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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/09/2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,169
Posted By schwaz
Nice Pics, Marc. Corals look great.

Nice Pics, Marc. Corals look great.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/06/2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 214
Posted By schwaz
What if I ran a 6101 w/ contoller in a 40...

What if I ran a 6101 w/ contoller in a 40 Breeder. It seems just shy of excessive. Am I asking for Sandstorms/Water on floor or would i be able to use the contoller to "tone it down?"
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/06/2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 214
Posted By schwaz
Non-MJ PH on Wavetimer ?

Im currently running 3 MJs on a wavemaker in my 40 and have been thinking about incresing the flow a bit. Id like to put some higher flow PHs in my tank, but dont really know what ones are going to...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/15/2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 794
Posted By schwaz
I was lookng at these as well. Glad to hear that...

I was lookng at these as well. Glad to hear that theyre doing good on a wave timer.

I was under the impression that 2 different props determines either ~1600 gph model and the ~2500, not the MJ...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/08/2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By schwaz
Frogspawn FS

Need to frag my frogspawn and since I cant make the swap next weekend I figured I post it. I will have a ~6"x4", 6+ head piece. $25. Located at Chicago and Harlem. Ill be around this weekend.
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Forum: SPS Keepers 11/01/2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 310
Posted By schwaz
starter acros

I've recently upgraded my lighting on my 40 from PCs to MH/t5 (175w MH/ 156w t5) and am looking at adding some Acros. I am currently are keeping 2 monti digs and a birdsnest and want to expand a bit....
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/30/2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By schwaz
Light Acclimation ?

Previously my tank was being lit by 192w of PC. Im upgrading to a MH/T5 combo. A week ago I started running the 156w t5 (actinic and 50/50). Yesterday, I fired the the 175 MH for 2 hours.

I was...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/20/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,591
Posted By schwaz
Were is this 50% arent payed up coming from,......

Were is this 50% arent payed up coming from,... BOD stats? Not the fist time Ive seen you state that.

Or is that an estimation of how many folks that use RC CMAS forum arent card carrying members?...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/19/2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 594
Posted By schwaz
Nice stuff, sure...but more importantly Rod is...

Nice stuff, sure...but more importantly Rod is out there. A very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable member of the Chicago reefing community. Well worth the trip!
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/18/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By schwaz
My wife and I got DSs last year, then a Wii this...

My wife and I got DSs last year, then a Wii this spring, its kinda been downhill from there...Ive played a lot of Nintendo in my short life, and I LOVE their current systems... Kaizen!
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/18/2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By schwaz
Too bad Smash isnt gonna be out till next year....

Too bad Smash isnt gonna be out till next year. All summer it was supposed to be christmas,...not anymore.

There was one year of college there (01-02?) that we played so much Game Cube Smash Bros...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/18/2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By schwaz
If you buy additional controlers, buy Wii Play....

If you buy additional controlers, buy Wii Play. Its $10 more (49.99 vs 39.99 for Wiimote), you get a game that is 7 or so mini-games and it comes with a contoller. Some of the games are better than...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/14/2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By schwaz
We got ours off craiglsist this sring. If you...

We got ours off craiglsist this sring. If you factor in taxes it was like 20 some extra to get it the day my wife wnated it. Easy call. Sounds like there a little easier to come by now.

Sports...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/09/2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 960
Posted By schwaz
Congrats. I got 1 year officially under my belt...

Congrats. I got 1 year officially under my belt on Sun. Marrige is a wondeful blessing!
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/05/2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By schwaz
Really? I bougth one of these a year ago and...

Really? I bougth one of these a year ago and kicked myself when I saw the "water line." Used it at 1 frag swap and has been in the closet since.

Thanks guys...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/05/2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By schwaz
OT - Crochet Coral Reef

One of my buddies showed me an article last night (from the Reader I think) about this Crochet Coral Reef these folks stiched. Did a quick google search and found these two links quick.
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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/03/2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 650
Posted By schwaz
Yeah, so, I have balasts to run 2 MH and 4 t5. ...

Yeah, so, I have balasts to run 2 MH and 4 t5.

My plan was to do 2 MH and 2 t5 then add 2 more t5 later if I need/want them.

But now Joel has got me thinking 1-MH 4-t5 (2-actinic 2 14K)...then...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/03/2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 650
Posted By schwaz
1 bulb was my first thought...but then after a...

1 bulb was my first thought...but then after a little posting around, and a deal of a trade to TealCobra for ballasts. Here i am with 2 - M57s waiting in the closet

Thanks for the input Joel. Ill...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/03/2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 650
Posted By schwaz
Thanks. That makes sense on the PPFD. Looks like...

Thanks. That makes sense on the PPFD. Looks like the Ushio is in the lead in that category.

Yeah. Im kinda trying to avoid buying more bulbs than I need. As much as it is a PITA, sadly I am a...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/03/2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 650
Posted By schwaz
and PPFD is... I saw that, didn't know.... ...

and PPFD is... I saw that, didn't know....

What about on my mag ballasts?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/03/2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 650
Posted By schwaz
Help me pick 175w Bulbs

So. Im upgrading the lighting on my 40 from PC to MH and was just looking for some opinions on bulbs.

Im doing 2 - 175 on M57 Mag Ballasts, standard reflectors, w/ t5 actinic. Ive never used MH...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 09/26/2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 241
Posted By schwaz
Ladyipyg, what test weight line did you used? ...

Ladyipyg, what test weight line did you used?

I saw a pic the other day of a impeller modded with just fishing line and thought it might be a much better idea to use that instead of zip-ties if I...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 09/25/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 374
Posted By schwaz
When I joined the club in feb 06 there was talk...

When I joined the club in feb 06 there was talk of a club trip down there... I know I'd still vote to get that one on the schedule
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 09/23/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,411
Posted By schwaz
I must say, I did like the part of the meeting...

I must say, I did like the part of the meeting yesterday where he said that all reef nutrition products are food grade and that we could chug a bottle of Tigger Pods if we wanted and it would be...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 09/23/2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,411
Posted By schwaz
I believe that. I know dts is 3 strains/species,...

I believe that. I know dts is 3 strains/species, not sure on RN but I believe you.

All I know its that DTs has come highly recomeded to me, not based on the # of species, but based on being live...
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