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We just moved today and i need to top off my water and I’m out.... ugh. Let me know if you do, otherwise I’ll have to see what petco has to get me by tonight thanks! Matt 503-329-7659

On your phone, in the wifi networks you should see 2 networks for your router - one that has -5G on the end and one that doesn't. make sure you connect to the one without the 5G, just during the configuration.

Ha - yea, voice could be a bit tricky with little ones; my youngest is 10 and doesn't mess with it. Note on getting it going on your net. I had an issue connecting it to my 5G network. Make sure you pick the non-5G net and it'll link right up. Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help! - Matt

Just thought I'd put out there a great way to remotely monitor temp in the tank - only about $24 total! I picked up a Sonoff TH16 and Temp Prob and they work great! Features WIFI and Cloud Remotely monitor temp 16A Power outlet can be controlled by high and/or low temp thresholds Set time schedules for automatic control: It has single, repeating, and countdown timers. Works with Amazon alexa (i just have to say, alexa turn off "Aquarium Pumps". What you need. I ordered from China (https://www.itead.cc/sonoff-th.html). With shipping about $17. You can also get these from amazon but you'll pay about $10 more for them. Sonoff Temp Sensor-DS18B20, $3.50 Sonoff TH16, $8.50 You'll also need a small 3 pronged extension cord if you want to use the power. I bought one at fred meyer for $8. You'll have to cut each end of the extension cord off (i did about 6" for each side) and then wire the plugs into the Sonoff 16. It's very easy but you'll need wire cutters and strippers to do it clean. I currently have the pumps on my aquarium on the power outlet so I can turn them on/off via alexa when I feed the fish. I've also set the low temp threshold to 1 degree less than my normal temp, so if I forget to turn the pumps back on (i have kids, i get distracted A LOT), then it automatically turns the pumps back on for me when it see's the 1 degree temp drop. I plan on making a thermoelectric chiller for the summer here really soon and I'll use the sonoff to control the chiller instead vie the high and low threshold. My goal for the chiller is less than $30, I'll post that when I'm done as well.

thank you for the input. I went ahead and just pulled out everything that was not isolated to a single rock. that stuff grows fast......

I've have a few things I'd like to get rid of that are just taking space and could be used. If you don't like the prices, shoot me an offer cash or trade for coral. ~10lbs of live rock - $20 CPR HOB Skimmer with Maxijet 1200 - $25 Eheim - 2224-37 Professionel Canister filter (185gph, up to 65g Aquarium) - $50 Koralia Nano 425 Powerhead - $15 Sicce Nano Powerhead (only used about 4m) - $20

I have some anthelia in my tank that is going to town so I need either trade or give some of it away. Does this coral really have any value?

sorry it took so long on the reply, i just noticed the question.

Cuttlefish and Corals

Got a nice one of this little guy tonight.

thanks everyone. So I did go ahead and use it. BUT, before I did - i put about a cup of it in some salt water and mixed it up then let it settle. Tested for ammonia and nitrates and both were 0 which was great. used about 1.5" of sand, moved about 1/2 the water over from my old tank, topped off with new water and matured live rock. Took about a day for the fog to dissipate and the tank was good to go - it didn't even cycle.

I have a Hydor Slim Skim that's only about 6m old. I just upgraded my tank and no longer need it if you're interested. I've also sealed it so it acts as a nice overflow. I also have a CPR HOB skimmer that needs a pump I'd sell super cheap if you'd rather that. - Matt

yes - they'll still eat pods, he's always foraging around. But, they've been raised on Calanus and pellets so they'll eat that too. I shut off the power heads and pumps and then spot feed the area he always seams to return to. Right now i'm doing pellets in the morning and Calanus in the evening, no spiking in nitrates so my tank is stable with the extra feeding. Just wanting to make sure he's eating.

Yep - it is.

Nice picture of the clown and mandarin I picked up a couple weeks ago at cuttlefish. Made themselves right at home!

question - i'm moving to a bit bigger tank and I have some CaribSea Arag-Alive sand that I didn't originally use and still in the bag (about 9m old). I can see through the clear parts some of the green/pink bacteria growing in there. am i better off getting new sand or I should be good? Thanks!

I have a very small tank that's been up and running for 8m with a few small coral frags doing nicely. I have some bare LR in there but have too much in there for the tank size and really just want to pull it and put in a few nice colorful colonized rocks in there. Let me know if you have something - THANK YOU! - Matt

ha! next is a Jesus rendition to be on par with the web sightings in toast and potatoes...etc..... I don't think a coralline algae one has been documented yet!

I have a very well behaved 10 year old that will definitely want to come w me - kids allowed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Since it'd been so long since I had a tank, it never ceases to amaze me all the little things that I forgot and get to discover again... How I can just stare at the tank and not get bored I post because my little tank has been cycled for a a number of weeks now, all numbers dialed, diatoms dieing off and then low and behold GHA started to take hold, and fast I might add. Only have a couple fish in there right now with a small clean up crew. Before the GHA had a change to take over everything, I took a trip down to Upscales yesterday and picked up a couple of emerald crabs.... Only appropriate time in life to say "I love my crabs!!!!!", they had a vegetarian FEAST last night and super fun to watch them go to work Daughter I couldn't take our eyes off the tank and man they mowed it all down!

let me know when and where - I'd be happy to help. I have a meeting I need to be in from 10-11, outside of that I can pop over. Matt - 503-329-7659

well that was easy! will do.

Perfect. I'm on the west side out in Hillsboro so not a bad drive, I drove over there last week to look around.

What is the best way to find a specific fish? Local, wait until they happen to get one? I see there's sites to order from online but by mail seems dicey.... Don't have a huge tank so I have to be particular. What's the best practice here.... Thanks! - Matt