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  1. AJ1080

    Congratulations 2012 Board

    Being the first day of March it looks like the elections should be over. I just wanted to give a big Congratulations to: Tazmanian Cowboy - Vice President Curt with a tough win against abstain for treasurer Thermosts for DAL North Adesimone1 for DAL South The Cod_Father for DAL Central...
  2. AJ1080

    Socks and Skimmers

    It looks like im going to be getting a new sump soon (Aqueon Proflex 2) so I just need a little help with this. First- Filter Sock: Felt or Mesh and what micron. While Im at it, are all brands equal or do some fall apart easier then others. Second - Skimmer I'm leaning towards the SWC 160...
  3. AJ1080

    Lighting Surprise

    I finally was able to swap out the stock lighting from my Deep Blue 48" Solar Extreme Fixture (Thanks Paul and Sid!) And all I can say is WOW, I can't believe the difference the lighting made in my tank. I have an acan that I thought was washed out, purplish, and white. Now with the new lights...
  4. AJ1080

    Aqueon Proflex Sumps

    I've been looking at upgrading my sump from an old amiracle wet/dry converted to refugium to an aqueon proflex 2. Because I have the 72 gallon bow the dimensions are perfect. 29 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. x 18 7/8 in. I was originally looking for 10 x 30 long but this is as close as I can get that...
  5. AJ1080

    I dont know what to think...

    Im pretty sure this can be made into a movie. http://news.yahoo.com/israelis-iran-behind-bangkok-bombings-coordinated-attacks-around-150647081--abc-news.html Summary for those who want it. Terrorist working on bomb blows himself up. After explosion trys to get a taxi. Taxi refuses to stop...
  6. AJ1080

    Broken Washer in Skimmer

    I noticed my skimmer making a weird noise today so I took a look at it and noticed there was a broken washer inside the pump behind the impeller. Its an Eshopps PSK100H. Other than contacting Eshopps does anyone have any ideas where I could get these? Would it be something I could find a Depot...
  7. AJ1080

    72 Gallon Bowfront Redux

    Being relatively new to the hobby I picked up this tank about 3 months ago and have done a ton of changes. If I can find the original pics, prior to me joining this site, I will post them. Equipment Oceananic 72 Gallon Bowfront Tank Deep Blue 48" Solar Extreme 2x Hydor 4's controllable Wave...
  8. AJ1080

    Superbowl spreads

    Well the superbowl is almost here and im already starting to get all the food ready! Since my team isnt in it, its all I have to look forward to. Im doing: Nachos 8lbs Homemade Buffalo Wings Chili Finger Sandwhiches with homemade bread. Lots of beer Lots of wine Whats?everyone else having/
  9. AJ1080

    RO Drinking Water and DI Setup

    I would like to setup RO/DI system with RO drinking water, and float valve for the RO/DI water. Since the RO/DI unit I have is in pieces and am working on getting it back hooked up correctly I want to make sure I have everything hooked up correctly. Here goes. 1. Water comes in from supply...
  10. AJ1080

    Candy cane and Trumpet

    Looking at the tank this morning I realized Im going to have to move some things around. I have a Candy Cane coral which I really like and it has really colored up and now it is sending out about 3" sweepers. I do have a nice piece of SPS that is also growing like a week right next to it so I...
  11. AJ1080

    Portable RO/DI

    Anyone ever try these? Im having a hard time finding a permanent place for an RO/DI unit and came across these. Just looking for feedback on these if anyone has used them. http://www.purewaterclub.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=95&products_id=270
  12. AJ1080

    Flacco Stache

    Anyone else see a similarity? Also kind of ironic that globo gyms and the ravens both sport purple and black as there colors.
  13. AJ1080

    Yellow and Pink Zoas?

    So my wife wants to add some more colors to the tank and is specifically looking for some bright pink or yellow zoos. I have a section of the tank Id like to add a couple different types of zoos too and I already have orange people eaters there. Ive been searching through all our vendor sites...
  14. AJ1080

    What to do...

    I had a nice hole in one of my pieces of live rock and decided I would put a plug in there. Every once in awhile I would notice that the plug would be on the sand upside down. When I went to put the plug back in today I noticed something move and realized there was a bivalve right next to it...
  15. AJ1080

    Aquascaping

    So I just picked up a nice piece of shelf and found the perfect spot for it. It's wedged in pretty good but would like to shore it up by "gluing it" to the other rocks to make sure it doesn't move. I have a torch, hammer, and frogspawn right below it so I want to make sure one of my bulldozers...
  16. AJ1080

    Coral Placements

    Well I've had the tank going for awhile now and am looking to move all the corals to their final homes. I have a couple questions. How high up should I put my ultra acan in the tank? Currently its on the sand bed but I want to get it up on a rock so I can stop blowing off all the sand my...
  17. AJ1080

    Acan Echinata

    Im looking to trade out this Acan. I've had it for about 3-4 months now and I have not had any problems with it. When I originally got it, it was stung up by a torch coral but now new tissue is growing over the damaged size. If you want I can turn it around and take a picture of the damaged side...
  18. AJ1080

    Help ID'ing some stuff

    Ok, well I've been keeping this stuff for the past 3 months and I have no idea what it is so I guess its about time to ask what I have. Some sort of small zoa Thank you in advance! Another zoa, Maybe purple people eater? I know its a leather, just curious if anyone can help me with what...
  19. AJ1080

    Best Aquariums You've been too

    Whats the best aquarium you've been to? Out of the few I've been to I'd have to say the Atlanta Aquarium takes the cake. The whale sharks are just amazing. Im just curious what other aquariums you guys have visited? I would love to go to monterey aquarium when they have another great white.
  20. AJ1080

    Tunze 7091 controller and Suregrip 100 Magnetic Holders

    Up for grabs are the following: Suregrip 100 (3/4" glass) Magnetic Holder $20 Tunze 7091 single controller -$40 Both items are about 2 months old. The controller has no corrosion on it andt he suregrips come with all connectors for the different types of pumps. Aside from cash would also be...
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