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  1. Mark_C

    House Fire - Tank Help needed

    Hi Tom, You've told us minimal about yourself and nothing of your location or your tank, but were quite specific on requests for equipment. Before members begin donating any equipment, it would be in good faith to see some photos of the rescue effort, the damage, an article on the incident...
  2. Mark_C

    Pump and powerhead discussion

    jka, This is in the Pico Challenge thread. This thread is to recommend and discuss pumps for these tanks (which, by the rules are 2.5g and under and do not have skimmers). Join in... Drink Tank Challenge (pico)
  3. Mark_C

    Going to try corals

    + on that if you're going to move into corals and want them to survive. You're going to need at least 3 more Kessils for the tank. A 12 foot (?) tank with 2 of them is not nearly enough unless corals are placed only within vicinity of the lights. Softies (Palys, zoas, etc) need light as...
  4. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Mark_C

    So, had a few hours yesterday and finalized stand. Hopefully will get to tank by next weekend.
  5. Mark_C

    Status Check-

    Ha! We'll SUE for COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT! So, hush, we don't have a copyright, BUT we will pretend we do. Don't think you can copyright stuff like this. REGARDLESS!!! If anyone asks any questions once the suit is launched, begin babbling, perhaps slip an AlkaSelter into your mouth (under cover)...
  6. Mark_C

    Pump and powerhead discussion

    Amazon.com : aPump Silent Air Pump for up to 26 gallons, Silent Fish Tank Oxygen Pump with Air Stone and Silicone Tube, 110V : Pet Supplies Originally posted by Trio
  7. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Ruth Lewis

    Like that, may grab one myself. Going to post that link in the air pump forum.
  8. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Horseplay

    Crap. Sorry Joe. I'm sure the sand was OK. Agreed, most likely the curing time on the silicone.
  9. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Mark Shelly

    Nice build and great advice. Thanks much. Just finished my stand and will begin the tank this Wed or Sat, will keep points in mind.
  10. Mark_C

    Substrate and rock discussion

    I'm up in the air on BB or 1" of Special Grade. I think I'm going to go with the SG. I've run a few BB with great flow and there always seems to be glass melding diatoms that I can't get to to scrape off. That being said... Ive started tanks BB and always ended up adding sand due to diatom build...
  11. Mark_C

    Info, rules, and helpful links

    Ruth, Sorry for delay. Unexpected RL stuff. I was going to contact a few of the sponser contacts I made from the summer, but am a bit hesitant as we only have a few on board so far and I don't want to take advantage of them. I was seriously expecting at least a dozen and hoping for a score or...
  12. Mark_C

    Welcome To NJRC! Take a minute to introduce yourself

    ANDY! AJ! ERIC! JOSH! Welcome aboard! I'm located in Brick, lemme know if you need anything. Just FYI... I'm particularly good at juggling tangerines and playing the ukelele, though, I learned in an unfortunate accident, not at the same time, as that's when I lost my left eye and a testicle...
  13. Mark_C

    Moving. Need 2 to 4 helpers please

    Also, ouside of using PVC glue. Consider using a pice of plastic/poly tubing with the inside diameter the same size as your PVC. Heat it to expand it and slide over the PVC at least 1". It will self seal. You can use circular screw clamps (forget the proper name atm) for added security. Saves a...
  14. Mark_C

    Moving. Need 2 to 4 helpers please

    May have a 300w heater I can dig through the garage for. PM me an address and if I find it I'll drop it in your mailbox tomorrow during the day . Of course I'll tape a message to the outside of the mailbox for the mail-person reading 'Please don't disturb the bomb'.
  15. Mark_C

    Only 5 challengers so far??

    Like that stand, couldn't be more appropriate.
  16. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Mark_C

    The decor customization is nice as well. I'm currently thinking 4 differing themes... Steampunk with dark steel metallics, lots of copper and brass fittings, an inscription by HG Wells (or such). Country with weathered wood effects and a Lemonade sign, with 'NOT' chalked over it' Seaside with...
  17. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Mark_C

    Yeah, I ran a water test on this one for 2 days. Initially it had a slow leak but some hand tighting corrected it. Saying that, I did order 2 extra spigots from Amazon (food grade, 5 star rated, $6) just in case. I plan on doing complete water changes every few weeks, so if a spigot leaks it'll...
  18. Mark_C

    DTC Build - Mark_C

    The spigot hole is just the right size for a snail to get way into, and get stuck. Don't want to have to disassemble the whole spigot every water change. And... I bought a number of really cool items for stands and lighting at HOmegoods, but nothing lived up to expectations, so I'm building my...
  19. Mark_C

    Only 5 challengers so far??

    Thought this would take off myself and we'd have at least 15-20. I announced it on R2R as well but there seems to be no takers. Lets give it a week or two. I can't contact sponsors for prizes for 5 competitors. If it doesn't work out, we can shut down the challenges forum and maybe shift posts...
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