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  1. Mark_C

    HOB Filter in a Sump 0.o

    Most HOB filters, and I'm thinking along the lines of Aqueons and such usually used for freshwater, are simple chemical reactors (carbon and a nitrogen absorbing compound) with mechanical filtration (sponge or filter pad). I've used to use a HOB when I ran a quarantine for a short while. I just...
  2. Mark_C

    Entering the 21st Century

    Welcome aboard. I was very happy with my flip phone, even happier on the odd chance I got a phone call and people would look at me like I was a neanderthal as I pulled it out of my pocket. Last year it died and it was nearly impossible to find a flip phone so I bought my first 'smart phone'. It...
  3. Mark_C

    Win an aquamaxx reactor!!!

    My Christmas Cop-out | NJ Reef Club
  4. Mark_C

    My Christmas Cop-out

    So, as I sit here waiting for my RODI for a water change, drinking quality bourbon (Knob Creek Small Batch) out of a small plastic cup (which I had in hand as I was doing fish stuff), I decided to share my holiday decor. I hate holiday decor. I love the season. I hate the work. So! Being an...
  5. Mark_C

    Mark's 90 upgrade

    Thanks. Hopefully it all survives :)
  6. Mark_C

    Mini Review - Vertex Line-Mag Holder

    I can see that. As the screws are the only exposed piece they could have gone brass for a few cents more. It really wouldn't have been that much of a difference in manufacturing cost.
  7. Mark_C

    Win an aquamaxx reactor!!!

    Mini Review - Vertex Line-Mag Holder | NJ Reef Club
  8. Mark_C

    Mini Review - Vertex Line-Mag Holder

    So, I've had a few acrylic holders that never really did me any good as they had to be mounted with screws for the most part and many never fit on my tank (or rim) properly. Recently added a Vertex Holder to an order from a retailer. It cost me $20 which I thought was a bit for a 3 line holder...
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    Mark's 90 upgrade

    Been about 7 weeks, things are settling in. Dropping a few pics... For the most part, all going well with the exception of some of the SPS. I'm guessing I may be bleaching the out with the new lighting, so going to play about with that over the next few weeks.
  10. Mark_C

    Win an aquamaxx reactor!!!

    Mark's 90 upgrade | NJ Reef Club
  11. Mark_C

    Win an aquamaxx reactor!!!

    Cool deal. Just shot some pics and a vid a few days ago. :)
  12. Mark_C

    MP40 or Gyre XF150

    I was running a shallow 60 with low rock work and the gyre did a pretty good job. When I moved to a 90 with higher rockwork it moved water but I had a number of dead spots with singular flow away from the gyre in the top of the tank and towards the gyre lower. In the end I placed the gyre high...
  13. Mark_C

    Water cooled LED fixture

    You should make an entire Steampunk themed tank. I would replace the pictures of my children in my wallet with yours.
  14. Mark_C

    Anemone

    Thanks guys. Was in ACC and found a beautiful rainbow that I got t a steal.
  15. Mark_C

    Ok so where are all the Black Friday Sales?

    Just heard from bro-in-law. If you have an iphone or ipad, Amazon is pushing their app. Load it up, ensure you can sign in, and allow notifications. They're doing a mobile app deal at some point tomorrow. $150 for a 55" HD LED TV (brand not released yet). Even if its an older model thats a hell...
  16. Mark_C

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Thanks Juan, same to you and all.
  17. Mark_C

    DSA 135....

    Get rid of the greens. It's overkill. I built to the exact same plan for a 4'x8' and it ended up weighing a ton more than it had to. You might be able to ditch half the purples as well. Hopefully someone in the know will drop in on this thread, I know there's a carpenter or two or thee but...
  18. Mark_C

    Steve's back...10 Gallon Nano!

    That's a lot for a 10g. I'd stop at the clowns. ;) Looks good.
  19. Mark_C

    Growing Phytoplankton at home

    PART 2 The big day So, here's all you need to do. Fill your chosen container with the appropriate amount of prepared water and follow the instructions, provided by whomever you purchased your culture from, to add the culture to your container. Cap container, run rigid airline into it (through...
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