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  1. Mark_C

    Anyone evacuating? Need help?

    I know that theres numerous areas down the shore that are flooding and there are evacuations underway, especially with high tide and a 4-7 foot surge heading in this afternoon. My wife and I lost our previous home to Sandy and we know what a bit%^ it is finding shelter on short notice. We're...
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    Trade MP10 for Gyre

    Got to thinking that 2 gyres in my tank might work quite well, so... I have an MP10WES in excellent shape with a few foam covers. I'm willing to trade for a gyre 130 or 150, the newer build. No interest in selling, trade only. Located in Brick. Drop me a line if interested.
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    Bowie. Sad.

    BAH! Everyone in the world has some sort of Eulogy. How can you not if someone has helped define you in some way. I’m a punk - from Clash to Rancid to Dead Kennedys, to Descendents to Greenday. But I love classical, Mozart rocks, to the point where Wolfgang is my son’s middle name. I’m a big...
  4. Mark_C

    Non-reef related sales forum?

    I'm sitting here tonight with a number of very nice things I'm planning to sell after a new car and home renovations. All are quality items, none are reef related. I'm willing to sell them much cheaper than I would on other online sites. I can't be bothered with e-bay bidding and shipping (some...
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    Heads Up, Jersey Shore, Wrasse

    Was just in Petco in Brick to pick up a couple of inverts. They have a beautiful red coris, about 6" long, fat, eating, looking very healthy. As per their pricing, its $29.99 regardless of size, they just happened to get a large one in. Plus, there's a 20% off sale going on right now. I have 10...
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    Why I hate this hobby

    After multiple tanks, numerous lights, uncountable floods pre-float valve, astounding expenses eating up tax refunds and Christmas bonuses, points where my blood pressure was registered as a blip by NASA satellites, chunks of hair pulled out during chemical investigations, time and effort of...
  7. Mark_C

    Cleaning up the garage - Brick

    Have a number of things to clear out as I need some space back: 20g, never seen water, might have a small bit of silicone near a seam (was going to be a sump) - $10 (No photo, just imagine a 20g tank - there ya go) 15g tall with ($99) contemporary metal stand - $25 1/4" plexi...
  8. Mark_C

    Stocking thoughts

    So! I had an icky thing happen. I had shut down return pump power to do a water change, did said change, restored power, and noticed something stuck in my overflow grates. Unfortunately it was a snowflake clown which has been doing fantastically since purchase 6 months ago and got a bit too...
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    My Christmas Cop-out

    So, as I sit here waiting for my RODI for a water change, drinking quality bourbon (Knob Creek Small Batch) out of a small plastic cup (which I had in hand as I was doing fish stuff), I decided to share my holiday decor. I hate holiday decor. I love the season. I hate the work. So! Being an...
  10. Mark_C

    Mini Review - Vertex Line-Mag Holder

    So, I've had a few acrylic holders that never really did me any good as they had to be mounted with screws for the most part and many never fit on my tank (or rim) properly. Recently added a Vertex Holder to an order from a retailer. It cost me $20 which I thought was a bit for a 3 line holder...
  11. Mark_C

    Growing Phytoplankton at home

    OK, so, this is my rough guide on phytoplankton. Most of it is coming direct from brain to keyboard, checking some references as I go to ensure my memory is correct and I wasn’t delusional at the time, which is rare. Use at own risk. References and a number of great links provided at end. What...
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    Flooring/carpeting - anyone involved?

    Been feeling pretty bad last few months. Informed today that my degrading health is being caused by a chronic allergic reaction (indirectly) to the carpeting in the house we recently bought, so I was advised to rip it all out and go with hardwood or laminate. Anyone here do this kind of work or...
  13. Mark_C

    Complete DB 10g rimless

    Another project not getting off the ground. Ready to be filled and cycled. Had this ready to go for dwarf seahorses (though I was planning to replace the small filter with a sponge filter once cycled). Newborn, 4 year old, 90g tank - I have enough on the plate atm. This will make a nice small...
  14. Mark_C

    Current USA Solo tanks

    I bought 2 at a good discount and decided not to set them up. I have to start getting rid of crap, not expanding. $60 each. $110 for both (or $100 and a frag or anem). In Brick. Mark (201) 467-1771 Here's the F&S link... Current SOLO Desktop Aquarium: Aquarium Kits
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    Skimmer discussion

    So, in researching my next moves on the new tank I found a few interesting items on skimmers and how they relate to the system’s return pump. In general, most say that: 1. You should have a skimmer rated (at least) to your bioload 2. You should match return pump to the skimmer rating...
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    Anem question

    So, upgraded to the 90. Moved 70# of live rock over from old tank and added about 40# that I had curing for a few months. Totally new water. Would like to add an anem at this point for my clowns. I know the tank needs to be established but am curious on the exact definition. So, is the tank now...
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    Pulsing Xenia

    Have 2 medium colonies. Located in Brick. Mark 201-467-1771
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    Anemone

    Looking for an anem for my 2 clowns to chill in. Red preferred but happy with anything with exception of brown. Thanks, Mark (201) 467-1771
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    Urchin & mangroves

    Shortspine or Rock urchin. Like this... Saltwater Aquarium Inverts for Marine Reef Aquariums: Shortspine Urchin About the size of a tennis ball. Love it, but I put a lot of tall arches in the new 90 build, hate to see one come down onto the glass. 3 rooting mangroves, about a year old, leaves...
  20. Mark_C

    Shallow Reef Tank

    Deep Blue 65g shallow reef-ready rimless. Made a great reef, would make an excellent frag tank. Perfect condition, no scratches. Includes plumbing and 3 chamber 20g sump. Will throw in unskinned 40" stand if you'd like it (if not its my new chopsaw table). $150
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