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Joe, thanks once again. Just finished acclimating and let the little bugger into the tank. Looks happy, with a smile on his face. Thanks Joe.

Hey Joe, I'm interested and could come tomorrow (1/14) after 3:30 or so. Let me know. Thanks, Paul

3/4 PVC ball valves are available at HD or Lowes. You will need to purchase the barbs to go on the ends.

Well I think this is the bulb in the article Ed quotes….it looks like it’s available in 55K and 34K “white” light and then the four colors. So this is a cooler bulb then the one I’m considering…if it is a65K bulb...

No, thank you. Now someone needs to buy that really nice 8 bulb IceCap T5 unit Joe has…it’s a deal.

Mike, thanks for the feedback. Could you qualify what you mean by cheaper….quality of light, quality of the components, life expectancy??? Thanks

I need someone to tell me I’m blowing smoke when it comes to an idea of assembling an LED light unit with off-the-shelf bulbs.  This thought is based on saving money on the monthly electrical bill.  I should preface this by stating that I know everything about nothing. When at Sam’s Club, I...

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With Mag-Floats, the ones for glass are a light grey/tan while the ones for acrylic are a light blue/green. Quick story....they don't all float.  I pickep up a Marina glass cleaner and used it and when finished, pulled the two apart expecting the part in the tank to float.  It sank like a rock...

Hey Ed, if you need a hand building a little something, let me know...Although I thought you had a canopy on that tank in your living room. I am a little concerned about breaking a leg if I come to your house. :o

Thanks for the feedback…it really helps me work out in my little beany brain what needs to be done. Anyway, I went with option 1, with all the bulbs in a row. I’m also going to put the two-bulb combo on bulb 2 and 5. Here’s the picture of the retro frame before endcaps and ballasts are attached...

Paul, my heart bleeds. I am of the vintage, but was fortune enough to miss the draft by the skin of my teeth. As you know, they had the lottery system, and the only lottery I’ve ever won was this one...number 50. However, two months or so before I had to report, they ended the draft. I had many...

I suffer from “Tim the Toolman Taylor” syndrome and therefore need to add a second injector to the old MRC skimmer….need more power! I know this is a shot in the dark, but does anyone have an MRC injector they would be willing to sell? I’m in Sayreville, but willing to make this into a road trip.

Mike, they are in one spot.  Mnat gave you the link in the second post above.  This question has been posted before.  As mnat said, go here to see other members FTS...and add your own: http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=5867.msg55779#msg55779

Thanks Will (or maybe Ethan)!

It looks like I’ll be taking over the testing of water on the old tank. The one problem is that; 1. I’ve never done it before, and 2. The instructions for the tests kits have long been pitched. Not a problem with all the tests except Calcium and Kh. So what I need are the conversions of drops to...

The photo is a little tough to see, but could it be a spaghetti worm? Google that and see if it looks like your little fella. FYI, they are good guys. Here’s the little pasta boy that was in my tank:

Nichole, Happy Birthday. At your young age, they are still happy.

Use of Epsom salt alone will boost sulfate levels. This can be balanced by water changes. However, the preferred recipe, as stated earlier, is a 10:1 mix of MgCl (Mag Flakes) and Epson salt. See this article for discussion and recipes: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-07/rhf/index.php#14

Magnesium is important in maintaining alkalinity. Also important in calc levels as well. Reefkeeping Magizine has a real good explanation of this whole Mg /Alk/Ca/pH thing. I don’t have the time to search it out, but suggest you go to www.reefkeeping.com and search on Alkalinity. But you need...