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Well, Trio inspired me to get off my arse and get moving on a skimmer build.
I found a few items around the hose in the aquarium junk box.
Skimmer being built for a IM Nuvo 10 with approximately 3" diameter clearance in the back chamber (though 2.5" is more realistic for fit).
I found a two...
Been there, got the T shirt, and unfortunately I seem to have rocks that bleed phosphates. Have battled cyano and bryopsis since I started the tank but its never gotten out of control.
Know the enemy: Cyanobacteria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Primary source of phosphates, which feeds...
I'm using a 3 tier media basket in chamber 1 - floss/carbon/phosban, then the soon to exist skimmer in chamber 2 with the heater, and a tunze nano ato in the return section. Getting crowded. :)
Nice to see its working, hopefully I've have the same luck.
So, I found a craigslist post for some Innovative Marine stuff - skimmer, reactor, fuge light, etc. The pics all look legit, showing shipping boxes and all equipment. It seems the story of a tank purchase which was never set up.
The original ad reads:
Interested, I send a mail:
And I get...
Hoping to make it.
Anthony, if you're too busy I can help with the nametags.
What we should do for the future is put in a T-shirt order, handle and real name above pocket, NJR logo on back ;). If interest I'm happy to source.
Tablespoon of fresh chopped clam, one fresh shrimp, small bits (1" square) of fish (eg salmon, whitefish), a piece of dried seaweed, one capful of garlic oil, a squeezer or two of Seldane, maybe a block of another food (frozen mysis or krill).
All in food processor.
Blend.
Place into an old food...
Russell,
Where are you located? Maybe your mother in law can let a club member in on day 5 or so to check on the tank for you. If youre in my area i'd be happy to check it for you.
Those swing arms are notorious for inaccuracy, even when clean and maintained. Theres various stories about with these... http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-MA887-Refractometer-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B007Z4ITWU but I picked one up over a year ago on advice of a few people. One of the best...
Just switched to maybe. I'm going to be up in Bergen County but may be back down south in time to make it over. Saying that, for safety sake, count me as a no for the time being.