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  1. finalphaze987

    Could this be the writing on the wall for our hobby?

    Anyone have a friend who has a friend that can make this go away? I get back in after a 20 year pause and yellow tangs go from $10 to $300.. Now everything will become blackmarket? Lol https://reefbuilders.com/2024/01/25/saving-nemo-act-would-end-collection-and-import-of-aquarium-fish/
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    Tunze Osmolator 3

    Anyone taking the leap on the new Osmolator from Tunze? The 3155 has always done right by me in the past, but new technology is always intriguing. looks like they done away with the float switch and have a thermal sensor built in with the optical.
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    Installing RODI unit on a water hammer

    Hey all.. I'm looking to relocate my RODI set up to my garage and use the washing machines feed asy source. When looking at the valve, it has a water hammer installed where I would tee it off. Does anyone have any experiences with doing the same? Are there any issues I should be weary of? Not...
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    ReefBrite Pendant Vs. DIY Metal halide + LED

    So i've been eyeing the ReefBrite pendant for quite some time now and was ready to go down to aquatic collection and make the jump, until i started having second thoughts of DIY a fixture myself. Ive always been a fan of lumenarcs and feel a LM mini would fit my 50 cube perfectly, but it lacked...
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    Darvocet recall

    Yep. Just heard the news when i got in to work today. Xanodyne pharma issued a recall on Darvon (darvocet) due to it causing abnormal heart rhythms. If anyone is currently taking this PLEASE contact your MD or Pharmacist to make arrangements for alternative treatments.
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    Check your chillers and plug your fans in...

    Summer FINALLY came...11 am and already 82 degrees inside the house here in Union City. Looks like i'll be running my AC on overtime today.
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    IronMan inspired costume

    My brother in law makes functional movie props as a hobby and decided on making my younger sons halloween costume this year. He was going to do IronMan but went with WarMachine because, well...he looks cooler...haha..heres what hes got so far:
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    Mesh wheel Vs. Needle wheel

    So I had to pick up another Sicce pump to replace a burnt out one i had on my BM-250. While shopping around for the best price i noticed that there's alot hype behind optional needle wheel impellers. I know they have fewer restart issues compared to the mesh, but is that the only advantage? I...
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    Hanna HC phosphate colorimeters

    Any one pick one of these up? http://hannachecker.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=1&Itemid=53 I was thinking about getting the phosphate one. Especially after seeing on reefbuilders that they're looking to come out with Ca, Alk, and Mg.
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    Patricks 50 gal. cube

    As many of you know from previous post the 180 gal tank took a turn for the worst in my absence. Well, with every death comes new life...So i've decided on the CAD lights 50 gallon cube purchased from Atlantis aquarium. Its not an Elos, but for the price, i can't complain. 3 starphire...
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    Swing check valve question

    Im trying to plan out my piping for the new tank build and noticed i had a bunch of schedule 80 and misc. parts. One of those parts was a new 1.5'' true union swing check valve. The return piping will be 1''. If i use reducers to fit the 1.5'' check valve onto the 1'' piping will it have...
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    Reusing an established sandbed

    So im getting ready to break down my 180 and set up a 50 Gal cube. Disrupting the sandbed (about 2'' of medium to fine grains) is last on my list right after pulling out all livestock. My question is, how do i reuse the old established sandbed from the old tank? Should i rinse it out in some...
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    GPH for return pump

    So i went ahead and ordered a 50 gallon cube from CAD lights to start off my new build. I want to utilize as much equipment from our older setup as possible, but have a feeling the dart we have on there now is out of the question..lol.. My question is, what GPH should i be aiming for? CAD...
  14. finalphaze987

    Its been a while, but IM BACK!

    Its been quite some time since ive been here...well, just paid my dues again and im back! I took some time off to help out some family in the Philippines rebuild homes and get situated...needless to say the tank went through a bit of suffering..I left it with my girlfriend and brother to...
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    Sequence Pumps

    So my dad took down one of his koi ponds and gave me the pump he used on it...Its a one year old sequence in great condition since the pump was indoors. Well, i went on sequences site and it says it "can be modified for saltwater use". but doesnt list a kit or spare parts FOR saltwater use...
  16. finalphaze987

    aghhh..ok ok...im back..

    Just as the title says....ive been off my tank for a while...kinda had it on "autopilot" mode while worrying about everything this screwed economy has thrown my way...its still doing good, i just scraped layres upon layres of coraline off the front and sides and noticed ive had some growth...
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    Where to buy Dolomite?

    My mg test came out a little on the low side (1000-1100 ppm) so im trying to track down some dolomite to throw in the ca Rx. Does anyone know where to find some that we can use in our tanks? I went to a local quarry which stocks it for sculptures and building, but the guy working there said the...
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    Fuge or inline frag tank?

    Im going to be redoing our sump setup and currently debating between keeping our fuge or just switching it to a inline frag tank. I know the fuge helps lower nutrients due to the cheato growth, but i hope to counter that with an inline water changing system to do 10% water changes every week...
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    Glowing fish

    I saw this special on the science channel about jellyfish and they were talking about a specific protein they have isolated from jellies which the use to make the lights they make....It seems people overseas have taken this and introduced it to many other species causing them to "glow"...
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    Gary Fong Puffer flash diffuser

    anybody have any experience with this: http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/532047610.htm Ive seen it at ritz and thought it was cool, but not sure if it worked like it says or if it would even fit my cameras shoe
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