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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/12/2008, 02:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,959
Posted By drparker
I also use the aqua lifter

I also use the aqua lifter
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 11:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,928
Posted By drparker
Check what it says for content 100% silicone is...

Check what it says for content 100% silicone is 100% silicone does not have to be Aquarium special silicone. I? can't remember which number on the package, there are at least 4 different tubes and...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,959
Posted By drparker
Add another plus vote. I have two of them. ...

Add another plus vote. I have two of them.

Drew
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 12:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,365
Posted By drparker
currently 79 to 82. I think 84 is to high. I'm...

currently 79 to 82. I think 84 is to high. I'm going to add a chiller because I don't like going above 81.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By drparker
Jim, I drilled 5 holes for a closed loop on...

Jim,

I drilled 5 holes for a closed loop on my 44g tank. I got the bits from Diamond bits (http://www.shopsmartxpress.com/AmeriGls/AmrDefault.htm?M9.htm.)

Make sure the bottom of your tank is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By drparker
Both! A fuge is basically a sump with light and...

Both! A fuge is basically a sump with light and macro algae growing creating a place for pods etc to grow. A skimmer is a device to remove excess nutrients. The fuge will remove some of the excess...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,138
Posted By drparker
I was in there yesterday and he had a sign up...

I was in there yesterday and he had a sign up that said TDS=0.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2008, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 445
Posted By drparker
I'm going bigger, I feel a bigger ECO-system is...

I'm going bigger, I feel a bigger ECO-system is easier to take care of. So I have a 27g bow front or a regular 75g both are plain tanks. I also have a CPR overflow. You can have the 27 with CPR for...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/05/2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,719
Posted By drparker
Good choice. I believe in "pay it forward" an...

Good choice. I believe in "pay it forward" an your effort to find the owner has done just that.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/05/2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,986
Posted By drparker
Hey everyone, Thanks for the great list!...

Hey everyone,

Thanks for the great list! I've found a few new places I want to check out. I went to DLC web site and saw no mention of the "free frag of the month", what the story with that?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/04/2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 483
Posted By drparker
Guys, I've got a couple of glass 75s and a...

Guys,

I've got a couple of glass 75s and a couple of 40 gal breeders left over from the cichlid days if you still need one. I'm in the Palatine area. I'll take any reasonable offer.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By drparker
Are PH, temp and salinity the same between the...

Are PH, temp and salinity the same between the two tanks? If not you should acclimate to the new tanks water. I like the drip method.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/06/2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By drparker
Cleanup crew plus a few puffs from turkey baster...

Cleanup crew plus a few puffs from turkey baster before water changes.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/06/2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 524
Posted By drparker
After rushing several tanks I've really learned...

After rushing several tanks I've really learned and will now wait at least 4 to 6 weeks for the main and secondary spikes. Before I add anything other than a cleanup crew.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/06/2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By drparker
With live rock and nothing to eat them you should...

With live rock and nothing to eat them you should start to see plenty of pod life when your cycle is getting close to over. I'm not sure of the best answer but I've always added it after the nitrate...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/05/2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 392
Posted By drparker
I have them on two tanks and love it. Much better...

I have them on two tanks and love it. Much better than all the single timers and power strips I used to have. I also added the PH monitor so at a glance I can see temp and PH.

With a push of a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/18/2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,252
Posted By drparker
Had to find this thread and add my latest...

Had to find this thread and add my latest adventure. All though not a newbie it's still really dumb.

A few months ago I noticed that the suction break holes were clogged on my returns. How you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/21/2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 671
Posted By drparker
Add a skimmer to the sump. Drew

Add a skimmer to the sump.

Drew
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/21/2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 235
Posted By drparker
Great customer service. I worked with Paul...

Great customer service.

I worked with Paul on my design ideas. He helped me change my design and told me I didn't need to buy some of his products for my application. Honest recommendations...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/21/2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By drparker
Thanks for the help. I think I have it now....

Thanks for the help.

I think I have it now. Went with the 1" 90 in the tank and 1.25" T and drain pipe outside.

Drew
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/14/2006, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By drparker
Question Help sucking vortex.

Just water tested my new tank setup. Good news Squirt and Eheim 1260 are working great. Bad news I get a sucking vortex in the overflow then the water levels drops and a surge flows through the sump....
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/11/2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By drparker
Check-out the head loss calculator. You need to...

Check-out the head loss calculator. You need to know what size pipe your using how high from pump to return in tank. how many 90 degree elbow in the pipe.

a 500gph pump from a ft away with no...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/11/2006, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By drparker
You don't want a massive flow going through your...

You don't want a massive flow going through your fuge.

Use a Closed loop or power heads for flow.

For you fuge I say stay under 500gph even lower is good, mine is about 350. On the main RC...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 204
Posted By drparker
I think those were the guys who forgot to flush...

I think those were the guys who forgot to flush the unit before running water through the DI filter. They had their DI change color fast.

I flushed mine to get rid of the preservatives on the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/10/2006, 12:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 209
Posted By drparker
My emeralds don't touch it. I've been able to...

My emeralds don't touch it. I've been able to get rid of most of it two ways.

1st I'd say about 65% of them will detach without breaking, just a gentle push from the side knocks them loose.
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