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  1. Phyl

    Froggy Tree

    It isn't fully extended in the pics... is it usually happier than that? They don't particularly care for direct flow. Looks like it is a beautiful color though! Good luck with it!
  2. Phyl

    other hobbies.

    Whew. Thanks for the clarification!
  3. Phyl

    other hobbies.

    Ok... I can't for the life of me figure out what a "pot ghetto" is!
  4. Phyl

    Saturday Food discussion ..

    ^ | | One quick look at the photo to the left there reminds me that she has more than a "little" experience! ;D
  5. Phyl

    flow question

    Where are the 90s at? I'd be afraid that hole would bleed water unless it was in a place where that wouldn't be a problem (overflow box, sump), I'd be hesitant.
  6. Phyl

    Metal Halide Bulbs

    You must use a UV shield with the DE bulbs. This shield has to be removed and reinstalled every time you change the bulbs. We couldn't do that, given our installation. We went with SE so that we didn't need the shields on our pendants.
  7. Phyl

    painting back of tank VS. plastic background

    We've done plastic on all 3 of our tanks. Never had salt creep between the glass and plastic. I've heard something about painting the glass reducing the light reflection and thereby making the tank darker. I'm surprised that the tank actually seems brighter with it painted.
  8. Phyl

    ATO recommendations?

    We have our Aquacontroller turning our pump on for a short period of time every 6 hours.
  9. Phyl

    Water temp

    What is your return pump? You need to factor that heat source in along with the T5s. Do you have fans in the hood? Over the sump? Those are two good options as well as this will bring the temps down significantly. Your house temperature also will factor into the temp of the tank and the temps...
  10. Phyl

    Saturday Food discussion ..

    Don't tell her. I think it would make a great surprise! ;D
  11. Phyl

    January Meeting; Saturday the 24th Washington, NJ

    I don't know how much they are off the top of my head (only so much fits in there at a time). We'll look it up and have the answer for the meeting. First dibs on a tube go to Pnoy, ReeferNets and then Dan in that order. Beyond that it will be first come first served, no more reservations...
  12. Phyl

    January Meeting; Saturday the 24th Washington, NJ

    We'll bring what we have to the meeting.
  13. Phyl

    January Meeting; Saturday the 24th Washington, NJ

    It is the cyanoacrylate gel (IC-Gel) from the recent buy, not the thinner stuff from the prior buy. It is GREAT stuff.
  14. Phyl

    Vortech

    Since the tang is so broad and flat it doesn't stand a chance. And since they're SUCH algae grazers, they seem to love powerheads anyway. The two things in combination have proven fatal.
  15. Phyl

    January Meeting; Saturday the 24th Washington, NJ

    Club still has some of the glue gel we bought in the last buy if you're interested.
  16. Phyl

    Vortech

    I've lost a couple of fish to them. :( One was a perfectly healthy purple tang. The air slurping will cause micro bubbles. Also make sure that the flat part is up (that's the anti-vortexing).
  17. Phyl

    Mixing salt water

    I think they're having a hard time figuring out how a drill can mix saltwater with a paintmixer. Any pics of the setup? I'd guess that would clear it right up!
  18. Phyl

    other hobbies.

    The guitars are small! ;D
  19. Phyl

    January Meeting; Saturday the 24th Washington, NJ

    Raffle tickets are: 2 for 5$ 5 for 10$ 12 for 20$ 24 for 30$ << by far the best deal and gives you the best chances to win!
  20. Phyl

    other hobbies.

    I'm the guitarist in John's imaginary band. Brian really IS a musician and won't play rock band with us. Jim, watch it... you're dangerously close. ;D Running confernces, photography, diving, our 2 kids (not one of John's hobbies?! lol).
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