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126 thru 160
160 * Name: Bob Bachmeier Comments: Nice
web page. I'm considering the book. I've been getting together
a nice staring library.My wife is about to execute me! From: Bismarck
ND Type of tank:
Just pre planning one (reef w/some fish) 159* Name: Jessie Comments: I
really enjoyed reading your F.A.Q. I am more informed about this hobby
that started 12/98. Too bad the price of keeping such a worthwhile hobby
keep people from having one. Man!!! I've spend so much income on this marine
keeping hobby. Oh well, I hope it's worth it. Thanks again. From: Richmond
CA Type of tank:
55 gallon 158 * Name: James
Fuller Comments: Just
starting up a reef tank. Always had plant/freshwater tanks previously. From: Antlers
OK Type of tank:
Reef 157 * Name: J Moore Comments: Setting
up reef tank From : Lake
Jackson Tx Type of tank:
75 Gal - Reef (hope to establish soon!) 156 * Name: clint
berrong Comments: Dear
sir, I am concidering
builiding an aquarium into a wall in my house, I plan on using wood and
acrylic on two sides.dimentions will be apx. 12'long x 3'tall x 2'deep.
apx 538 gal. I think. can you give
me advice on my filtration needs? and how to do it in the most economical
way. thanks, clint
From: woodstock
GA Type of tank:
marine 55 tall
155* Name:
Casey Bralla Comments: Nice
looking site From: Cheraw
SC Type of tank:
none 154*
Name: Ted Low Comments: I
thought I would fill out the Guest Form just to let you know I did indeed
come by and order your book. From: Bryan
TX Comments: I
want to have a 40 gallon reef tank 153* Name:
Dave Higgs Comments: collecting
information From: Perth
/Australia wa Type of tank:
none yet 152 * Name: Jim Moore Comments: Great
Site. From: Des Moines
IA Type of tank:
55gal Reef Tank 151 * From: Scott
Yow Comments: Nice
web site with great articles! From: San JOse
CA Type of tank
: None yet - still reading and researching! 150* From: Richard Adams Comments: Simply a well needed and
comprehensive book. City: Toronto Ontario Type of tank: 300 gallon dealer show
tank 149* From: Wayne Krumheuer Comments: I just got the book I'm
looking forward to reading it. I've had my tank running for
1.5 years it took a while to get things right. I am amazed at how people
react when they see it for the first time. I'm still amazed myself. I sit
in front of the tank for hours on end.(wife thinks I'm nuts)Everything
is growing and spreading all over the tank I've had to thin it out a couple
of times already.
I'll send you my thoughts on the book.
From: Middleburg Hts Ohio Type of tank: 55 gal reef
148 * Name: Dale Poore Comments: Great Book! Nothing
else compares! From: Andover KS Comments: Working on 125 gallon reef,
following your guidelines 147* Name: Rob Feeney Comments : This site
is exactly what reefkeepers need. It is an excellent resource that
helps newcomers to avoid costly (and careless) mistakes. Captive
propagation is more common now than ever, and will continue to increase
as long as reefkeepers have a source of information such as this site,
and such as "Simplified Reefkeeping" From: Fredericton NB Type of tank : 10 gal reef,
35 f/o salt, 29 fresh planted 146* Name: Matt Hanson Comments: Your suggestions made the
process of setting up a new tank much more clear, and allowed a beginner
to avoid some costly mistakes. Thanks for a great reference! From: Iowa City, IA Type of tank: 30 & 65 reef 145 * Name: Obi Cruz Comments: What a great resource.
I am thinking of going the reef ay but am still gathering s much info as
I can before beginning. The book sounds like a must have. Do you present arguments in it such
as MH vs. Fluorescent; Florida vs. Fiji vs. Tonga; and other hardware and
livestock issues? From: S. Pasadena CA Type of tank: 1 fresh, 1 salt (fish) 144 * Name: Richard & Trudy Medeiros Comments: I have just set-up my tank
and need to get things going. I have put in 6 damsels to help the
tank get started. can you recommend another way to get the tank established
in a quicker amount of time? Thank You for taking the time to
read this e-mail From: Belfair, Wa. Type of tank: 55 Gallon Saltwater 143 * Name: Kennon
Elliott Comments: I
need all the help I can get. love the site is very informative From: Cochran
GA Type of tank:
100G marine tank(wanting to make a reef) 142* Name: Tommie Tionko Comments:I want to learn new methods
about saltwater aquariums especially the reef or commonly known here as
"live aquriums" because of the live corals. From: Davao city, Philippines Type of tank: salt water 141* Name: Ron Weldy Comments: I am just dreaming about
a reef set-up. And looking for information a beginner needs to get
started. From: Pleasant Hill MO Type of tank: None yet 140 * Name: Kevin L. Hudson Comments: I bought Simplified Reef
Keeping about one year ago, and it is the foundation I used to start my aquarium.
It was very helpful and informative. I have repeatedly referred back to it for help with new problems.
Thanks for the great start. 139* Name: Andrew Ternay Comments: I would respond to your
survey, but I only have Netscape 4.06 browser, not communicator.
I am very interested in your book, not just personally, but also as an
employee of Debron Aquatics. If you no objection, I want to
bring your book to the attention of Ronald Lowrence, the owner of Debron. From: Aurora CO Type of tank : lots of fresh, 5.5g
micro reef 138 INVAILD
RETURN EMAIL Name: Jonathan R.Williamson Comments : Hello I'm going to have
to check out your book.I am looking for the day when lights of high intensity
can be bought for a much lower price.I heard of a new light for around
100.00$.It needs no high powered ballast.The bulb will fit in a normal
light socket. From: Lima Oh Type of tank: Reef
137 * Name: Pete Blaker Comments: good info. From: Westminster Ca. Type of tank: 75 gal reef
136 * Name: Dylan R. Owens Address: Cool web site so far, I
havn't had time to cruise the whole thing yet but from what I've seen so
far, I know I need to be on your mailing list. From : Winter Park FL Type of tank: 20 gal.(for now) reef
tank 135 * Name: Kevin Eagan Comments: Wish my computer was working
when I started From: Arlington Heights Il Type of tank : reef 134 * Name: geoff dedic Address: i'm looking into using mangroves
as part of my filteration, is there any advivice on this? From: wooster oh Type of tank : 75 reef 133 * Name: Michael Stewart Comments: I have been a frustrated
reef beginer for months to the extent that i thought whats the point! now
i've found you guys wahooooo! it's brought all the enthusiasme back again
so away we go! i'll be keeping in touch My full address is 20a durie park
elphinstone east lothian Scotland eh33-2ll. you guy's just saved my proposed
reef tank hopefully to begin setting up soon but i will go slowly
thanks again wahoooooo!!!!!!! regards Michael. From: Scotland ny Type of tank: Would like to have
reef 132 * Name:Glenn Williams From:Lewisburg, PA Comments: Type of tank:30 gal. Reef 131 * Name: David Ball Comments: Please e-mail me with as
much data as possible on marine tropicals and clams. I am very interested to know more
Regards David From: Melbourne Australia, Vic Type of tank: Various 130 * Name: Doug Sturgis Comments: Thinking seriously about
taking the plunge into saltwater. From: Lake Jackson TX Type of tank: Freshwater (community
and african cichlid) 129 *
Name: Cynthia Boyd Comments: I'm thinking of purchasing
your book. Sounds like a great starter book. From : Corpus Christi TX Type of tank: 55-gal reef, 29-gal,
20-gal -- all have liverock 128 * Name: JD Edmonds Comments: The book sounds great!!!
I can't wait to pick up a copy and explore what is involved inmarine aquariums!
:-) From: Providence RI Type of tank: Currenly have 30 gallon
river tank freshwater 127 * Name: Philip Lewis Comments: From: Pittsburgh PA Type of tank: reef,refugeum,fresh 126 * Name: theo lianos Comments : I am interested in starting
a reef (marine)set up From: sydney nsw Type of tank: marine 200 * Name: Paul Ashley Comments: Your book looks very good. Please add a capability to accept orders online. From: Indianapolis In Type of tank: reef 199 * Name: Christopher ian verzosa Comments: i'm still gonna get your book, i think your book is great, so i'm going to get it. From: vigan ilocos sur Type of tank: 60 gallon reef tank 198 * Name: Danny Zeadow Comments: Love the site, can't wait to read the book! From: Scottsdale AZ Type of tank: Fish only, soon to be reef 197 * Name: Jeff Black Comments: I can not wait to see the book to see what all i wont to do with mine From: Statesville nc Type of tank: Reef 196 * Name: Bill Moore Comments: Just got into the web page. Will look more closely when I am at home. From: Pittsburg CA Type of tank: Fish only for now - plans for reef 195 * Name: Harry Holliday Comments: Nice site, would love to see the tank set up and peoples preferences updated soon From: Benton KY Type of tank: 130 Gallon Reef 194 * Name: LUCY BERBER Address: KNOW THAT I HAVE READ ALL THOSE COMMENTS REGARDING YOUR SIMPLIFIED REEF KEEPING. I AM CONVINCED IN ORDING THE BOOK SO I CAN START MY REEF TANK. City: OAKLAN CA Type of tank: REGULAR SALTWATER TANK 193 * Name: Bob Rittenhouse Comments: Your answeres to FAQ were extreemly informative and clearly written From: Stockton CA Type of tank: Reef and Decorative coral 192 * Name: Craig Skinner Comments: Have enjoyed this page greatly, the book seems just what i'm looking for! I had already ordered this book before finding this site and now i'm convinced i made the right choice. I'm a 36 year old father of 5 and any way i can find to help reduce the cost of my 300-500 gal. reef tank project will cut me some slack with my wife!!! if you know what i mean... GREAT SITE will use it from now on before purchasing any more reef aquarium books.Have the Sprung/Delbeek books also and find them wonderful reference material but a little technical for the beginner such as my self,but plan to grow into them with time.Thanks!! cski314762@aol.com From: Lawrence MA Comments: In the planning stages 191 * Name: Ildefonso Gonzalez Comments: my english is bad,but i like that answer my question.How many Kalkwasser in the tank of 45 gl. have that ? From: Poza Rica,México Veracruz Type of tank: REEF TANK 190 * Name: Steve Cabillot Comments: I think the book was great. I hope you keep it up to date with new ideas. From: Inver Grove Heights mn Type of tank: 55 all glass 189 * Name: ivan Comments: none From: Capetown ca Type or tank: marine 188 * Name: Michelle Latham Comments: After keeping and breeding fresh-water fish for over 10 years, I finally became brave enough to take the next step in fish keeping. Now I am asking myself why did I wait so long? The evolutionary adventure I am on never stops amazing me. My hobby has become a passion! I am looking forward to reading your book. It will be a wonderful source of info and ideas. Thank you for taking your time to write it for people like me! From: Atascadero CA Type of tank: 60 gallon reef tank 187 * Name: Bill Robinson Comments: I have had this tank up for two months, I only have about 15 lbs of l/r with about 2" of crushed coral. In the next 2 weeks I plan to change the substrate to l/s and then add another 20 lbs of fugi l/r. I still don't know what animals I am going to put in yet, I'm still working on that, but I want to start with something easy to care for. Do you have any suggestions? If so please let me know. From: Sunnyvale CA Type of tank : 20g, lg, lr ∓ crushed coral, no animals yet, Red Sea Skimmer in 15g sump, 3 power heads for circulation, 186 * Name: Edward Klein From: I AM A BEGINNER AND I CAN USE ALL THE HELP I CAN GET. I HAVE BEEN GETTING A LOT CONFLICTING INFORMATION FROM FISH STORES.What I have now is a 55 Gal tank with a 4 tube light with 1 Coralife 50/50 tube, 1 Coralife Acinic tube and 2 Aquarium tubes 1220mm 40watt.I also have a Amiracle wet and dry filter and a eheim canster filter as my mechanical filter.I also have a 8 watt UV light.2 402 Power heads.I am having a problem with velvet burgandy red algie ALL OVER MY ROCKS maybe you can direct me to someone who can help. From: Brick NJ Type of tank: REEF TANK 185 * Name: Doug Brown Comments: Just read your faqs. I am having problems with ick and was looking for suggestions. I have live rock and was going to look at the ecolibrium. I
lost a naso tang recently due to the ick but the other fish ( 2 clowns, 1 blue tang, and 2 kanghi cardinals ) have not had the same reaction. Recently purchased a uv light. I don't
have a quarantine tank. Guess I'll just have to let the fish all die before curing. From: Wauconda IL Type of tank: 75 gal mini-reef 184 * Name: David Osborne Comments: What a wonderful hobby ! From: Kirkland WA Type of tank: 2 gallon nano reef and 15 gallon mini reef 183 * Name: JACOBO PERIS SOLER Comments: My name is Jacobo, I live in Spain. I am an enthusiast of the reef aquariums and intent to learn all the possible of other people, for what I am interested in acquiring oneof their book. From: SILLA VALENCIA Type of tank: REEF TANK 182 * Name: Kelly VanBuskirk Comments: I will soon be getting the book. From: San Antonio TX Type of tank: 20 Gal reef (2yrs old) soon to be 100 181 * Name: Kennon Elliott Comments: hello From: Cochran Ga Type of tank: 100 gal reef 180 * Name: Beth Brooks Comments: just getting started From: Newton Illinois Type of tank: 75 gal.reef 179 * Name: r.a.singletary Comments: I very much enjoy reefkeeping,and would like any information I can get.I currently have a 60g.flatback hex.(reef),and a 30g.fish only(salt).The reef uses 2 10,000k m.h∓ 2 40w actinics,all on timers,a sealife systems sump,∓skimmer.It currently holds aprox.150lbs of live(figi)rock,and multiple hard∓soft corals along with tube worms,brittlestars,sixline wrass,yellow tang,several damsels,∓ a flame hawk fish. I look forward to being a part of your sight.yours truely R.A.Singletary From: charleston s.c. Type of tank : 60g flatback hex. ∓30g.standard 178 * Name: ERNESTO RIVERA Comments: METELSKY COMMENTS ON HIS BOOK ITS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REEF AND MARINE LIFE IN HOME THE RIGHT WAY.... From: ORLANDO FL Type of tank: 60 GALLON OCEANIC 177 * Name: angelo palermo Comments: THERE IS NO PLACE FOR MY ADDRESS. From: staten island ny Type of tank: mini-reef 176 * Name: ROBERT MILLER Comments: I JUST PURCHASED A TRU VU 150 AND AM JUST BEGINNING MY PLAN OF ATTACK. I INTEND TO USE MY 55 FOR A SUMP. I JUST HAPPENED UPON YOUR SITE AND YOUR BOOK SOUNDS QUITE INTERESTING. From: CROOKED RIVER RANCH OR Type of tank: 75 REEF AND 55 FISH ONLY 175 * Name: Tony Ferhuson Comments: I have not bought any coral yet , so befor I do I would like all the imformation possible first so I don't mess it up . From: Port Haywood VA Type of tank: reef 174 * Name: Bryant Yocom Comments: Your site ahs great pictures, and I really like the close-ups to boot. Anyway, could you please e-mail me with information on where to get a hood like the one you have or how to build one like you have??:) From: Pottstown PA Type of tank: 55 gal. with 15lb. live rock,1flower and 1pink tip anemone, ∓ some fish 173 * Name: Jennifer Swanson Comments: Will probably purchase book soon, as I will have some time while I am culturing live rock/sand for my excitedly awaited ecosystem. I am very interested in obtaining "farm raised" corals and fish, as I see no necessity in further plundering our abused planet. Your book does not seem to address this concern, however, I have gleaned some good information regarding mechanics. Thank You. From: Muskegon MI Type of tank : FO - for now/Reef Starting 172 * Name: GLENN SANDERSON Comments: From: CAROLINA BEACH NC Type of tank: 150 ALL GLASS 171* Name: Randy Matthews Comments: I'm always looking for more info on matine tanks. From: Amarillo TX Type of tank: mini reef/fish 170 * Name: Tom Delaney Comments: interested in live coral and invertebrates will very few fish such as clowns, naso tang From: Williamsburg VA Type of tank: 55 gal. semi reef system, fluidizing bed ∓ underwater gravel filtration combo 169 * Name: CHATENET Gerard Comments: Congretulations from France. I will be in CA (San Diego) next week, and I'll try to buy your book, but probably it could be more efficient if I find a french version of it. Continue ! From: FRANCE (Europe) Type of tank: Berlin method of 1.500 liters 168 * Name: Eric Cheng Comments: Hey, Robert -- haven't heard from you in a long time. How are things? I've set up my tank again -- you can check it out at http://www.echeng.com/aquaria.html I'm not using the egg-crate system anymore, but people can still see pictures of the suspended reef asdescribed in your book if they want (pics are still online). From : Palo Alto CA Type of tank: 60-gal reef 167 * Name: paul poore Comments: loved the tour, now i think it's the water i used . I think i need a sump, and ro unit and some kind of overflow into the sump. thanks, p2001 From: phila pa Type of tank : 55 gal live rock with problems 166 * Name: ANTONIO CARRERA Comments: I JUST BOUGHT YOUR BOOK LAST NIGHT AND CAN'T WAIT TO GET HOME AND READ IT.I LIKED YOUR PAGE VERY MUCH AND WANT TO THANK YOU TO HELP NEWCOMERS LIKE MYSELF TO THIS FASCINATING HOBBY. A.CARRERA From: SAN YSIDRO CA Type of tank: BERLIN TYPE TEMPERED GLASS (90 GAL.) 165 * Name: Lord Baer Comments: Thanks for this site,the information is informative and interesting "the reef is alive" From: Collinsville IL Type of tank: 55 gal. reef 164 * Name: Edward R DiSalvo Comments: Very formal an interesting. From: Wayne NJ Type of tank: I had a 55 gal. tank New apartment! 163 * Name: Scott Moore Comments: Very informitive faq's. The only thing I don't have that you mentioned is a protien skimmer are they needed? What kind? Thankx From: Chatsworth GA Type of tank: 75g marine reef/fish w/soft corals 162 !!! Name: James Egan Comments: Need any info. on Portien Skimmers, Wet/Dry Filters etc.... From: Sacramento CA Type of tank: Saltwater 161 * Name: STAN LACKUS Comments: YOUR BOOK SOUNDS VERY INTERSTING.SO DOES YOUR WEB SITE.PROBLEMS IM HAVING IS RED SLIME ALL OVER.I FEEL ITS DUE TO NOT REPLACING HALIDES . I JUST ORDERED TWO NEW
BLUBS EXPECT THEM SOON.THANKS FOR HAVING THIS. From: springfield PA. Type of tank: 120 gal. reef 3 years old
