Recent content by jeffw85

Hello everyone, Firstly I'd like to thank "fireman26m" for the very kind gesture. Additionally I would like to thank those who have been so gracious to offer some frags, zoos etc.... Thanks to all of you. At this point I am not sure if I will replace the tank. I've been in this hobby for 6...

Circuit breakers protect the circuit from shorts and current overload, not from overheating of a unit on the circuit. . The control unit basically acted like a electric stove if you catch my drift. Eventually the circuit breaker tripped but only because 175g of water came pouring down on all...

Hey folks, thanks for all your support. Yes the heater was definitely the culprit. The Osyssea 500w aquarium heater. It is a digital thermostat unit which is comprised of 4 components. The piece that failed was the temperature control connector. FYI--this unit did not short out--It simply...

Heater was bought at a LFS. Actually had two. The other I hadn't put in yet. Yes insurance will cover the loss. I sincerely hope to replace the tank. Thats the plan anyway, Too soon to tell

Please reconsider if you have an Odyssea 500w heater for your tank. My tempature control connecter started a fire under my 175g Oceanic tank that I got up and running about 6 weeks ago. The tank was doing great and happy fishes & corals. The fire burned the supporting cabinet and flames...

My sailfin and yellow get along great. They are best buddies for 3 years now. Additionally I have a naso, hippo & powder blue. All in a 175g. They spend all day in a school swimming back & forth. They all get along great. The naso was just added last week

No rock or fish--Tank is empty now--yes will part out

Last I checked the Elk Grove Home depot I believe. Suburb

4x65w worked great for my 75g for 3 years. If I had my dithers I would have used a 4x96 but that's on a 75g. I think 4x65 would be a perfect fit for a 55.

Note the light pictured on the above pic is not the actual unit for sale--color is black however and unit is about the same size. Just squared off corners

Here is pic (Light is not unit for sell) Pic

Evansville Indiana--for sell or trade. 75g tank (non-overflow) w/ black stand. Custom Sealife 4x65w PC (needs 1 $30 ballast & 2 bulbs), red sea prism hob skimmer, 2 heaters. Tank & stand good condition but showing some age (being picky). Heaters skimmer good condition, light in very good...

Asked the same question recently, 250 should be fine. 400 may be too much. Also be prepared to think about the water temp issue that may arise

Yes It sits in my office. One of my employees has a 30 gallon which he bought from me many years ago. Looks as good today as it did back then

Just transferred my 75g to my 175g Oceanic Bow. Lots of work but no mishaps. 275# LR, 300# PS. Very happy campers! Including ME :D :D :D