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Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/07/2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,561
Posted By jdhanover
My tank - same problem(s) plus one. My...

My tank - same problem(s) plus one.
My foxface - not interested in eating this algae.
Going to go the manual scrub / removal route. Also trying a lot of water changes.
Very frustrating...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/05/2008, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,114
Posted By jdhanover
Dave - Thanks - sorry I couldn't stay longer...

Dave -
Thanks - sorry I couldn't stay longer (would have like to check out your set up in more detail) but my son was quite impatient as you saw. Both frags appear to be doing well.
Great tank you...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/04/2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By jdhanover
I am suspect of my Brute cans and have set up an...

I am suspect of my Brute cans and have set up an old glass tank to take it's place. Will post results in a few weeks. The brute can for the fresh RODI water is about as clean as the day I got it. ...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/04/2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,114
Posted By jdhanover
e-mailing about the torch/hammer (I'll take two...

e-mailing about the torch/hammer (I'll take two green and two, or more if you have, pink)
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/02/2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,402
Posted By jdhanover
I bought 2 Brutes - have my RODI water drip into...

I bought 2 Brutes - have my RODI water drip into one that looks as clean as new, and the other where I mix the SW. Over time a lot of brown (diatoms?) developed in that can (and coated the heater...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/01/2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,402
Posted By jdhanover
Mine is the grey 32 gallon Rubbermaid brute. I...

Mine is the grey 32 gallon Rubbermaid brute. I dunno but something isn't right.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/01/2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,402
Posted By jdhanover
maybe they aren't made consistantly? I 've been...

maybe they aren't made consistantly? I 've been using them butin the heated SW one, the brown is very noticeable. Doesn't test for phosphates though. Maybe something else? I am suspect of the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/30/2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,402
Posted By jdhanover
Where does one get 50 gallon HDPE...

Where does one get 50 gallon HDPE containers...and what exactly are they called (any particular brand name)? I think the Brute is the source of my algae problem.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/23/2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 576
Posted By jdhanover
I've had several (two now) with egg crate. Never...

I've had several (two now) with egg crate. Never seen them jump (or even get that close to the top for that matter)
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/19/2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By jdhanover
Didn't someone just post a retro 36" T5 a day or...

Didn't someone just post a retro 36" T5 a day or two or 3 ago?
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/17/2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 508
Posted By jdhanover
And where to find it. Dont see it at Home Depot

And where to find it. Dont see it at Home Depot
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/16/2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By jdhanover
I have some you can have if need be (northbrook)

I have some you can have if need be (northbrook)
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/15/2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,500
Posted By jdhanover
Dish and DirectTV are virtually identical when...

Dish and DirectTV are virtually identical when all is said and done unless you want to spring for the NFL pacakage (only on DirectTV). Both systems will have about the same HD channels. Dish has...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/13/2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 510
Posted By jdhanover
Thanks Evolley1 - saves me a trip.

Thanks Evolley1 - saves me a trip.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/10/2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By jdhanover
I have extra chaeto you can have (free of course)...

I have extra chaeto you can have (free of course) if you need - in Northbrook nr Lake Cook and 294. PM me if interested
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/07/2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 347
Posted By jdhanover
Thanks, Aaron/cp. Any place to get this unit (or...

Thanks, Aaron/cp. Any place to get this unit (or similar) locally? I have never bought anyting off eBay (yes, I live in a cave and just installed indoor plumbing) but am leery of it for this kind...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/05/2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 347
Posted By jdhanover
Aaron - being the non-electrician that I am .......

Aaron - being the non-electrician that I am .... so this gizmo gets attached to marine batteries...how? This device is plugged into the wall to charge the batteries? Or is it that the batteries...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/05/2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 347
Posted By jdhanover
Can't spend that kind of money on a generator...

Can't spend that kind of money on a generator (let alone installing it).
WIll need to search around for the 'sump pump battery backup' method. I'll post if I find something of interest
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/04/2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 347
Posted By jdhanover
Power backup suggestions

Sat night our power was out for 3 hours. I have one battery air pump but the tank is a 150. The temp dropped about 1.4 degrees in the 3 hours. Made think I should have some power backup.
But a...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/27/2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By jdhanover
I have heard from some fairly reliable experts...

I have heard from some fairly reliable experts that much of what we think 'killed' a fish actually are eating the already dead (bristleworms, conches, etc). Only exception would be things like...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/27/2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 416
Posted By jdhanover
I'm interested in some help too. Bad thing about...

I'm interested in some help too. Bad thing about acryllic is that it scratches, good thing is the scratches can be removed if you know what you're doing. Since, like Rob, I don't, we could use...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/27/2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 932
Posted By jdhanover
I heard the same thing...Ihave 7 in my 150 reef

I heard the same thing...Ihave 7 in my 150 reef
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/26/2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 688
Posted By jdhanover
I always where gloves when putting my hands in my...

I always where gloves when putting my hands in my tank. I know it seems very uncool but this isn't the first story I have heard like this.
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/22/2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By jdhanover
Funny cuz I use RC and have been having a hard...

Funny cuz I use RC and have been having a hard time getting the alk UP enough.....
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/21/2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 393
Posted By jdhanover
thanks!

thanks!
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