• Folks, if you've recently upgraded or renewed your annual club membership but it's still not active, please reach out to the BOD or a moderator. The PayPal system has a slight bug which it doesn't allow it to activate the account on it's own.

Search results

  1. M

    how much tds is to much

    i was trying to figure out why i have red slime algae so i tested my RO water.i have 5tds comming out of my RO unit and my 10g ato tank has a tds of 30-40. is it time to change my ro membrane? the ro membranes are pretty expensive though, would i be alright just replacing the other cartridges...
  2. M

    tank drilling

    im switching over to an external pump for my sump so i need someone who can drill a hole in a 20g tank. or does anyone know an LFS that will drill holes?
  3. M

    schf meter

    does anyone near teaneck nj have a schf meter for testing air on a skimmer. i do not trust that the mesh job that came with my skimmer is doing a good job but want to check before i order the pinwheel. BTW its an msx200
  4. M

    coralife email

    i want to email coralife on a question about my skimmer. does anyone know the email address?
  5. M

    bulb question

    I am getting ready to change my 175w bulbs and have been reading about how great the Iwasaki 15k bulb is and that it out preforms some 250w bulbs. but they cost 100$ each...
  6. M

    sedra

    im going to do the recirc mod on my euro reef, im going to use a sedra 3500 as the pump what size uniseals and hole saw do i need? and whats a good site to buy uniseals?
  7. M

    2 v 1

    im currently running two euro-reef rs80 how would these two skimmers do on my tank compared to an Octopus Needlewheel 200 [OCT-NW-200] http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_35&products_id=48 what would give me the most tank cleaning power?
  8. M

    macro eater

    i have a few dif. kind of macro that has made its way into my display and growing really fast all over the place. are there any reef safe fish that would eat this stuff? http://www.qualitymarinelife.com/QHalmedia.html Neomeris sp. - caterpillar weed
  9. M

    rusty screws

    i am trying to increase the flow to my fuge and i have this pond pump lying around http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100074989 it has 4 metal screws, assuming they will rust in the saltwater pretty fast, would...
  10. M

    ballast issue

    one of my ballast suddenly stopped working...anyone know somewhere in northern jersey that i can have this thing looked at? or any idea what my problem might be?
  11. M

    new bulb q

    i am about to change some of my t5 bulbs. i currently have 8x54w with 4 actinic and (4)10k i am going to replace the actinics with 4blue+ bulbs witch i believe are 20k. will i have to light acclimate the corals to the increased lighting. am i actually getting any more usable light? will this...
  12. M

    t5 Q

    would i be able to keep any coral, like softies maybe an lps or so. under 18" of water with 2x24w 24" T5 with individual reflectors......only have one MH right now and can get a cheap 24" t5 retro unit. half the tank will be lit by MH and the other half with 24" t5's with 48" HO T5(actinic)...
  13. M

    in case you have not heard

    >:( http://reefshow.com/MY_REEF_CREATIONS/MVC-066S.JPG Here's the video. http://www.wsbtv.com/video/14329682/index.html MRC is done in my book
  14. M

    FISHOWEEN sale

    The Fish Tank’s FISHOWEEN Super Sale Scary Super Specials throughout the store. Tank Raffles and Giveaways Face Painting and Treats for the goblins Saturday, November 3rd 4:oo pm till midnight Come or be tortured! See our staff in wacky costumes. Wear your costume if you dare. 249 US Highway...
  15. M

    75g fishs'

    always told the GF no way on these fish until she read this article http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/9/lines was wondering how a reef tank would do without crabs/shrimp/snails. the GF really wants a puffer or a dwarf lion fish. i would be willing to give up inverts, unless it would be...
  16. M

    fuge inhabitants

    just got my 50g fuge up and running. it only has chatoe and some live rock. what else can i put in there aside from crabs and snails. the GF wants a puffer but i don't think its feasible...is it? is there any other non reef safe fish that would be ok to put in there. keeping in mind that i am...
  17. M

    megaflow kit

    has anyone had micro bubble issues with these things. i have already tried a different return pump and turned of all powerheads and skimmer but im still getting micro bubbles
  18. M

    75g second try

    been up and running for about two weeks. moved everything from my 50g. specs: 75g RR 29g sump 50g fuge with just some chatoe and LR, trying to keep a high population of pods for the manderin. fuge is lit with 2x96w power compacts. aqua medic oceanlight 250w 10k MH. Just one for now, getting...
  19. M

    drilled tank

    i am getting my 50g drilled, i don't fully understand the need for overflow boxs' in/external. are they necessary, what do they do. would it not be wise to just have the two holes on the top back wall of the tank one with a strainer and one for the return. or get the bottom of the tank drilled...
  20. M

    filter socks

    anyone know where in north jersey i can get some filter socks, finally found a diy way to mount the socks for cheap, or if someone has some for sale that would be even better.
Top