Recent content by Critterlovr

Be careful about confusing polyester resins with epoxy. Different critters all together when you talk about composition and reaction. I have worked extensively with both over the last 20 years. Some polyester resins (commonly known as fiberglass resin) will leach MEKP for a while if not mixed...

Better late than never, I suppose....... The 4 stage is the Odyssea CFS-4 and the 5 stage is sold as Jebo 829. Just got in another last week. Now I can just swap the cans and keep the filtration going.

I use standard small agate gravel that I get in the concrete dept of the local hardware. Washed, sifted and really natural looking with the limestone "holy rocks." A huge bag is only a few bucks. I use non leaching substrate to keep pH shift to a minimum as I do frequent water changes. The...

I have common plecos in all of my tanks. Even with the agressive fish they do just fine and sometimes even go right back at them to chase them off.

HA! Homedepot is a joke when it comes to specialized coatings. I have used this before as well as his other products. Delivered, It was cheaper than buying from local marine dealers. Go to ebay and put the item # in the search window. Item number: 280208100731

What is your desired result, to save amps or to use what you have? I recently found (on ebay of course) some led units in a tube for cheap. They burn 11 watts, contain 100 led's and have the approximate output of a 100 watt bulb. Since I needed to replace the existing bulbs anyway, I decided to...

I had 3 green sevs awhile back. I eventually had to separate one to a 75 that had the non cichlids BC he was so friggin mean. He would actually hit the glass trying to nip at anyone that touched it. He also would nip any finger that went into the water for any reason. While it was not really a...

Hi, found this old thread and thought you might like a current update... :D I have 5 of the Jebo 4 stage (basket) canisters and 2 of the 5 stage on my various tanks. I love them and have had no problems with the exception of having to replace 1 of the quick disconnect valves. The 5 stage are...