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  1. 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

  2. Teresa

    Now I know I'm tired when I don't even have the motivation to set up my new tank :(

    1. wizardx322

      wizardx322

      once you start you wont stop lol

  3. Teresa

    Sometimes being addicted to this hobby really sucks. Just spent almost $200 on a new tank/light/filter that I don't really need - just want. Arrgg - I should kick myself.

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    2. subsea

      subsea

      You should be spanked. Enjoy the addiction. If the dogs get hungery, I will feed them.

      What kind of biotheme for the tank? Enjoy the addiction, quite spanking yourself.

    3. Teresa

      Teresa

      Umm Patrick - Spanked isn't quite appropriate nowadays . . . just an fyi

    4. Teresa

      Teresa

      but to answer your question - the tank and light will replace the current set up for my pea puffer (more appropriate lighting for a planted tank) and the filter will be used on my five gallon that's going to my office.

  4. Teresa

    today was going to be so productive . . . I blame the seahorses

    1. Niko's Reef

      Niko's Reef

      Mine fascinate me, so I know what you mean.

  5. 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.

  6. Teresa

    watching seahorses learn to eat from the trough is painstakingly slow

    1. KimP

      KimP

      are you luring them over to it using forceps with mysis or something?

    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      I'm putting it directly in front of them. I've even put them in the trough. I've seen them eat one, then go outside and try to get more through the acrylic. Is there a test for seahorse IQ, cause I don't think mine are very bright :/

  7. 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.

  8. Teresa

    So I know the solution for my heat problem (an 86 degree - and rising - house with no ac): ice cream and a ten lbs bag of ice for the fish; now I've just got to figure out one for the dogs . . . .

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    2. ClarkiiCircus

      ClarkiiCircus

      If you've got space in your freezer, take a small bucket or mixing bowl, fill with water, and place some toys or treats in it, freeze, set out for them to enjoy (outside of course!)

    3. Teresa

      Teresa

      I like those ideas - especially the one that is free ;). I'm thinking it might be time to buy a window ac since this is the 3rd time this year I've had problems with my central air!

    4. KimP

      KimP

      Geez, third time? I hope the company that supposedly ”fixed” it the previous times isn't charging you :/

  9. Teresa

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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 :).

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Teresa

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

  15. Teresa

    You know what would be cool? If we could tag people in our posts. This way, if someone references me in an older post, I'll know and can respond in a timely manner. Can we do that??

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    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      yup - that's exactly what I was thinking ^^^^ thanks C Lo

    3. JamesL

      JamesL

      Gotcha.

    4. August

      August

      +1 to this idea!!

  16. 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

  17. Teresa
    lol - I love how you went to buy a tank to "hold" the fish you want to eventually put in your new tank - only to have to purchase a second "holding tank" for the fish that came with the first purchase. Signs of a true reef-a-holic!!!!
  18. Teresa

    Where's the motivation for a water change when you really need one???

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    2. brian.srock

      brian.srock

      How are you currently doing water changes? Maybe you need to find an easier solution first.

    3. dapettit

      dapettit

      AVOID TANK CRASH!

    4. Chad and Belinda

      Chad and Belinda

      The thought of a GHA outbreak.

  19. Teresa

    random question - I connected the LEDs in my Biocube hood to the wrong adapter. They were on for a bit then turned off. If I find the right adapter will they start working again?r

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    2. victoly

      victoly

      Is it just a BC29? I can go look at my adapter to see what the volts/current are.

    3. Teresa

      Teresa

      yes - its the BC29 - that would be cool - then I can make sure to attach one with the right outputs

    4. ckyuv

      ckyuv

      led bulbs are very easy to pop, if they lit up and then turned off most likely they are burnt up.

  20. 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

  21. Teresa
    LMK - its still available I'm also still looking for a second roommate. $550 all bills paid.
  22. Teresa

    Still looking for roommate . . .

    1. Aqua-Dome

      Aqua-Dome

      One day you'll find that special someone, Teresa. I just know it.

    2. Teresa

      Teresa

      lol. right now, I'll settle for someone that can help pay the bills!

  23. Teresa
    Since I still haven't found a second roommate in the new year, I need to start reducing my monthly bills. I bought this amazing refrigerator from Lowes back in June 2011 for $2300. I'm looking for $1500 to be able to pay off the remaining balance. I would prefer to sell this to a club member before advertising it on craigslist. Please see the whirpool ad below - this is exactly what my fridge looks like. It's amazing and I'm sad to see it go, but I had a heart to heart with myself after watching the Suze Orman show last night. Please pm me if you're interested. http://webapps.easy2.com/cm2/flash/generic_index.asp?page_id=36178058
  24. Teresa

    Still looking for a roommate - let me know if you know anyone that might need a place!

  25. Teresa
    Thanks for sharing
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