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  1. Mark_C

    Bit of a break

    Well, day 4 in hospital bed. CT today determines if surgery, home, or continued stay. Deciding what i want to do with my 25g IM shallow reef. If i restart it it will be all photosynthetic corals with a pair of clowns as before. Other options a pair of anthias or a single showfish with a...
  2. Mark_C

    Do I have an Aptasia Problem?

    'Problem' is the relavent word. If you're going to shift to a species specific tank you're doing wonderfully.
  3. Mark_C

    Bit of a break

    Thanks all. Mark... I know. Im in Ocean right now, initial work done and on IV for next 48 hours. May be equire resection (hopefully without diversion) if no improvement. Initially went to Ocean as its literally around the corner from home. If they need to do surgery this visit Im going to see...
  4. Mark_C

    Bit of a break

    Temp break from any scheduled meet ups or activities for me, sorry for any inconveniences to anyone. The 'stomache bug' I had stuck about for 4 days without improvement. Saw my doc Monday night, had a CT scan Tuesday morning, sent direct to ER for emergency surgical eval. Gonna be here for a...
  5. Mark_C

    DIY Artificial Reef for QT Tank

    This... Then you can always see how they're doing.
  6. Mark_C

    12 foot long shallow reef build

    Feel the pain. Dropped $800 to light a 90g. My AI's ran $300 per light, $60 per mounting bracket, $15 for wiring (to the wireless controller), and $70 for the controller. You'd think at $300 each there would be at least a basic mount. Regardless, glad my opinions helped you out a bit. Keep us...
  7. Mark_C

    January 2017 Meeting!!!

    Cancel me. Just got back from pediatrician post a night of much vomit. Both kids have a 'highly contagious' stomach virus. Meaning I'm probably brewing it and don't want to share it with you guys/gals.
  8. Mark_C

    IM10 start up....

    Ca is good, 450 is general range, but, unless you're growing LPS or SPS it shouldn't matter too much. Shrooms, zoas, and other softies dont utilize calcium, they rely more on light and slightly 'dirty' water for nutrients, which is where a nano fish or two is helpful. Softies love fish poo. If...
  9. Mark_C

    Reefkeeper lite or apex jr ?

    Mike, Timing is everything. I'm selling a 3 month old very lightly used RK lite with an extra temp probe and an extra power strip. Drop me a PM if interested.
  10. Mark_C

    January 2017 Meeting!!!

    Can make it for a couple of hours :) see you guys there
  11. Mark_C

    Ecotech Vortech Controller Malfunction

    Paul, if you're doing the meeting this weekend I'll bring the stuff.
  12. Mark_C

    Cooked my Corals

    Dave, Welcome back aboard.
  13. Mark_C

    My tank thread

    Dude! You can use this as a crib! You just have to figure out the lighting requirements for a newborn.
  14. Mark_C

    12 foot long shallow reef build

    +1 on the Milwaukee refractometer. Best purchase I made for my tank when I started mixing my own water. Still use it numerous times a week.
  15. Mark_C

    Ecotech Vortech Controller Malfunction

    Paul, I have, I believe, a couple of power cords and 2 of these original controllers in good condition. Held onto them thinking someone in the club may eventually have them, want them, or need them. I'm like a Jersey Nostradamus. You're welcome to them.
  16. Mark_C

    Hair algae help please...

    Your going to hit that algae cycle early on. I restarted same time and I've got a bit of brown on the sand and a few bits of hair/bryopsis starting now. From previous experience with this nano, I'm planning to do a 2g water change weekly (possibly bi-weekly) and keep up with dosing Special...
  17. Mark_C

    Cure for Bryopsis

    Grats. Looks great!
  18. Mark_C

    IM10 start up....

    Looks good. Cool crab. Just added a sharknose goby to mine and am waiting on a Tanaka Pygmy Wrasse.
  19. Mark_C

    Invert group buy (shore area)

    If we get a few more interested (say 6 total) I'll set the deal up. I'll give it a few more days. Doms, Great first post.
  20. Mark_C

    IMO, How to run an Immune, Natural tank for over 40 years with few problems

    I recall reading a study a few months ago which reported that GL's are easily distracted with photos of supermodels.
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