Recent content by Halcon

Is it pretty common practice to run filter socks in sumps, or if you have skimmer and refugium etc. you don't need them? I assume there are various approaches and interested in what others do. If you do run filter socks how often do you change them out? Thanks, -Don

Hi folks, I'm spending the next few weeks in Detroit consulting for some clients. Wondering if anyone knows of any good LFS in the Auburn Hills, Southfield areas worth visiting before my drive back to Chicago on Fridays. Long way to go for livestock LOL. -Don

Hi Folks, I'm sorry to post another "what LED" should I get thread. I have certainly read through the others, but before dropping this type of cash I wanted to get your feedback before I place the order. I've read and researched until my eyes feel like they are bleeding (ok maybe I'm...

So the family and I have had so much fun with our biocube that we have been looking for a family room display tank. I didn't want to buy a new one, when I see so many good tanks for sale on craigslist. I picked up this marineland 93G cube pre-drilled with overflow and stand for $500 from someone...

I've tried to purchase these from three different vendors, they are all out of stock and said they are waiting on shipments from Germany. One vendor said they didn't think they are selling them anymore (don't think this is true). Has anyone else had issues buying these? I ordered a Phoenix for...

Hi folks sorry for the newbie question, my tank has been running for about three weeks now. Everything is going well, but I'm trying to figure out if I should remove the sponge in the third chamber? The first chamber contains the protein skimmer, second chamber has LR pieces on the false floor...

Thought I would share my progress on my Biocube 29G HQI build. I'm taking it pretty slow, due to work but also to do it right. Purchased the cube about two weeks ago. Last weekend I added about two inches of live sand and 10lbs of live rock just to start the cycle. This weekend I'm picking up an...

Hi there, new to this website, saw Greg's posting on Craigslist. I used to own a small reef years ago then moved and never started again. After a recent dive trip to Cozumel, I came back determined to at least have a small nano in my office :) Last week I purchased a Bio Cube 29G HQI, after a...