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    For Sale Fiji-20 Advanced Reef Sump - $150 OBO

    Fiji-20 Advanced Reef Sump - $150 OBO (originally listed Nov. 2023 but that post got archived so I made a new one) It's compact, looks nice, and gives you the option of using filter floss intead of socks. Will come with all the original parts/pieces (not everything is pictured here). Clean and...
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    Do you recognize this scumbag that stole a torch from Oceanlife?

    Here is OLA's security footage of the guy who stole a torch out of one of the tanks at Oceanlife Aquariums (sorry, it's a Facebook reel): This is footage of him stealing it: Do you recognize this idiot?
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    Salt storage

    I have a spare empty Salinity bucket you can have if you want it. It has a rubber gasket and a locking top to keep the moisture out.
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    Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

    Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! I'm thankful for this community: for the MARSH board who organizes events for us, the posters who ask for and offer advice, hobbyists who share pics of their setups and critters, even the guests who don't post at all (we can see y'all lurking :sneaky:). Hope you...
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    Where To Get Syringes?

    I used to have guinea pigs and occasionally they had to be treated topically with Ivermectin for mites. Ivermectin comes in glass phials with rubber tops so you have to use a syringe to get the liquid out. I'm not sure about here, but in Hawaii the pharmacy will ask what the syringes were for...
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    New IM 40L Build

    I recently started up an IM 40L tank as well (Fusion Pro 2) and really like it a lot! The tank dimensions are so pleasing. My only quibble with it is that mine effectively only holds 30 gallons of water and I don't even have that much sand/rock. Can't wait to see how yours turns out!
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    Manta Dive off Kona, Hi

    I swam with whale sharks last year off the coast of Isla Mujeres. I thought it would be similar to the manta experience. Boy was I wrong! The boats pull up next to the shark, and you have to scramble to jump in the water quickly (and safely), orient yourself, and then swim as fast as you can...
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    Manta Dive off Kona, Hi

    The Kona manta ray dive was my first and last night dive! Nothing bad happened--I'm just too timid to be in the ocean in the dark on a regular basis :LOL: It was incredible even though we only had three rays visit that night (my DM said the previous night there were something like 16!)
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    Discuss July MARSH Frag and Equipment Swap. Lunch and Ice Cream

    I have never seen anyone use a butter knife for scale before but I hope it becomes a thing :ROFLMAO:
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    Rec me a Auto top off system

    It's not perfect, but one of the reasons I like the Hydros is that I can set a maximum amount of time that ATO pump is allowed to run. If it hits the max time, it shuts off and sends me an alert. I've never had the tank or sump overflow because of the ATO (at least not yet, haha) because the...
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    Rec me a Auto top off system

    I haven't used any Apex products, but there are other MARSH folks who are in the Hydros ecosystem who might be able to chime in.
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    Rec me a Auto top off system

    I'm using the CoralVue Hydros ATO because my tank is on the Hydros controller system already. I like it a lot so I would give it a 10 on satisfaction and 10 for how well it works. It's really easy to set up and the little pump is a champ -- it's run dry multiple times and still works fine haha...
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    Bearded Dragon

    Consider adopting a rescue! Gina's Heart of Gold rescue takes surrendered reptiles, provides medical care if necessary, and rehomes them. She will be at Repticon this weekend. She often posts available animals on her FB page at Gina's Heart of Gold Reptile Rescue. Best of luck with the beardie...
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    Algae Barn OceanMagik

    Cinco Ranch Aquariums regularly has phyto in stock, but I'm sure other stores carry it, too.
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    Algae Barn OceanMagik

    I haven't used that product but have experience with other algae and they should never smell bad when they arrive. In general, vendors don't ship algae products (such as macros and phyto) as carefully as they do when shipping critters because "plants" are more hardy. Unfortunately, this is bad...
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