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absolut_racer

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  1. Neptune Sys Display Module and EB8 tanked...

  2. Exhibiting an unhealthy obsession with moleskines.

  3. Tea with the Queen Mother.

  4. Researching biotopes...

  5. Here is a full tank shot of my Bio cube 14-Gallon from 10/03/09. Specifications: 1 x 150w Coralife MH with 14k Phoenix 1 x Coralife T-5 HO Fixture with 2 x 24" Coralife Actinics 1 x Vortech MP10 1 x Hydor Flo 1 x Maxi-jet 1200 1 x Maxi-jet 600 1 x Two Little Fishes Phosban Reactor with BRS GFO and Carbon 1 x In-Tank Filter with Filter Floss, Chemipure Elite, and Chaeto 1 x 5w Submersible MH
  6. Just because I know there are some paint and body people on here... You know you're a nut when you know the paint code of the garden tools you just painted. --- You know you're a bigger nut when you can say that you have a House of Kolor garden shovel! :D

    1. Laura

      Laura

      I need to get you out more often, neighbor!!

    2. diabeetus

      diabeetus

      haha thats funny

    3. Viet-tin

      Viet-tin

      Love house of kolor! I have their color book when we had our bodyshop.

  7. Just learned about Pseudocorynactis!

    1. JamesL

      JamesL

      I have them in my tank... they can become pest like by multiplying a lot. A Pakistan Butterfly I had briefly wiped most of them out, but I am starting to see them again.

  8. Researching plasma bulbs

    1. diabeetus

      diabeetus

      what did you find out? :)

    2. labradorduck

      labradorduck

      And the verdict is????

  9. Tip of the Day #1: Before calibrating probes, place unopened packets in aquarium to acclimate them to the system temperature.

    1. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      you DID read the directions right?

    2. JamesL

      JamesL

      Who reads those?

    3. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      I did after I figured out the Apex ORP probe won't work with ORP calibrating solution.

  10. Reading about pump cavitation...

    1. jestep

      jestep

      Had to memorize the definition and about a million equations for fluid dynamics about 10 years ago, ugh...

      Cavitation = bad, enough said...

  11. I am in the process of setting up a GEO 618 Calcium Reactor with a Milwaukee MA957 CO2 Regulator. Both the reactor and the regulator have bubble counters. Am I correct to assume that the one integrated with the regulator assembly is more accurate? Also, I purchased a CO2 reactor kit which came with an additional Azoo CO2 check valve and bubble counter liquid. The Milwaukee manual recommends filling the counter with water. Would there be any benefit to using the bubble counter liquid? The reactor has tubing with a check valve in between the solenoid and the bubble counter. Is there anywhere else I should install this additional check valve? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
  12. Considering trading more difficult corals for the sake of instant gratification...

    1. JamesL

      JamesL

      There is something to be said about the simplicity of zoas :)

    2. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      what you want Sarah? Let's talk

    3. Laura

      Laura

      I need to borrow a cup of sugar.

  13. I have not changed anything in my tank for a long time due to utter laziness. The coral are growing and everyone in the tank looks happy to be there.

    1. Laura

      Laura

      Lesson learned!!

    2. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      sometimes the most simple lessons are the most useful

  14. Available for sale one, used SpectraPure LiterMeter III LM3 Aquarium Dosing System. Recently rebuilt with SpectraPure® LiterMeter 3 Tubing Kit (LM3-TRK). One of the clips that holds the pump is missing but does not affect operation. Includes LiterMeter 3 unit, AC adapter, copy of the manual, and polypropylene tubing. Picture serves as sample and is not of actual unit. Will provide pictures upon request. Please feel free to pm me with any questions. Sold as-is. Asking price $200. Retailer Description: The new SpectraPure LiterMeter III™ is an automatic precision dosing system for the aquarium and horticulture industry. Three independent programs control one built-in pump and up to two external pumps. Perform 2-way water changes, in addition to eliminating the manual drudgery of dosing Kalkwasser, trace elements, or topping off evaporated water. Quiet operation, auto-calibration, and virtually maintenance-free. Calcium maintenance and alkalinity control are essential for a healthy reef tank. SpectraPure's LiterMeter III™ eliminates the manual drudgery of dosing Calcium, Alkalinity, Magnesium, Kalkwasser, trace elements, or topping off evaporated water. Kalkwasser replenishment, to be most effective, should be added to your aquarium slowly and consistently to avoid precipitation of calcium carbonate. The LiterMeter III™ automatically and reliably performs this task for you. Retailer Specifications: Built-in calibration Three-roller direct-motor drive Can run dry without damage Draw height of 12 feet to a delivery height of 16 feet Quietest pump on the market; excellent for reef tanks One internal pump provided with unit, remote pumps optional Fully automatic pump operation—Set it and forget it Precision calibration feature eliminates guesswork Dependable and virtually maintenance free Self-priming and Anti-siphoning Compact size and cool operation Uses less than 6 Watts of power when operating Precision dosing system can be powered directly from a 12VDC battery Highest quality precision dosing system—incomparable accuracy Please see Manufacturer website, SpectraPure for additional information.
  15. Considering changing my lighting setup. Tank is tripping the breaker....

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    2. NonSequitur

      NonSequitur

      Check the breaker, also. I had one that tripped well below it's rating. Replaced it with a new breaker of the same rating, no more nuisance trips.

    3. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      @NonSequitur: Thanks for the advice! I will see if there is an issue with the breaker.

    4. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      @mcallahan: I'm thinking about going down to 2x 150/175mh or T-5's... I'm open to LED as a possibility.

  16. Officially down to one tank...woohoo!

    1. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      for how long?

    2. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      Hopefully permanently.

    3. ACampbell

      ACampbell

      Me too, except mine's empty. :D

  17. Last aquarium being parted out. Going to focus on the 58-gallon only...

    1. Laura

      Laura

      You have Nicoletta fever...

  18. Everyone in the house, even the dog, has homework *sigh*...

  19. Have Bubble King envy...

    1. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      bubble king now? You area sucker for marketing!

    2. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      Nope. I like it because it's red and shiny...

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