Recent content by russelas

I have a 65 gal all-glass and was wondering if anyone has had experience removing the plastic brace that is attached to the trim across the tank. I'd like to use a single MH fixture across the top but the this brace would block a lot of the light... thanks, andy

Does anyone know of any stores in Chicago where you can buy livestock at a fair price?

Is one better than the other. Why are they different prices?

I recently built a durso pipe for a 54 gallon corner tank using 1" PVC. For some reason though, it does not seem to drain very much water. I am afraid that it can't handle 500-600 gallons per hour when I begin circualtion from the sump pump. I cannot think of what the problem could be. Has...

I need to get several submersible pumps for a small sump that will do about 500-700 gal/hour @ 3ft. I originally bought 2 sen 700's, but I though they were a little loud. Does anyone know of a brand which they think is better or quieter. Thanks, Andy

I am buying a dual 55watt PC retro and I am unsure the combination of bulbs that will give me the best spectrum for a Fish-only system. Does anyone have an opinion or have experience with this. I can get about any type of straight pin bulb. Thanks, Andy

anyone!!!

I am setting up a 70 gal system right now and I had intended upon using an etss reef devil 3 skimmer (similiar to 500 model) but the owners complained of size/noise. I was running a new sen 700 and it was very noisy. It was probably a little more than we needed anyway, but it was what i had. I...

I am building a 54 gallon marine fish only tank for a friend. He wants to use a more exotic variety of fish than what is considered reef safe. I may eventually experiment with a few corals, but mainly fish only for now. I have never really gotten into fish only tanks. I was wondering wha the...

I am working in Chi-town this summer and was wondering if there are any good livestock/supply stores in the area. Any recomendations? Thanks, Andy

Whay are they so popular in most of the reefs i have seen. what about crabs and snails.

I have just set up a new reef and for the first time i have used a very fine deep sand bed. I was wondering what type of starfish, crabs, snails, and fish are the best for strring the sand bed. I know enought to know that goby's and starfish are very popular, but are certain species better...

Has anyone ever tried building a glass tank themselves. I am looking for about a 30 gallon tank but I can's seem to find a pre-manufactured one in the size i need for my sump. if so, any suggestions/advice! got a link? thanks, andy

I am setting up a 55 gal reef with a 25-30 gal sump. I am setting up a sand bed in the sump. I have gotten mixed opinions on the type and size of aragonite to use. I currently have several bags of the Pure Caribean Argonite which can be viewed on the Premium Aquatics website. Which is the best...

Will someone PM me the name of the product? thanks, Andy