Michael Rodriguez

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How much are u selling them for?

Qty : Price

1 : $25 ea

2 : $23 ea

4 : $21 ea

Let me know if you're interested

Mike

I updated the first post with new pricing. I also included a link to a bunch of equipment that I am selling.

Thanks for looking

I have some things up for sale. I am trying to clear out my garage a little. There is a list on the top with pricing, the pics are on the bottom.

Thanks for looking!!

2X Reef Optix Metal Halide SE Reflectors - $54 for both

-Bought them new, a while ago, for $110 each excluding shipping.

2 x 85 gallon tanks - $120 EA

-Less than I paid for them and I haven't even used them yet.

-Each tank is 48.5" long 24.5" deep and 17" tall

1 x 40lb CaribSea 'Seafloor Special Grade Reef Sand' - $20

-I also have a half bag that will go for half the price if anyone is interested.

Here is a method I like to use:

Yup. Definately don't skimp on the skimmer!

I personally think you need more plumbing... Good job on the build man!

The O-rings tend to fall out of those things often. You can probably get an O-ring from a local hardware store. I always keep a couple extra in the garage just in case I loose one.

I would say grounding probes are a great idea. The only thing you need to be careful about is if your light has stray electricity and you bump into it while your hand is in the water, you will ground yourself.

The same thing will happen if you touch anything else that has stray electricity.

Also, if you are going to get a new pump, I hear great things about Eheim pumps. If you want to eliminate a pump causing stray electricity completely, go with an external pump as the motor and wetside are insulated from each other and are two separate parts.

I don't think the impeller is going to be your problem. There are however few common reasons pumps leak stray electricity.

There are a few things you can look out for:

-Any swelling cracks on the pump body whether it is on the inside where the magnet goes, or the outside.

-you can pull the back cover off where the electrical cord goes into and evaluate in there.

-Look for separation from the cord to the epoxy filler they fill the pump with. (again on the pump body)

If you do have any of this, check for calcium buildup on the impeller, or the inside of the pump where the impeller seats.

Hope this helps!

-Mike

I used to work in an aquarium shop where we would test all of our customers tanks with different test kits so we could get a feel for them.

My favorite was the red sea. It has a decent resolution and cuts you no slack. It will give you higher readings than other test kits but I am partial to that.

My support experience with them was with me ending up selling my pump for parts...

Ecotecs are a really cool idea, but there are just too many parts on them to consider them reliable. I would rather just have a Tunze. Oh wait, I do!!

Get a Kole Tang. They have the smallest tank rating out of any tangs that I have seen.

Ooo, sailfin or yellow...which is better in a 90? And I'll wait on the final verdict of the pic I'd since what I have looks a lot like it...

For a small Biocube, you can use a small army of Mexican turbo snails to keep mowing it down once you trim it manually.

Nice computer, I mean tank!!

Why are you selling it for 1/5 the price?

Thank you!

For anyone who is interested, there are around 10 left.

No problem, it was great meeting you two!

I hope you enjoy your new fish! The dogs were sad when you left. The Pogo stick dog thought she had a new playmate!

If you ever need me to hold a fish for you, let me know.

Ha ha, I used to catch those all the time in Florida.

Those are like a dime a dozen

Unfortunately I don't have the tools to do acrylics. I wish I did though!

If you have a broken tank that you are looking to get rid of, I'll come pick it up!!

I am going to cut the glass into baffles for a 75 gallon sump that I am putting together.

I will even document the results here for everyone to read

My Email is [email protected]

Thanks,

Mike

I want to thank everyone who purchased Dottybacks so far.

I hope they do great in their new aquariums. If you ever have any questions or concerns, you are more than welcome ask anytime!

If anyone else is interested in purchasing one definately shoot me a PM. I have plenty left!

The only issue I have is people bulk-buying fish and/or corals and then reselling. That should require sponsorship.

I agree, but only if they make a profit.

That is some nice looking fish, is it as hard to raise as Clownfish?

They are a harder fish to raise than Clownfish. Clownfish are nice because they can eat Zoo-plankton type foods the size of baby brine shrimp after the first three days.

Dottybacks need a ton of attention and different types of food including Nannochloropsis phytoplankton and smaller zooplankton type creatures until they get through metamorphosis which happens when are usually around 30 days old. Expect to feed them 10+ times a day for good results.

In addition to that you have to have a constant supply of a small variety of phytoplankton roughly 10+ gallons to make sure you can feed the fish and the foods that the fish eat.

There are some great books on the subject of Orchid Dottyback raising and a lot of people, including me, have their own "secret recipe", on what works for them.

Thank you for your interest

Mike

Thanks to everyone for all the support!

I replied to all the PMs that were sent to me.

I still have plenty of Dottybacks available so let me know if you're interested

Thanks,

Mike