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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/08/2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By fatmtbiker
I did that, they told me to go talk with my local...

I did that, they told me to go talk with my local store.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By fatmtbiker
Is there not a problem with silicate sand and...

Is there not a problem with silicate sand and algae?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2008, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By fatmtbiker
I put an email into HomeDepot head quarters to...

I put an email into HomeDepot head quarters to see if they are ever going to stock it or if we could get a special shipment to a local store. I will update you guys when I find out.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/01/2008, 01:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By fatmtbiker
Wow did a google for "Hanna pH, ORP"- at first I...

Wow did a google for "Hanna pH, ORP"- at first I saw $435.95 and thought there must be a mistake, then I saw "Occupation: Physician"
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By fatmtbiker
can you guys post the make/models you have and if...

can you guys post the make/models you have and if you like them or not?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/29/2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
Well just went to check out the tank Greedo has...

Well just went to check out the tank Greedo has setup. 1 - very nice, 2 - must have surge tank in my setup. I am thinking of setting up with continuous and surge. Now I just have to figure out how...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/28/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By fatmtbiker
I saw a show last night on spike about his...

I saw a show last night on spike about his training, the guy is a beast.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
yeah, the only problem is that the 200 does not...

yeah, the only problem is that the 200 does not have overflows ( I have hang ons for it but not in love with them) and the fact that i would have to sell the wife and kids for lights.................
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
Well the battle continues on where to put the...

Well the battle continues on where to put the skimmer. I think I may take the 55 gallon tank out of the equation and go get 2 30 gallon plastic rubbermaid tubs so that I can move them around for...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
That would be great. I am in no rush. I have...

That would be great. I am in no rush. I have talked to a few people now about the salt water in the same room as hvac and I think I am going to go ahead with it.

I am doing some tile, sheetrock...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
Ok, so I took this question about what order to...

Ok, so I took this question about what order to place things over to the noob section. I ended up getting the reason some people say to take you overflows to the skimmer and then to the refugium is...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By fatmtbiker
ah, great, that was going to be my next question...

ah, great, that was going to be my next question of where to put the filter sock.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By fatmtbiker
Thanks guys, now I have to figure out how to...

Thanks guys, now I have to figure out how to plumb from one side of my 55 over to the 125 and then back to the other side of the 55 for the return. Thanks again for all the help.

Also Tom, I have...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By fatmtbiker
Do you think it would be a long term issue? I...

Do you think it would be a long term issue? I think it sounds right when you said that salt does not evaporate in the air like waves on a beach. What do they mean when they say "salt creep"?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By fatmtbiker
Heat or cold should not be an issue. For some...

Heat or cold should not be an issue. For some reason my basement is always the same temp (all underground, no walkout). My testing once I get it all plumbed up and filled will be the final test if...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By fatmtbiker
order of equipment

I have been talking with a few people and need to know what you guys think for order. What is the best way to keep the pods moving through the system. I have heard that a protein skimmer will...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/27/2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By fatmtbiker
sump and refugium in room with hvac equip

I was planning on putting my sump (55 gal) and refugium (125 gal) in a back room that also has my hot water heater and furnace. I have heard rust is a big issue with this. Would it be OK with a...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 01:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
man, just when you think you have a plan, I could...

man, just when you think you have a plan, I could put the stuff in a room behind that but then my plumbing will be reaching another 15 feet or so, that also takes up room where I store everything...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
how does rust get in there? is it in the air? ...

how does rust get in there? is it in the air? All my furnace and water heater are new, about 2 years old. I think I know what you are talking about, old units get rusty, do rust particles travel...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
haha, yeah, well one day in a few month I hope to...

haha, yeah, well one day in a few month I hope to be able to buy a frag or two off of most of you, until then get used to the pic on my avatar, then when you see me I might look thin!
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
but if the skimmer is in front of the fuge then...

but if the skimmer is in front of the fuge then would it not get them at that time? If the skimmer is there would it not get the pods where ever it sits?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/27/2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
that pic is not me, just a fat guy on a bike I...

that pic is not me, just a fat guy on a bike I found, and I think it was someone else who got the frags from you, I don't even have water in my tank yet.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/26/2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,889
Posted By fatmtbiker
Can I get the final word from someone. I have...

Can I get the final word from someone. I have been told to put the refugium first so the pods get there, then I have been told to put the skimmer first. What order should everything go? Or should...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/26/2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 413
Posted By fatmtbiker
could not pm to "rodingo" but I found an email...

could not pm to "rodingo" but I found an email address on his site, thx again guys
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/26/2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 413
Posted By fatmtbiker
that sounds good, I could just get the ro system...

that sounds good, I could just get the ro system now and add the di on later when I want to do the sps.

I send RandalB a pm.
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