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I was just wondering if anyone found a good Parameters App that they've been using (free or cheap app). Obviously the old-school notebook or excel chart works, but those tend to get wet or lost ... Bigger issue if I lose my phone. Doesn't have to be a fancy program/App just the basics that I...

Finally getting back into the swing of things - Some of you may remember that I had a 29gal Mixed running, which previously looked like: The 29gal has been on minimum maintenance as I recently purchased a house (March) and have been doing a lot of remodeling, etc. Unfortunately, my lobo when...

I am looking for a licensed/certified STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. I know that several people here have used them to determine if their floors can support the installation of larger tanks... I just purchased a house in FRANKLIN PARK and there is a partial wall that I would like to remove. It is a wall...

Alright, so I'm in the process of buying a new house... The one I am interested in needs the kitchen COMPLETELY redone (its been gutted). New cabinets, counters, appliances, floor, electrical/gas, etc. (13x10 space) Looking to good "middle of the line" on everything. Budget range roughly...

Alright, All my SPS seem to be quickly and rapidly dying from not only the tips but from the center as well (specifically the birdsnest). 29gal standard w/ 4 Gal HOB fuge - set up since Aug '11 Everything has been stable. Did a 72 hr blackout for slight cyto but left the fuge light on to keep...

I have a Kent Marine Maxima Unit ... I got it used awhile back and just realized my readings were over 100ppm so I got all new filters and a new membrane. Changed them all out, now vertially not 'good' water is coming out of my membrane into the last canister, instead its ALL flowing out the...

Just wanted to confirm that the RO/DI units membrane and filters need to stay wet even when not in use. I bought a Kent RO/DI 30GPD unit awhile back from someone and they gave me the wrong information, along w/ incorrect age of the filters. When i first got it, I had the water tested at a LfS...

Alright, so Im planning on making a 29gal sump for my 29gal DT. Just wondering if anyone had seen some good designs specifically for a 29gal (standard) sump. Ill be running a Coralife Super Skimmer 65 in it as well. Thx!

Looking for some help/guidance to 'dosing'. I have a 29gal mixed reef w/ a 4gal HOB fuge (soon to be a 15-29gal sump). Using Crystal Sea Marine Mix. Currently doing, ~4gal WC weekly. I would like to raise my pH. Currently around 8ish Cal: 460 Alk: LOW at 6-8 Mag: picking up a testkit...

Yes, yet another 'what skimmer should I buy thread' ... Alright - Please give me your thoughts/opinions on a new skimmer. Currently have a 29gal standard w/ a 4gal HOB Fug running a Aquaticlife 115 Mini Skimmer (rated for 30gal). In the very new future I plan to drill the tank and add either a...

Alright, so I picked this up from anothe reefer several months ago. Thought it was a Green pocillopora, however there are no traces of green...just pink (another common color). I have it in the upper third of my tank, middle, directly under a 150w MH 14K. I've noticed these "black spots" where...

Hey all, Aright so here's the run-down. I currently work private security as a Public Safety Officer / Field Training Officer. I currently am in the running for becoming the K-9 Handler for Chicago with the Company. Thus, I want to start looking to a new place just in case I am selected...

I'm picking up A coralife pro with 2 65 watt pc, MH 150 (phoenix 14k DE) and 2 moonlights tomorrow. I'm Going to build a custom canopy for my 29gal standard (30" L x 12" W x 18" H) How high should I mount the lights to get the best coverage but not bleach the coral? (mixed)

Alright so I bought a 13in 13w PC Light unit off ebay for cheap to use as a Fuge light. He said the bulb was new but when in arrived i could see the 'charring' and within a day it burned out. Got my money fully refunded and got to keep the light. The bulb's markings said: "PL-13W PL-13W-BW...

Alright just got a nice piece of xmas favia from another member... Quick sum up, 29gal tank, 130w T5 HO, currently placed on the sand and seems content the past few days. 1) Should I move it up in the tank based on my setup? 2) When the lights are off these 'tentacles' come out - Are they just...

Alright I know this can be a "hot topic" but I'm just wondering what everyone's thoughts are regarding dipping coral and/or fish. -If so what do you use, etc? I have heard that dipping fish can almost be more harmful/stressful and usually using a QT is sufficient unless you know there is a...

Alright so here is a video of my 100gal Cichlid tank afew months back. Its got lower lighting so a little difficult to see it all. http://youtu.be/Bxyg-rQvOa0 I'll try to get some pics up later - just did some cleaning so eveything is murky.

Looking to pick up some plastic egg create the top of my tank (cover so I can set my lights on it / better heat distribution) as well as for a frag rack. Figured I can go to home depot / lowe's but just want to make sure... In the Wheaton Area if you know a specific place. Thx.

Alight here afew afew pics of my 29gal. Tried my luck w/ a 12mp point & shoot however I had to resize from 72pixels per inch down to 9 for this site. -29gal Standard -Coralife 130w T5 HO Lights -AquaticLife 115 Mini Skimmer -Fluval 305 Canister / 100w Heater -HOB Fuge (~4gal) w/ LR & Cheato...

Well due to fellow Reefer "Cubbies" I have come over to this site as well :) Afew stats - Have had FW for years... Currently have a 100g, 35g hex, 2 29s, and a 10g in FW. Converted a 29g over to SW almost 3 months ago w/ a 10gal QT. As for 'gear': Coralife 130w T5 HO AquaticLife 115 Mini...