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  1. Mark_C

    NJRC T shirts?

    Thought these might be cool for meets. NJRC logo and web address on the back. Real name on left breast with NJRC handle underneath (slightly smaller). Sourced it at $7-$10 per shirt depending on amount ordered. Can be turned around within a week (at this time). THIS IS NOT AN ORDER, its a line...
  2. Mark_C

    May Meeting

    Looking forward. Please let me know if you guys would like me to bring anything (good beer is a given) or if you need a hand with anything.
  3. Mark_C

    Odd tank build help

    Decided on final dimensions. 6' long, 8" wide, 10" high, approximately 21 gallons. Still going with 1/4" glass. The big question now is bracing. I'd love to keep the top of the tank open, but I realize I may have to add a cross brace (or a few). Thaough I'm unsure if they would be necessary in...
  4. Mark_C

    Odd tank build help

    Going to build a tank from 1/4" glass. Tank dimensions will be: 5' or 6' long, 8" wide, 12" tall. I've watched a number of vids but have no first hand experience doing this. Any experience or advice would be appreciated. If interested heres details of the why: We have a island jutting from a...
  5. Mark_C

    Fish Help Please!

    The two that immediately came to mind. I had one of each of these in my 40b and they did fantastic. Also, if your tank is stable (1+ years old) and has pods living in it, a spotted mandarin is an unusual and beautiful fish. I loved watching mine gliding around hunting the rocks.
  6. 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.
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Mark_C

    Chaeto

    Along with Tommy (Jackson) and Art (Winslow), I've got some as well in Brick.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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...
  14. Mark_C

    WTB ATO

    Need one for a 10g nano.
  15. Mark_C

    Free Stuff

    Hi Joe, PM'd you.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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...
  19. 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.
  20. 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...
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