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No, don't know this guy before today.
So, took an hour drive to Medford this morning to check out a link I found on Craigslist.
Met Bernie, who knows some of the club members from a few years back.
He's moving a big shop and has tons of stuff in storage in his basement.
I picked up 2 ATOs (new...
Amazon.com : Aquatic Life 115 Mini Internal Protein Skimmer/Filter, 30-Gallon : Aquarium Filters : Pet Supplies
Bought this to put in an IM tank, knew it was about 5mm too big but planned to modify.
Ends up I can't modify it, there's no way to shave off a few mils where I need to.
Figured I'd...
Saw Ken's beg to take the PX away.
There were a few that wanted it and couldn't make it to him to pick it up.
I have a lot in Brick.
Happy to cut some stalks for those that can't make it to Ken.
Keep in mind this stuff is like GSP mixed with steroids and injected into triffids.
It doesn't stay...
Just a few days ago I was truly appreciating my Clownfish, best looking pair I've ever seen.
Found one on the floor yesterday.
Tiny note left, damp, don't read fish.
So, having helped organize the 'Drink Tank Challenge' and gone a bit overboard on my design, I'm unable to continue.
Here's the build post...
DTC Build - Mark_C
Up for grabs is everything pictured ('cept the uke). Custom stand, light, light timer, air pump, tubing, air stones, jar (drilled)...
As in...
DTC Build - Mark_C
Tank, sand, live rock, air stones, heater, tubing, pump, home made stand, and full spectrum light (with timer). Plug and play. There's even one or two mini brittle stars in there.
I bought a 'rehab machine' to get back post surgery and it requires me to shift my...
SO, THE BUILD BEGINS!
Starting with the container.
Its a 2.5g from Home Goods ($15) with a food grade plastic spigot ($3).
I found a small, round, plastic grate piece in my junk box as well as some rigid plastic tubing.
I cut a notch in the tubing to accomodate that nipple pice on the...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTING YOUR BUILD
Go back out to the Drink Tank Challenge (pico) forum
Post a new thread and title it DTC Build - Your Name.
For example, DTC Build - Mark_C
If anyone creates a thread actually named DTC Build - Your Name you will be excluded from the contest and NJRC...
As stated in the rules, livestock more complex than coral is an option.
This forum is for discussion involving your choices.
Obviously we don't recommend fish in such a small system, but still want to hear thoughts and advice (this IS NOT a bashing forum).
If you're going to stock, what are you...
Let there be life!
Are you playing it safe with softies or are you going to try for SPS?
Share your thoughts and experiences
Reply to this thread with all coral related questions, discussions, and links.
A pump or powerhead is a requirement to the tank.
This forum is for discussion involving our choices.
Are you going airpump or are you going to try a small powerhead?
What's your rationale?
Where did you get it?
Cost?
Reply to this thread with all pump and powerhead related questions...
An option, but one that can be widely discussed.
This forum is for discussion involving substrate and rock.
Are you using substrate or going barebottom?
If using, what type? Stone, gravel, sand?
Any thoughts on rock?
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This forum is for discussion involving light choices.
Why did you choose this light?
Where did you get it?
Cost?
What type of settings?
Suggested timings.
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As stated in the rules, heaters are an option.
This forum is for discussion involving heater choices.
Why did you choose this heater?
Where did you get it?
Cost?
Reply to this thread with all heater related questions, discussions, and links.
As stated in the rules, 2.5g maximum, your choice on size and style.
This forum is for discussion involving tank choices.
Why did you use this tank?
Where did you get it?
Cost?
Ar you drilling it? How?
Reply to this thread with all tank related questions, discussions, and links.
WELCOME!
So, here we go, first posting in the new forum regarding the Drink Tank Challenge.
What is it?
Its a challenge to start a reef tank in a small container such as a lemonade dispenser (handy for water changes) or even a vase or large Mason jar. In 6 months time tanks will be compared...
Trimming back a couple baseball size pieces of cheato. Mixed thick and thin variety, loaded with pods.
I'm in Brick just off Jack Martin.
If no takers by Friday its hitting the trash.