Recent content by jcm1229

I've only bought new tanks until now, but just picked up a used ("unconventional size") tank since that is the only way I could get that size. I got it from a Saltwater shop where it once was a display tank. I obviously did a visual inspection and there were no abnormalities, chips etc ... But...

November 17, 2007 Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) Coral Frag Swap & Sale! VFW Post – West Chicago, IL CMAS will host a major pre-holiday Frag Swap & Sale on November 17 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. It will be held at the VFW Post on Rte 59 in West Chicago. The frag swap and sale...

I have some blue legs, mexican redlegs, nasarius, astras and a couple of turbos.

Have to get a current reading, but last I checked po4-0 NA=5.

I currently have a 15g growout tank with about an inch of sand. I have an algae problem - can't tell if its bryopsis or hair algae. Everyweek it grows/clings to the rubble that I have frags mounted too and there are tufts sticking to my sand. I have a 6 gallon refugium I'm about readt to add. I...

Here's a pic of another frag of it. (It's been slightly touched up with Photoshop).

Here's a pic from about 6 months ago that shows some of the greenish or tealish skeleton.

Anyone have have a bonsai where the skeleton turns for purple or brown to a tealish color? I had them under pcs and the skeleton was always purple. After moving them under VHO some of the frags have a skeleton that turns to a tealish color. Comments?

I'm planning on having a friend build me a custom acrylic tank. I'm thinking 24W 18D 16H. It will be primarily a ricordia/zoanthid tank with a few lps as well. I'll probably light it with a 150MH lamp. No sump. Any suggestions on design or should I go with the basic rectangular...

How important is it to keep premade saltwater circulating if you are going to use it within a couple of days. I have several 5g containers, but don't have excess heaters/powerheads etc ... Once I have 5g mixed to the right salinity, I want to put it in a closed 5g container. Will I run into...

If I can ask your advice . . . I'm looking for a hang on skimmer for my 37g reef. I had a bakpak originally, and was happy with it until I dropped it while cleaning it and it shattered. I replaced it with a remora pro, but was never happy with its performance although most folks have been...

I'm planning a 15g or 20g (24x12 footprint) grow out tank. Any suggestions for lighting?? Many people use 70w halide on small tanks. Will this be good enough - or should I go 150 or 175? Thoughts? Thanks!

I'm planning on upgrading to a 36x18 tank and trying to decide between an Oceanic 58 Reef Ready or an All-Glass 50 or Oceanic 58 show tank drilled. I like the Oceanic RR, but the overflow takes up a lot of space. I plan on putting a 2 bulb MH fixture on this tank and again, I think the...

My LFS has Royal Grammas on sale for 6.95. Could I put 3 of them in the 37 with the 2 percs or would the 3 together not be recommended?? Thanks!

How would an orchid dottyback and midas blenny work??