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  1. Mark_C

    calibration fluid for refractometer

    This is great advice! I happen to know a member of the club who has a 2 ounce bottle of pure calibration fluid since 2007...and it's almost full.
  2. Mark_C

    DIY Nano-skimmer

    Well, Trio inspired me to get off my arse and get moving on a skimmer build. I found a few items around the hose in the aquarium junk box. Skimmer being built for a IM Nuvo 10 with approximately 3" diameter clearance in the back chamber (though 2.5" is more realistic for fit). I found a two...
  3. Mark_C

    Anybody have a good story about beating Cyanobacteria

    Been there, got the T shirt, and unfortunately I seem to have rocks that bleed phosphates. Have battled cyano and bryopsis since I started the tank but its never gotten out of control. Know the enemy: Cyanobacteria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Primary source of phosphates, which feeds...
  4. Mark_C

    Chaeto

    Along with Tommy (Jackson) and Art (Winslow), I've got some as well in Brick.
  5. Mark_C

    Bill's long wait for a tank

    Grats on the new build. As per GSP I've cleared them from my tank 1/2 dozen times and I've still got them. I'd say get em while you can.
  6. Mark_C

    mame style nano skimmer (DIY)

    I'm using a 3 tier media basket in chamber 1 - floss/carbon/phosban, then the soon to exist skimmer in chamber 2 with the heater, and a tunze nano ato in the return section. Getting crowded. :) Nice to see its working, hopefully I've have the same luck.
  7. Mark_C

    mame style nano skimmer (DIY)

    Hey Trio, Thanks for the post, setting up a 10g IM atm. This may get me experimenting this weekend.
  8. Mark_C

    Odd. Scam?

    So, I found a craigslist post for some Innovative Marine stuff - skimmer, reactor, fuge light, etc. The pics all look legit, showing shipping boxes and all equipment. It seems the story of a tank purchase which was never set up. The original ad reads: Interested, I send a mail: And I get...
  9. Mark_C

    WTB ATO

    Need one for a 10g nano.
  10. Mark_C

    Free Stuff

    Hi Joe, PM'd you.
  11. Mark_C

    Lost Everything due to my stupidity in not getting a generator!

    Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that. If you do decide to get running again I'd be happy to make some frag donations.
  12. Mark_C

    April meeting at TSM corals!!!

    Hoping to make it. Anthony, if you're too busy I can help with the nametags. What we should do for the future is put in a T-shirt order, handle and real name above pocket, NJR logo on back ;). If interest I'm happy to source.
  13. Mark_C

    Fish Food

    Tablespoon of fresh chopped clam, one fresh shrimp, small bits (1" square) of fish (eg salmon, whitefish), a piece of dried seaweed, one capful of garlic oil, a squeezer or two of Seldane, maybe a block of another food (frozen mysis or krill). All in food processor. Blend. Place into an old food...
  14. Mark_C

    Vacation Prep- Newbie needs advice

    Russell, Where are you located? Maybe your mother in law can let a club member in on day 5 or so to check on the tank for you. If youre in my area i'd be happy to check it for you.
  15. Mark_C

    Advice for new bio cube owner

    Those swing arms are notorious for inaccuracy, even when clean and maintained. Theres various stories about with these... http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-MA887-Refractometer-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B007Z4ITWU but I picked one up over a year ago on advice of a few people. One of the best...
  16. Mark_C

    Thanks for letting me join

    Welcome!
  17. Mark_C

    Looking for MP10WES Driver

    Got an older driver pre-ES upgrade. Its the older square one, obviously not wireless. If you can use it its yours.
  18. Mark_C

    Easy starter coral

    This guide helped me quite a bit when I started... best beginner corals – Successful Reef Keeping
  19. Mark_C

    Nasty Squirrels

    Disagree. You need 20,000 squirrels and sharp sticks.
  20. Mark_C

    March Meeting

    Just switched to maybe. I'm going to be up in Bergen County but may be back down south in time to make it over. Saying that, for safety sake, count me as a no for the time being.
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