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  1. Mark_C

    Finding a tank sitter

    You're about an hour away from me. Saying that, I know how a simple pump fail can cause a catastrophic event, and what may be a cause of anxiety to a tank owner can be an easy fix for a fellow reef keeper. We have a number of members closer to you, but if no one is available let me know. I can't...
  2. Mark_C

    Getting out of the hobby.

    Hi Cvec! Welcome aboard, sorry its under the circumstances you describe. Couple of things... We do have a 'for sale' section, as well as a 'for trade' and 'free' section, but these are only available to paid members... $12 a year, no big deal. Sure at your prices they'd sell fast enough here...
  3. Mark_C

    90g reef ready For sale or trade

    Chris doesn't know what he's talking about. Getting rid of the stove is stupid. Put it on top of the stove, you wont need a heater.
  4. Mark_C

    RAY'S REEF sps (i hope) thread a work in progress

    Nice set up. What settings are you using on the Hydra to pull those colors? Running a 25g with the same lights.
  5. Mark_C

    90g reef ready For sale or trade

    Lets all pressure Trio! Yoooouuuuuu nneeeeeedddd thisssssss. I'd snag it myself if I we're still into the big tanks. Now a days I have to find places for the small ones.
  6. Mark_C

    hey guys new here

    Hey, welcome aboard. Start a build thread!
  7. Mark_C

    10/29/2017 - Poll Of The Day - Bare Bottom of Sand?

    Depends, I have both. Running a 10g pest tank (GSP, Xenia, etc) that was constantly in need of maintenance, got rid of the sand and all is groovie. Had a 25g softie reef that was bare botttom and kept having diatome probs and algae ggroowth, dropped in 15 pounds of sand all all well there. Just...
  8. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Mark_C

    Finally got to filling and rockwork.
  9. Mark_C

    House Fire - Tank Help needed

    No worries, and welcome to NJRC. We're always interested in helping those in the hobby and we're often restocking each other post disasters. Sorry if my doubts are offensive, but we've seen a number of folks who sign up and immediately post for equipment. (Just got your PM) Lets see how it works...
  10. Mark_C

    Livestock sale, sadly I’m done for now

    Dude! Sorry to hear. Had the same problem and my 65 and 90 had to go. BUT, a 25g IM shallow reef, with softies, a small few non-demanding SPS, and a couple of fish, takes me about 15 minutes a week for full maintenance, no dosing, no computer, no testing... just a 2.5g water and filter floss...
  11. Mark_C

    House Fire - Tank Help needed

    Hi Tom, You've told us minimal about yourself and nothing of your location or your tank, but were quite specific on requests for equipment. Before members begin donating any equipment, it would be in good faith to see some photos of the rescue effort, the damage, an article on the incident...
  12. Mark_C

    Pump and powerhead discussion

    jka, This is in the Pico Challenge thread. This thread is to recommend and discuss pumps for these tanks (which, by the rules are 2.5g and under and do not have skimmers). Join in... Drink Tank Challenge (pico)
  13. Mark_C

    Going to try corals

    + on that if you're going to move into corals and want them to survive. You're going to need at least 3 more Kessils for the tank. A 12 foot (?) tank with 2 of them is not nearly enough unless corals are placed only within vicinity of the lights. Softies (Palys, zoas, etc) need light as...
  14. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Mark_C

    So, had a few hours yesterday and finalized stand. Hopefully will get to tank by next weekend.
  15. Mark_C

    Status Check-

    Ha! We'll SUE for COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT! So, hush, we don't have a copyright, BUT we will pretend we do. Don't think you can copyright stuff like this. REGARDLESS!!! If anyone asks any questions once the suit is launched, begin babbling, perhaps slip an AlkaSelter into your mouth (under cover)...
  16. Mark_C

    Pump and powerhead discussion

    Amazon.com : aPump Silent Air Pump for up to 26 gallons, Silent Fish Tank Oxygen Pump with Air Stone and Silicone Tube, 110V : Pet Supplies Originally posted by Trio
  17. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Ruth Lewis

    Like that, may grab one myself. Going to post that link in the air pump forum.
  18. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Horseplay

    Crap. Sorry Joe. I'm sure the sand was OK. Agreed, most likely the curing time on the silicone.
  19. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Mark Shelly

    Nice build and great advice. Thanks much. Just finished my stand and will begin the tank this Wed or Sat, will keep points in mind.
  20. Mark_C

    Substrate and rock discussion

    I'm up in the air on BB or 1" of Special Grade. I think I'm going to go with the SG. I've run a few BB with great flow and there always seems to be glass melding diatoms that I can't get to to scrape off. That being said... Ive started tanks BB and always ended up adding sand due to diatom build...
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