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  1. Mark_C

    My son and his addiction

    So, last week my son, 9, used his cash to buy another 2 Transformers for $60. He just asked, a few minutes ago, if he can get another one at $40. Me: Are you sure you want to spend all your monney on Transformers, dude? You're going to use up all your savings. HIm: 'Yeah, I want it. I can't...
  2. Mark_C

    The plan for a re-scaped tank...

    New rocks curing with Microbacter Start XLM boosted by QuikCycl. I have removed half my ceramic media from the sump to 're-cure' with the new rock. With each water change over next couple weeks 20% or so of the tank sand will come out as well (there's really not too much sand in the tank, maybe...
  3. Mark_C

    Mint kid’s bed (Brick)

    Hey folks, We’re redesigning a bit and have a real nice excellent condition 3x6 kid’s bed (with or without mattress) up for grabs (free) to NJRC before we list it for sale. Its in a weathered gray. Its in Brick 08724. Call or text me (201) 467-1771
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    New family member on the way

    No, not that type. You think I’m crazy? Already have 2. This type... https://www.petfinder.com/dog/queenie-50287131/nj/lyndhurst/2-hands-saving-4-paws-ga960/ Arrives on Jan 30. Im pretty sure I should be able to keep it in the 30g. And the Queenie thing isn’t cutting it...
  5. Mark_C

    Anyone done an active tank rebuild?

    So I ordered some flat rock from a guy in Fla and I love the stuff. Love it so much so that I'd like to remove my current scape and replace it with a new build consisting 80% or better of this new rock. The fish will be temp moved to a holding tank on the day of action. If anyone has done this...
  6. Mark_C

    Expanse Season 5 & RODI

    Looks like the Expanse’s budget for ‘Prop - Oxygen generator for plants’ involved $50 and an RO buddy.
  7. Mark_C

    Muckley Eye Distillery in Colts Neck

    Pulled into this distillery while driving by in Colt’s Neck and picked up a bottle of rye after sampling. It’s handmade small batch and is one of the better rye whiskies I’ve ever had, and at $46 its a steal for the quality. Big caramel and oak nose with fantastic initial vanilla hit followed by...
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    EMERGENCY GENERATOR THREAD

    Hi folks. Figured a compiled list of folks with generators they'ew willing to lend out in emergencies might be worthwile for those in need. If its a bad idea, I'll be the only one on here :) Mark_C 4,000 watt easy start generator (inverter so can use sensitive electronics) 29 Bradley Ave, BRICK...
  9. Mark_C

    WTB - Shelf rock

    Looking for a few pieces of thin (1" or so) live rock, wet or dry, approximately 10-20 pounds. Looking into the Marco Shelf or the Stax atm, hoping someone here might have something on hand and unused.
  10. Mark_C

    PS4 - Dark Anthology games review

    So, I'm a casual gamer. Most recent pick ups are Miles Morales and CP2077 (which seems to run OK on the PS4 Pro). Back in 2015, Supermassive games put out a game called Until Dawn. It was a horror with a good story and played like a choose your own adventure book. I really enjoyed it and...
  11. Mark_C

    Happy Holidays

    Crashin before midnight. Happy holidays folks! Our thoughts and love to all you guys. Be well, be safe, and enjoy.
  12. Mark_C

    Update on the pest tank

    For those of you not in the know I have a tank set up for 6 years now. Initially it was a 10g, a few years back I upgraded it to a 30g. Any ugly frags left at meets, any scraps, any 'WTF is that?' items are arbitrarily thrown in it. Nothing has ever been purchased for it. No sump, just a hang on...
  13. Mark_C

    Back to basics - Reefing woes

    Yesterday my wife mentioned the corals looking washed out. Today most of my SPS, including some big stylo and acro colonies, are mostly dead (within 48-72 hours). Yet, my BG digi is doing fine, as are all zoas, montis, a scroll, and fish. Parameters seems fine. Not perfect, but not bad. I'm...
  14. Mark_C

    Dragon's Breath Macro & marine pure

    This stuff usually goes $15 a bunch. I've got a load of it if anyone wants any. Can easily break it down into 8-10 portions. Also, have a bunch of marine pure media chunks that are very bacteria alive and ready to be dumped into a sump. Can fill a number of bags with that as well. Stuff is all...
  15. Mark_C

    Buying bulbs, T5 user thoughts

    So I'm running 2 blue+, 1 coral blue, and one coral + Thinking of cutting back mildly (or severely) on the whites. I love color pop and like some of the detail whites can pull in, but experimenting. Would like max amount of various color pop. So... For folks that have run various T5s... First...
  16. Mark_C

    SPS growth

    So, although I was frustrated that my tank couldnt grow zoas and SPS was growing like weeds, my husbandry has fallen off and the SPS are dying back. As I have no zoas in the tank due to the SPS being water quality divas, I'm a bit pissed at them. But I will appease them, as they're hot and I'm...
  17. Mark_C

    Well...

    I just watched the new Mandalorian. 2020 has officially been healed.
  18. Mark_C

    Craigslist ad - free in Forked RIver

    https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/zip/d/lanoka-harbor-curb-alert-aquarium/7235178115.html Nice stand.
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    Marine Magic algae scrubber

    Just took a dive on one of these... https://www.marinemagic-online.com/?product=marine-magic-ultra-slim-algae-scrubber Seems a reasonable build. Don't have the time or resources to build my own at this point, and I've read some iffy reviews on the Santa Monicas and the CoralVues, plus I needed...
  20. Mark_C

    Well, 2020 continues to astound me

    I'm not %^&$$%$# with you. This happened this evening. A few months back I ordered a hand stitched leather Halloween mask from Ebay, paid through Paypal. It was from a Chinese company, but I took the chance anyway as the item looked incredible. I received a cheap $5 latex mask with a broken...
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