Nate213

anyone know what the price minus controller will be at the sale?

I have an idea. Could probably be even better if we could arrange a group buy for a bunch of units.

The Vegas are coming in just a week or so too. In guessing that's why they are dropping the price of the sols

 

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Yes they are supposed to ship to distributors before the end of the month. I'm betting there are lots of people out there like me sitting on the fence trying to make a decision.

I'm probably going to jump to Sols also. Was waiting for the new Vega to come out, but there are too many unknowns with the Vega. I'm sure it's going to be a fantastic fixture, but will it be worth the $100+ premium over the Sol? I'm looking to get probably 8 to cover a 6 ft tank, so that is a small chunk of change in additional funds over the Sol. Right now I have a 48L x 30w tank, so will most likely run 4 - 6. This Sunlight deal might make my decision easier.

How many do you want?

Depends on the deal.

Can you tell us how many Sols will be available?

 

Both parties have a certain responsibility when it comes to dealing live stock. If you don't love this hobby to begin w/ you shouldn't get into the retail side and if your not willing to be responsible for your purchases and live stock you shouldn't be in the hobby.

Well said. Unfortunately most people are introduced to the hobby through their LFS and rely on them for the initial expertise. I would like to see a LFS have more educational tools to help people to new the hobby. Maybe a loaner library or some great website links?

My LFS is uneducated. If you mention RODI water, refractometer or even protein skimmer to most of the employees they just give a blank stare. If you ask them what you need for a saltwater setup they will show you a Fluval filter and sell you a FW light. They also stock some of the worst fish possible. I have seen far more sweetlips, panther groupers, and copperband butterflies than anything suitable for someone new to the hobby. It drives me crazy.

I have a used sheep I can offer up for trade.

Do I dare ask what it was used for?

Have this posted on CL but figured it might be worthwhile to post here also. Never know some of you might be motorcycle enthusiasts.

Would trade for 5 ecotech radions and a pair of vortech MP60s.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/3211671232.html

I'm very interested in how that works. I read nearly the entire reefcentral thread last night. I do have a number of acro colonies so it will suck dipping them all. Fortunately most of them are small. It does give me some relief to finally figure out why a couple of my colonies weren't doing as well as they did in my 75. I've been driving myself insane checking water parameters, flow, lighting, ect. I wish I would have found them sooner.

Crap. I just was looking very closely at one of my Acro colonies that was receding and the [language filter] little buggers are on it! The only new corals I have bought in the last year for my display were from madmike a few weeks ago. Im sure they didnt come from his tank. I did buy a bunch of new cleanup crew about 2 months ago. They must have come from there. I would have never thought I would get these in my display. Im pretty careful about dips and quarantine for new additions.

Thank you' date=' lol I think I'm gonna go kessil. Just needa buy one now. Anyone got for cheaper than marine depot? Lol[/quote']

 

Kessils are MAP, so you wont find cheaper unless you can get a used one. I bought mine from The Premium Aquarium. Garrett had it shipped directly to my home.

Ok so what are they priced. Couldn't find it on their web page

 

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The A150s are $265 and 32 watts. The A350s are $399 and 92 watts.

The Kessils also look awesome. I'm really happy with mine, just wish it was controllable through an Apex. I'd buy four more for my display tank if they were.

The Kessil A350 and A350W are dimmable just not through a controller.

Not sure about the hard corals, but most soft corals like dirtier water. My zoas die off when I get lower nutrient levels. Maybe your water is too clean for the softies and you are just having bad luck with SPS?

Kessil A350 or A350W if you like the pendant look.

Omg! No way! Lol' date=' how about a good ol craigslister trade? I've got two packets of purple cool aid, clearly purple is the best flavor! A few feet of weed whacker thread, 2 tennis balls, and 17 dollars, you interested in a trade? Hahaha. Sorry had to try and help ya laugh. I'm nursing a carpet right now but I'm still interested in the war coral. If the nem turns around soon I'll grab the war from you.[/quote']

 

Hey you cant trade off my weed eater string. That is my original lineage, grown from a very small frag. .

Bad. Go miracles in canada

X2. I have a glasscages tank and the quality is not there. It holds water fine but the seams look terrible and the edges are rough. Fortunately it is a temporary tank only.

Both my sumps have center returns. Check out my build threads for photos. One is a 40B and the other is a 29 tall. I will try to get you baffle heights later, but you can probably get a rough idea based on the pictures.

Getting a group of PNWMAS people togather to do some target shooting sounds like a good Idea to me the only trouble would be finding a suitable location thats not to far away for every one to make it.

Yes, it is difficult enough just to find a place to shoot, let alone one that can accommodate a group.

i agree with you nate never hurts to have more bullets but being in the infantry and being deployed to afganistan has its advantages to stressful situations all im sayin is if you are not confident that you can neutralize the threat in 2 shots then you should not worry about shooting 15 cause at the point you are putting other people in danger IMO.

That is very good point. Obviously you have been in the type of situations the rest of us pray to never be in. My post probably came across different than I intended. I don't think the high cap is necessary (my standard carry gun is not), but if all else being equal, size, weight concealment, ect. I will pick the extra rounds.

I am also firm believer that people shouldn't own / carry, unless they practice, train and continue to practice. Shooting half a box at the range after buying the weapon is not adequate. Those are the type of people that could potentially injure innocent bystanders.

I just get the three packs of super glue gel from the dollar store.

Same here.

cause my opinion is if you cant do it with 2 you shouldnt be carring a gun in the first place IMO. now others might completly disagree with what i have said.

There is no substitution for range time and training to prepare yourself. I have a gun range on my property and have shot tens of thousands of rounds. I'm very confident in my ability to hit what I aim for in just about any situation. But I know if the time ever comes to actually pull the trigger, that is a whole new game. You can't replicate that kind of stress. I would rather have 14+1 because I'm not going to stop until the threat is stopped.

Safety is everything with kids. Mine started shooting at 4 to 6 and I would have it no other way. They need to learn to respect guns and understand how dangerous they can be' date=' even if you don't like guns and don't want one in your home. Someday that child will go to some gun owners house when they are not home and a child will pull out a gun to show your kid.... you fill in the blanks. Educate and lock them up.[/quote']

 

X2. If everyone was educated properly there would be far fewer accidents.

It's worth a long drive just to see his amazing tank! Mike

X2. It's worth the drive and the $100 admission fee. Thanks again Mike!