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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,110
Posted By hebygb
BigNick... gosh I remember the thread describing...

BigNick... gosh I remember the thread describing your weekend rebuild and all the help you got from fellow reefers. Very impressive. I guess that leads me to this point...

We are all trying to...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 892
Posted By hebygb
PA is a great place and would be a great...

PA is a great place and would be a great fieldtrip but if you do that, you may also want to include a trip to Inland Aquatics in Terre Haute... Worth the trip for corals and livestock. While not a...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/11/2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 892
Posted By hebygb
PA is a great place and would be a great...

PA is a great place and would be a great fieldtrip but if you do that, you may also want to include a trip to Inland Aquatics in Terre Haute... Worth the trip for corals and livestock. While not a...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 752
Posted By hebygb
I have 4 x 96w PCs over my 65 and While I have...

I have 4 x 96w PCs over my 65 and While I have GSP, shrooms, hammer, Birdnest, Frogspawn, and even a 4" crocea clam that is thriving on the sandbed.

Yes I agree that you should plan for the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 11:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,111
Posted By hebygb
Follow waht Guy said earlier. Whatever return pum...

Follow waht Guy said earlier. Whatever return pum you settle on, install a valve between the return pump and the tank so that you can "tune" your flow back into the tank to best match your drain.
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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,151
Posted By hebygb
Even green board needs to be protected from...

Even green board needs to be protected from water. and is very heavy... I would say a really good epoxy resin and maybe glass along with isolating the source of the noise. If it is vibration, use a...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,151
Posted By hebygb
Are your ballasts that loud?

Are your ballasts that loud?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,243
Posted By hebygb
I have not had any algae issues since putting two...

I have not had any algae issues since putting two Hydor Koralias in my 65gal show. I agree that snails are a good thing in this situation and I would try many types, turbos, narcissus, astria, along...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 931
Posted By hebygb
Should not be a real problem since it is somewhat...

Should not be a real problem since it is somewhat only localized. You may have a local bloom but it will pass in 2-4 weeks. Also, a Goby or Narcissus snails will find all sorts of stuff to munch on...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,379
Posted By hebygb
I agree with the above assessments. Besides, 1...

I agree with the above assessments. Besides, 1 bucket of sand is not going to be enough for a 135. It is still usable as substrate after rinsing with RO/DI water. No matter what, your tank will need...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,312
Posted By hebygb
Some good ideas have been made about surface and...

Some good ideas have been made about surface and lighting. Just an observation. None of the tanks shown in the above links appear to be saltwater. Lighting, circulation, surface clarity, and most...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/04/2008, 08:52 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,712
Posted By hebygb
Somewhere there is a guy yelling at his son... "...

Somewhere there is a guy yelling at his son... " I told you to watch the new TV while I go park the car in the alley"

Store clerk to the same man... " Sir, I told you that for 50 dollars more we...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/03/2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 754
Posted By hebygb
wow... what could an LFS do to get banned. Next...

wow... what could an LFS do to get banned. Next thing you will hear is: "So it has been said, so it shall be written"
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/03/2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,129
Posted By hebygb
I bought 3 propagules about 9 months ago from an...

I bought 3 propagules about 9 months ago from an LFS. Paid $9 each. Two have grown over 2 ft tall with about a dozen leaves each. The third doesnt look unhealthy, and despite having roots, hasnt...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/03/2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By hebygb
Any shape... many differing opinnions on...

Any shape... many differing opinnions on size/tank relationship. I have a unique refugium made from an 18 compartment display tank from an LFS. See my gallery for a pic.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/30/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 288
Posted By hebygb
I have been using a bank of 4 3" fans from a...

I have been using a bank of 4 3" fans from a server for over a year... running continuously and silently. no issues. I also have many individual fans that I picked up at American Science and surplus...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/26/2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,261
Posted By hebygb
I will add my name for the Kalk reactor if the...

I will add my name for the Kalk reactor if the previous in line dropout. current picture and condition desired.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/23/2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,837
Posted By hebygb
There is a 1/2 circle acrylic in KC, KS with...

There is a 1/2 circle acrylic in KC, KS with stand (no top). for $700... I was considering buying it myself but i dont have the space. I could arrange to bring it back to Chicago on one of several...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/21/2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By hebygb
When ever I have added shrimp to my display, they...

When ever I have added shrimp to my display, they become an expensive meal. I think its my hawk fish and then ultimately its my Serpent star that gets a feast. I have two shrimp that live in my fuge...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,557
Posted By hebygb
I agree that there are products that can adhere...

I agree that there are products that can adhere acrylic to glass, but as mentioned before... It doesnt make it reef safe. There is a huge difference in adhereing paneling to drywall or a wing on a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 247
Posted By hebygb
at that price I would go with a MH pendant. You...

at that price I would go with a MH pendant. You are not that deep. BTW I have 4 - 96 W PCs (Outer Orbit), 24" deep and I have a Crocea clam that has been thriving on the bottom. I am looking into MH...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/19/2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By hebygb
I have a similar, display, fuge) My Mangroves...

I have a similar, display, fuge) My Mangroves were shoots when I started... they are 2ft tall now (see my gallery). I am at a stage now where I need to trim... or maybe sell?
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/19/2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By hebygb
There is no quick solution short of replacing...

There is no quick solution short of replacing your rock. And even that doesnt have a guarantee. Manually remove the bubbles by hand without breaking them... break one and hundreds more will grow......
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 12/19/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By hebygb
Thanks... I will do some reading, but was...

Thanks... I will do some reading, but was interested in experiential tips.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/19/2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 554
Posted By hebygb
Is this a vibration noise or a pump noise... if...

Is this a vibration noise or a pump noise... if it is vibration any of the sponge/foam/rubber solutions above could and should work. but if it is a mechanical noise, that could be a bad pump... or...
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