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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,157
Posted By mnestroy
I've been banned from using garlic at my house......

I've been banned from using garlic at my house... I tend to overdose with garlic and the smell lingers for days :)
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By mnestroy
Home depot sells some standard hole saws for...

Home depot sells some standard hole saws for pretty cheap, I've cut there my overflow and plexyglass with no problems.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,328
Posted By mnestroy
He did with soap :)

He did with soap :)
Forum: Zoanthids 01/10/2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 45,757
Posted By mnestroy
Speaking about anemones since treating with Vit C...

Speaking about anemones since treating with Vit C my LTA has gotten HUUGE, plus i havent fed him in 2-3 weeks, I definitely need to upgrade my 40breeder he takes up more than a 1/3rd of my tank :)
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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,328
Posted By mnestroy
Check out H&S A150 great skimmer, be good fit for...

Check out H&S A150 great skimmer, be good fit for your tank.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,154
Posted By mnestroy
Got any photos? Is dyno matt pretty...

Got any photos?

Is dyno matt pretty expensive?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,335
Posted By mnestroy
How much for stand/hood?

How much for stand/hood?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By mnestroy
I don't think it will last very long... hermit...

I don't think it will last very long... hermit crabs and Tangs will peck at it faster than it can grow.

Your best bet is to come up with a way to grow it safely.

If you don't have a sump (try...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,335
Posted By mnestroy
Yes please and price of stand.

Yes please and price of stand.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By mnestroy
They can.. I have put a small wad in my display...

They can.. I have put a small wad in my display and they did eat some... you can tell when it comes out :)

I don't think its there preferred vegie, the dried seaweed seems to be there favorite,...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,154
Posted By mnestroy
There was a reevideo podcast a while ago, where I...

There was a reevideo podcast a while ago, where I guy insulated his stand to reduce noise... If you goto itunes and subscribe to Reefvideos, it was one those those tours...

You can try the stuff...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By mnestroy
Lemmie check my sump tonight to make sure I got...

Lemmie check my sump tonight to make sure I got some to trim.. I live in Aurora and work near 88/Orchard (which should be very close to you)...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,335
Posted By mnestroy
Can I see some pics of tank & stand? Also...

Can I see some pics of tank & stand?

Also what is condition of tank
Forum: Zoanthids 01/08/2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 45,757
Posted By mnestroy
We need to get some of he experts involved to get...

We need to get some of he experts involved to get there feedback on this subject...

Randy Holmes-Farley (donno how to contact)
Boomer (I sent PM to invite to join in)
greenbean36191 (Sent PM)
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By mnestroy
Keep in mind a sand shifting goby may keep your...

Keep in mind a sand shifting goby may keep your sand clean but could make the rest of your tank look bad. I had one that would grab sand and swim towards the surface, dropping the sand all over...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,472
Posted By mnestroy
If you want to see results increase your water...

If you want to see results increase your water changes, bump it up to 30-40% I do 45% every 2week... I would start by getting your nitrates down via water changes, and then try to figure out...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 448
Posted By mnestroy
The concept of overskimming has been debated for...

The concept of overskimming has been debated for years...

My skimmer is way overkill on my tank (H&S A150) on a 40Breeder... Works fine, corals are happy.

If you feel its removing to much from...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By mnestroy
Paint the back of your tank black or a dark...

Paint the back of your tank black or a dark blue... Looks more natural
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By mnestroy
A little bit of both...the ideal is cleaner than...

A little bit of both...the ideal is cleaner than dirtier... when you first clean it, it will take a while for a film/slime to form. Once it does this is ideal...

Once to much forms then it...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,515
Posted By mnestroy
People always say a fish needs to be in a certain...

People always say a fish needs to be in a certain size tank, well thats full grown, in my experience most fish several years to become full grown. I have the same mandarin as you in my 40breeder and...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 01/08/2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,137
Posted By mnestroy
Awesome!

Awesome!
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/08/2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 516
Posted By mnestroy
Check out the US Customs website, has some info ...

Check out the US Customs website, has some info

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php

search for fish, or coral.

To be sure I'd email them and the airline your...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 617
Posted By mnestroy
If we are talking a 14 gallon tank, how about...

If we are talking a 14 gallon tank, how about just a series of water changes? If alk is low wouldn't doing a few large changes get things back in check? (assuming the fresh salt water is in check)
...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By mnestroy
is it on the sand? if so this is very normal......

is it on the sand? if so this is very normal... it should go away on its own.. you can stir the sand but it will prob come back a day or two later...

In a few weeks it should remove itself.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,379
Posted By mnestroy
Dead or alive the sand will still be usable...not...

Dead or alive the sand will still be usable...not that huge of a deal if u ask me :)
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