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  1. Mark_C

    Acan I got at ACC at our event is taking off

    From what I understand, they're just like a frogspawn or hammer. They will expand their base on their own. I have 2 acans atm that I've had for a year. They're slow growing, but they're at least 2-3x the size that I got them at and still on the original plugs.
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    Joel's 175 Gallon Re-build

    NOooooooooo! I'd leave it exactly like it is and just admire it for its pristine condition.
  3. 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...
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    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...
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    60g cube build

    Jose, Similar (about identical) problem here. Waterlogged, dried it out, it worked for a bit.... then blew weeks later after a few intermittent failures. I SHOULD HAVE opened the unit and rinsed with fresh water or alcohol, then blown it dry and let it sit for a few days. The salt residue and...
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    Orange Cap if anyone wants some 07739

    James, Apologies. I have to cancel. Only a few days off for holidays and kid needs surgery, with insurance changing have to cram it all in before Xmas so time is at a premium atm. Thanks much for your offer though, very appreciated.
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    Mark C Sales thread

    Christine, PM sent.
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    Mark C Sales thread

    Reactor sold. Tank and stand may be back on market.
  9. Mark_C

    Making RODI (and algae problem)

    Nope, I bought a bad resin. Color was good, was not clumping. Changed it on regular basis based on color. In laziness I never checked the TDS. The RESIN ITSELF WAS BAD. So, the point of this is that... If you are using RODI, and you have algae, and you are changing your resin as you should, and...
  10. Mark_C

    December 2016 Meeting

    Great turnout, good to see everyone. Herb, Thanks for the hospitality from you and your family. Great spread, great party, and a christmas tank. What more could one want? I'm happy that Sunny vetted and approved me for SPS as the two pieces look fantastic in the tank. Thanks for your generosity.
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    GFO Reactor or Skimmer?

    I had a biocube skimmer in my IM25. It worked OK, just not enough for my bio-load (4 fish, heavy SPS and softies), and I had a severe algae outbreak. I picked up a used ghost on ebay for $90 and between the skimmer and weekly 5-10g changes, all coming under control. The ghost skimmer is a beast...
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    Do you have a controller for your heaters?

    Russ, I keep my setup simple and the Reefkeeper light is fine. I use 2 heaters, each with their manual controls set at 80 (so if the Reefkeeper fails they wont overheat the tank). Both heaters are in channel 1 + 2 of the RKL and I have the RKL set to maintain 78 degrees. It hardly ever...
  13. Mark_C

    Mark C Sales thread

    Toad, Reactor is pending to a trusted buyer. If there is any change You're first on list.
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    Mark C Sales thread

    Bump for remaining
  15. Mark_C

    December 2016 Meeting

    I may be able to get a couple of growlers filled with Kane.
  16. 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...
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    Can we have a meeting near Atlantic city

    Paul, we had a number of Central and South Jersey meets earlier in the year. At the turn of the year, volunteers are asked to host. Theres usually 1 or 2 in the Brick/Point Pleasant area, and one or two a bit further southwest I think. There is also the option of hosting a meet next year...
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    Help me fill a nano

    I just traded out a large rock covered with GSP. Now, as always in life, something I gave away recently is needed. I'm going to hold onto this life jacket, spare tire, fire extinguisher, and parachute.
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    Steam Punk Lamp

    HOLY EXPLETIVE! Love it. Big fan of Steampunk style and that looks fraggin great!
  20. Mark_C

    Calling all electricians

    I dont know anything about this, so I'll offer an opinion. Solid black is the hot wire. White, is the neutral ('return'). If you do not have a solid white wire, and your hot wire is solid black, your neutral should be black with a white line. Bare copper is always the ground. It will always...
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