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I have at&t uverse with the 2-wire gateway. I have looked at some of the port fwd stuff and that makes sense I think I can handle that.

As far as the bridge I have a dd-wrt router ill use for a bridge. Its old and I will need to get it set up as a bridge instead of a router but it should work.

The down side is its not here yet. I don't yet have a tracking number either so its taunting me.

Arrrgh

I see dead people. Then I bring them back to life.

I know the 2nd thing i will have to do is add a wireless adapter. wife wont tolerate cables running across the living room. lucky for me i have 1 more plug left on my switch.

Looking into all the DNS stuff to make it accessable outside of the house. but getting a little confused. especially since i have my own domain i'd like to use with the dynDNS service. need some help figuring that kind of stuff out. i can build sites and do all kinds of things but when it comes to technical jargon i get so confused.

My brother got me one for christmas but it hasnt arrived yet. I know im going to need to set some things up. Anyone want to give a noob a hand and show me what this thing can do?

I see dead people. Then I bring them back to life.

Ok. Thanks. Ill do a bit more research before buying. I dont think I can add a condy but we will see. Thanks for the info.

I see dead people. Then I bring them back to life.

I actually stopped by on Sunday just to make sure I could find the location but I did get discouraged after I looked inside.

Cheers,

I stopped by a week or so ago. Also very disappointed. Nothing in the store but drywall. I cant wait to see it finished.

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stupid Tapatalk. found it, its a nem. need to know more before buying though. Tapatalk was splitting the post into multiple pages but only letting me look at the last one. thanks guys,

oh here is the link

http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/25083-super-mega-update-here/

What kind of anemone is that very first picture. I see its $55 online but it doesnt give any more of a description that i get here. i'm interested in getting it but i need to know more first

Probably aquasd

thats what i thought but i cant find it. i have searched through emails and posts. and its missing.

this sounds like a weird question but here it goes...

i showed my wife a pic i found of a purple torch. it was beautiful. each tentacle was bright purple with white tips. single picture, i seem to remember it being either a sponsor's forum or an email from a sponsor. something like that. I saw it yesterday, & im looking for it because i want it. of course now i cant find it. anyone seen something like this?

thanks for the help.

If you can prove it was free then its free.

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It seems like the majority of people want the cap for the coral budget so I will fix that part has been taken out of the rules.

I have some photos I want to upload but I need to get them off the camera.

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Here is what we have so far:

I am pleased to announce the following additions to the prize pool from the kind folks at River City Aquatics:

(1) Aqueon Evolve 2 Aquarium Kit

(1) Aquatic Life Mini Skimmer

(1) $20 RCA Gift Certificate

picture unavailable...but I am sure it looks and works a lot like this:

Thanks to Jake and Francis for the generosity!

I am happy to announce Roger from Tunze has agreed to donate 3 Tunze coffee mugs and some catalogs to the prize pool

More prizes are coming, and they will be posted here.

once we have all the prizes we will post them all here. and the uhhhh structure for lack of a better word

1st place:

2nd place:

3rd place:

Can you text A pic? 5127309441

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I got this at a silent auction and after going up there im not really interested in anything they had.

I spent $75 on it so im looking to get $75 just to break even. They are located at anderson mill and 183. Great stuff there. just not the stuff im looking for.

Let me know.

Thanks.

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What part of town are you in? I might able to get 1 of them tomorrow.

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So nothing tonight then? I had a whole night planned too.

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I could have sworn I saw a thread for a December after hours sale. What I saw said it is tonight. Now I can't find that thread. Am I smoking something or is there a sale tonight?

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Saturday morning 12-1-12 I received a phone call that will change my life forever. A well respected and loved paramedic, coworker, and more importantly, friend, died in a motor vehicle collision on his way home from his shift at Med-Rescue 17. Captain Randy Trinkle was a 15yr veteran of Austin-Travis County EMS, long time Training Captain and Special Operations Rescue Paramedic, and active member with the Texas Task Force 1.

While driving out to Fredricksburg today in a 2-3 mile long procession full of Ambulances, Fire apparatus, and Police vehicles, I was brought to tears by the show of support from the community that we serve, and the others along the way. Emergency vehicles lined the roadside to honor the work and spirit of a great man. The procession traveled uninterrupted from Austin to Fredricksburg and there was not a single mile that was left unattended. Current and Former Military stood on the side of the road saluting as the enti

re procession passed by. People stopped and stepped out of their cars holding their hand over their heart to pay their respects. The show of support for the men and women that have become my family was overwhelming. For this I would like to thank you. While you may or may not have stood while the procession passed, I felt the strong sense of community that reminds me why I am proud to serve you, the citizens of this great community.

Captain Randy Trinkle is a great man, and while he was laid to rest today, his work has only just begun. Rest in Peace my friend we will take it from here.

I have attached an audio file of radio traffic that many do not get the unfortunate opportunity to hear. What you will hear is Capt. Trinkle's badge number 1602 called over Control (our main dispatch channel) then his badge number will be retired.

Again thank you for making me proud to serve this community

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX2Fd9uxOG0&feature=player_detailpage

I havent learned how to embed youtube videos yet. so you can use the link

I'll take it. i can pick up tomorrow night. where down south?

Wow i leave for a funeral for one day and this becomes a 2 page thread. awesome!!

Its been a long day I am going to bed.

The rules thread is posted. based on this thread and other similar questions, it was decided using manufacturer's specs 5 gallons or under. which is the same as under 6 gallons. if the mfgr says its 5 gallons and it is actually 5.5 then fine its not going to hold the whole 5.5 anyway due to rocks etc. if the actual is less than what is listed then that may be something you want to account for. its less about the amount of water in the tank than what you make of all that open space. decisions decisions decisions

ok rules are posted. please discuss the rules here, Rules will be finalized in 10 days (30 days prior to contest start date)

the red on the coral budget is because the idea was brought up to not have a coral budget. Mainly because of the difficulty in deciding what a coral is worth. Capt. obvious can explain more on that if needed.

Rules:

Budgets:

1. Tank: $150 - unused goes to “slush fund”
2. Livestock: $100
3. Corals: $150
4. Equipment: $150
5. Salt, Chemi pure, Purigen and things that are necessary for livestock health, including supplements and other additives do not count towards this budget, simply for the health of inhabitants.
6. Any free items received from any source must be deducted from the allowed dollar amount, unless all participants receive an identical item.
7. Items posted for free in the “Free” section of the forum will not be deducted from the budget as all participants have access to those items.
8. Live rock will deduct $3/lb and live sand will deduct $1/lb from the EQUIPMENT budget.
9. The costs for shipping and taxes do not count against your budget.
10. You may not increase your budget by selling equipment/livestock/corals from your system. (ex. AIO owners may not sell the original light and add the value to your budget)

Modifications

1. Modifications to the aquarium (DIY or AIO) are not required but are allowed, the costs incurred will be deducted from the equipment budget.
2. Plumbing should not be used to increase the total water volume.
3. The cost for plumbing fittings will be deducted from the equipment budget, the plumbing itself is not deducted. Fittings include LockLine, bulkheads, elbows, JACO’s and the like.
4. Participants may not modify or add anything to the aquarium that will increase the water capacity by more than 2.5 gallons. The rear sections of an AIO system are NOT considered a sump.
5. Any used or re-purposed equipment is allowed, cost will be deducted at fair market value unless proof of cost is provided.
6. Use of a controller is allowed but full cost is deducted from your EQUIPMENT budget. (including costs of DIY controllers with the exclusion of wire costs)
7. Heaters, fans, chillers, ATO’s all count against the Equipment Budget.
8. Any circulation pump, powerhead or HOB filters are allowed. HOB filters must conform to the sump rule. If you purchased an AIO and wish to upgrade your filter or return pump you must deduct the cost of the new/used pump (or any mods) from the equipment budget.
9. Any method of lighting is allowed, and will deduct from your equipment budget. Upgrading from the original AIO lighting will deduct the cost of the new light from the equipment budget.
10. Any hardware used to elevate the light above the water is done at no cost.
11. Stand and Canopy are optional and NOT required and do NOT deduct from the equipment budget.

Livestock

1. All corals added to the aquarium must be aqua-cultured. In simplest terms this means you must use frags or grow out from an existing system, nothing straight from the ocean
2. Fish additions are preferred to be aqua-cultured but not required.
3. The aquarium may be set up as a reef or fish only as long as all items are marine.
4. The utmost importance must be placed on the safety and health of all inhabitants. DO NOT use anything that cannot survive long term in the pico environment (year+).
5. All tanks must be set up no later than February 15th, and no sooner than January 15th.
6. FMV price should be assigned to all livestock taken from another of the owner’s tanks. Frags obtained in this matter must begin as a frag less than <1” either tall or round.

Documentation

1. Each participant will be responsible for a build log (min 3 photos) as well as photos at the beginning of each month (min 1).
2. Final photos (left, right, FTS, and 2 “freestyle is required for final judging. You may include a short (no more than 60 sec) video in addition to the required photos.
3. The aquarium as a WHOLE must be original. Any issues must be addressed during the initial set up and the related photos. 51% vote is required to disqualify an aquarium.
4. Stocking and equipment lists must be finalized 30 days prior to voting.

General Rules

1. Any tank under 6 gallons is acceptable. Any disputes will be settled by Manufacturers rated volume or measurements for DIY tanks.
2. Each individual may start any number of aquariums but may only submit one (1) for judging.
3. Anyone breaking the rules or not resolving a problem for any of these rules will be excluded from voting and disqualified from the contest.
4. HAVE FUN AND BE CREATIVE! This is supposed to be enjoyable for all, so please be
   considerate when making any decisions about what to do (in short, be honest).
5. The contest will end July 4, 2013. Voting will begin the following week.
6. The winner will be announced the same day as the July meeting.
7. You must be a member to participate.
8. Popular vote will decide 3 finalists, a panel of 3 guest judges will determine the winner from the 3 finalists.