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Update- My buddy finished the steel stand and it turned out really nice. So nice I decided to keep it exposed for all to see. I ended up getting a little over 200 lbs of base rock from reefer rocks to go along with my existing 150 lb of live rock. I was able to drill a few of the rocks to make some arch ways and overhangs. Arch The final placement was fairly close to my original design. As you can see below my canopy is not finished yet so I'm having to temporarily use my old one to provide some much needed light. Most of my coral is still out in the frag tank and will be moved later this week. This is the side view from my desk. I have a pretty good view while I'm checking the scanning the AH. I just installed a tunze wavebox last night. That thing is way cool. I'll have to take a few videos of my torch waving back and forth. Greg

It would be nice if name tags were used at the monthly meetings. I've been to a few meetings but often find it hard to remember people's handles let alone their real name. It would also make things easier and less intimidating for new members who don't know anyone. Greg

The aqualifter works fine on the U-tube. It just keeps you from having to suck saltwater in your mouth. Unless you like that sort of thing.

Go to one of the LFS and pick up an aqualifter pump. Its worth its weight in gold if you have an external overflow box. http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=OE1137 The pump is designed to suck air/water from one side and pump it out the other hose. Attach a few feet of airline tubing to each side of the pump and put the "sucking" tube in the U-tube. Just make sure the end of the airline tubing is at the top of the u-tube. Place the output airline tubing over your tank as it will start to spit out water once the siphon starts. Turn on the pump and it will suck out the air in the u-tube. After a little practice you can change out u-tubes on the fly in about 20-30 seconds. You will need to make sure that both sides of the overflow have water. Greg

Do any of the LFS carry this? Sure Grip 100 Magnetic Powerhead Holder up to 3/4" http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AF-SG100&Category_Code= Greg

can you PM me with the price of the large one?

Do you have the larger reflectors in stock? Like this: http://www.reefexotics.com/lumenarc.htm The hood dimensions are 19.5” x 19.5” x 8.5” tall. Greg

SoCalCreations built a new tank (70 x 36 x 30) for me and it is finally here! I borrowed my friends truck to pick it up from the freight yard and the forklift driver hit his truck with the pallet! One accident report later we made it back home with a few guys to muscle it out of the truck. It was neatly packed away in a crate with several layers of foam to protect it. My daughter and wife checking it out. Once we removed the wood it wasn't too heavy. It took 4 guys to waddle it into the house. I'm still waiting on the steel stand but it shouldn't be too much longer. Greg

So why did everyone step down or resign? greg

I have a clam that is on his way out. :( I've moved him to my frag tank to give him some TLC but nothing has helped. This morning he had a hole ripped in his mantle just above the outlet siphon. He is gaping and his main mantle has receeded way past the edge of his shell. So. What is the best way to put a clam down? I don't want him to die and have the pollution take others with him. I feel bad for him. :( All of my other clams are doing great by the way. Greg

more pictures.

Mr.S's Frag tank You can see his yellow tang checking me out as moved down the tank. Frag Tank Greg

I'll post more videos as soon as they finish uploading. Dremel vs coral Greg

I'm excited!! Goto http://www.socalcreations.com/ and click on "Current Creations" (i'll give you a hint. my name is Greg) Greg

Can I get a picture of the Sailfin tang?

Can people bring their TDS and refractometers so we can do a few tests and compare the results? I've always been curious if there are any differences between models. Greg

sweet. which sponsor would you be?

The dart will not be used as a main source of tank flow but the returns will be attached to two sea swirls. I was going to go with a closed loop or two but I've decided to get a tunze wavebox and a few tunze streams. Thanks for all the input.

I'm looking for a kalk reactor but i'm not sure which one to get. Pump vs Stir bar. Any experiences? $349 - KR1220: 6" tube, 23" high x 6.5" x 6.5", 2.2 gallon capacity (50-200 gallon systems) http://www.barraquatic.com/kalk.php or $240 - Precision Marine Kalkreactor http://oceanencounter.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=OE&Product_Code=PMK1&Category_Code=PMK Greg

I will probably redirect 500-700 to my frag system so it should be around 1500 i would think.

Its not really that much for a 320g is it?

So we have 3 people and need 2 more. This would give us 10% off. Anyone else interested?

I would like to run 1500-2000 through my overflow. Would a Dart run ok at 7' head pressure? Any experiences? According to the chart it looks like it will do it. Greg

nice looking unit. Is it a needlewheel skimmer?

Is there any interest in a group buy from OM? http://www.oceansmotions.com 5 units would be 10% off 6-10 units 15% off Group buy info If there is enough interest I can gather the money and coordinate the purchase. Greg