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Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 11/10/2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 661
Posted By aquavelvetman
Two-part solution

Has anyone used the Two-Part Solution calcium/buffer additive sold at www.twopartsolution.com? It looks like it's much cheaper than the ESV Bionic two-part I use now and not a big hassle to prepare....
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 04/12/2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 303
Posted By aquavelvetman
Phil: My devil's hand leather has dropped many...

Phil: My devil's hand leather has dropped many small pieces that I'll be glad to give you. Stick them into holes in your rock and they'll grow really well. Send me an e-mail if you're interested.
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Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 05/13/2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By aquavelvetman
I did change from Red Sea salt to Kent back in...

I did change from Red Sea salt to Kent back in January. I doubt that would be the cause, though.

As for the feeding, I did start using the Spectrum sinking pellets a few months ago. I may have...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 05/13/2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By aquavelvetman
Shriveled 'shrooms

I've noticed in the last 10 days or so that the mushrooms in my tank have shriveled up quite a bit. I'm also seeing green hair algae. All my water parameters are normal and I wonder if maybe I've got...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 11/17/2005, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 338
Posted By aquavelvetman
Thanks Rick. I tightened it and the bubbles are...

Thanks Rick. I tightened it and the bubbles are gone. And I thought I really had it tight last night. No need for KY jelly, though I did use some elbow grease.

Matt
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 11/16/2005, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 338
Posted By aquavelvetman
Return pump microbubbles

I just changed return pumps and now am getting a lot of microbubbles. The new pump is an identical Little Giant to the old one. The bubbles aren't coming from the skimmer in the sump and I can't see...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 07/14/2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 276
Posted By aquavelvetman
Now that your tang is out and safe, you should do...

Now that your tang is out and safe, you should do a thorough water quality check in your tank and make sure you have lots of water movement. Stress is a big factor for ich and poor water quality or...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 07/13/2005, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 276
Posted By aquavelvetman
My suggestion is get yourself a large Rubbermaid...

My suggestion is get yourself a large Rubbermaid tub, cheap sponge filter and air pump and heater and give your fish a copper treatment. I did this in Feb. 2004 and every fish recovered and all but...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 06/06/2005, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 167
Posted By aquavelvetman
You guys have reef aquariums AND play golf?! Not...

You guys have reef aquariums AND play golf?! Not playing golf is my universal excuse for this and every other hobby I have undertaken. "Yeah? Well if I played golf I REALLY wouldn't get anything done...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 06/04/2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 192
Posted By aquavelvetman
I think this link should get you right to them....

I think this link should get you right to them. It's the ballast, endcaps and all wiring.
...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 06/03/2005, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 192
Posted By aquavelvetman
I have the PFO 2-bulb VHO retro from Premium...

I have the PFO 2-bulb VHO retro from Premium Aquatics and really like it. It's $129.95 (more expensive than Hellolights) but it's plug-and-play and has separate power for each bulb so you can run a...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 06/01/2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By aquavelvetman
Devil's hand/colt coral fragging

Can I just slice off a finger of my devil's hand coral and then stick it into a hole in a rock to frag it? I also have a very nice colt coral that I'd like to start some frags from. Can I just slice...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 05/27/2005, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By aquavelvetman
DKKA: Thanks for the link. Their Coral & Clam...

DKKA: Thanks for the link. Their Coral & Clam diet looks interesting.

bsackamano: I read your culturing thread when you originally started it. That looks like more of a project than I want to get...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 05/26/2005, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By aquavelvetman
Alternative to D.T.'s?

I have used D.T.'s Phytoplankton and been extremely pleased with it, but I'm really trying to cut costs and wonder if anyone out there has found anything comparable that doesn't require the high...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 05/19/2005, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 190
Posted By aquavelvetman
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/compatibility_c...

http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/compatibility_chart.cfm
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 05/18/2005, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 201
Posted By aquavelvetman
Bill: There is something very alluring about...

Bill: There is something very alluring about sumps to toddlers. I have child locks on the doors to my cabinet, so my 19-month-old can't get in there. But anytime I have the door open for more than...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 05/12/2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 179
Posted By aquavelvetman
Is that the pumping xenia that I gave you back in...

Is that the pumping xenia that I gave you back in December? (Which originated with you a year earlier.)

It continues to go nuts in my tank, btw.
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 04/30/2005, 09:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 882
Posted By aquavelvetman
I believe mine may have been as old as 10 years....

I believe mine may have been as old as 10 years. I bought my system used and carefully preserved the very deep sandbed because I wanted it to be as "live" as possible. I should have done what I did a...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 04/29/2005, 10:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 882
Posted By aquavelvetman
Steve: What inspired this massive job? Were you...

Steve: What inspired this massive job? Were you having big algae problems or was it just time for a huge tank cleanout?

I removed everything from my 75g last fall because the many-years-old very...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 04/12/2005, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 237
Posted By aquavelvetman
I second the Marshall rock. It's really nice. I...

I second the Marshall rock. It's really nice. I wish I could have a tank completely full of it. They've got a new kind of live rock, Kaelini, that they say is nicer than their Fiji rock. Anyone ever...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 04/07/2005, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 176
Posted By aquavelvetman
I have found that patience is the greatest virtue...

I have found that patience is the greatest virtue in this hobby. Wait until your tank is complete with live rock and lots of good mandarin eats in the sandbed. You, your fiancee and your mandarin...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 03/24/2005, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By aquavelvetman
This would be a good time to start saving for a...

This would be a good time to start saving for a protein skimmer. You will want one if you want to maintain steady water quality.
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 03/22/2005, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By aquavelvetman
SpongeBob is absolutely correct. I skipped right...

SpongeBob is absolutely correct. I skipped right over the part about having only eight lbs of live rock.

Just to add to my earlier post, one helpful tip right now would be to stop messing with...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 03/21/2005, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 376
Posted By aquavelvetman
My suggestion would be to let your tank run for a...

My suggestion would be to let your tank run for a month or so before adding any fish. I would have recommended that even before you added the damsels. That'll let it get established and will allow...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 03/14/2005, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 123
Posted By aquavelvetman
I removed and re-installed the bulb this morning...

I removed and re-installed the bulb this morning and tonight there's no more noise. Thanks for the responses.
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