Saltwater Enthusiast of Austin TX http://www.austinreefclub.com/index.php Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:00:54 +0000 5 http://www.austinreefclub.com/images/smallboxfish.gif http://www.austinreefclub.com/index.php http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10747-oysters-at-pappadeauxs/
One dozen nice-sized oysters....$3.95!

I though the waiter made a mistake on the check, but he said that is what keeps people coming back. Good marketing move, we'll be back this weekend!

FYI, oyster season ends in April and doesn't start back up until September/October.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:00:54 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10747-oysters-at-pappadeauxs/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10746-mini-anemone-id/
This has been in my tank for around 8 months. The largest one is about 1cm in size when expanded and doesn't look like its going to get any bigger. It ressembles an anemone in everyway par one, its nocturnal and grow in the shade. They have cherry red bases and are clear with white tipped tentacles and has a mouth. I have no idea what conditions suit it but it is slowly growing in my tank and I have 2 definates with mouths and some "babies" around them. I have been searching many sights and haven't heard so much as a peep about them. I will get pictures ASAP but can anyone id or post a pict off my discription?]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:57:23 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10746-mini-anemone-id/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10745-sulfur-dioxide/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:33:08 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10745-sulfur-dioxide/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10743-reef-cleaners-order/ I am going to order sometime next week. Anyone else want to get in? Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:58:33 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10743-reef-cleaners-order/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10741-new-nano-tank-idea-advice-appreciated/
Tank: 16gal bowfront (rimless) & drilled on the left glass pane for inflow and out flow (it sits in the corner of my desk).
Sump: 20 gallon tank under the desk with 400-500 gph return pump (i dont want to have any power-heads or cords leading into the display)
Skimmer: BakPak (left over from the old tanks i had in highschool), will be placed insump or hanging onto the sump
Mechanical Filtration: Filter sock
heater: 100w
lighting: 96w powercompact (Quad)

Overflow: http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18656/si1380638/cl0/lifegardaquaticsformerlypentair34slipbulkhead
Return flow: 1/2" bulkhead with a verticle spray bar with holes drilled up and down it. there will be about 3 feet from the return pump to where it will go into the tank.

I also plan to get a sheet of glass or acrylic cut to cover the entire top of the tank.

Live rock: 5-10lbs in the display & 15lbs in the sump
Sand: live 20-25lbs for a 2-3" sand bed

Let me know what yall think]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:36:37 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10741-new-nano-tank-idea-advice-appreciated/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10740-drilling-a-glass-tank/
Thanks for the help

Will]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:58:40 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10740-drilling-a-glass-tank/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10738-wild-shrimp/
I am starting a reef tank and I was wondering if it is ok to catch shrimp in the ocean and transport them to my tank?
I live in Austin as was thinking about the summer vacation at the beach. So say a 4-5 hour drive....easy to set up a bubbler for the ride home but has anyone here tried this an did you have any problems?
I am guessing it would be mostly shrimp maybe a few other things if i catch something interesting in a throw net.
The beach for reference would be anywhere from Galvaston to Corpus Cristi....not sure where yet]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:23:12 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10738-wild-shrimp/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10737-book-your-rooms/
http://www.vagabondish.com/underwater-hotel-in-istanbul-to-open-in-2010/]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10737-book-your-rooms/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10736-55-gallon-tank/ May be interested in getting a 55 gallon tank to use as a sump. Anyone have one laying around? Not concerned with scratches, mainly just looking for one with the silicone in good shape. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:29:00 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10736-55-gallon-tank/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10735-skimmers/ Any Skimmers for sale? Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:12:03 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10735-skimmers/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10734-i-wrote-something/

I feel your icy hands creeping up my spine. I know you are going for my throat. I try to stop you, but you keep persisting. I try to tear away, but your grip is strong. I ask for help. I see others reaching out. Yet, you are still there every time I turn around. I try to run, but just get tired. I look you in the eye and tell you to leave. Just when I think it is over, right back in you come. I wish I could kill you but you’re not really there. You are the dark side of me. I hate that I am your slave. I will keep trying to break the chains even though I know it will take stronger hands than mine. Yet, if I stop trying I know you will win. That CANNOT happen!]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:21:34 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10734-i-wrote-something/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10731-kona-grills-tank/
What is everyone's opinion of fake coral?]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:58:07 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10731-kona-grills-tank/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10729-show-all-you-beautiful-yuma/
Post here.. want to see yours.








I dont have own my pic yet
I'll try take pics very soon]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:36:07 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10729-show-all-you-beautiful-yuma/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10728-glass-tank-vs-acrylic-tank/ What are the pros and cons for a glass tank versus an acrylic tank? thanks Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:04:44 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10728-glass-tank-vs-acrylic-tank/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10727-has-anyone-had-their-tank-moved-by-pros/ questions:
1. has anyone had their tank moved for something like this?
2. who did the moving?
3. where was all the livestock kept?
4. what problems occurred?]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:55:06 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10727-has-anyone-had-their-tank-moved-by-pros/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10726-brand-new-samsung-surround-sound/
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/tv-video/home-theater/home-theater-systems/HT-AS730ST/XAA/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail

PM me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Tim]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:01:04 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10726-brand-new-samsung-surround-sound/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10721-source-for-hardware-for-rodi-installation/

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dont be confused with a mini dvi to hdmi, which is for regular macbooks (white) this is a mini displayport to hdmi which is very different from the one used for regular macbooks.

ask questions!! or if you want it lets meet!!


thanks,
Corey


]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:35:26 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10720-free-mini-displayport-to-hdmi-cable/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10719-reef-book-recommendations/ I'm new to the hobby. I bought a tank that was somewhat established, FOWLR, and had it moved about two weeks ago. The original owner did not really maintain it that well and I am just getting my parameters to stabilize a bit after the move. I am planning on letting the tank settle for probably 6 more weeks or so before I add anything. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend some good books in the meantime. Something extremely comprehensive would be ideal. Also I am interested in getting into SPS down the road so any good recommendations on SPS specific books would be appreciated as well. Thanks!]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:08:32 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10719-reef-book-recommendations/ http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10716-trade-mag-5-for-a-maxi-1200/ Anyone want to trade a maxijet for a mag 5? I need a smaller pump for my biocube. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:44:44 +0000 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/10716-trade-mag-5-for-a-maxi-1200/