Scorp1us
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One for my 125 and another for a 30g.
spazmattik
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I have one that came with my 125 that needs a new bulb
aquaticclarity
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I've got a new in box Coralife turbo twist 6 (rated up to 250 gallons) for sale for $100 (normally $175) and a Tetra Tec UV5 (rated for up to 100 gallons) for sale for $65. I could bring either or both along to the June 8th meeting.
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What does it tell you...
...that a highly regarded breeder/cichlid specialist has no use for such?
Or is it that you just have so many of them?
...that a highly regarded breeder/cichlid specialist has no use for such?
Or is it that you just have so many of them?
aquaticclarity
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...that a highly regarded breeder/cichlid specialist has no use for such?
Or is it that you just have so many of them?
LOL
I sell LOT'S of drygoods in addition to fish so I end up with some nice "odd ball" products from time to time. Staples for me are Malaysian Wood (normally 2-4 pallets at 6' high each on hand) , Hydro Aquatic sponge filters (the best I've ever used), several heater brands, O.S.I. foods, Manzanita Branches, and a TON more! I take a 6'x14' dual axle trailer to conventions and events and set up a mini fish store...a lot of work but also a lot of fun.
aquaticclarity
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And keep in mind Sam, fish are my day job too! (antique aquariums and paraphernalia are my hobby now days...)
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But do you use UV sterilizers yourself?
Heard whispers that you're donating a bag of Retroculus to the auction the day of your presentation. I would like to publicly express my whole-hearted approval of your genetic pedigree and enlightened worldview in the event that this turns out to anything more than self-serving and patent rumor-mongering.
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But do you use UV sterilizers yourself?
Heard whispers that you're donating a bag of Retroculus to the auction the day of your presentation. I would like to publicly express my whole-hearted approval of your genetic pedigree and enlightened worldview in the event that this turns out to anything more than self-serving and patent rumor-mongering.
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aquaticclarity
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I'm running about 200 tanks so no, I'm not using UVs. I do have a couple of units that are set up to be portable that I can bring out and move around as needed though. And many of the maintenance tanks I take care of have permanent UVs on them.
In most cases running a UV sterilizer full time isn't unnecessary. (There are some exceptions to that though). But UV sterilzers are great for targeting problems like parasitic outbreaks (common on freshly imported fish), green water, etc.
In most cases running a UV sterilizer full time isn't unnecessary. (There are some exceptions to that though). But UV sterilzers are great for targeting problems like parasitic outbreaks (common on freshly imported fish), green water, etc.
aquaticclarity
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That's a fish I've yet to have in my tanks or even bring in for someone. Some day maybe but they are a long term project fish and I'm hoping to be moving sometime later this year so I've been holding off bringing them in. But with the dams going in in South America I better get a move on with them soon!
Reel Addiction
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(1) emperor aquatics uv model 02318 (barbed fittings) 50.00 No brackets with this.
Tony
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Scorp1us
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...that a highly regarded breeder/cichlid specialist has no use for such?
Or is it that you just have so many of them?
You have no idea what I am working with. I have some challenging tanks. My main 125 is ok, but the hospital tank is in direct sun due to limited space. Also my tank at work - water changes are much harder we only have low-flow faucets with motion sensors.
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Calmate
That could be said of many/most things. Wasn't intended as a deprication of your intent so much as allegiance to simplicity.
Just a thought but if your situation is long-term might be worth looking under one of the sinks to see if a T-valve can be plumbed in to provide actual water flow - really hate it when labor/energy saving devices don't.
Rock on.
That could be said of many/most things. Wasn't intended as a deprication of your intent so much as allegiance to simplicity.
Just a thought but if your situation is long-term might be worth looking under one of the sinks to see if a T-valve can be plumbed in to provide actual water flow - really hate it when labor/energy saving devices don't.
Rock on.
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The main reason is the Work tank, but I might as well run one at home too. I have Black Brush Algae in the work tank. All the web does not agree on the proper fix. I am actualyl adding hours of light an some plants to out compete the BBA, But everyone agrees a UV filter will help reduce BBA and regular algae since water changes are an issue. The nitrate levels are not an issue.
Tony
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Jason,
I've had good luck with amano shrimp taking care of BBA. An even more efficient choice is a Siamese algae eater - though they can get a bit of an attitude when adult-sized (make sure you get a true SAE and not a flying fox or Chinese algae eater as they only graze when young).
I've had good luck with amano shrimp taking care of BBA. An even more efficient choice is a Siamese algae eater - though they can get a bit of an attitude when adult-sized (make sure you get a true SAE and not a flying fox or Chinese algae eater as they only graze when young).
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What worked for me
Added more plants, cut back the light, boosted water changes and introduced top-cover (water spite, limnobium/frogbit and water lettuce). The BBA has all but vanished. Will give you a bag with all three plants if you wish, think that made more difference than anything else as it has also worked in other tanks with different algae problems.
Phosphorous is also a very potent algal stimulant, good info in this link on nutrients and their role of algal growth in general:
http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/algae-limiting-nutrients
Luck.
Added more plants, cut back the light, boosted water changes and introduced top-cover (water spite, limnobium/frogbit and water lettuce). The BBA has all but vanished. Will give you a bag with all three plants if you wish, think that made more difference than anything else as it has also worked in other tanks with different algae problems.
Phosphorous is also a very potent algal stimulant, good info in this link on nutrients and their role of algal growth in general:
http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/algae-limiting-nutrients
Luck.
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Thanks. I have increased the light duration and added wisteria. It is having the desired effect.
I did have wisteria in it originally, but it idn't really grow BBA seems to be a low-light star. With with the light up wisteria is growing fast (as it should) and the BBA is losing ground.
I did have wisteria in it originally, but it idn't really grow BBA seems to be a low-light star. With with the light up wisteria is growing fast (as it should) and the BBA is losing ground.
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Those a great prices! I'll see if I can make it to the meeting!
