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  1. Teresa

    AC is out, aquariums are almost at 90 degrees (except the one with chiller - thx God for chillers!). I've turned out the lights, adding aeration, I don't have any clip on fans - anything else I can do to cool them down?

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    2. austx

      austx

      Had the same problem last month. I swapped 3 bottles of frozen water out in the sump every couple hours and worked pretty well.

    3. dapettit

      dapettit

      How did the tank fair after the power outage?

    4. Teresa

      Teresa

      Thanks for all the comments and support. The tanks all survived and fortunately the ac was just acting up for that one hot day. 'course by the time the maintenance guy got to my house at midnight, the ac was cooling again and he wouldn't even look at it! Been fine since though.

  2. Teresa

    Anyone have a 150 watt HQI fixture & bulb I can borrow for one week? Mine just went out and the new one won't be in for a bit. Thanks

    1. o0zarkawater

      o0zarkawater

      I've got my backup you can borrow. Wont be avail until 3 or so. Cedar Park. Let me know if you can't find sooner/closer.

    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      I would love to borrow it. I'm going to Ren Fest and can pick it up on my way back into town. Can you email me your address [email protected]. I will be back between 7 and 8pm. Thanks!!!

  3. Teresa

    Anyone want a ride down to the coast for our Port A trip? Boyfriend and I broke up, so I'll be driving my Vibe. Much prefer to have company :).

  4. Teresa

    Anyone wanting to go to Port A but still doesn't have accommodations? Come join me and Patrick (Subsea) in an RV! We'll be parking right on the beach near the Jetty. There's room for one (or two if you share a bed) more. $200 for the entire weekend!!! Message me asap.

    1. KevinB

      KevinB

      I'm not sharing a bed with Patrick...no offense to the cajun!

    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      LOL - there are three beds. No one would be sharing a bed with me or Patrick.

  5. Teresa

    Book club poll ends Feb 4th. Get your vote in!!

  6. Teresa

    C4 is coming, C4 is coming!!!

    1. prettyfishy76

      prettyfishy76

      My husband and I are SUPER-excited. Can't wait to see what it's going to be like.

    2. Sherita

      Sherita

      I hate missing this. Hope everyone has a fantastic time.

  7. Teresa

    Can I reuse saltwater sand in a freshwater set up if I rinse it really well? The sand has been sitting dormant for 6+ months.

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    2. ckyuv

      ckyuv

      i used crushed aragonite in a tank and killed my discuss. Just make sure its sand only and you should be fine!

    3. Teresa

      Teresa

      well shoot - does aragonite come in a fine form like sand? I know it looks like sand - just want to make sure its not sand made of aragonite - the bag is long gone. hummm

    4. Timfish

      Timfish

      If it's a calcerous sand it will raise the alkalinity and pH of freshwater, good for some fish bad for others.

  8. Teresa

    evacuating house - too many animals to wait to last minute. Fish are in water so they will be fine - right?:???????

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    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      lol - that was my second thought - crap after I get my dogs in the car, what do I do with the horses? They are eating and look beautiful resting on my orange tree gorg.

    3. Aqua-Dome

      Aqua-Dome

      glad everybody is safe

    4. Teresa

      Teresa

      thanks - me too :)

      I'm just praying for the families in Steiner and Bastrop - how horrible and scary

  9. Teresa

    Ever wonder what a garage sale run by an aquarium hobbiest looks like? Check out my for sale thread.

  10. Teresa

    Finally opened my new aquarium and the tank is broken :(

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    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      Yeah, major bummer. Now I have to wait for the company to file a complaint with UPS. Why does anyone use UPS any more?

    3. subsea

      subsea

      Sorry for your tribulations. I just did receive a used 29G Biocube. Sea Robin is going in there.

    4. wizardx322

      wizardx322

      That sucks

  11. Teresa

    has not set their status

  12. Teresa

    Hey - how do I purchase a premium membership on a renewal basis? I didn't have the cash on hand when mine was up for renewal but I do now. Do I have to pay $30 in the store or is there a way to pay the $25 annual fee???

    1. JamesL

      JamesL

      Send Mike (mframe) a PM.

    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      Thanks - I'm officially back

  13. Teresa

    How is it that I want everything, can't afford it, but still manage to purchase some items for my tank anyway? Oy!!

  14. Teresa

    hummm what should be my b-day present to myself ... Anyone have good coral/equipment ideas?

    1. KimP

      KimP

      Did you get anything cool? Hope you had a great bday!

    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      Yup - just got two dragon face pipefish from RCA that eat frozen Cyclopees!! Pictures to come . . .

    3. KimP

      KimP

      No way?! Awesome! Pipefish are so cool, esp when they eat frozen. Can't wait for the pics!

  15. Teresa

    I knew the break would be done before it started, but really, come on!

    1. JamesL

      JamesL

      I hear you!

  16. Teresa

    I thought all was well with the heat last night, until I saw my pink spot goby on the floor this morning :(. I loved that fish. It jumped out of the tank with the chiller . . . I guess the chiller wasn't able to keep up with the fifteen degree differential :(

    1. Grog

      Grog

      :( bummer. Sunday I'm cutting eggcrate for a top. I've had too many jumping episodes. Sorry for your loss.
    2. KimP

      KimP

      That is a bummer :( sorry to hear about that.

  17. Teresa

    I totally killed everything in my 12 gallon nano :(. Medicating the entire tank is never a good idea - I should have just stuck with water changes. I hate life lessons (especially ones that repeat themselves).

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    2. ckyuv

      ckyuv

      :( sorry
    3. FarmerTy

      FarmerTy

      Sorry Teresa. I got some mushrooms and some star polyps if you when you restart.

    4. Teresa

      Teresa

      thanks for the condolences. I will probably reach out in a few months for some frags. I'm trying to look on the bright side: I'll know which corals are my strongest.

  18. Teresa

    Its sad when cleaning the aquarium becomes the reward for cleaning the kitchen . . .

    1. subsea

      subsea

      It is easy to understand.

      some things are fun and some things ain't fun. It still needs to get done.

  19. Teresa

    Just back from sea world. My favorite part - going through the coral reef exhibit and being able to say - Oh I have that in my tank, and I used to have that, and I want that . . . :)

    1. MasonHoff

      MasonHoff

      it was fun for me as well!

    2. DerrickH

      DerrickH

      Im going to take my lil ones this month. Now I will know what Im looking at when I cruise through that exhibit lol

    3. Teresa

      Teresa

      Exactly! I think I started to sound annoying to my friend, when every other second I could say, ". . . and this is called . . ." :)

  20. Teresa

    Just got a small bonus from work and I really really want to spend it . . . pay down credit cards or push checkout on aquacon.com?????

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    2. (Bio)³

      (Bio)³

      pay down the cards then use them to buy the stuff on aquacon.com! get more points/cash back to use on more fish stuff!

    3. pbnj

      pbnj

      If I were you, I would research the feedback on Aquacon before buying anything from that vendor.

    4. Chad and Belinda

      Chad and Belinda

      I think BiocubeD has a good point!!! I wonder if I can get Belinda to buy it?

  21. Teresa

    Just got my order of gorgonians from aquatic connection. Red sea whip, Indo Lace, Purple corky finger, Golden rod, white lightning, orange tree. What an exciting day!

    1. JamesL

      JamesL

      Hmmm... might have to raid your tank at the meeting ;)

    2. KimP

      KimP

      That is an exciting day! I enjoyed the pictures.

  22. Teresa

    Just posted a craigslist add for new roommate in my 3bd, 2.5ba house. I live in Pville and am clearly tank friendly :). LMK if you or someone else you know may be interested.

  23. Teresa

    Just updated Nano Tanks post in Hardware - many items are now free!!

  24. Teresa

    Last Call for Port A!! We leave tomorrow morning at 10am from Austin! PM me if you'd like to ride along.

  25. Teresa

    My fish tanks are the for sure reason I live pay check to pay check. I just can't help myself :/

    1. wizardx322

      wizardx322

      I totally agree with you I contemplate some days of selling it all and get some money back. It's like gambling addict cant stop until I am broke

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