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  1. Mark_C

    My inexpensive RAP buy..

    Mark, I picked up some phytoplankton and have been mixing in a little bit of Coral Frenzy (assuming any dry coral food will do) then target feeding the gorgon every 3 days or so. The thing is going nuts (plus the other corals are benefiting quite a bit as well). Just an FYI. Mark
  2. Mark_C

    Current USA 36-48 Marine LEDs

    LOL still. Just re-opened the post and thought 'it's like looking at baby pictures'.
  3. Mark_C

    Current USA 36-48 Marine LEDs

    Just wanted to bump this. I saw the LEDS have now dropped to $160 each on Amazon. I just listed them on CL for $200. Anyone here want's them I'll do $150 for both. Need the cash to finish up current tank before new baby comes (want to get a contained sump (Eshopps r100 or r200) and a cabinet...
  4. Mark_C

    Some tank shots

    Thanks. BTW Mark, that last shot was one of the small 5/6 polyp frags I picked up from you about 6 months ago.
  5. Mark_C

    ID help

    Today's WTF moment... I've got a varied CUC with various types of snail and a few red legged hermits. Are those snail eggs on this hermit's shell? Initially I was concerned for some king of parasite or disease, but these things are spaced, are very symmetrical, and seem to have a bit of...
  6. Mark_C

    Some tank shots

    Doing a bit of maintenance and figured I'd fire off a couple of shots. Met a few of you and have described the tank, but never shared any photos. Overhead... Left, center , right - lights off... Left, center, right - lights on... A few pieces...
  7. Mark_C

    My inexpensive RAP buy..

    Woohoo, a classic! My wife will love the fact that I have something else to dump loads of time and money into!
  8. Mark_C

    My inexpensive RAP buy..

    Mark, Timing is everything. This is weird. Last week I was at the right place at the right time and got a fairly large blueberry gorgon at a fairly small price. Not 10 hours ago, just before bed, I thought... 'self, we have to figure out some stuff about that new coral'. And this morning...
  9. Mark_C

    New to hobby/forum... could use some insight.

    Here's a couple of links for you with some hobby info... The Reef Central forum with a load of starter info… http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=104 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1031074 Base info on corals…...
  10. Mark_C

    Current USA 36-48 Marine LEDs

    So I have 2 of these that I had on my 40b when I started. They were excellent. Programming is easy as heck. You can sit back and hit some 'fun' buttons once in a while, via the remote, while watching the tank - such as turning down the room lights, hitting the 'storm' effect button, and playing...
  11. Mark_C

    Is This Too Big?

    It's ... Bah. Nevermind, too easy.
  12. Mark_C

    How I spent RAP

    I'll just stick with excuses and try to be as creative as possible. Hopefully I wont repeat myself over next few years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdUfLIgnXnE
  13. Mark_C

    How I spent RAP

    George, very nice. In 11 months you should casually leave a 'modified' listing of anniversary gifts laying about. I'm sure they'll be quite surprised at 'SPS corals' being a 6th anniversary gift. BTW all, thanks for the wishes. It wasn't a major event nor a bid for sympathy, just felt like s$@t...
  14. Mark_C

    How I spent RAP

    Friday evening I decided to continue on with building my son's swingset. I decided to work on Friday as I expected to be in Secaucus on Saturday. The last I worked on the set was Wednesday. So, Friday I decided to bolt a corner brace to a cross support, just under a 4x4 beam I installed on...
  15. Mark_C

    New to hobby/forum... could use some insight.

    Hi Dio, Im off towards work right now, I'll post a few great links later tonight (or over the weekend) that I used to get up and running. Its going to be a tough weekend to get many replies from the regulars. There's a huge coral and saltwater show this weekend up in the Secaucus convention...
  16. Mark_C

    2x Anems and 3x Mangroves in Brick

    Roger that, all spoken for. I'll be at RAP on Saturday morning, volunteering if possible. Will have the anems in a decent size tupperware container and hope for the best.
  17. Mark_C

    2x Anems and 3x Mangroves in Brick

    They were a very light brown bubble tip. I had a current (as in electric) problem in my previous 40b tank and it split and went into hiding. I countered the problem a few months ago with a new pump when I transferred everything over to a new 65g tank. They reappeared soon after with a slight...
  18. Mark_C

    2x Anems and 3x Mangroves in Brick

    New tank has fish and corals thriving but the anems don't seem to be growing over past few months. Each is about the size of a 50c coin. They're active and mobile with current changes, and on the occasion I feed them directly they readily accept food. Just don't think tank is doing it for them...
  19. Mark_C

    WTB (used) mini reef system

    Hey all. I've got a 20g tall freshwater that I'm looking to replace with a mini reef-ready tank. Was looking at, and am tempted by, the 29 Biocube. Plan on setting up the tank, running some live rock and some corals, and intro a couple of seahorses in a few months time. Figured I'd check...
  20. Mark_C

    How real Men peel apples

    I prefer the Chef of the Future method... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_dE9aY0phE
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