Gary Majchrzak
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Symphyllia spp.? Dye-job?
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Gary Majchrzak
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Thanks, Randy. I was wondering if it's freakish coloration is natural. Time will tell.
All of the scrolling Montipora in the top down shot came from other URS members.
I wonder if they recognize their frags/corals?
I'm currently looking for more frags of (different) scrolling corals.
All of the scrolling Montipora in the top down shot came from other URS members.
I wonder if they recognize their frags/corals?
I'm currently looking for more frags of (different) scrolling corals.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
I used flash for a brighter pic. I'm still looking for a special frag to fit on the empty rock.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
The green mille is growing much faster than my other Acros. Maybe I'll just give it a few more months and see how it goes.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
an open top aquarium problem solved today
before
after
Jumpers? YES!
Carpet surfers? NO!
before
after
Jumpers? YES!
Carpet surfers? NO!
Landolakes
New member
What is that? It looks great.
Conesus_Kid
Premium Member
Is that bird netting? If so, what size mesh?
Looks great!
Looks great!
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
Bird netting was too big. I used 3/4" hole plastic garden netting (used to keep deer from eating shrubs) and splined it into a screen frame that I cut to the dimensions of my aquarium. (This garden netting is sold in 7ft. x 100ft. rolls, so I have lot of extra netting available if anyone is interested- PM me.)
When a fish jumps the only thing I'm going to hear from now on is a splash back into the water.
When a fish jumps the only thing I'm going to hear from now on is a splash back into the water.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
Another sweet LPS from MO. What is it?
I did some re-arranging today in preparartion of introducing a host anemone for my Clownfish.
I did some re-arranging today in preparartion of introducing a host anemone for my Clownfish.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
There are definitely some very nice LPS being imported nowadays.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
End of the year (9 month) update
I've gone from this
to this
I've gone from this
to this
Henry Colf
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VERY NICE GARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8716752#post8716752 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
Bird netting was too big. I used 3/4" hole plastic garden netting (used to keep deer from eating shrubs) and splined it into a screen frame that I cut to the dimensions of my aquarium. (This garden netting is sold in 7ft. x 100ft. rolls, so I have lot of extra netting available if anyone is interested- PM me.)
When a fish jumps the only thing I'm going to hear from now on is a splash back into the water.
Wow, great looking tank! I have a question for you if you wouldn't mind lending a little guidance. I am new to saltwater (three weeks in on my first tank) and am already totally addicted. I am looking into upgrading my lighting from the fluorescent that came with the tank so I can do corals down the road, and I love the way your setup looks. I know when you go with the higher output lighting that heat is an issue. I had thought a glass cover was the only option prior to reading this thread. Is that why you just went with the netting?
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
If you've ever covered an aquarium with a glass top you'll find that several problems can develop that are detrimental for a reef aquarium:
*condensation forms and algae grows on the underside of the glass
*light penetration is diminished
*direct heat buildup can occur
*evaporation (thus cooling) is decreased
...not to mention that a glass top does nothing to increase oxygenation of the aquarium water. (In a reef aquarium you want to supersaturate the water with oxygen.)
The vast majority of reefkeepers on this website have a vented light hood constructed over their aquarium. Their hood prevents carpet surfing. In my case, I have pendant lighting- thus the garden netting.
*condensation forms and algae grows on the underside of the glass
*light penetration is diminished
*direct heat buildup can occur
*evaporation (thus cooling) is decreased
...not to mention that a glass top does nothing to increase oxygenation of the aquarium water. (In a reef aquarium you want to supersaturate the water with oxygen.)
The vast majority of reefkeepers on this website have a vented light hood constructed over their aquarium. Their hood prevents carpet surfing. In my case, I have pendant lighting- thus the garden netting.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
Penductors installed. Two months until this aquarium's first birthday.
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