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Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/09/2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,444
Posted By jtesdall
I agree with the low temp. But I also wonder...

I agree with the low temp. But I also wonder about other params especially Salinity, Ammonia and Nitrite. I am really thinking water params as has been mentioned.
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/04/2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,382
Posted By jtesdall
Oh and trying to build one yourself is one heck...

Oh and trying to build one yourself is one heck of a PITA, IMO. If after 6 weeks it doesn't work you sort of have to start the cycle over.
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/04/2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,382
Posted By jtesdall
I agree Ryan but it works. It seems to be the...

I agree Ryan but it works. It seems to be the about the only thing on the market so not much competition. I don't imagine they sell too many and their R&D was probably fairly high. Bottom line, it...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/04/2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,382
Posted By jtesdall
From what JJ told me and what I have noticed not...

From what JJ told me and what I have noticed not too much. You don't add CO2 so the calcium lasts a long time. The sulfur is expensive and I understand it needs replaced about once a year and will...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/04/2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,382
Posted By jtesdall
You don't have too high a fish load so I would...

You don't have too high a fish load so I would think Chaeto and a refugium will get you down. I have Chaeto if you need it. I bought the MW DeNitrator used, new they are $330 small and $440 large. JJ...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/04/2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,382
Posted By jtesdall
I finally gave up and bought a Midwest Aquatics...

I finally gave up and bought a Midwest Aquatics Sulfur DeNitrator. It cycled in three days and has had my Nitrates at near 0 (undetectable on seachem chart) for about a month. Expensive but it works...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 01/02/2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,865
Posted By jtesdall
I am really sad to hear that Travis. These tank...

I am really sad to hear that Travis. These tank crashed lately are really scaring me. Especially when they have your years of experience. What happened? You aren't getting out are you?
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/29/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 977
Posted By jtesdall
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/22/2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By jtesdall
Yeah Jerry, that is true but it presents a nice...

Yeah Jerry, that is true but it presents a nice challenge. Not bad prices really, $50 for almost anything in that tank. There is ssome good stuff, but mostly brown.

Or RJ, visit some local...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/22/2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By jtesdall
Depends on what you are looking for. Des Moines...

Depends on what you are looking for. Des Moines is not a top notch place for Reef shops. Iowa Pet Foods and Aqautics is the best IMO, but others would argue Adams Aquatics. Iowa pet foods has some...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/09/2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 605
Posted By jtesdall
Remember, Hello lights has free shipping on MH...

Remember, Hello lights has free shipping on MH Bulbs.
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/09/2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 605
Posted By jtesdall
10K because they have higher PAR and then add...

10K because they have higher PAR and then add Actinic to get more blue. At least that is my plan.

Usio 250W 10K bulbs are rated at 95 PAR compared to my current 15K XM's at about 55 PAR. Haven't...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/05/2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By jtesdall
It didn't look like there was an active club up...

It didn't look like there was an active club up here to contact. Is there?
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/05/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By jtesdall
Visiting from Iowa

Hello, I am a member of the Greater Iowa Reef society and am visiting Daytona Beach. I have only one found Reef store so far and was wondering if someone could reccomend another one in the area? The...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 12/03/2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,833
Posted By jtesdall
So ....... how do we get JJ nominated for...

So ....... how do we get JJ nominated for TOTM???!! He should be a shoe in. Or is it a political thing?

I say we start a Double-J for Tank of the Month Campaign. That would be a lot more...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/29/2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By jtesdall
I have both a flame and a coral beauty and...

I have both a flame and a coral beauty and neither nip my corals. I guess I am lucky.
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/26/2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,209
Posted By jtesdall
A few tips on making one: 1. Use Marbles or...

A few tips on making one:

1. Use Marbles or better yet half marbles found in crafts at walmart
2. Use silicone not Super glue
3. Use 1 liter bottle
4. Silicone marbles end to end around the...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/25/2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 217
Posted By jtesdall
FS Dosing Pump

I have a dosing pump from reefdosingpumps.com. It will be $100 for GIRS members and $125 for non-members, JOIN GIRS for free - even make $5! This pump is $350 new. I am in Des Moines/Ames/Boone.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/21/2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 85
Posted By jtesdall
M58 Ballast problem

I have a 250 Watt M58 dual ballast that has an issue. One bulb has been dimmer than the other since I had a capacitor go out. I replaced the capacitor and got it working. I am not sure if the...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/21/2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 759
Posted By jtesdall
Go to DOS prompt and type ipconfig<enter>

Go to DOS prompt and type ipconfig<enter>
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/21/2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 516
Posted By jtesdall
If it is from Iowa I am thinking a Smooth Earth...

If it is from Iowa I am thinking a Smooth Earth Snake. I will look in my DNR Snake book tonight if I can find it. Not a bull snake or garter though.
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/21/2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 516
Posted By jtesdall
Hey Rachael, Have Ryan send me that pic. I'll try...

Hey Rachael, Have Ryan send me that pic. I'll try to identify him for you. Doesn't sound like he is a Garter or a bull. Is he aggressive? If not probably not a bull, they are mean little buggers. A...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/20/2007, 08:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 759
Posted By jtesdall
You need to find Windows Explorer....

You need to find Windows Explorer. Start-Programs-Accessories
Then click on network to browse the computers on the network.
Find your PC and the drive you shared. Then right click on the drive and...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/19/2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 759
Posted By jtesdall
You need to setup file sharing on your Vista...

You need to setup file sharing on your Vista Laptop. I think maybe setting up the laptop as C from your PC is not what you meant. If it is, then it would be very hard and not advisable to do that....
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/19/2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,209
Posted By jtesdall
Their price is high as well.

Their price is high as well.
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