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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. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Researching plasma bulbs

    1. diabeetus

      diabeetus

      what did you find out? :)

    2. labradorduck

      labradorduck

      And the verdict is????

  8. 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.

  9. 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...

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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

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

    1. Laura

      Laura

      You have Nicoletta fever...

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

  16. 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...

  17. Eyeballing a LiterMeter III.....

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    2. caferacermike

      caferacermike

      #cough# #cough# like to argue with mcallahan but must agree this time. BRS if single pump, this for multiple http://www.aqua-medic.com/reef_doser.shtml Great set up for the price. Cheaper than individual pumps.

    3. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      I need three additional dosing pumps, and I'm trying to utilize as few electrical sockets as possible. Thanks for the recommendation on the aquamedic system!

    4. caferacermike

      caferacermike

      Check out http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/8783-the-tank-automation-build-thread/ to see how I used peristaltic pumps to control my set up.

  18. Just installed new chiller and return pump... not sure if I like it.

    1. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      Love the new return pump. I think the chiller is too much.

  19. Your profile background reminds me of the game, The Incredible Machine. Awesome!

  20. Consolidating more hobbies...

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    2. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      No way! Who else is going to put up with my perpetual inconsistency and numerous hobbies. ;)

    3. Laura

      Laura

      I just dropped 3 tanks in 2 months...my 60g just left...:-)

    4. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      Mama, you're my hero...

  21. Found my 14-year-old kitty after she had been missing for a week and a half. Thank goodness!

    1. dapettit
    2. August

      August

      glad she has been found.. crazy kitty

    3. KaceyJ
  22. I hate BP...

    1. Laura

      Laura

      it makes me SICK...I don't think I can go to Florida this summer and it's pissing me off..and what it is doing to the marine life makes me cry...

    2. absolut_racer

      absolut_racer

      Google the Ixtoc oil disaster in 1979. These same attempts have all been tried before with little to no success...

    3. Robb in Austin

      Robb in Austin

      I initially read that as "I hate blood pressure". My next thought was, do you hate consciousness too? Or peeing? Hazard of the job I suppose.

  23. Thinking about upcoming ROT Rally...

  24. Thinking about upgrading the chiller to the 1/2hp beast that has been sitting...

    1. Mike M.

      Mike M.

      You are on fire over there! Get it plumbed up and running!

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