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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,550
Posted By bignick
26

26
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By bignick
I have one you can use . I don't know if its...

I have one you can use . I don't know if its meant for acrylic but i used it to drill the holes on the plates i used to cover my overflows. I bought it a local hardware store for i think $6.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,113
Posted By bignick
I like having the tank just because i love...

I like having the tank just because i love showing it off to the family and i find relaxing at times.

I hate havign the tank because of the electric bills, My corals won't color up (and i am...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,113
Posted By bignick
Believe me i have lived through some disasters...

Believe me i have lived through some disasters with my tanks. My 75gal salt that i started, had a fish disease in it that wiped out everything. I treated the entire tank with copper and since i had...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,113
Posted By bignick
You ever feel like saying i quit?

Lately i have been thinking that way about my tank. It just hasn't been as exciting as it use to be. I mean everything is surviving but nothing is thriving. I still come home everyday and check out...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By bignick
I'm using an MJ600 with a valve on it truned back...

I'm using an MJ600 with a valve on it truned back to restrict some flow. I like it because it doesn't leak but it would be nicer if they were bigger.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,366
Posted By bignick
73-76

73-76
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By bignick
2 little fishes is what ended up going with. ...

2 little fishes is what ended up going with.

Sale fell through. i am sending a PM to you now Phil
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,583
Posted By bignick
Nice clam! Wow, this is gonna sound freaky...

Nice clam!

Wow, this is gonna sound freaky but i go to work with a guy that looks a lot like you but older.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,092
Posted By bignick
I'm big on the holw pillar thing and the best...

I'm big on the holw pillar thing and the best advide i can give you is to not drill your rock. Whats your hurry? Take your time and slowly put the pillars together. I found Tonga to be some of the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,583
Posted By bignick
Clarince

Clarince
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By bignick
pending

pending
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/07/2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By bignick
Good Luck. Everyone is gonna want it for nothing...

Good Luck. Everyone is gonna want it for nothing though.

Past Experience. I had to sell a brand new one for almost half of what i paid and it was still in the original packaging with the receipt...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By bignick
I already bought two new reactors and have given...

I already bought two new reactors and have given up all hope on these. If someone wants to try that please be my guest. But i am done playing with them.

Thanks for the idea though.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By bignick
2 Aqua C XP phosphate Reactors FS

Okay i am not going to disguise this in anyway. These things are total Crap. They Leak, are designed Poorly, and cost me a lot of money.

But, If you area DIY person i am sure you can figure a way...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,737
Posted By bignick
I have had nothing but bad luck with the Old...

I have had nothing but bad luck with the Old models of the DC8 with the internal Fuses. From what i have learned is that you need to be sure that you are not overloading the DC8 with all of your...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 315
Posted By bignick
I scuba dived off of Isla Mujeres with my wife on...

I scuba dived off of Isla Mujeres with my wife on our honeymoon and it was really nice. It was my first time scuba diving and i thought it was nice. I believe i heard a olt of people talking about...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/04/2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By bignick
Your TDS could be high. I would Check that and...

Your TDS could be high. I would Check that and then determine where your phosphates are coming from. I too have heard of what you are saying but i would test everything i could before buying a new...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/04/2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 969
Posted By bignick
Ph and Alk are suppose to be 2 of the causes for...

Ph and Alk are suppose to be 2 of the causes for it. I am suffering some STN on one of my colonies and my Alk was too low and my Ph was also low.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/04/2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
Posted By bignick
Whats your address? I may be able to get up...

Whats your address?

I may be able to get up there this weekend(early Saturday morning). I'm interested in the Birdsnest. Bob, if i go i can grab the clam for you and then you can pick it up at my...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/03/2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By bignick
i may just switch to reefkeeper if i can't get...

i may just switch to reefkeeper if i can't get anywhere.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/02/2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By bignick
Anyone have knowledge on how to fix an ACJR?

I started a thread on the Neptune help area on RC and am not getting anywhere fast. Heres the deal i have two acjr that have both had teh DC8 junk out on me. the fuses did not blow and i am tired of...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/21/2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,434
Posted By bignick
i would go but i don't know how to frag properly...

i would go but i don't know how to frag properly (other than snapping off a few pieces with my hands). I would love to meet all of you guys because chances are i see you all the time when i am at...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/19/2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By bignick
Thumbs up Bump and here are the pics of the system ...

Bump and here are the pics of the system

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/103240light_3.JPG

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/103240light_4.JPG
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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/18/2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 488
Posted By bignick
Use a shim. That way as you slide the shim out...

Use a shim. That way as you slide the shim out the magnets will gently attach without slapping the glass. Or what ppurcell suggested. Either way will work.
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