en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/632100 Comments by AquaNerd http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/08/ridding-your-tank-of-nuisance-corals.html#IDComment143259270 there's a slight possibility that they can sting other corals, but it's unlikely. kenya trees are usually the ones being stung. Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:26:12 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/08/ridding-your-tank-of-nuisance-corals.html#IDComment143259270 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/04/orphek-led-going-head-to-head-with-400watt-halides.html#IDComment142953220 i've never played with the maxspect lights, but keep in mind that the orphek fixtures were designed to replace 400watt halides. they put out huge par numbers and seem to do very well over even large aquariums. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:06:36 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/04/orphek-led-going-head-to-head-with-400watt-halides.html#IDComment142953220 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/04/orphek-led-going-head-to-head-with-400watt-halides.html#IDComment142952966 i'm seeing a video. what browser are you using? i'm on firefox, the most updated version. i can also view it in safari. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:05:07 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/04/orphek-led-going-head-to-head-with-400watt-halides.html#IDComment142952966 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/03/the-new-kessil-a150w-led-aquarium-light.html#IDComment135984525 you're right...they were founded in san fran Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:25:17 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/03/the-new-kessil-a150w-led-aquarium-light.html#IDComment135984525 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/tropic-marin-pro-salts-new-formula-running-into-problems.html#IDComment133714216 a few things...i never claimed anything to be scientific. this hobby is based on the experiences of others, along with a lot of pseudo-science. the article above is merely an informative piece explaining that some hobbyists have encountered problems with tropic marin salt recently. i am purely going off of hobbyists experiences and i've heard from first hand sources that this salt has caused them significant problems. another thing, i was never pointing fingers and trying to tear down tropic marin. in fact, i touted their strict quality control. but let's face it, on the occasion, great companies sell bad products. look at what happened with toyota. a great auto company that had a few bumps in the road. tropic marin is no different. they put out a salt that caused problems in a portion of their customer's aquariums. not everyone running the salt had these problems, but several people did. and more often than not you are going to hear people complaining. Wed, 9 Mar 2011 23:43:33 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/tropic-marin-pro-salts-new-formula-running-into-problems.html#IDComment133714216 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/02/the-aiptasia-zapper.html#IDComment132766533 yeah, that's what i've read too. interested to see how it will all play out. Sun, 6 Mar 2011 03:00:19 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/02/the-aiptasia-zapper.html#IDComment132766533 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/02/current-usa-truelumen-pro-spied-on-video.html#IDComment129964462 yeah, in our follow-up post we wrote that the lights are linkable, despite our initial assumptions. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:49:28 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/02/current-usa-truelumen-pro-spied-on-video.html#IDComment129964462 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/02/orphek-led-fixtures-are-bright-showing-off-at-fish-store-html.html#IDComment128720310 actually, we were sent the photo from orphek and have a blanket permission/agreement to use photos provided by them so long as we give them credit. obviously there was a bit of confusion with the info we received, and we will update the article accordingly. but thanks for the heads up on the confusion. i just haven't had time to make the edit quite yet. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:05:43 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/02/orphek-led-fixtures-are-bright-showing-off-at-fish-store-html.html#IDComment128720310 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/02/elos-potassium-test-kit-review.html#IDComment128202221 i'm surprised this kit isn't available in your area. i guess you could always order from a us-based distributor and have them ship it to you. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:15:59 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/02/elos-potassium-test-kit-review.html#IDComment128202221 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/giving-the-hobby-a-bad-name-local-fish-stores.html#IDComment126598542 petco is a sad establishment. they use outdated aquarium systems that are all tied together. unfortunately they are not interested in keeping things alive long term, but merely keeping them alive long enough to get them out the door. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 02:41:41 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/giving-the-hobby-a-bad-name-local-fish-stores.html#IDComment126598542 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/giving-the-hobby-a-bad-name-local-fish-stores.html#IDComment126021769 yeah, i wish houston had a larger number of quality fish stores. all i can say is quarantine and dip anything you buy. but apparently many hobbyists are starting up their own businesses and even though i have not visited any, i hear good things. we\\\'ll see eventually i guess. Fri, 4 Feb 2011 23:47:10 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/giving-the-hobby-a-bad-name-local-fish-stores.html#IDComment126021769 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/03/marine-salt-test-by-practical-fishkeeping.html#IDComment125333659 i looked for the link, but unfortunately i could not find it. i will keep looking though. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 04:10:38 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/03/marine-salt-test-by-practical-fishkeeping.html#IDComment125333659 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/cell-phone-reef-photography-with-apps.html#IDComment125006688 thanks tam. i always thought the tapping of the screen in the stock camera app caused the camera to focus on where you tap. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:33:58 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/cell-phone-reef-photography-with-apps.html#IDComment125006688 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/02/ecoxotic-panorama-module-par-numbers.html#IDComment124022456 it wouldn't double the numbers, but it would certainly increase the intensity, especially where the light overlaps in the tank. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:33:44 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/02/ecoxotic-panorama-module-par-numbers.html#IDComment124022456 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/hands-on-with-the-marineland-reef-capable-led-system.html#IDComment122927541 i will try to get a video together. maybe i will have time this weekend. the light puts out good color, and the blue leds are really bright, but the overall look is definitely more white than i prefer. Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:58:51 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/hands-on-with-the-marineland-reef-capable-led-system.html#IDComment122927541 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/marine-depots-facebook-fan-giveaway.html#IDComment122620852 man, i've "liked" the page for quite some time now. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:25:30 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/marine-depots-facebook-fan-giveaway.html#IDComment122620852 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/tfh-covering-more-freshwater-topics-than-saltwater.html#IDComment121144746 agreed, that's why i'm so frustrated with the magazine. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:06:16 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/tfh-covering-more-freshwater-topics-than-saltwater.html#IDComment121144746 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/tip-of-the-day-172011.html#IDComment120104174 yeah, i've heard those stories too. once i read about a mystery wrasse eating a new helfrichi firefish. that's gotta hurt the pocketbook for sure. Fri, 7 Jan 2011 23:44:18 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2011/01/tip-of-the-day-172011.html#IDComment120104174 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/12/amazing-livestock-from-2010.html#IDComment118630883 what's the matter? this is actually something i've been working on for several days. you guys just beat me to the publishing point. i've actually got a similar article i've also been working on for a short time regarding other top stories from this year. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:27:21 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/12/amazing-livestock-from-2010.html#IDComment118630883 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/02/ecoxotic-stunner-strip-par-numbers.html#IDComment118497535 your corals will certainly look better under actinics. they will develop more purples, blues, and greens instead of looking brown. of course, coral coloration also depends on water quality. if you have high phosphates, the color of the light won't make a huge difference. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:13:34 +0000 http://blog.aquanerd.com/2010/02/ecoxotic-stunner-strip-par-numbers.html#IDComment118497535