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    Roadtrip from Florida to Houston, anything worthwhile to pick up along the way?

    Found a deal to drive a newly purchased car from Florida back home to Houston this week. Are there anything worthwhile to stop by, take a look at / shop for, to take back home? Maybe I need to stop and get one of those cheap styrofoam ice chest? Maybe get some ebay'ing done and swing by for...
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    Picking out LED lights for growth? for color? for effects?

    Does anyone have any personal experience on which of the led lights or combination works best for growth and brings out more color? I see articles saying that 10,000k is the best for growth, but adding UV can help change or color up some corals. Of course, the blue lights makes them pop, glow...
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    Does having high Calcium levels lower your KH?

    I haven't been really good lately, so my water problems may have been there for a while. I finally got off my duff when I got tired at looking at my pulsing xenias not doing anything--even though everything looked okay. I found out that my calcium dropped down to 350, so I grabbed a little...
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    Looking for Suggestions for an Arduino DIY for the Controller workshop.

    Hello All, I was thinking of getting something together for a 5-10 min presentation on the Arduino for the Controllers workshop in Nov. So far, I have a temperature triggered power switch with a waterproof probe, but I was wondering if anyone had wondered about the arduino's capabilities and...
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    Looking for comments and suggestion for a DIY chiller for a nano.

    Hey guys, I was thinking of a DIY chiller for my nano tank, but not that I would really need it, just thinking out loud. Anyone tried the following or have a suggestion? Would this even work? Parts: $34. Lux Win100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat --...
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    Generac generator inputs? reliable / reputable installers?

    I seem a little too late on this kind of stuff, but I noticed in past discussions, generators have come up. I just lost power at 2am, I hear my next door neighbor's generac kick on, and I wished I got one. ha! (I just got an automated call suggesting that the power may be back on at 10:50am...
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    Arduino Club Code on Marsh, anyone?

    As I am building my Arduino up, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in the code. Then, I was wondering if all of us that are interested would rather have a single code for the Arduino that controls everything--we simply just need to save up and buy the components that we want to...
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    Are there any worthwhile LED lighting effects?

    Now that I got my LED's and Arduino to programatically / automatically control the dimming, I am thinking of lighting effects such as... * I understand that sunrise/sunset or dim-to-full lights is useful to prevent fish from being shocked and dart all over the tank and injuring themselves. *...
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    PIF UFO Micromussa

    Hello All, I have a colony of UFO Micromussa for about 1 year. I think I will get a colony boom in a few *months*, and I will start fragging my main colony. I would like to put a few frags up for PIF. Attached is a picture of the colony. Please PM any interests; please do not put requests...
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    aiptasia drip of death by kalkwater?

    Hey all, I know that people use kalk paste to kill off aiptasia, but I got about 3-4 of them within 1 inch of corals. With the closeness and having a small tank, I did not want to try that. So, I tried a little syringe full of the clear kalk water layer that you would normally drip into the...
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    Any recommendations on low maintenance solo fish in 8gal nan

    Hello All, I am thinking of adding a solo fish in my 8gal nano. The tank has been running for over 1.5 years as a fishless setup, but I have added ornamental macroalgae that I think would benefit from a small fish. Also, I think it would help some of my xenias and add to the bio mix in the...
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    Moved / Reposted (Any recommendations on low mainten)

    (moved to fish reference forum; I think it is more appropriate)
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    Question on solid state relay for Arduino / Hydra automation

    Hello All, I just started my search on solid state relays (SSR) for the Arduino. I came across the configuration for they Hydra, and I was able to zoom in on the part number for the SSR used. Why is that that specific part is $30/relay while other relays can be purchased as low as...
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    Begining diy automated monitoring? any arduino locally?

    I just came across the arduino platform after someone chimed in on this forum. Going through the first few steps of making lights flash and pulses on the arduino, I think the diy arduino has interesting applications. Is there anyone local that may have an arduino reef project? I am curious...
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    Any tips to get pom pom xenia to pulse more?

    Hello All, I got a frag of pulsing pom pom xenia from the LFS. After 1 month, mine did not pulse as much. When I went back to the store, their xenia seems to still pulse 1-2 times/sec--mine are now pulsing about 0.5-1 times / sec. There are no fish in my tank, and I supplement my small tank...
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    why "reef ready" have holes drilled on the bottom?

    I am curious if anyone can provide insight on why "reef ready" tanks seems to have the fancy columns to provide an overflow of water into holes that are located at the bottom of the tank. Instead of a full column, wouldn't a similar overflow that is only 2-4" length from the surface with a hold...
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    Hole Drilled, now what? Washer, O-Ring, Screw-in fittings?

    Hello, I am interested in modifying my biocube / nano-tank with 2 holes to connect to a fuge. I am unclear what to do after you get the holes drilled. I am guessing to pick up some plumbing like a male / female screw-in fittings from the home-improvement store to get on each side of each...
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    Phallic Zoas!

    Perhaps I had a little too much to drink, but these zoas look a little randy and perky tonight. This is the third time that these zoas have "blown" up; this is the first time the entire colony are doing the same thing. I just had to take a picture of them. Maybe it is voyeurism or something...
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