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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,545
Posted By smketyr
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Forum: Nano Reefs 01/11/2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,220
Posted By smketyr
King, No picture, nothing to show yet. ...

King,

No picture, nothing to show yet. Moved all to the 55. Just rock, corraline, some damsels and a few mushrooms.

Going to rework it when I can.

Tom
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/10/2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By smketyr
thanks seriours! Any other schoolling fish?

thanks seriours!

Any other schoolling fish?
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,220
Posted By smketyr
King, I have watced your tank mature...

King,

I have watced your tank mature nicely. Man is it packed to the gills!

Tom
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/10/2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By smketyr
Question Schooling fish

I have been trying to find which marine fish will school in an aquarium enviroment.

I have found:
Chromis, Damsels and some Anthias.

Are there others?

I was thinking maybe a school of...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,583
Posted By smketyr
Great clam! How about calling him...

Great clam! How about calling him "Runt"?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,231
Posted By smketyr
As it is on and now I am sitting at the computer....

As it is on and now I am sitting at the computer. Another case of ruining a classic show. Is there anyone in TV and film that has a fresh idea?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/04/2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By smketyr
I used a trash can for a sump for a little while...

I used a trash can for a sump for a little while and the phosphates were off the chart. I had bad algae outbreaks. It was awful. I switched to an old tank and boom no more problems.

Tom
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 12/30/2007, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,208
Posted By smketyr
Rodfood for both coral and fish!

Rodfood for both coral and fish!
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/29/2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By smketyr
I don't trust them either, but the blue legged...

I don't trust them either, but the blue legged and scarlett hermits have always done a very good job for me. I save all the shells from dead snails so that the hermits have a new home and don't go...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/29/2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By smketyr
It looks like reeftopia has more to offer for the...

It looks like reeftopia has more to offer for the price. When I can I am going to go with reeftopia package 1 which should be more than enough for two tanks.

Jeff, fwiw the etropicals blue...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/29/2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By smketyr
I am looking for local right now, just a few...

I am looking for local right now, just a few snails and maybe hermits. I just finished cycling a new tank and want to get some cleaners in there.

Mrs. Claus maxed out the credit card, so until the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/29/2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By smketyr
Looking for clean up crew

Any of the LFS have any cleaners in stock?

Preferably in the northern suburbs.

Thanks,

Tom
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/23/2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
Jason, If you have a buyer, sell it! I...

Jason,

If you have a buyer, sell it! I found where I can get the neck that I needed for the skimmer I have and have ordered it.

I will update the build either tonight or tommorrow.

Tom
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
The plenum raises the substrate above the bottom...

The plenum raises the substrate above the bottom of the aquarium. Initially you run it like an undergravel filter, after the cycle you remove the uplift tube and powerhead. This leaves a cryptic...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
Jason, I may take you up on the skimmer. I have...

Jason, I may take you up on the skimmer. I have one that is too big and just broke the neck going from the pump to the skimmer body. I have to find that part.

The plan was to use what I had or...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
Rich and Jason, I am cheating a little bit. ...

Rich and Jason,

I am cheating a little bit. I have sitting in tupperware storage tubs, things like return pump,overflow, heater, and even some live rock. I took down the frag tank and there was...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
Oops forgot the cost of paint for the stand and...

Oops forgot the cost of paint for the stand and tank. $8.90

Total cost so far $11.20

Now the decision on the lighting. I wanted to be able to keep just about anything in this tank but had the...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
Ok Lets start this! Tank AGA 55g.- free ...

Ok Lets start this!

Tank AGA 55g.- free
stand- had a 55 stand from my first reef tank. Wanted something bigger but the wife would not agree on what was available used. So I just used what I...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/20/2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
Still waiting for the others to chime in. But I...

Still waiting for the others to chime in. But I will start posting tonight.

The thing to remember is that I have a very limited budget. So, I will be doing it as frugal as possible. The...
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/17/2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
Hey guys, I show of hands here. Should I...

Hey guys,

I show of hands here. Should I do the 55 build on this thread, strictly for our own AMUSEMENT. I do not want a lot of advice from others, just rude comments and laughs.

-Tom
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/17/2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 31,182
Posted By smketyr
Rich, Sweet colony I bet they look better in...

Rich,

Sweet colony I bet they look better in person!


-Tom
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 11/15/2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By smketyr
:lol: :lol: :lol: The very first time I...

:lol: :lol: :lol:


The very first time I was ever allowed to watch SNL I learned about the Bass-O-Matic!
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/11/2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By smketyr
I understand that BTA's can live healthy and...

I understand that BTA's can live healthy and happy under low lights. I just wonder how well.

I want this anemone that I have on hold, but not at the expense of killing it.
Forum: Nano Reefs 11/11/2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By smketyr
I understand that BTA's can live healthy and...

I understand that BTA's can live healthy and happy under low lights. I just wonder how well.

I want this anemone that I have on hold, but not at the expense of killing it.
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