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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By power boat jim
Are the photosynthetic ones any more difficult to...

Are the photosynthetic ones any more difficult to keep then something like a clam?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By power boat jim
Gorgonian Info needed

I was considering adding a sea fan to my 75 gal softie tank. I have no experience with these creatures and wondered if anyone could help me out with some basic info on them.

Thanks for the help.
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/02/2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,182
Posted By power boat jim
I have three 400w lights above a 18 in deep...

I have three 400w lights above a 18 in deep 125gal. Put a clip on fan on the tank and have it go on with the light. its good for about 3 deg F. My lights sit 9" above the tank I do not have a hood....
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/02/2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,182
Posted By power boat jim
Giving sps too much light is like trying to ...

Giving sps too much light is like trying to giving a fish too much water. Just acclimate the coral when you get it. start it at the bottom and move it up over a couple of weeks.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 850
Posted By power boat jim
cant say enough about having a generator, our...

cant say enough about having a generator, our power got knocked out for a day and a half last August. Of course we were on vacation when it happened. When our neighbor called to tell us what...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/12/2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By power boat jim
hebygb-pm sent

hebygb-pm sent
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/12/2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By power boat jim
I am in Elmwood Park, about 4 miles southeast of...

I am in Elmwood Park, about 4 miles southeast of O Hare.
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/12/2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By power boat jim
Ill keep you in mind if things dont work out...

Ill keep you in mind if things dont work out locally.
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 11/11/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By power boat jim
Frogspawn FS Chicago.

I have a piece of frogspawn that has 17 heads, I can frag it if someone is interested in a 2-3 head piece. I would sell the entire piece for 65.00 or the frags of it for 25.00. I am not looking to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/28/2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 232
Posted By power boat jim
Funman is correct about valves. The holes in the...

Funman is correct about valves. The holes in the pipe are at the waters surface in my tank and have no effect on flow, but they are lifesavers when the pumps off.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/28/2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 232
Posted By power boat jim
Not only will the overflow from the tank drain...

Not only will the overflow from the tank drain down to whatever level you set it at, the return pump will siphon water from the main tank if power is lost.

the best way to stop it is drill small...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/09/2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By power boat jim
Are the pc lights still available? I would be...

Are the pc lights still available? I would be interested in them. Please let me know.

Thanks,
Jim
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/05/2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By power boat jim
I cant post pics, they are always too big, I need...

I cant post pics, they are always too big, I need my 12 year old to help.
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/04/2007, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By power boat jim
Yes, Its the pink milli, its out of control. I...

Yes, Its the pink milli, its out of control. I think I will put epoxy over the edges to slow it down. Then peel it off when it grows over that.

Kev, you will have see the new tank once its up and...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/04/2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,176
Posted By power boat jim
If the lights are a single MH bulb see if the...

If the lights are a single MH bulb see if the bulb is cracked. If it is, you have probably found the cause for the top down bleaching.
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/04/2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By power boat jim
acros overgrowing acros

I have a problem arising with a millipora encrusting over some of my other corals, it is encrusting over the base and going over the buds of other coral is there any way to stop this? None of the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 10/01/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,013
Posted By power boat jim
Responses Sent to E-Mails.

Responses Sent to E-Mails.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 09/30/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,013
Posted By power boat jim
Sent E-Mail on Saturday and posted in trading...

Sent E-Mail on Saturday and posted in trading forum. Is the tank still available?.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/29/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By power boat jim
Please E-Mail me some pics of the tank and stand....

Please E-Mail me some pics of the tank and stand. I am in Elmwood park and looking to setup a second tank. e-mail is jimnlora@sbcglobal.net

Thanks jim
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/24/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By power boat jim
Just make sure the siphon doesnt break sending...

Just make sure the siphon doesnt break sending all the water from the frag tank to the main AND THEN TO THE FLOOR. Dont ask how I know this.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/24/2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 580
Posted By power boat jim
We lost power here a while back and did not fire...

We lost power here a while back and did not fire up the generator until the power was out for three or so hours-no ill effects.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By power boat jim
Thats what I was hoping for. Now all I have to do...

Thats what I was hoping for. Now all I have to do is spend money.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By power boat jim
Setting up 2nd tank...

I was thinking about setting up another tank to house the "overflow" coral from my main tank.The question I have is if I plumb it to the main sump would there be enough of a "cycle" to hurt the main...
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 09/09/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 98
Posted By power boat jim
top ten costly costly mistakes

Putting the first drop of salt water into this glass box.

Jim Schaefer
Elmwood Park IL
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/15/2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By power boat jim
Flow helps keep oxygen levels up and helps blow...

Flow helps keep oxygen levels up and helps blow off carbon dioxide. It keeps thermoclines from forming in the tank and helps bring oxygen to the to the center of coral colonies. It also removes...
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