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  1. smootie

    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...
  2. smootie

    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?
  3. smootie

    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...
  4. smootie

    General input about downsizing setup

    I came to the realization recently that I should probably downsize my system. The display tank is only 75 gallons (so compared to some of your systems, it's already pretty small!). But I've been battling bad water chemistry and nuisance algae for awhile now, and a major reason for the headaches...
  5. smootie

    Limitless Aquatics, Richmond TX

    Limitless Aquatics is a litte reef/saltwater/brackish/freshwater store in Richmond. I accidentally stumbled on it when I was shopping for roses (my other hobby haha) across the street at Enchanted Gardens. Small but healthy collection of corals and saltwater fish, and a well-curated selection...
  6. smootie

    Dilemma - replace sand in newish tank?

    When I started my tank, I used CaribSea Ocean Direct Live Sand in original grade because I liked the way it looked with the mix of grain sizes (and even shells!) mixed in. It's been horrible and I don't know what to do. Upon adding it (unrinsed, as the bag instructed) it immediately filled the...
  7. smootie

    75G macroalgae tank build

    Hi again. I thought I was done with aquariums (sold my IM 25G macroalgae lagoon almost exactly two years ago because I didn't make the time to take care of it) but here I am. Last year, I took an algae class and was reminded how much I love them. Also, I moved last summer from an apartment to a...
  8. smootie

    IM 25G Macroalgae Lagoon

    Hi everyone! I've been lurking around here ever since I found out I was moving to Houston last year. When I saw a used IM 25 gallon lagoon for cheap on Craigslist a couple of weeks ago I figured it was time to pull the trigger and set up a tank again. Picked up a bunch of supplies at OceanLife...
  9. smootie

    Store recommendation for dry goods?

    I'm setting up a tank and need to get dry sand, dry rock, salt mix, and random stuff like a mag float, python, etc. I can easily get all this stuff online but would rather support a local business. Do you guys have a recommendation for an LFS that has a decent selection of dry goods for fair...
  10. smootie

    2 x Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue

    Someone in the Woodlands is selling two Kessil A160WE Tuna Blues on Craigslist for $125 each I thought y'all might be interested.
  11. smootie

    Info about spots for collecting macroalgae in Galveston?

    Hi all, I am in the planning stages of putting together a small (probably about 30G) macros-only tank and would like to collect as many as I can myself. I saw in the collecting thread that people do get macroalgae from Galveston. Is there a "best" time of the year to do it? Which part of the...
  12. smootie

    Questions about RO/DI systems

    I'm new to RO/DI systems and wasn't sure where to start. According to the BRS recommendations, I should get a 5-stage since Houston water has chloramines in it, and the TDS averages 243 ppm which seems low enough to not need a 6-stage. However, I'd rather get a second opinion from someone who is...
  13. smootie

    Likely moving in a year - worth starting a new tank?

    I just moved to Houston and have mostly settled in. Thinking about starting up a nano tank (likely 20-30 gallons) with soft corals and plants. However, I'm pretty certain that I will be moving to a different house (in Houston) when my lease is up next July. How stable would a tank like this be...
  14. smootie

    Possibly moving to Houston - what is the reef scene like?

    There is a high probability that I will be moving to Houston this year (for hubby's job) and thought it would be a good opportunity to get back into marine aquariums because I'll have a lot of free time. I've had saltwater tanks but, being in Hawaii, I am severely limited by what I could have...
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