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  1. Mark...

    Alk running low

    Should I shut down the gfo for a while?
  2. Mark...

    Alk running low

    I'm waiting to pull the trigger on a Tunze ATO....will limewater in the top off solve this issue?
  3. Mark...

    Alk running low

    The alk was 9 on June 22nd and corals seemed fine. So it did drop, even with water changes.
  4. Mark...

    Alk running low

    Nitrates are at 2 and steady. Phosphate was .08 but now 0 running GFO and wet skimmate. Tunze really pulling gunk with very small bio load.
  5. Mark...

    Alk running low

    Alk is running on the low side around 6.5-7 (two tests), ph is 7.8 Everything else is good. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 0 phosphates, sal 1.024, temp 78.9 Cal 480, mg 1360 Did 25 gallon wc yesterday. The few corals I have are pale. I'm baking some baking soda right now. My total water volume is...
  6. Mark...

    Why I hate electronics

    Have the 10k ready, my 17 year old is an iphone expert....I'll send him over...
  7. Mark...

    $1 per gallon

    2 weeks, think it started around June 26th...but I imagine supplies move fast...
  8. Mark...

    Why I hate electronics

    Amazing how experiences can be so different. I was over due for an upgrade, on black Friday I found a free Galaxy S4 online at Best Buy. They shipped it to me and I did the switch over the phone in a couple of minutes. Total cost $0....
  9. Mark...

    Lightning/RKE

    I swear by these and protect my LEDS using them. Has a great reputation and 50k protection. http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-ISOBAR8ULTRA-Isobar-Protector/dp/B0000511U7/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
  10. Mark...

    $1 per gallon

    Picked up a 20 high for my ATO...was so temped to grab a 40...lol
  11. Mark...

    WTB cheap 15-20 gallon tank for ATO

    Got one at the petco sale...please close
  12. Mark...

    Lightning/RKE

    Just curious, was the controller on a surge protector? If so, some manufactures will refund money for blown equipment.
  13. Mark...

    Dan's 150 Rebuild

    Hopefully its an isolated case of a parasite that you can get control of, and the other fish are safe. I'd seriously consider the QT. Its a pain waiting, but it will save you a lot of stress. I have two simple PJ cardinals in QT and I can see them acclimating very well. Eating, being less shy...
  14. Mark...

    Dan's 150 Rebuild

    What did you do to cure the tank? Do you QT new arrivals?
  15. Mark...

    Oh no he didn't, oh yes he did 180 gal build

    Beautiful guys doing their QT time...
  16. Mark...

    Dan's 150 Rebuild

    Is this the tank you had ick in a couple of months ago?
  17. Mark...

    Traditional IRA who to invest with

    Do your own investing. All you need is a good small/mid index stock fund and add to it on a regular basis. (dollar cost averaging) Over time it will make you a lot of money. This one has been very good to me over the years, including the great recession...
  18. Mark...

    Oh no he didn't, oh yes he did 180 gal build

    I dont think the Emperor Angelfish will have enough room, especially with that list. I believe they need more space than a 180. It is one of my favorites though.
  19. Mark...

    Rainbow Acans, Sunday SPS Coral Sale, 25% Off Frags

    Picked two nice eating PJ cardinals at a great price today.
  20. Mark...

    Current stocking list of fish

    I'll be in tomorrow for a pair of PJ's...thanks!
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