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Very true, I'd like to have one anyway though just in case. Maybe I'm just trying to justify getting one so I can feel like I have money and tell people that I run a chiller on my tank;) Plus I'll have to convince my wife of it's importance! Also, I was looking some stuff up, and instead of...

I agree with you on that. The reason for the chiller though was mainly that I was concerned with the small volume of the tank that temperture swings could be an issue. Where I live in New England, the weather can be 68 and rainy today and 86 and sunny later today!:D What I plan on doing is...

I plan on doing an open top with a Giesmann 150W Halide pendant a couple of feet over the top of it. Also, I think you're right about the IceProbe unfortunately.:( I'll have to try to find another way to hide it.

Don't be too concerned about those little white things, they'll have little or no effect on the skimmers ability. If you really must get rid of them though, you can soak the skimmer in vinegar and then rinse, rinse, rinse! In my opinion though, I wouldn't worry about it. If anything it would...

Has anybody ever used the IceProbe Thermoelectric chiller before. I'm planning on setting up a 24 gallon and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this chiller, any likes or dislikes? I'd like to drill it into a CPR Bak Pak, any idea if the probe would be too big to do this? I...

I think that the AquaC Remora that I have would probably suit you best as the CPR Bak Paks that I have I modified with a wooden airstone to process more air in addition to what the venturi provided. The Remora that I have comes with a Maxi-jet pump and I'm asking $75 for it. I'll find out what...

Hi Lesa, What type of skimmer are you looking for? I have a bunch of misc. items in storage from my maint. business, CPR, AquaC, Red Sea, Aquarium Systems, etc. I live in N.H. and would have to ship to you if you are interested. Just let me know. Myk.

I'd stick with water changes personally. I just think it makes things easier to balance, but I have read a lot about people that have had success without water changes. With regards to Sea World using bio-balls, all I can say is that I enjoyed my visit there and was very impressed with the...

Hi Kim, Well I decided to take the job. Myself and Brandon just started last week and are the new aquarium professionals for the store. Brandon and I both own aquarium maintenance companies, his operating in the eastern MA area and mine in the southern N.H. area. Anyway, this store is great...

I'd recommend running a poly-pad to get rid of the copper as the carbon will do little to remove it. There is some evidence that using copper even at a difficultly maintained "safe" level can have some long term side effects on your fish so it's probably best never to use it. Copper is also...

I must agree that a 1.009 S.G. is necessary to get rid of the ich. I would also say that it's a good idea not to drop the salinity too slowly. Divide it up into a day or 2, fish can handle a pretty quick drop in S.G. On the other hand, when it's time to come back up it must be done very...

Hi KimKissyFish, I thank you for the input! The main reason that I ask is that I'm considering taking a job there and wanted to get an idea of what people liked and disliked about the store in hopes that I could work with the owner there to make some improvements and make the store a great...

So far the computer line is okay so you can also e-mail me at MykGillespie@msn.com but if I don't get back to you phone might be best. Thanks Myk.

Hi Toddpolish, Try to keep in touch if you can, if I end up working there I'd like to get as much input as I can to bring ideas to the owner and help make it a great place to go to, I think it would be great to meet up with other members in the area. Thanks, Myk.

Yes I've been there quite a few times. Very good place and the service is very good if you can find Chris. I was just curious to see what people thought of Tropic Isle before I take the drive down as I'm considering taking a job there. I'd like to see what type of improvements could be made...

Thanks for the input! Myk.

Thanks for the input! Myk.

Thanks for the input! Myk.

Has anyone ever been to Tropic Isle Aquarium in Framingham, MA? I was just curious to see if anyone has had any experience with them that could offer some info. before I make the trip down there. Thanks, Myk.

I found them on www.tropicisleaquarium.com