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GTA is the bane of my youth group. 12 and 13 year old kids think it's perfectly OK to bring to church and play. ::) Yes Phil, there are still Risk players out there! I don't play often but my son and his college friends play it as a break from World of Warcraft. My 23 year old daughter is into...

Funny, I was going to take some shots of the 75 to capture it's last days before it moves to the 180. However, the gaming thread led me astray! ;D I'll try to get to it this weekend.

Have you seen "My Big Fat Greek Wedding?" Name everyone Nick!

Now you've done it! I have to get those drivers. "Work work" was stuck in my mind when I decided to find the old CD's buried in my son's room. He keeps trying to hook me on World of Warcraft. I'm pretty sure if I gave that a try the fish and corals would die, I'd get kicked outta church and...

We never get sick of your pictures! :o But I thought you had a going out of business sale on this tank a while back?? ???

So this thread has made me nostalgic. After I failed to get Warcraft II working, the 7 year old laptop was still too modern and was yacking about a VESA driver, I installed Diablo. Can't wait to get home and butcher the Butcher! And no I won't be heading to battle.net. All those young online...

Well I was holding back because I didn't want to saddle anyone with the impossible task of saying something else nice about me, but I don't want Phil to feel neglected. I have always admired the enthusiasm and willingness you have had to get your hands dirty helping with club business. :D BTW...

I can't conceive of becoming a grandparent and being able to remember 20 names! ::)

No room to move the door unless I move the furnace. If bracing becomes necessary it will have to be simple columns without the fancy sump shelf. I guess the bracing would be something like a double 2x8 header supported by columns. What would the column spacing be? Would I only need to add the...

Wow, great news! I can see a future screen name "Grandmomof36kids."

Ah... pursuit of the ultimate skimmer. It's right up there with the quest for the Holy Grail and the search for the fountain of youth! ;D I haven't seen a 250 pro, but I've had a 200NW that I had to exchange for a 150NW due to size limitations. Both arrived in great shape and I am very happy...

Thanks for the offer my architect friend! ;) The spongy floor is in the family room. The floor in the living room is rock solid so far. A cleverly designed support in the new location would put my sump right in front of my furnace room doorway. It's a great idea though. I'll check the joist...

I was using Salifert, but since they have had significant quality problems with this particular test I have been trying others. Currently I use Sera for routine tests. It is quick and easy and gets you in the ballpark. When I am concerned about the results because they are near my desired upper...

OK, so much for my pesto sauce / basil play on words! Back to the boring rut we were in! ::) Fried or broiled? ;D

I'll check. It's over a full basement. It's in the front room, not the family room which is over a crawl space. That floor would require work.

Thanks Phyl and thanks Mike. That's the word I was looking for! The tank sits right along the girder. Went looking at furniture and carpet is next. We had some shakey moments this weekend but I think we are set with living room being the tank room! :D

Divide the total wattage by 110 to get the approximate amperage. I'm not sure which one of the units you were looking at.

Thanks Phyl. I thought yours was on the carpet. I didn't know if that had a negative impact on stability. I was concerned about leaving a bare spot as well. Did you brace the floor?

Some questions for the big tank folks. Since staying in the living area requires re-carpeting, do I carpet the whole floor and put the tank on top of the carpet? Or is it better to have the stand on the sub-floor and carpet around the stand? I did't think about floor supports. The tank is...