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  1. chappy

    Not sure if this is allowed, just asking the question???????

    WINK WINK. YES, now can someone please delete my post so that it does not stir up any more discussion Thank you
  2. chappy

    Not sure if this is allowed, just asking the question???????

    Please do not be sorry. If there is no such place are we allowed to ask if someone has a certain items for sale, ( to help the newbies ) or to list thing that are not needed???? I know i do not want to see this to turn into an online garage sale, but are we allowed to ask the question or...
  3. chappy

    Not sure if this is allowed, just asking the question???????

    I do not want to violate the rules of the forum, Is there any place (topics) where one can buy or sell used equipment. I can see that the folks here are always upgrading of going "bigger" Is there a place dedicated to used equipment? I am just asking about the topic, and I do not want to...
  4. chappy

    Tank still not ready for SH, but here are pics you asked for

    I agree SHs are great. As far as species I am leaning hard toward erectus. I am thinking about 2 females as I am not looking for babies, and without pouches, there is one less thing to be concerned about. I am trying to keep things simple (KISS method). I will contiue to let the tank sit for...
  5. chappy

    Tank still not ready for SH, but here are pics you asked for

    HI and Thank You The Serpent is already no longer in the tank.. The tank is a 37 gallon, You are correct as I won't be needing a heater till maybe December. does get cold here.. It is not even pluged in and it came with the tank. If I do need one, It will be covered. Right now it is in the...
  6. chappy

    Tank still not ready for SH, but here are pics you asked for

    HI NEIGHBOR, ( being in IA we do get to IL often.) Thank You for your comments, and I will indeed find some refugium mud. I know from the pic's. it does look like the rocks are sitting on the sand. When I was explaining to Joe how we did the set up, I tried to explain we put the rock in first...
  7. chappy

    Computer "muffin" fan for cooling

    Thanks, the black elecric wire you see is from my lights, and is actually following the route that comes with the hood. The ones for the fan are the small red and black ones. I just cut them and spliced them into the orignial computer cord.( down about 2 inches) As the fan is blowing down I...
  8. chappy

    Computer "muffin" fan for cooling

    You all know i am the newbie here, and trying to set up a nice SH tank. I know my temp is too warm right now, and not able to get a chiller. But I did rememberan old puter that was sitting out in the garage. I went and took the fan out of the puter and set in on the tank. I tried using it...
  9. chappy

    New Seahorse Owner Tank Diary - Will need help along the way!!

    HI. Does look like things are really comming along. I am in the set up mode also. and i think i just completed my cycling. I had started a post about being a newbie and cycling. The folks here have been a great help. In my post I have included pic's. of my set up. I need to get rid of my...
  10. chappy

    Tank still not ready for SH, but here are pics you asked for

    Thank you all for your help. i am enclosing pics per your request
  11. chappy

    Tank still not ready for SH, but here are pics you asked for

    GM I thought i would give you an update. I went to the local ( we have nuttin) store and did find a feather duster. i wanted to have something in the tank besides just sand and rock. The Mrs. has ordered me some macro algae, ( i feel bad as it was susposed to be a susprize). I continue the...
  12. chappy

    Tank still not ready for SH, but here are pics you asked for

    Good morning all. Joe I followed your advice. I did the water change and the ghost feed. I tested thi morning and the results look promising. SP GR 1.021 PH 7.8 AMMONIA 0 NITRATES 40 NITRITES .4 Looks like that cut the nitrates in half. I will continue to...
  13. chappy

    Novahobbies' 37g Seahorse Tank Journal

    Wow, awesome looking, I can only hope for my tank to look half as nice. Good Luck with the cycle and hope it goes fast for you. I have heard of using a shell for a feeder, and I like the way you have set yours up. Thanks for the pic's and yes I know i owe you all some.
  14. chappy

    Tank still not ready for SH, but here are pics you asked for

    I want to thank you all for the quick response. As you can tell I am a real newbie. I did have the idea of cycling , but did not expect the results I got. I am sure before i am ready to introduce the SH's I will have a lot more questions. As I know I am not ready for fry I am going to be sure...
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