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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By jkf1983
Humm do you mean this one? Wont it be too bright...

Humm do you mean this one? Wont it be too bright though and white?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03473903000P?vName=Tools&cName=Electrical+Shop&sName=Work+Lights
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By jkf1983
Question DIY moonlights? recommendation?

Ive read a few articles on DIY moon lighting and was wondering what everyone thought. Theres the one using a cell charger as a powersupply and 4-5 LEDs OR the 12V Flourescent tube light for your...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/03/2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 808
Posted By jkf1983
I tested, It said zero, but it said zero before...

I tested, It said zero, but it said zero before the reactor was put in and I had hair algae... so obviously it was above zero.

A hanna meter is too expensive. But what is a DD kit?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/03/2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 808
Posted By jkf1983
I have it in the new reactor I just bought, but...

I have it in the new reactor I just bought, but just didnt know how long the first batch lasted.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/03/2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 808
Posted By jkf1983
Do most of you have a reactor for the phosphate...

Do most of you have a reactor for the phosphate and one for the carbon? or do you mix it together?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/02/2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 808
Posted By jkf1983
Question When to change phosphate media?

Question... I had a hair algae outbreak, so I bought and set up the TLF Reactor with the twopartsol phosphate media pellets. Which has been running for about 2 weeks now but I havent seen the hair...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/31/2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By jkf1983
My Yellow tang recently showed signs of ich with...

My Yellow tang recently showed signs of ich with the white spots, but they went away after about 3-4 days... But this is part of the life cycle as i found after reading more about it. It seems the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/31/2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By jkf1983
Yea he sticks his head out, just doesnt really...

Yea he sticks his head out, just doesnt really come out and seems like hes scared to. Ill try the turkey baster... and maybe pellets i guess
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/30/2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By jkf1983
Question Diamond Goby Still Hiding...

My Diamond Goby is still hiding under my rock and has been in my tank for about 2-3 weeks now. Should I be worried or do something... I feed rods daily and feed my other fish nori.... but he doesnt...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/13/2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By jkf1983
Nori

Is Nori Just dried Seaweed? or is it a type of seaweed?

I looked at walmart and they had the dried seaweed sheets for sushi, but the ingredients just said dried seaweed. It didnt say NORI...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/13/2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 573
Posted By jkf1983
Question This is the fish... after reading that article...

This is the fish... after reading that article maybe the hypo salinity treatment is the best. Im a little confused as to which direction to take. I posted this picture to make sure it is ICK. ...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/12/2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 573
Posted By jkf1983
I found it, thanks... So youre sure i can feed...

I found it, thanks... So youre sure i can feed this mixture with no problems right?? Should I not feed him anything else such as garlic soaked nori?
...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/12/2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 573
Posted By jkf1983
No there is not any other fish beating on him. ...

No there is not any other fish beating on him. Thanks ostrow, I will order some of that right now. I found everything but the API's Geltek pX... Is this absolutely necessary?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/12/2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 573
Posted By jkf1983
Well i know what the garlic is but not the...

Well i know what the garlic is but not the rest... So I will have to look into that. Do I do this in a QT tank or can i do in reef tank?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/12/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 573
Posted By jkf1983
well rodi water wasnt working properly in the...

well rodi water wasnt working properly in the begining of my "learning stage" so it could have been water quality but it has been fine for about 2-3 months now and i did water changes to fix the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/12/2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By jkf1983
I have a yellow tang that overnight developed...

I have a yellow tang that overnight developed ick. but i would also like to feed the nori regularly.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/12/2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By jkf1983
thanks every one... I already have rod's... but i...

thanks every one... I already have rod's... but i was looking for something to feed my yellow tang. but my other fish go crazy for the dried seaweed too, and also broccoli. If i do the garlic...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/12/2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By jkf1983
Question Where to buy NORI?

Where can I find Nori for my tang around naperville/aurora?

I just did a search to find out what nori was because ive been buying the expensive stuff from the petstore. Never even came across me...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/12/2007, 01:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 573
Posted By jkf1983
Question Ich Treatments??? Cleaner wrasse?

Ok so I know that this is a common subject but my Yellow tang recently started to get ich.

What are the best treatments???

Should I buy a cleaner wrasse for my reef setup?

Im feeding...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/09/2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By jkf1983
I think the only draw back would be that they are...

I think the only draw back would be that they are 120 volt right? most DIY led's for moonlighting are 12 volt. Im thinking of making the DIY version with the transformer and about 3-4 led's from...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/07/2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By jkf1983
So the TLF reactor and the Phosar HC media??? ...

So the TLF reactor and the Phosar HC media??? Any one else have any suggestions?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/07/2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By jkf1983
Which reactor do you recommend. The Phosban 150?...

Which reactor do you recommend. The Phosban 150? how easy are they to make too? Anyone have a good source for DIY plans?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/07/2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By jkf1983
Hair Algae outbreak

So my buddy gave me a couple frags and I was wondering what actions anyone has taken to get a hair algae out break under control. It seems to be multiplying fast! I have a yellow tang and even a...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/04/2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By jkf1983
FS 54watt x 2 pc retro fit lighting with ballast

Im upgrading my lighting and was wondering if anyone is looking for a 54 x 2 PC retro fit kit... I have reflectors too and the workhorse 7 ballast... works great, just dont need it anymore. Located...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/29/2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By jkf1983
Yea that was my plan too, to put a valve in for...

Yea that was my plan too, to put a valve in for the fuge.... Right now I have the full flow through my fuge and i dont have the triple baffles.. Im having a lot of microbubbles in my display tank...
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