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  1. pbnj
    Nice...acrylic? You should provide more detail and highlight that nice EuroReef/ReefDynamics skimmer. That should be a big selling-point. I feel like I've seen this tank before...is there another large bowfront in that room right next to this one?
  2. pbnj

    Is it just my impression or is the reef display tank at Aquatek looking "less than optimal" under those LEDs?

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    2. FarmerTy

      FarmerTy

      Does look different. The verdict is still out for me on LEDs. Too costly of a lighting change for me now without seeing a mega-awesome tank lit by LEDs. It looks cool (for an alternative to actinic lighting), but the jury is still out for me to use it as my main lighting.

    3. Juiceman

      Juiceman

      What kind of LED's do they have on it?

    4. pbnj

      pbnj

      I think they're the Canons, like at RCA.

  3. pbnj
    By "large purchase", do you mean a single item or several things? If it's a single item and you can't find any coupons, Marine Depot has a low-price guarantee, so if you find a lower price from another online store, they will match the price and refund 10% of the difference. http://www.marinedepot.com/md_low_price_guarantee.html
  4. pbnj

    Refugium mud?

    pbnj replied to Hydro's topic in Reef Keeping

    I think most people use that "Miracle Mud" if you want to research it.
  5. pbnj
    I'm sure it is. I was just curious if it was an Oceanic tank.
  6. pbnj
    Who is the tank manufacturer and how old is the tank? What does it look like up-top, e.g., 3-section plastic bracing, center-glass bracing, euro-bracing?
  7. pbnj

    Liking the new Bud Light Platinum.

  8. pbnj

    Water Changes

    pbnj replied to Jakedoza's topic in Reef Keeping

    I'm a firm believer that the way a tank is established from the very beginning plays a huge role in what is required from a maintenance standpoint going forward. My first reef tank was a 75g. Not bad, but I went through the whole gamut of problems: cyano, gha, bryopsis, RTN, yadda-yadda. Probably made every rookie mistake in terms of setting it up. Even with consistent water-changes, there were never-ending problems. With my current 135g tank, I took all of my acquired knowledge and applied it from the beginning. Let me tell you, it's been a real pleasure the past 13+ months. I've only done about two or three 15g water changes in that time out of pure guilt, not necessity. On top of that, I've been skimming only part-time (12 hrs/day) for the past 3-4 months. My maintenance schedule now consists of replacing the topoff jug, re-filling the dosing containers and cleaning the skimmer neck/cup as needed, and changing the carbon every 3-4 months.
  9. pbnj
    Boy, I thought hooking-up my VHO ballast/bulbs was intimidating and confusing.
  10. pbnj

    Any recommendations for a margarita machine rental place?

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    2. pbnj

      pbnj

      Now, if I invite you, I'd have to invite all of ARC...y'all would spend the whole night in the LR with my tank.

    3. C Lo Slice

      C Lo Slice

      Sounds like a party to me!

    4. blindside

      blindside

      i have one i rent actually

  11. pbnj
    I think tanks are like people...each has their own expiration date that varies. Some people have had the same tank for 15+ years and other tanks fail before they reach their first anniversary.
  12. pbnj

    A snip here today, a clip there tomorrow...should be loaded-up with frags by the next swap.

  13. pbnj

    My tank finished in a 3-way tie for January TOTM on Saltwaterfish.com. That's OK, I still get the $50 gift certificate!

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    2. BBReefer

      BBReefer

      We would have voted...what are reefer friends for :)

    3. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      any vote is a popularity contest so why not stack the cards in your favor?

    4. pbnj

      pbnj

      That's OK. I got paid, which was the whole point. SWF TOTM is certainly not even close to RC TOTM stature.

  14. pbnj
    How tall is the steel stand?
  15. pbnj

    "If the salt in the sea could be removed and spread evenly over the Earth's land surface, it would form a layer more than 500 feet thick, about the height of a 40-story office building."

    1. brian.srock

      brian.srock

      How high would pepper be?

    2. Richard L

      Richard L

      icy sidewalks would be much safer

  16. pbnj
    Might very well be Hemorrhagic Septicemia.
  17. pbnj

    You would think that with all of the people on RC, there would be a better selection of corals for sale in the classifieds.

    1. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      part of the issue is that a lot of people won't ship and RC contains a wide spread group of hobbyists. I've often looked but not found anything local.

  18. pbnj
    My Purple Tang (does it get more reef safe?) has eaten more corals than all the other fish I've ever had (combined). That's including my 4" Townsend Angel.
  19. pbnj

    Tattoo, tattoo.

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    2. austx

      austx

      so you're saying its stuck on you just like a tattoo?

    3. Robb in Austin

      Robb in Austin

      I'm sorry.

    4. bige

      bige

      Fantasy island?

  20. pbnj

    Frag like the 1st time...frag like the very 1st time.

    1. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      Haha! That made my day! Thanks!

    2. pbnj

      pbnj

      ;)
    3. Sherita

      Sherita

      Whatcha fragging?

  21. pbnj
    Sorry, I forgot, I've purchased from Mr. Cob's as well...nice frags too. Plus, being in Buda, you live right near his drop-off/pick-up location.
  22. pbnj
    Also, Austin Aqua Farms (also a local sponsor) sells nice Aussie frags on eBay. You can make arrangements with Matt to pick-up at his location off Burnet Rd to save on shipping.
  23. pbnj
    River City Aquatics and Aquatek are both local and have quite a nice selection. Aqua-Dome (south) too. Not sure if we're allowed to post external, non-sponsor links (per forum rules).
  24. pbnj
    Locally or online? Define "best"....best selection or best prices?
  25. pbnj

    Can I get a frag mounted on some rice?: http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/05/9970504-say-hello-to-the-worlds-most-expensive-tuna-fish

    1. pbnj

      pbnj

      I'll make sure to dip it in soy sauce before putting it in my "tank".

    2. mcallahan

      mcallahan

      fatty tuna is the best. $5.45 a piece isn't a bad price for fatty tuna.

    3. JamesL

      JamesL

      Bleh.

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