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I don't think I'm worthy... (sad)

Andy - I have to make sure I am never trying to drink anything when I read one of your posts... you never know when it will cause me to spontaneously spray liquid across my desktop (laugh)(laugh)

That's a bummer Andy. So much for technology making life easier (scratch). Sounds like a glitch in the outlet control as opposed to the sensor pathway - do you have an extra outlet to use on your DC8 (making an assumption here)?

I knew you were "the man" Bob but I didn't realize you were really "The Man"!

(laugh)(laugh) I applaud your honesty Eric... you just said what many of us think on a regular basis!

Nice shots Andy (as always). I love that monti (drooler)... and it reminds me that I still don't have an Oregon or Cali tort! Gotta find more room... (plotting)

I love to see threads return from the dead... especially with tank shots like those. Now I am even more bummed I didn't hook up with Jody while I was down south last week DOH!

Looking sharp Garrett! Can't wait to see that setup full lit and stocked (clap)

Nice win! Oden came up huge tonight and Sergio and Rudy had a nice little run in the first half to push the tempo... every little bit helps! On to Houston - third times a charm right

Ok... that is some funny stuff right there (laugh)(laugh)

Nice! I like Undertakers last one (the yellow) and Michael's pink ones with the bright blue edge. Got any extras???

Agreed 100%!

Ouch! I was just about to comment on what a great piece it was! When you coming up north again (plotting)

Wow... that is pretty impressive Miles! That definitely suggests the back pressure of the water under normal circumstances is creating a greater load then the air/water mix with the mesh mod. Just wondering about your point re lubrication and friction. Do you think there is any increase in the friction and possibly localized heat (at the impellor interface) with the increased air flow? Perhaps there is a trade-off between the reduced load (back pressure) and reduced lubrication? Not trying to start anything here... just trying to understand.

In addition to Andy's point about water flow, I would think the mesh mod would also introduce the issue of balancing. Unless the mod were perfectly balanced (or at least as well as the stock impellor), that would add an additional source of stress on the pump and potentially shorten life as well. Again, could be insignificant compared to the benefits...

Congratulations Jason! That is pretty exciting. It is a bummer about the fry though... sounds like a lot of work to try and keep them alive. Dave (Barelycuda) would be the guy to talk to about what all that entails if you decide to give it a shot. Good luck!

Looks like a nice setup and some beautiful livestock Dale... wish we were closer! Good luck with the move if you aren't able to sell.

Looking sweet Shane! I love that tank. Can't wait to see that system put together... keep the pics coming!

If any of you are interested in trying out some nice healthy SPS specimens I would highly recommend jumping on these! The mother colonies are amazing and Steve is very generous and a great guy to talk to to boot!

Pretty nice. We kicked around Ashland and Jacksonville Mon - Sat AM. Did some shopping, bike ridding, sight seeing and caught a couple of plays. Also went to the Oregon caves and dipped across the boarder long enough to stand unders some old growth redwoods. A good mix of activities... oh, yeah, and lots of eating on my part