Recent content by Spicolte

A fellow reefer mentioned the tomato would be aggressive to wrasses and butterflies. I have a butterfly, so wonder if the tomato is not going to be a good addition?

Oh that’s great! That’s just the right size. Thank you. I truly appreciate it. Send me a message when you are ready.

Hey all; I’m looking to add a clownfish to my 180-gallon reef tank. Unfortunately, my very large porcupine puffer limits my options, as I need a clownfish that's too big for him to consider as food. I previously had a Maroon Clown that did well in the tank but passed away a few years ago...

I have a Steve's LED replacement on my RS Max 130D but as some of the lights have burned out over the years I need to replace it. With the 130D no longer manufactured, Steve's LED is the only option that search engines produce. I placed an order back on Dec. 9th, and while it was acknowledged...

Thanks guys. I think it is a driver. Won't power up.

AI. I hesitated to include that as I figured everyone would say contact AI. I have in fact contacted them...they no longer have parts to service my light.

Is there anyone local that repairs LED’s? Is it even a thing? Thanks in advance.

Great advice. I love the salinity rant. I've been in the hobby from the early 90's. If I recall correctly, the ocean salinity promoted at that time was 1.023 and only later did it become the higher number. I'm up around 1.025-27 now in this tank. Powerheads in place are along the back...

Excellent point. I watch the tangs eat the algae "around" the mushrooms but never a direct nipping of the corals.

Fascinating tip. What exactly does the orange lens filter out? All the blue lights? I agree with the PAR meter, thank you, but I was hoping for the percentages. Thank you to "Coral Reefer" for that percentage.

I wanted to update you all on my progress. I performed weekly 20% water changes each Saturday for 5 weeks. Each time I manually scrubbed the rocks with a toothbrush while siphoning. I also siphoned off the top layer of gravel that was covered in green algae. After 5 weeks though, my tank was...

Welcome. Check out the ocean rider seashore farm. They have a training program to educate you from “soup to nuts” on seahorses. I highly suggest it. https://seahorse.com/ocean-rider-farm-location

lol. No. I got it. I just figured being on the “easy” side of corals I fit more the FO parameters. I even inching my salinity back up to get it corrected.

Excellent point. I think it could be much higher and is drawn down to what is still outside the norms by the corals.

1.023 you mean? I thought of the tank as closer to a FOWLR hence that salinity.