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  1. Mark_C

    King Crimson

    Just a heads up as they're playing some smaller venues on what seems to be there 'Every 15 years' tour schedule. They're at the Count Basie theatre in Red Bank on July 9th and 10th (Sun and Mon). Tickets start at $99. There's not a bad seat in that theater but they are selling quickly as word...
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    Urine cycling

    Hi, my name is Mark, its been 9 days since I urinated in a fish tank. Being a doc type, I'm aware of the nitrogen cycle and aware that urine has an ideal profile suited to the purpose. So, beginning with my IM10 tank I experimented with adding urine at roughly 1/4 - 1/2 cup per 10 gallons. The...
  3. Mark_C

    Ecotech Marine Customer Service A+

    September 2016: Water change Wife involved. Hydra 26 killed (ask her). Occurred on last day of warranty. Sent unit to AI (Ecotech) Water damage not covered. Offered a repair for $200. With daughter in hospital and no big tank set up, I declined. This week: Mailed to AI (Ecotech) explaining I...
  4. Mark_C

    Cheap Reef - Hydor Wave Controller

    Picked up one of these... Koralia Smart Wave Controller - Hydor Easily found on ebay or Craigslist for $20-$30. Got mine for $26 shipped. Will post review once up and running.
  5. 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.
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  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...
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    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...
  11. Mark_C

    Equipment sale

    Acrylic shelf - $20 Biocube nano skimmer with extra stones, line, and pump - $20 Salifert Test kits (Ca & KH), recent, each used once - $20 both Nano UV sterilizer with Rio pump - $20
  12. Mark_C

    Cuttlefish consortium

    So, day 5 in hospital bed and have been doing a ton of research pn something I've always been fascinated with, cuttlefish. Im thinking of starting a species specific tank with dwarf cuttle (sepia bandensis). If it does happen I will be starting with an egg order and raising hatchlings. The egg...
  13. Mark_C

    Bit of a break

    Temp break from any scheduled meet ups or activities for me, sorry for any inconveniences to anyone. The 'stomache bug' I had stuck about for 4 days without improvement. Saw my doc Monday night, had a CT scan Tuesday morning, sent direct to ER for emergency surgical eval. Gonna be here for a...
  14. Mark_C

    Acronyms for beginners (and the rest of us)

    reefkeeping acronyms – Successful Reef Keeping
  15. Mark_C

    Invert group buy (shore area)

    Hey all. Need to pick up a few snails for my 10g build but I only need a score or so. Wondering if anyone is interested in a group buy from Reef Cleaners. I can head the order and get the packages, just need assurance that anyone interested can pick up their order somewhere in Brick or Point...
  16. Mark_C

    Fish, corals, and misc. sale

    Blackworm tank, media, pump, a few hundred blackworms, food $15 Grabber thingie (used in 90 comfortably) $10 Two 5g water jugs $5 for both Live rock, Couple of giant pieces, few smaller pieces, $2 pound (or make an offer)
  17. Mark_C

    Rock, stand, sump

    2 big interesting pieces of live rock, great big pieces for a 90g or so, approx 40 pounds. $80 Container with about 20# of mixed dry rock, all shapes and sizes. $20 or a frag Solid oak stand and canopy, good condition 18" x 48" (this was for my 90g) GONE Custom sump for single corner overflow...
  18. Mark_C

    Bartender dilema

    Christmas party tonight. Open bar. Posh place. The bartender, a girl in her mid/late 20s, is serving drinks out of mixer bottles. She gets to me... BT: Can I help you? Me: Yes thanks. I hate to be a pain, but can I order a bourbon martini? Please note, standard recipe for a bourbon martini: 2...
  19. Mark_C

    Wild v. farmed zoa propagation

    Anyone ever notice a propagation difference? Most zoas I've bought have been frags, assumed tank grown. Recently purchased 2 interesting medium colonies (50-80 polyps), dripping seawater, ocean picked. Inspecting tank today and their polyps are taking hold in at least 4 places on rock. 2 polyps...
  20. Mark_C

    Red Sea Coral Pro salt sale

    Just dropped into Tropaquarium. They're doing 200g commercial bags for $49. There were about a dozen left at 11am.
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