fishmanmike01

1 hour ago, TheClark said:

I have gone through a few over the years too on the return pumps.  Frustrating.  I found a place that has them cheap on amazon and ordered up a few spares.  

https://www.amazon.com/Minger-Supply-Adapter-Transformer-Flexible/dp/B01AJQ9G2C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1490279258&sr=8-3&keywords=24V+6A+Power

This is one of the weaknesses of DC pumps IMO...

reefbreeders sells the OEM ones too.  Where did you pickup your replacements?

 

Thanks for the heads up Jeremy. I had extras from other pumps. Just curious if others have had the same issues. I was starting to think it was the pump causing the failures but it's looking like it is the modules. 

Here's a pic of the converters on im referring to. 

I'm trying to understand what's going on with my WP pump converters. I've gone through 4 of these in just as many weeks. Pumps run at constant speed. My problem is I find them pulsing and if I replace the converter if seems to fix if for a short time only to find them pulsing once again. Anyone experience this before? Is the problem the pump itself? 

6 hours ago, Emerald525 said:

I have known this guy since he started with a sweet little garage shop specializing in all sorts of inverts at a cheap price!

I remember when he had more hair on the top of his head and less on the chin!

It's always fun heading down to his shop and chatting with you!

 If you have never been to Garrett's shop the original The Premium Aquarium (TPA) it's definitely worth the drive to Salem!

You have come a long way and should be very proud of all you have done!

 

I hope you got the day off today and are spending time with your lovely family!  It's hard work being a business owner and a father and you're doing a great job!

 

Happy Birthday!

 

I remember his first garage store, and then the next, and then the Kubler store, and now the great empire. I sat next to him at my very first meeting and would like to think we have been friends since. It's been a long time.... 

Happy birthday mang. Today is yours. 

Well that was anticlimactic. 

Ahh dictyota. Such an evil bi?@#. I had to completely tear down my last set up due to that  emmer effer. It's relentless. I'd tell you where I got it from but I'd hate to put a certain store on the spot. My bad for letting it in my system anyway. Good luck with your transfer. 

Thanks for the nice pieces Jeff. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family. The tank looks awesome. Some nice show size pieces you're hording there. 

39 minutes ago, PowderBlue said:

What is it?

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Odontanthias. Borbonius

One of my top 5 favorite fish. They look like little thugs! 

I sure wished you live closer Jeremy. 2+ hours just doesn't merit a trip for 25-30 bucks. Good luck tho. 

Looks like a great start! 

I know low phosphate might be a factor in the production of  zooxantallae  which can lead to fading colors of corals. I was just curious as to what my fellow reefers felt was too low based on a PPB perspective. 

Thanks guys, that's what I was looking for. A value on the checker. So it sounds like between 10 and 30 ish is a good place to be. My tank tested at 7 

Holy crap the crickets are loud in here. I am still confused by the ppb conversion which lead to the question. At ppb I'm not sure 0 is really what you'd want. 

Where are you located?

If so what value do you strive for? 

15 gal RODI tank on a shelf near the ceiling in my garage. Gravity fed to the tank via a float valve in the sump. I fill the reservoir when it gets low and forget about it. Usually that's about once a week. 

Hmmm. 

37 minutes ago, Bicyclebill said:

Sorry, I hadn't seen your comment so didn't mean as a correction. It's what plants crave! I thought that was the stupidest movie ever, until I got up the next day on my regular trip to Costco. Then BAM, I realized it's not that far fetched! Then this election happened....


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Hmmm. Don't get me started. This election will get us away from the brawndo population decisions. Do I love him.... no. Do I support him ....  yes. We are desperate for change. 

Do you have a separate fish Qt? You have way more patience than I young grasshopper. 

2 minutes ago, Bicyclebill said:

Brawndo!


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Thanks for the correct spelling. I had a few so I missed that. Still gotta love it. Makes me wanna create a little l car for the sad crab. 

Man I could use a Starbucks right now. Lol. 

That's where the six line would have came in ?

Thank you Shawn. It was a pleasure to meet you. Your tank looks great! 

Interested in a trade for a gorgonian frag? 

3 hours ago, shaywood said:

Now only $20.00

I'll take it. I travel to Portland often but on short notice. Otherwise it will be Saturday until we could hook up.