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Do they charge extra shipping for 48" bulbs?

Where's a good place to order ATI T5 bulbs? Thanks

Edit: found a salt mix analysis report from '08 if anyone is interested. I cut out any non-chart info to keep the size down.

Thanks for the data Bryan. For a non-engineer, can someone translate his/her main reason for the three different brands of salt to order here - not to open a bucket of worms, sort of speak. I plan to join in on something.

Do you worry about your LR and sponge harboring parasites or worms? Do you do anything special to them after the QT, particularly if disease is noted? Also no lighting on the fish during all this time?

Cost should not be a rate limiting step in setting up a QT, considering how much we spend on any reef tank. I must agree that the long term gain outweighs the short term hassle.

I didn't get al the macros as ordered either, but no extra "assorted hermits".

I emailed John about the Chitons, he's offering credit for the dead stuff, email him.

Does Hana have a mini Kh checker? Not aware it's available, how much?

I do wish Hana would change the packaging of the reagent (ascorbic acid), hard to get all the powder out and dissolve in time before the meter shuts off. I notice the timing does affect the result on PO4 mini checker.

So just to clarify, you re-use the LR after QT and use new sand (dry or wet) out of the bag and then toss it after QT? Water change as frequently as daily? That's a gorgeous wrass in the QT sand bed, even more impressive!!!

In the past when I used QT, BB, circ, heater etc, I was not able to keep up with NH3 and NO2, NO3 build up, even with water changes - thus fishes suffer from cycling of the QT. Adding sand bed seems like would be a hassle. I'm thinking by using DT water and LR, that should help with nitrifying bacteria to limit nitrogenous build up - what do people think? Hydro - do you follow those parameters after each new QT set up?

Hey Mike, are you using the Hana Mini for PO4? I just got one for ~$60, it beats the color dots on a test kit. I was wondering how the Mini compares to the original Hana PO4 meter.

Thanks for sharing your info, very helpful!

Do you change out the whole set up after each batch of fish? What do you do with the LR in the QT after fishes are in DT? How about an UV in QT and copper prophylaxis?

How do you QT corals?

I now test for PO4 before adding salt to fresh water and after salt is mixed, you know what I mean.

Can someone share the secret pick up address or directions? I can only imagine the I-35 parking lot thus far.

Trimming caulerpa prolifera from refugium this Fri if anyone needs some macro.

what color was your sebae when you first got it?

you dont know until you try it, anyone else has better answer?

What are the dimensions of the stand and the lights and the stand's material, ? May be able to use it on another 55 gal tank.

Hey Kim, I may take you up on that offer as I'll be heading N at the end of the day, if convenient down I35.

My order is complete. Thanks for doing this. I can pick up for any other southies if needed.

Ordered $38.49, thanks for organizing the buy. Frank

Bought porcelain crabs at Aquadome recently.

Sorry last posting was confusing,

Just to clarify = order in by sunday 10th, delivery on Thur 14th via express shipping? Do you have a pick up location?

Just to clarify = order in by sunday 10th, delivery on Thur 14th via express shipping? Do you have a pick up location?My bad guys! The dates are good but the days are bad. It's really Sunday the 10th and so forth. Been a long day!

Are we doing express shipping?

I can wait till next week. If needed, can ship to my place in central Austin - by Lake Austin Blvd.

Anyone has a Sea Hare needing to get rid of or trade around?

I have about $40 worth, is anyone else interested in this group buy to reach $175 so we can qualify for free express shipping?