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Unread 12/14/2006, 08:32 AM   #26
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A few years ago the power went out...my wife lit some candles...9 months later...I was a daddy...I didn't have a reef tank at that time so I'm not sure if this helps???
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... perhaps candle burning could induce coral and fish spawning as well ... a lil' Sade on the stereo might help as well


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Unread 12/14/2006, 09:11 AM   #27
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I burn candles and simmer cinnamon sticks for the season in the room my tank is in ad I've never had any tank probs from it.

I have a Pinpoint and test everything else weekly and have never found any probs from it.


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Unread 12/14/2006, 01:59 PM   #28
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A few years ago the power went out...my wife lit some candles...9 months later...I was a daddy...I didn't have a reef tank at that time so I'm not sure if this helps???
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... perhaps candle burning could induce coral and fish spawning as well ... a lil' Sade on the stereo might help as well
Ahhhh, Sade, sounds like a nice romantic winter evening...


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Unread 12/15/2006, 06:12 PM   #29
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... I find it helps if you get the corals drunk first. Just poor a few onces of Couvoisier in the tank and let the magic happen


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Unread 12/11/2017, 10:17 PM   #30
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I strongly agree with cuber, expensive hobby. no need to take risks. lol.


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Unread 12/12/2017, 06:02 AM   #31
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I strongly agree with cuber, expensive hobby. no need to take risks. lol.
holy necroposting..
You replied to an 11 year old post..
Welcome to RC though..
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Unread 12/12/2017, 08:57 AM   #32
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A few years ago the power went out...my wife lit some candles...9 months later...I was a daddy...I didn't have a reef tank at that time so I'm not sure if this helps???
OMG - this is beyond hilarious.


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Unread 12/12/2017, 08:58 AM   #33
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holy necroposting..
You replied to an 11 year old post..
Welcome to RC though..
Just watch those dates before you post
This is true - but the comment the person made about lighting a candle and 9 months later was worth it.


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Unread 12/12/2017, 09:14 AM   #34
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holy necroposting..
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Welcome to RC though..
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Makes you wonder what they were searching for. I mean that was a serious dive to find this one.

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This is true - but the comment the person made about lighting a candle and 9 months later was worth it.
lol 100%


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Unread 12/12/2017, 12:52 PM   #35
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my wife burns a candles all the time. never had any issue at all


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Unread 12/30/2017, 10:22 AM   #36
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A few years ago the power went out...my wife lit some candles...9 months later...I was a daddy...I didn't have a reef tank at that time so I'm not sure if this helps???
You win the Internet my friend.. even 7 years later lol


I came across this post looking for info on why candles are bad for a tank... my gf just got like 5 truck loads of scented candles...
Wanted to get some info before I said anything to her...
It's good to see there is no real evidence of problems.. and I won't be opening my mouth. .and becoming a single man... well....today anyways woohoo

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Unread 12/30/2017, 06:27 PM   #37
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Scented candles + huge skimmer + open cabinet = disaster waiting to happen. Unless your skimmer air intake is equipped with charcoal filter, any air bound contaminant will have an effect (sooner or later). With frequent water changes, it might not that significant. Non WC reefer be careful with scented candles, perfumes, air freshner or any air bound contaminants if you have skimmer. I am speaking based on experience.


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