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  1. rrspike

    2022 CT Frag farmers market

    Very happy to have just seen the announcement posted , the CT frag farmer market will be back . So that said who else will be going ? Erics210 will I see you there for the raffles again?
  2. rrspike

    NEW - Triton Refugium Baffle kit - 29 gallon tank ( KIT ONLY TANK NOT INCLUDED )

    I have a brand NEW triton refugium baffle kit that I was planning to use as a sump for a frag system I was going to set up , but have decided to change plans and use the 29 I have as a QT tank instead. Pictures are stock Photos from seller of kit on Ebay, I can post actual pics if needed...
  3. rrspike

    SC aquariums

    Anyone here have any feed back on SC aquariums build quality? thinking about pulling the trigger on a 120 . Want to replace the used 90 I had bought and have been running for 2 years now, I should have just started with a 120 out of the gate , the extra inches front to back are missed with...
  4. rrspike

    Any one planning a hawaii trip ?

    Check this out. WOW. 1.8 million gallons This Hawaii Resort Has a 1.8 Million-gallon Aquarium - and You Can Swim in It With Marine Biologists
  5. rrspike

    Addicted to rock ! ! !

    Hi I am James and it seems I am addicted to rock ! Rummaging thru my pile of rock I have been accumulating to start getting it ready for a good soak and clean . Probably around 250 lbs here. Got the 150 stock tank finally drug out of the crawl space and in place that's easily accessible...
  6. rrspike

    Cleaning up some items have to go

    Hello everyone , hope everyone is well and your reefs are thriving . I am cleaning up around the house and have some items that need to go. Either no longer used or no longer needed for my system plans. All items are available for pick up in Old Bridge , convenient to rt 9 north by 516...
  7. rrspike

    Info on Gyre pump

    Looking for some info / feedback on a gyre pump . I am looking to purchase one for the long end of a 6' long 180 gallon peninsula tank. Plan is 2 mp40 's & 2 mp10s on the overflow side ( dry sides not visible hidden in cabinet ) and was looking for something with a minimal visual foot print...
  8. rrspike

    Biota Apstasia eating file fish

    Recently picked this 1 1/2"- 2 " sized fella up from a local reefer to clear up an apstasia problem. Happy to say he has helped rid me of my issue. Only problem I must note Is that he liked my Duncan's also doesn't seem to be picking at any of my other corals ( softies, lps , basic sps )...
  9. rrspike

    Spike's reef

    I finally decided to do a proper tale of the tank and decided to do one main thread to showcase all we have going on. This will show the work on the 90 to date, the 60 frag we are working on , and the 180 penisula we will be getting going soon. Also I will show the basement fish room that...
  10. rrspike

    Nem guards MP40

    Anyone 3d print nem guards for mp40 pumps . need 2
  11. rrspike

    New toys

    Got to love when new toys arrive. Got a bunch of goodies coming lately with all the new stuff going on here. Today's delivery was the new hydra 64 and mount for the frag tank and the Klir roller for my sump I am working on.
  12. rrspike

    Bubble tip split

    Happy to say that the one bubble tip that we acquired from Poeticinjustice at the last gathering at motortrendz house has decided to split this morning. Had to run out to get to work but will try to get some photos tommoorw of them. It even looks like it may split again from the main body. Do...
  13. rrspike

    A small milestone

    While I realize there are some very experienced reefers here with systems that have been running for a long time and this may be a small milestone to some , I am happy and proud to say our system hit its 6 month mark today . We being first time reefers are very happy with our progress, we have...
  14. rrspike

    aqueon 72 " tank stand ( Old Bridge )

    Have a used Aqueon 72"Lx24"W Pine Rectangular Aquarium Stand (Black) no longer needed for what i plan to do with the tank . tank is currently on stand now , but will be available for pickup after Monday 4/13/2020 . pick up in Old Bridge convenient to rt 9 and rt 516 $ 100 and its yours...
  15. rrspike

    Maintenance day

    Who else is doing maintenance today? Started out doing some plumbing on the 60 frag tank and worked on the sump a bit more . Then started building the stand for the 180. Also .managed to get that filled with water and am currently leak testing it . So far so good but let's see what 5 days shows...
  16. rrspike

    Spikes 60 gallon frag tank

    So we are finally getting around to setting up our second tank to our system/ fish room . The first being our 90 gallon that is closing in on being up for 6 months now. One of these days I should really write up that build just for chits and giggles, but I have to dig up the photos to really...
  17. rrspike

    fire shrimp molting

    is it normal for a fire shrimp to partially molt ? Reason I ask is I saw a tail molt from our fire shrimp around 2 weeks ago and thought hey cool he molted again , this would his second molt since we have him in a little under 4 months . Fast forward to 2 days ago we noticed he was missing...
  18. rrspike

    KLIR roller

    Anyone running one of these on their system ? Thinking of adding one to my new sump I am planning as opposed to filter socks. Wondering if anyone had any insight they could share . Thanks
  19. rrspike

    plumbing 60 gallon frag tank

    Setting up my 60 gallon frag system now, tank is drilled for a 1 " and a 3/4" bulkhead. Plan is to use both as drains in a herbie set up and run the return over the top of the tank. my question is I am thinking to use the 1" as the main drain and the 3/4" as the emergency ? or is this not...
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