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  1. Mark_C

    Refugium Ideas

    Glad Rob sent a pic, first person I thought of when I read this. HIs sumps always look good, especially when established as he grows macro and such. He told me he built that little rock hut in hopes smurfs might move in. But its still a sump and will have heaters and pumps hanging about...
  2. Mark_C

    Frag Tank Red Cyanobacteria

    Turkey baster and water changes :)
  3. Mark_C

    Flower pot coral

    A dip in RODI with food coloring will do it wonders. As a bonus, when its fresh out of the color dip, you can use spray adhesive and glitter.
  4. Mark_C

    Lets talk Vortechs

    So, I have 2 MP40s. Opposing sides of a 4' tank. 1/3 way down glass, in center. Set on lagoon, master/slave, and anti-synch, 50% power, I canna' giv'er any more! I've got some decent coverage. I'm messing about with settings today and am going to try tidal swell. Was even considering trying to...
  5. Mark_C

    I can get a new ApexEL for $400, talk me out of it

    Thanks all. I'm probably going to hold atm due to being out of work suddenly (Corona). When I move and rewire the tank I may go for it initially for the pH and temp control. When I get everything clean and sleek I'll look into potential expansion to start controlling pumps and water changes.
  6. Mark_C

    Well, we got the bug

    Thanks all. She's home this evening as the hospital was filling up and she seems to have gotten over the bad attacks. We have medication in tow and have to monitor symptoms for quick ER return if she gets bad again. No word on the 'official' test results, but the infectious disease doc is sure...
  7. Mark_C

    Tyler's IM 20g Nano Reef

  8. Mark_C

    Well, we got the bug

    She's an acupuncturist and sees 70+ people a week, probably picked it up at work. Thanks for the offer Chris, truly appreciated. We're good as we sorta saw this coming a few weeks ago and stocked up on some canned goods, pasta, and, yes, toilet paper. I my sell 3 or 4 rolls of toilet paper to...
  9. Mark_C

    Well, we got the bug

    Carla is hospitalized with Coronavirus as she was having respiratory troubles. She's on IVs and monitors at the moment and will probably be there for a few days at least. I'm stuck inside now under official quarrantine with a 4yo and an 8yo, God help me. Sorry to Paulie as we're definitely...
  10. Mark_C

    Houston, we have a serious problem. Need a carpenter/engineer's advice asap

    So, tank has been up in my study for almost a year. Up against the wall, over a couple of beams that run horizontal with the tank, not perpendicular. Yesterday, while walking across the (hardwood) floor, it felt like a few panels were loose, they were creaky. I looked at the tank from the side...
  11. Mark_C

    Rusalty - just ordered

    Cool deal. They dropped me an email back stating that the order I placed wasn't part of the BOGO, they cancelled it, refunded the paypal, and all was groovie. Now I'm sorta pissed as the order of amphis/copis is not in the BOGO deal! In reality, I feel like an ass for bothering them. The $59...
  12. Mark_C

    Coral ID anyone

    It's the sticky up green middle with the purple arms aporis. I got two of those. The plural is the sticky up green middle with the purple arms apori.
  13. Mark_C

    Coronavirus Already Threatening Supply of Aquarium Goods

    You won that tank over 6 months ago and they were displaying the tanks for sale. Does that mean if you went into the store to buy with cash it would be over a 6 month wait?
  14. Mark_C

    Rusalty - just ordered

    The first shipment from them was fantastic. SO! I placed another order this afternoon. BUT! I received an e-mail tonight with a special offer for BOGO on any amphipod order today and tomorrow. I thought the timing was odd and it might be a fishing (ha!) scam to get me to order again immediately...
  15. Mark_C

    Little help identifying these guys

    You got a 2 parter there. They secure their butts down onto a surface and, when threatened, they drop it off, like a lizards tail. That bit on the left is his disconnected arse. They're pretty cool as cleaners, they're nocturnal, and are just pretty interesting. They climb to the top of the...
  16. Mark_C

    Dr. Tim’s

    I know Petco Brick sells Special Blend. Guessing the Howell and TR stores would probably carry it as well. I also have half a bottle if you need it (no Dr Tims though)
  17. Mark_C

    I can get a new ApexEL for $400, talk me out of it

    I have 2 temp probes through 2 temp controllers each with a single heater hooked up with all set to 80F max (sorta quad protection). I have 3 Hydra 26s on programming, and 4 T5s on timers. My ATO runs through my kalk stirrer, which is adjusted monthly based on top off. It also beeps like a...
  18. Mark_C

    WTB General Tank Equipment

    Pretty sure I have a 29g high, if you can use it as a sump you can have it for the NJRC club member cost of free. Think it still may have the Aqueon stickers on it as it was never used.
  19. Mark_C

    Varios 2

    If Hockeynut doesn't take it I will. Need a return for a new nano build. Should learn to ask what else you're planning to sell every time we meet :)
  20. Mark_C

    Elos 120xl My

    Don't add fish or coral, everything goes nuts.
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