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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/12/2008, 02:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By SlowCobra
Agreed with the around $50 part.

Agreed with the around $50 part.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/12/2008, 01:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By SlowCobra
It's a small sump, and while it is setup nice you...

It's a small sump, and while it is setup nice you never get what you want for used equipment. Unfortunately the value of everything in this hobby drops fairly significantly once it has been used.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/12/2008, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By SlowCobra
I can't believe you actually did it! Tomorrow...

I can't believe you actually did it! Tomorrow you will start kicking yourself when you ask your wife 10 times if you did the right thing. Wait, I take that back, when she starts kicking you for...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/12/2008, 01:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,080
Posted By SlowCobra
And to think I can recall a time when you hated...

And to think I can recall a time when you hated the place. :eek2: :D
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By SlowCobra
You can drill the back of the tank and make an...

You can drill the back of the tank and make an over-flow. Look in the DIY forum for several different ideas on how to do it.

Many people drill the back then make an over-flow box that spreads...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 12:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,080
Posted By SlowCobra
Never tried to hump me but don't start petting it...

Never tried to hump me but don't start petting it or it will never leave you alone.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By SlowCobra
While I agree with you to an extent about...

While I agree with you to an extent about following the manufacturers recommendation it is in fact just that... a recommendation. Short of having an identical setup I think 2 people are going to...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 543
Posted By SlowCobra
Don't the coralvues have a fuse/circuit breaker? ...

Don't the coralvues have a fuse/circuit breaker? I thought I recall seeing it on them, perhaps I am mistaken. It's possible it is a bad ballast, it unfortunately happens.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,080
Posted By SlowCobra
Reef Depot is evil. I had to stop going there or...

Reef Depot is evil. I had to stop going there or risk being beyond broke!
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 543
Posted By SlowCobra
How long did you wait after unplugging it to plug...

How long did you wait after unplugging it to plug it back in? Once an MH has been fired if it loses power it takes anywhere from 5-15 mins or so before it will re-fire the bulb.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By SlowCobra
I know its a different setup but was stating what...

I know its a different setup but was stating what I had and where it sits. Many of the recently released skimmers have the same general design, it just takes the proper tweaking to make them work...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,111
Posted By SlowCobra
You can get a much better unit from one of the...

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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By SlowCobra
My Octo 200 sits in 14 inches of water and works...

My Octo 200 sits in 14 inches of water and works great. A stable water level is needed as well as proper adjustment of the riser tube.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,335
Posted By SlowCobra
My chromis, 4 of them, have been around for over...

My chromis, 4 of them, have been around for over 6 months now. They just went to a new home a few weeks ago.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/10/2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,365
Posted By SlowCobra
75.8 to 80.1 through out the day. A rock solid...

75.8 to 80.1 through out the day. A rock solid tank temp allows for tank stock that is unable to cope in the event of a severe temperature fluctuation. The oceans have an ever changing temp...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/08/2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,734
Posted By SlowCobra
Curt I have emailed you on behalf of myself and...

Curt I have emailed you on behalf of myself and Broke1 being that I am the one that convinced him to purchase the AC3.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,561
Posted By SlowCobra
Well everything appears to be in check, given...

Well everything appears to be in check, given everything else I will make the fatal mistake of assuming you are using RODI. :)

My 210 had a massive algae outbreak both hair and...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,561
Posted By SlowCobra
No light for 3 days by itself will NOT control...

No light for 3 days by itself will NOT control the issue.

Algae's can be a pain to get rid of. You might want to provide more information as to the entire setup including all water parameters,...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,734
Posted By SlowCobra
I am dissatisfied with the programming interface....

I am dissatisfied with the programming interface. It's 2008 I think a GUI interface isn't too much to ask for. Being a computer geek this isn't a big deal to me but for others that have little...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2008, 02:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,734
Posted By SlowCobra
I have an AC3 and think it is a giant steamy pile...

I have an AC3 and think it is a giant steamy pile of ****.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,848
Posted By SlowCobra
WP-PC-6800 Price $304.99 Model 6800 Xwave...

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Price $304.99
Model 6800 Xwave water pump from Pacifc Coast Imports. Flow rate: 5,000 to 12,0...more
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It is not that far off from a Tunze and for the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/03/2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,190
Posted By SlowCobra
:eek: You know that those of us violating the...

:eek: You know that those of us violating the rule do not speak of it. It's like Fight Club!

Now that it is out, my clam has been subjected to GFO 24/7 for months now and is healthier looking...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/02/2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By SlowCobra
I am finding my AC3 to be a giant steamy pile of...

I am finding my AC3 to be a giant steamy pile of ****! 4 months old and it has killed a temp sensor. It has had to be unplugged several times to clear multiple errors, despite nothing changing with...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/01/2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By SlowCobra
A new 5 gal gas can and IV tubing works quite...

A new 5 gal gas can and IV tubing works quite effectively. Ask a paramedic(if you know one) to get you some primary tubing, usually a freebie, and about $8 for the gas can.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/19/2007, 11:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 578
Posted By SlowCobra
My tank is fairly self sustaining, luckily. It...

My tank is fairly self sustaining, luckily. It shouldn't require any massive intervention but if it does hopefully I can get it taken care of.
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