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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/14/2007, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By Whaledriver
I would do a slow drip acclimation. Over the...

I would do a slow drip acclimation. Over the course of a few hours get things to match. Turn off the lights till tomorrow.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/05/2007, 01:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 387
Posted By Whaledriver
Battery backup wont be powerful enough to heat...

Battery backup wont be powerful enough to heat the tank. A Vortech system with a battery would go for a Day or so.

The only answer that will truly solve your problems is a Generac natural gas...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/25/2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,167
Posted By Whaledriver
Retail is brutal in every way imaginable. Why...

Retail is brutal in every way imaginable. Why not just say web based? My guess is the personal reason is that they wanted to have a personal life outside of work.

They should think of having a...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/03/2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 31,159
Posted By Whaledriver
FishTruck The winter air can be your friend...

FishTruck
The winter air can be your friend because it is so dry. The key is letting the lights warm the air to the point it can carry away a lot more humidity than in the summer. Another...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/02/2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 31,159
Posted By Whaledriver
The more tanks you have the more smell that...

The more tanks you have the more smell that happens. You might not notice it but aquariums add a smell to a house. Ask someone who visits. Most of the time its not bad but it is a smell none the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/01/2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 426
Posted By Whaledriver
Ebay medical dosing pumps

Ebay medical dosing pumps
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/01/2007, 11:48 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 31,159
Posted By Whaledriver
It seems to me that making use of household air...

It seems to me that making use of household air can only lead to problems. You have humidity, smell and rust issues. Even if the outside air is warm the air in the hood is always over a hundred...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 09/29/2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 502
Posted By Whaledriver
If you soak the impeller/shaft in muratic acid...

If you soak the impeller/shaft in muratic acid they will come apart quickly. Be careful with the acid.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 09/27/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,146
Posted By Whaledriver
SPES that one looks nicer than the Generac ones. ...

SPES that one looks nicer than the Generac ones. you could mistake it for an a/c unit
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 09/27/2007, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,146
Posted By Whaledriver
For about 4000 you can get a automatic natural...

For about 4000 you can get a automatic natural gas generator installed. With this you have peace of mind and a dry basement.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 09/21/2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 40,741
Posted By Whaledriver
Worst case scenario its a very slow water change...

Worst case scenario its a very slow water change method. This has to be the worst water in the tank! If you use a 2 part system this could be set up to help keep specific gravity from going higher...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 09/20/2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 40,741
Posted By Whaledriver
Would this be worthwhile in a production system...

Would this be worthwhile in a production system like he's setting up?
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 09/20/2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 40,741
Posted By Whaledriver
Has anyone tried drawing waste water out from...

Has anyone tried drawing waste water out from under under the sandbed? If you had a 12 inch fine sandbed and put a drainage system ant the bottom wouldn't you draw out most of the bad stuff while...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 08/31/2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By Whaledriver
ANYONE?

ANYONE?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 08/29/2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By Whaledriver
Thats funny, I have two in my basement. I only...

Thats funny, I have two in my basement. I only need the pump if you want to sell it alone?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 08/29/2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By Whaledriver
Does anyone have a Red Sea turbo pump for sale?

This is the pump that came with the Red Sea Berlin turbo skimmer.

It is just the right size for what I need.

Does anyone have one that they are not using?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 08/27/2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,013
Posted By Whaledriver
ALDI of all places is haveing a 3250 watt, 6.5 HP...

ALDI of all places is haveing a 3250 watt, 6.5 HP generator on sale Sept 2nd for $ 199

http://www.aldifoods.com/
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 08/25/2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,013
Posted By Whaledriver
https://www.apelectricshop.com/p-1555-5240-guardia...

https://www.apelectricshop.com/p-1555-5240-guardian-7kw-air-cooled-generator-w8-cir-ats.aspx

Everyone with a basement should get a small guardian type generator. period end of story!!!
...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 08/23/2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 969
Posted By Whaledriver
I live in the Wheaton/Glen ellyn area if you want...

I live in the Wheaton/Glen ellyn area if you want to use this as a pace to ship to its OK.

I did this with a Reeftopia order a few years ago and all worked well. Free shiping with a big enough...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 08/16/2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By Whaledriver
Eheim has a new one out that good. I also have...

Eheim has a new one out that good. I also have one from(top of their line model) Hydor thats great with pellet food.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 08/16/2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 40,741
Posted By Whaledriver
You might have a continuous flow of 55 degree...

You might have a continuous flow of 55 degree water flow over your swamp cooler gizmo to help cooling.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 08/13/2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,228
Posted By Whaledriver
Have you seen the new Hydor pumps?

Have you seen the new Hydor pumps?
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 08/13/2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 40,741
Posted By Whaledriver
MARCONA OCEAN INDUSTRIES LTD 904-646-3595 ...

MARCONA OCEAN INDUSTRIES LTD
904-646-3595
4018 Retford Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32225

These are the guys mineingthe sand in the Bahamas. You should be able to buy the sand in 5 ton bags that...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 08/07/2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 946
Posted By Whaledriver
One concern I would keep in mind is pestiside...

One concern I would keep in mind is pestiside overspray from other areas of the greenhouse.
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/07/2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 67,340
Posted By Whaledriver
I have a 30 gallon tank with a under gravel...

I have a 30 gallon tank with a under gravel filter plate. I have 2 reverse flow power heads providing flow. I also have a hang on the back refuge and a Red sea skimmer that has a surface intake. I...
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