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  1. J

    Sorry not reef related but...some nice birds :)

    Thank you. Excellent clarity and color in the pics.
  2. J

    Sorry not reef related but...some nice birds :)

    What lens are you using?
  3. J

    The space between the center brace and outer edge of the opening on my tank is 22 1/4 inches...

    The space between the center brace and outer edge of the opening on my tank is 22 1/4 inches. Did I read correctly that the glass pieces are 24 inches wide?
  4. J

    I teach HS, so I can swing out to Naperville at 3pm after school during the week or I can come...

    I teach HS, so I can swing out to Naperville at 3pm after school during the week or I can come get it this coming weekend. What side of Naperville are you on?
  5. J

    Custom canopy for IM 25 Lagoon?

    Has anyone built or purchased a wooden canopy for an IM 25 Lagoon? I want to cover the tank and hide the light under a wooden canopy like you would see for a 55 or 75 gl tank.
  6. J

    Clowns laying eggs - Question

    Thank you. I guess I'll need to prepare a few things and maybe try for next time.
  7. J

    Clowns laying eggs - Question

    So I've got a pair of clowns and they regularly lay eggs. In the past I haven't really had much of an interest in trying to get the fry to hatch, but this time they laid the eggs on the inside surface of a clam shell (the clam died so the shell is obviously empty). If I remove the clam shell and...
  8. J

    Freshwater CUC???

    I've started my grandson into the aquarium / fish hobby slowly with a freshwater 15 gal halfmoon tank. We started getting a little algae and since I'm not at his house often enough to keep a close eye on things, I'm looking for info on where in the North 'burbs (Buffalo Grove area) a person...
  9. J

    Trouble with Ai Prime lights - help?

    I have 2 Ai prime lights on my 75 reef. Lately, one of the lights has been turning off and the indicator light goes red. I unplug the cable from the AC adapter and let it sit for awhile. Then when I plug it back in, everything is fine other than having to go into my Ai dashboard and reset the...
  10. J

    Midas blenny acting weird

    My Midas Blenny all of a sudden, from one day to the next, is acting weird. It always swims all around the tank (25gal IM Lagoon AIO) in and out of it's barnacle. It eats like a horse and gets along well with it's tankmate - a Clown Fish. Today I couldn't find him. I decided to feed early and...
  11. J

    Frustrated as ALL get out - help / advice

    Hi all. I've been on the search for some fish - blennys and/or gobies - for my new tank. I've tried to work with the LFS's and either asked them in person or via their FB page and gotten in essence no response. The ones that said that they could get me the fish haven't been able to or they said...
  12. J

    Underwater World in Bensenville?

    Anyone have experience with them? Don't seem to answer their phone and reviews on their FB page are mixed.
  13. J

    Ordering fish online???

    I am considering ordering my gobies and blennies for my recently set-up 25 gal lagoon via an online vendor, but I'm a little concerned about something as sensitive as saltwater fish being shipped. I guess thats how the fish get to the vendors to begin with, but how common is it to get healthy...
  14. J

    Suggestions for pump replacement

    I purchased a used 25 gal IM AIO lagoon tank and it came with the stock recirc pump. As all reviews said, the pump is noisy. Any thoughts on a replacement pump that won't break the bank? The stock on is 211GPH. I plan on stocking with gobies & blennies for fish and simple softies like nems...
  15. J

    Questions - cycling

    I've begun to set up my Blenny / Goby tank and I have a few questions. I've had tanks before and currently Reef, but all of these tanks were purchased basically already cycled - I transported the water and rock and used them. I've looked on line and done some research but I wanted to get...
  16. J

    Gobies & Blennies - to stock or not?

    Hi all, I am in the early stages of setting up a new 25 gal lagoon tank. I have cleaned the rock and have the live sand ready to go. Next step is to add a mixture of new saltwater and some water from my 2 yr old 75 gal reef tank. I'll also transfer a few of my established rocks into the new...
  17. J

    Cleaning dead rock - vinegar?

    I have a 25 gl IM Lagoon that I am looking to start cycling. My plan is to clean my dry "live rock" (which has been dry for over a year and is most probably dead) by soaking it in a mix of tap water (non-chlorinated) and white vinegar. After soaking in a tub - with an aerator to move the water...
  18. J

    How to develop copapod population

    What is the best way to get establish a healthy population of life be 'pods in my reef tank. I was told the store bought bottles of pods wouldn't survive. I've also been advised to introduce new dry rock for colonies to establish themselves. Curious to hear from the membership I really want...
  19. J

    Old Man's Beard - picked from beach

    I was in SC last week and while beachcombing I came across several pieces of what the web tells me is called Old Man's Beard. It is dead, but I'm thinking it might look interesting in my reef tank. Any thoughts? I've heard people here talk about "dipping" corals before introducing them to their...
  20. J

    Ai Prime - suggested settings help

    I have been messing around with the settings on my Ai prime lights. I have 2 on a 75 gallon reef and fish tank. From 7:30AM to 7:00pm I have; Blues at 40% White at 10% Ultraviolet at 5% Violet at 5% I have a 1 hour ramp up and ramp down time. Night time settings are Blues at 5% and...
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