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  1. Mark_C

    Cheap Reef - Pure Flow N52 Frag Rack review

    Picked up one of these from ebay. Reviews were overall positive. $19.99 shipped. Amazon.com : Pure Flow N52 Magnetic Frag Rack : Pet Supplies Will post review when received.
  2. Mark_C

    Cheap Reef - Sun Wavemaker JVP-110 review

    Starting a dirt cheap reef. 25g shallow, softies only, no dosing, no skimmer, refurb lights (possibly AI), Aqueon heater (layaround) Just bought 2 of these as I was intrigued at the overall positive reviews and the price. Picked up 2 500gph pumps for $13 delivered...
  3. Mark_C

    Red Sea 130D AIO

    Stunning! Great mix of corals. Only...well...there seems to be something wrong that I can't put my finger on. I'm a bit aquatic-sensitive and I'm picking u some sort of evil...small, but evil, presence. I think I feel it laughing.
  4. Mark_C

    Looking for the following corals...

    Goat! Im cycling a 25g shallow thats going to be nothing but zoas. Once cycled, I'll drop you a line and perhaps we can do some business :) (Soz for the hijack)
  5. Mark_C

    Finnex HOB fuge w/Fugeray LED

    Amazon.com : Finnex External Refugium Breeder Hang-On Box for Pets, Water Pump, Sting LED : Pet Supplies Got the one with the Fugeray light. Going to make another, yes, another, softie tank, all paly and zoas, interesting shrooms, maybe some acans. Henchforth known as Mark's Technicolor Puke...
  6. Mark_C

    Looking to fill refugium - Jersey City & around

    Macroalgae shouldn't be a main concern right now, and as long as you're only running with soft corals you should be OK. The sump/fuge is most useful at the moment by providing you with a bit of extra water volume, though dropping in some snails and some chaeto wouldn't hurt, as long as you have...
  7. Mark_C

    Spaghetti / Hair Worm

    They are some of the coolest animals. Got to see mine on rare occasions and was fascinated by it.
  8. Mark_C

    LED lighting guide 2017

    Trio posted a link from BRS in another thread regarding LED lighting and, as I've been doing a ton of research of late on LEDs, I decided to compile all the information I've collected from various sources (including some new info from the posted vid) and chart it all up. The chart below gives...
  9. Mark_C

    Marine Snow

    Just a feeding FYI. With a small tank heavy on inverts, not to mention a recent tube worm addition, I needed something based on phyto that didn't require me raising anything myself. Picked up Two Little Fishes Marine Snow...
  10. Mark_C

    HELP. Salinity dropping

    :encouragement:
  11. Mark_C

    HELP. Salinity dropping

    Best $100 you will ever spend in this hobby... https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-MA887-Refractometer-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B007Z4ITWU Can not recommend it enough.
  12. Mark_C

    Disney trip

    We went last year for a few days. We decided to take a look at the timeshares both to satisfy curiosity and get some of the free 'lightning passes' or whatever they call them. It took about an hour. They picked us up, gave us breakfast, did a small tour, saw some beautiful properties, and...
  13. Mark_C

    Equipment sale

    Eshopps dosers sold
  14. Mark_C

    Protein skimmer died; funds very low. Help?

    Going to be much easier addressing the pump instead of the whole skimmer. What model skimmer? Did you open and clean the pump and magnet chamber? What size pump is it? Is the skimmer still under warranty? Have you called the company and explained your situation?
  15. Mark_C

    Mark's IM10

    Thanks all. Trio, the DIY became a PIA. Found a used IM ghost skimmer for $60 and been running it quite successfully.
  16. Mark_C

    Mark's IM10

    Had a few people ask how its coming along, so figured I'd post a few pics. Overall view, the entire rock will eventually be solid pulsing xenia (silver, blue, and white) Primary crew (the clowns are moving up in a few weeks, the shark goby is staying put) One of two bumblebee shrimp...
  17. Mark_C

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    The crickets were probably friends of the lobster.
  18. Mark_C

    Annenome help

    Agree with above. Keep in mind most generic LFS do not have full flow in their tanks. Also, nems should be kept in well established tanks, but, regardless, in the past I've turned off my powerheads for a night. It gives the nem a chance to attach somewhere. When its found a place, start the...
  19. Mark_C

    Need advice

    Yep, give it a day or two, they're getting used to their new environment and all the stressors involved. They're not going to starve in a day or two. If they're not eating by Monday you might want to try soaking the food in garlic oil, but I'm guessing they'll be good to go by tomorrow. I...
  20. Mark_C

    February Meeting

    Doug! Thanks much, had a great time.
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