Recent content by Deadhead1450

Wow, nice job, I appreciate the details. I am glad I looked at your stand today. I started mine this weekend and am just about to start with the plywood covering. How have your doors held up? I would have guessed that the adhesive would have warped the wood subframe as it dried(happened to...

The stop working altogether. I have not had a heater get stuck on and overheat.

I can't seem to keep a heater running for more than 12 mos. I have a 100gal tank in my office and have used a single 500w, dual 350w's, single 250w and 350w. In the last 3 1/2 yrs I have gone through 5 heaters. I have used Won Bros, Pro Heat, Jali, always the titanium, in sump, with and...

I have a 90 gal reef tank and can't keep a heater alive for 16 mos. I have used Gen-X, Won, and Proheat and all die within 8-16 mos. I have used a single 500w, dual 250w's, and now a single 350w. My heater is in the sump and never becomes uncovered. Any suggestions?? What brands have you...

But when do you replace the membrane? I thought it was when the phosphate level is above .5 and the hair algea starts to grow. Is this correct?

Fresh water and yes, still swimmin'.

I have a 90 gal display and 20 in an open sump under tha stand. I use 3 gals of makeup everyday and want to know if that is average. Since my tank is in the waiting room at our office, I have to go in over the weekends to add water. How can I slow the evap rate? A friend said that is, in...

I usually add buffer to my 30 gal make up tank for topping off.

I use dental floss...............in the tank too.

You know, a little candle light, some fine wine, smooth jazz, 80 degree water and pH 8.3, let the games begin.

My shrimp hides for months at a time, then shows up like a cat at dinner time. Keep looking.............

RO/DI water makes nasty, foul coffee. All you need for good coffee is 100% Kona beans, freshly ground, and most any spring water. Don't drink that garbage, save it for the fish.

Try, That Fish Place, in Lancaster, Pa. They are very well stocked and have very fair prices.

I hate Black Diamond because of the excessive dust. No matter how much I rinse it before putting it in the tank, the dust never stops. Most of the dust shows up in the skimmer cup and sponges. Besides, it is more expensive.

I got several large chuncks of dead coral rocks from a friend. I bleached them for 48 hours, then soaked them in fresh water for 24 hours. Every 24 hours I would replace the fresh water, for a week. I slowly added them to the tank over a few days. They look great now.