Scutterborn

If a ph probe hasn't been used and stored dry, is it still good?

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It's already building....

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Very nice looking. Do I see Dragons Breath and a Sargassum macro attached?

Patrick

Why, yes, you do! Dragons breath and caulerpa prolifera.

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Agreed ^. I wouldn't shy away from asking the question though. This "debate" is what fuels this forum and leads to expanding our knowledge o the the marine ecosystem. Most of it is personal preference but, tempered by others experience.

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Looking for a return pump. Anyone have one? I'd prefer a quiet one 3000 or 4000. Maybe even a 2000. Of you've got something similar, let me know. Just wanted to check before buying new.

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Fritz Zyme turbostart is also another viable option. They are based in Dallas and shipping would be less. Just call them and they can take care of it.I met them at MACNA as well. They're legit like Dr Tim's. I've spoken with folks on MAAST that have used it.

http://www.fritzzyme.com/

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My tank with black mollies.

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Bump? Anyone?

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I vote 1" sand bed in the DT with a remote DSB. of all the research I've done, this is my route. The DSB in the DT isn't as aesthetically pleasing as a 1" layer. If you keep the bed 1" or less, it shouldn't create hydrogen sulfide. Anywhere between 1"-4" can do that. Also the lack of 4" depth will not create an anaerobic zone for denitrification. There's no point to it other than to deplete your wallet and create a potential anoxic zones that can/will lead to H2S gas.

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Here's some pics of the one Ace built for me.

It's built like a tank! Couldn't beat the price either!!

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I'm looking for a temp probe and a ph probe for my lil AC Jr. Let me know if you have anything available.

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Belinda will be posting a lot of pics tomorrow. Hopefully others will too. Had a really good time. Would have been great if you had been there too.

How did the picture voting go?

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I, too, was wondering how in the world would I know which HEB to look for!

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You could seed the new sand with it. The remaining could be passed out to members to help increase the biodiversity in their own systems. Just a thought. It's better than tossing it out completely.

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Groovy!

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I'd like to have my own little nuclear reactor!!

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I'm all paid up!

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I'll be driving back to San Antonio Sunday afternoon. I'm also staying at the Sheraton.

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Agreed. I bought a Nikon D5100 with the 18-55mm and 55-300mm lenses, polarized doodads and all that what not. I still use my iPhone because I'm in over my head with it and don't want to invest the time to learn that jazz yet. The camera doesn't make you take better pics.

IPhone or Nikon?

iPhone....

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Lol! I was jokingly referring to your spelling of "golf" instead of "gulf". On a serious note, Never would I consider taking local Texas beach sand and putting it in my tank. When you see pictures of Fiji and Bora Bora they don't have brown sand... Our beach sand is mixed heavily with silt flowing down the Mississippi River delta in Louisiana. It's got chemicals and who knows what else in there. I emphasize, "never would I put this sand in any of my tanks, nor would I ever recommend it to anyone for theirs." I was born in Corpus and have seen horrible things done that I wish never to be done again...

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If you decide to use a small amount, I'd reach for wedge... Your call.

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Did Ace build it for you?

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That's sexy!

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Lol!

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Lights just came on 2 minutes ago

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