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Looking for these locally: Super Actinic R T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by UV Lighting Co. Bought a Giesemann Powerchrome Super Actinic T-5 and I really don't like it.

No topic this time just a get together.

Right, fixed it. . .

Ism't that what I wrote???? Nevermind

Announcing the ARC March meeting. Come Join us on March 27, 2010 Vash aka Cory Dyson will be hosting the meeting at his apartment complex. The meeting will be outside, if weather permits (look for the gazebo). It's been great seeing so many new faces mixed in with the regulars at each meeting. This will be another great meeting to hang out and put a face to that avatar.If you have yet attended one please consider a visit. All are welcome to attend. Please let us know you are coming by repling to this thread. Hope to see everyone there. The details: March 27, 2010 at 3 p.m. 9400 West Parmer Lane Apt 1513 Austin, TX 78717 Map to Cory's Place If you would like to bring food or drinks please send Cory (Vash) or myself (dapettit) a PM. Premium Membership cards will be avaiable at the meeting too. Please see Robin Pettit for your card. If you are not a Premium Member this what you are missing" By supporting Austin Reef Club for a mere $10.00 you receive: Premium Membership Card 10% discount on livestock at Aquatek. 10% discount on livestock and dry goods at River City Aquatics. More space for PMs, file uploads, avatars, blog, and gallery. Unlimited search. The "I support ARC" badge on posts. Posting access to "Non-Reef Related" classified forum. No post edit time restrictions. Ability to change display name. Ability to give out more reputation points. New premium benefits are added all the time, and you'll automatically receive new benefits as they become available.

according to Webster: a structure extended into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor. used in Port A to protect a harbor. . .

I forgot you will also need the saltwater stamp w/the license. Cost around $30 bucks unless the pricing went up. Here is a link to the TPWD website License Info You can expect to catch tons of peppermint shrimp. You can also get pipefish, pods, little fish that are reef safe. You can find Blennies, gobies, butterflies, sgt, majors, urchins, rock anemonies. but not quarinted! You can collect stuff from the rocks on the jetties or in the water with snorkel gear and a hand net. The peppermint shrimp come out at night and can be collected with a dip net and a flash light. You can get a long handled dip net for about $6 at Academy. Please psot what you collected and how for the benifet of our members and good luck!

I believe a fishing license is a must. I have heard others bringing their "catch" back using the battery operated pumps (bubbler). I've never done it but, the most important thing is to quarantine the livestock before placing in you main display.

As long as they aren't the green monsters!

Opps I see that it does.

Got your email. I might be interested. Does it have all the parts to connect it to a maxijet 1200? Also can you give me the dimensions including the the mounting tab? I know it's alot to ask for. I need to make sure it fits in the cabinet. TIA

Awesome, I wish I could keep them alive.

+1 on checking with our LFS sponsors

Google them . . .

Are feeding it any kind of seaweed or nori?

I thought of using a smaller mesh but, I figured it would clog up quicker. That's why I used the larger mesh.

A couple of weeks ago I noticed the skimmer pump was making a lot of noise. So during my usual water change I pulled the skimmer out to check out the pump. When I opened up the cover, I noticed a snail shell lying on the outside edge of the impeller. Of course some of the needles along the edge of the impeller where missing. I pulled the shell out and the back side was ground down to a smooth edge. Needless to say I wasn't happy. This will be the second time in less than 2 months I will replace this impeller. At $80.00 a pop I can't be doing this every other month. So I designed a snail guard for the intake to the pump. Using some black mesh and tie wraps I had laying I built a snail guard. It took around 5 minutes to build. Here is the finished guard.

I'll be there!

Thanks, now I just need to figure out where to mount it.

I't shouldn't hurt but, it may take more or less salt to mix to the proper SG. You will also need to test the mix to make sure calcium, magnesium and kh match your tank.

That's me! and what if you break the one that comes with it. . .

Hold off I can get them cheaper elsewhere. . .

I know you already placed the order but with an order over $500.00 did we get any kind of discount other than free shipping?