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  1. Mark_C

    Help - LED work & scrubber rebuild

    Picked up a sump with a scrubber and there's rust on the fan/heatsink and half the LED diodes are burned out. It's from 302 Aquatics, which is no more. Going to spec the fans and LEDs and order them (and all the other solutions the LEDs need), just have no idea how to put this stuff together...
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    Rock advice please

    Anyone ever use Marco Reefsaver rock? Like the look of the stuff and it runs $7 a pound. Marco ReefSaver Premium Shelf Rock - By the pound I'm looking to mix some rock in with my current rock for a new tank. Love the idea of a raised scape (as the reefsaver seems to be designed for)... Another...
  3. Mark_C

    WTB Kessil A series controller + mounts

    One Hydra 26HD, or 2 lights capable of covering a 110g (4'x2'). Eventually will also be looking for a hybrid fixture to mount them in. Looking for used.
  4. Mark_C

    IM 10g AIO

    Well, moved the xenia colony to a 40b and their previous home is up for sale. 10g AIO Innovate Marine Nuvo Skyye lighting Upgraded media basket Upgraded pump Upgraded Spinstream nozzle Mesh top Probably about $260 in it. $100, or trade/partial trade for a skimmer, or bo Flawless condition, pic...
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    WTB skimmer

    Anyone have a skimmer laying about? Looking for something reputable for 100g tank, would prefer something that can handle 150-200g+ for a bit of overkill. Willing to trade EVERYTHING on my desk... 1. A half bottle of hydrogen peroxide 2. An empty CZIG New England IPA can 3. A used $25 Amazon...
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    Mark C's Shrimpcatcher (pat pending)

    So, not going to go into detail regarding the complexity of the construction, nor give a listing of the vast amount of supplies required to create such a trap. I will, however post the results as a teaser for future sales. In an attempt to catch 2 shrimp, with a small slice of fish placed...
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    Lifeguard 7g review

    https://www.marinedepot.com/Lifegard_Aquatics_Full_View_Aquarium_Complete_Kit_7_Gallon_Nano_Tanks-Lifegard_Aquatics-RB31740-FIAQNC-vi.html A few months back at the Jackson meet I had $20 in my pocket that I was planning to donate to the club via raffle tickets. I didn’t really need or want...
  8. Mark_C

    Anyone mix salts?

    Running Red Sea Coral Pro since I started, then recently bought a big container of Reef Crystals as it was considerably cheaper while on sale. With 2 10% water changes using the Reef crystals I had increased growth, but parameters shifted a bit. As mnat pointed out the alkalinity shift with the...
  9. Mark_C

    Warning on Pep shrimp and snails

    So, a while back I had a big aptasia outbreak, I picked up a couple of peppermint shrimp in hopes they would be effective, and they were, wiping the aptasia out in a week. Then, 2 weeks back, I started having an algae problem, which is unusual as my considerable snail population (nassarius...
  10. Mark_C

    Sand thieves, forensics, and the Queen

    So, driving for a few hours today with NPR on. The Planet Money show comes on and they're speaking of all things, sand. Big business sand. So much so that hundreds of thousands of tons are dredged, dug up, and stolen from various regions every year for everything from creating concrete and...
  11. Mark_C

    Mantis Shrimp

    Hey Folks, Who had the pic of the peacock mantis in the last month's pic contest? Could use some advice and/or insight. M
  12. Mark_C

    Peroxide overdosing incident

    Last night i decided to spot treat some hair algae with 3% hydrogen peroxide (thanks Sponge). I poured approx 7oz into a bowl (its what was poured out, and I was too lazy to try to get it back in the container). Intent was to mix some tank water with it and use a baster to hit the algae, dumping...
  13. Mark_C

    LIve Aquaria sale

    FYI. Lots of discounts of 20%+ with free shipping (Tanks, lights, chems, etc) Use code SAVING25 for an additional 25% off. I usually don't post stuff like this but I just got some fantastic deals and saved about 40-50% overall...
  14. Mark_C

    Discuss - morals v law for aquarists

    Recently there was an internet post that a pair of axotols had a few dozen young. These young were offered for adoption but the post was removed from the forums, and rightly so, as owning the animal is illegal in the state the ad was posted in, as well as in many other states. But here’s the...
  15. Mark_C

    Cheato (Brick)

    Cheato with snails and pods. Lots available. In Brick off Jack Martin near hospital. Mark (201) 467-1771
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    Blackout idea

    Running late this morning, wanted to do a blackout, got the tape, got the cardboard... then I saw a fitted sheet. I'm sure I'm not the first to do this, but I never thought of it before. A king size fitted sheet should be able to cover almost any tank. This is it on my 40, install time 10 seconds.
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    Why this hobby drives me $#@*&! crazy

    Many of you have seen my 10g Xenia tank. I decided to up the game to a 40b. I match the lighting exactly to the Xenia tank. I match salinity exactly. I match temperature to the .1 of a degree. I match the flow pattern as best I can with a rotating head and a pulsing head. I had planted a...
  18. Mark_C

    Smoking Xenia?

    Dropped Xenia in tank the other day. Not pulsing. Moved a bit higher on rock. Think they're pissed off at me... Anyone seen this before? Stress reaction? Spawning? Bad habit? Xenia bleeeding out?
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    Live cycling

    Setting up the 40b. 3 days ago: 30 pounds aragonite (clean). 15 pounds of semi-cycled rock from another tank (with diatome cycle occurring). Large blocks of mature Marinepure from another tank (enough for a 60g). 4oz of Special Blend. Today: 20 pounds dry rock (appeared very clean). 4oz...
  20. Mark_C

    WTB Cabinet/Curio for build

    For ambitious and stupid project for spring. Need a curio type cabinet with glass/openings on top 2/3 to 3/4 of unit and a small base compartment (can be glass or wood). Can be any shape as long as the areas where the glass panels fit in are not curved. The bottom section is required to store a...
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