I've done a couple of 10% water changes, but my w/c was a couple of days ago. Parameters are very...
  20. RickD

    Did my percs lay eggs?

    Just wanted to know if my perc layed any eggs? I don't know the first thing on raising them with other fish in the tank. So I'm looking for help. -rick
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