Recent content by reeferjoe

It happens to me every so often yet, but I run a blue/white floss along with a denser nitrate filter pad. If I don't replace them often, that middle chamber definitely drops.

Hi all - Ok, so I am about to purchase a chiller and I was thinking of adding a little uv sterilizer in-line to the setup. Knowing that a uv sterilizer heats up the water - should I plumb it in-line BEFORE the chiller - or after? Does it make a difference? Anyone have some first-hand...

Nice!! I'll definitely be posting pics - I'll probably add it to my (horribly neglected) build thread... I'll be ordering the 95% complete kit too. I'll let the experts handle the heavy lifting... ;)

Thanks, Glenn! I've been hearing a lot of people liking the JBJ's, too - so I am definitely leaning towards that... Was curious to see there were any others I should check out!

Just read through all nine pages of this - love this thread!! I'm ordering the kit for my 130D soon and it's great to hear some personal stories with Steve's.

Hi guys! Been awhile! I've been around, but lurking mainly while work has kept me busy. Tank is doing great - and I will be updating my build post VERY soon! In the meantime, summer is driving temps up in my tank and I've come to the conclusion I need a chiller. I'm wondering if anyone...

Hi all Ok, so I have this small zoo frag that I bumped while cleaning my tank. It fell off the rock I originally glued it to, so I picked it up and re-glued it. No biggie, right? That was about two weeks ago... Over the past week or so (after it was re-glued) - I've noticed this weird...

Sorry, I meant PH is at 8.0-8.1. I haven't tested for phosphates. Nothing that I've put in the tank has died. I am seeing lots of junk, those white specks in the photo... Just lots of it - like a snowglobe at times. See post #3 in this thread - answered all those questions - filter floss...

You can see from my last posted FTS what I am talking about... This is from 12/29.

Nitrates measured near 0 at my LFS. Phosphates 8.0 - 8.1 (kinda low, I know). Ammonia 0, Nitrites 0. VERY low stocked - 1 Firefish Goby, 1 Algae Blenne, 2 Clowns, 2 Zoo's, 1 Duncan and then some various sponges and CUC. I feed 1 cube of frozen mysis thawed every evening. Every other night I also...

Yeah, I got the Osmolator as one of my first things as well - like you, I got sick of manually topping off. It has been one of the best additions to my tank!! Great progress! Keep the pics coming!

Hey Al - Thanks for the reply. It's a fairly new tank. Been running since October. VERY low stocked - 1 Firefish Goby, 1 Algae Blenne, 2 Clowns, 2 Zoo's, 1 Duncan and then some various sponges and CUC. The thing is, I assume it's partly because of my rock. I bought my entire rock & sand...

Hi all - Ok, I am having a serious detritus issue in my tank. I'm doing regular water changes. I'm changing my filters often. Blowing off my rocks. Not overfeeding. A full CUC. Everything that should be done to battle it. So with a slight improvement, I'm still not quite where I want to be...

I am in the same exact boat. My tank has been running pretty warm, 82-83º and I would be happy with a two to three degree drop. Tagging along for info! Hey jimv - what LED's and controller were you considering?

Congrats!! Can't wait to see your pics - I am very close to ordering my setup from Steve's.