Recent content by pkolenda

I know some people that have used bricks as bases in the back of the tank. A couple of stores by me also see rock that looks similar to live rock but is not live rock - pretty cheap. That might be an option.

Most of the stuff you see in large aquariums is pretty expensive and made by artists. Making it would be very time consuming to get the colors etc. Plus since it is not real rock, it would not become “live”. Your best bet is to make rock as mentioned above or buy a pre-made structure. I am a...

I got an Aqua C 180 not long ago. Awsome. Great. Fantastic. Wonderful. etc etc etc. I am running it with a dolphin pump vs. a Mag 7. I started with the 7 then moved to the dolphin - that did make a difference. I clean it about once a week - sometimes every other week. I do tune it...

Went to a seminar in Chicago this weekend. One of the topics was critters in your tank. The speaker had nothing good to say about this type of star. They have big mouths and are basicall a large stomach without the typical things found in most animals. He told a couple stories about them...

Went to a seminar in Chicago this weekend. One of the topics was critters in your tank. The speaker had nothing good to say about this type of star. They have big mouths and are basicall a large stomach without the typical things found in most animals. He told a couple stories about them...

One thing you might consider the that the Chicago Marine Aquarium Society is having our annual conference this month. If you are interested in driving up you could probably make a mint. Plus see some great speakers. Personally I would love your frogspawn. If you do decide to come up I would...

Thanks for the reply... Here are the specifics I want to build the sump for: Tank 120 Reef Ready 4' x 2' x 2' Stand 4' x 2' x (3' high) I am going to use an Iwaki pump for the return. In the sump I want to put a Aqua C - EV 180 (and mak 7 to drive it) And...Leave room for a refugium. Thanks

I am looking for suggestions on a more advanced sump design. I want something that I can encorporate holders from probes, heaters, a chiller coil, and baffles for bubbles. I just have not seen very good designs on the usual DIY sights. Thanks Paul

My current auto feeder just died. It was a battery operated hopper mechanism. I travel - tons - and am forced to use one. I was wondering what types or brands people are using out there and if they are satisfied? Lastly, where to purchase. Any suggestions would be great.