I know, but I am concerned why we can't make a new filter work! We need to get a filter going on your tank though before your water goes to hell. While you're at the LFS, you might want to check and see if they have a used filter they would sell you cheap.
If you can't get it going soon, I'll trade. How far are you from Nutley? If it's close, I could UPS Red to our service group with one of our regular shipments.