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Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 07:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 567
Posted By gcvt
Your photo doesn't seem to be working.

Your photo doesn't seem to be working.
Forum: The Lounge 12/18/2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 735
Posted By gcvt
I try to avoid pulling out my iPhone in public...

I try to avoid pulling out my iPhone in public nowadays, just because everyone wants to talk about it, touch it, play with it, etc. When I do whip it out....yes, it does get quiet :) Awesome device...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 04/01/2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 876
Posted By gcvt
If I sold the tank empty it would probably...

If I sold the tank empty it would probably include: tank, oak stand & lighting canopy, 40g glass sump, Mag12 return pump and rigid PVC plumbing setup. Then I'd have some powerheads, Euro-Reef CS6-2+...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 04/01/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 876
Posted By gcvt
Re: looking for 100 gallon tank

I have a 100g Bioreef acrylic 60" black-back center overflow, LR, DSB, etc that I'm preparing to sell. Right now, it's still set up and running, just without any livestock. All fish and corals have...
Forum: The Lounge 12/26/2004, 09:01 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,172
Posted By gcvt
Geez, doesn't anyone remember Showgirls?! Now...

Geez, doesn't anyone remember Showgirls?! Now THAT was the worst movie of all time!
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 09/15/2004, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 813
Posted By gcvt
Thanks for the info and colt offer Cheri! ...

Thanks for the info and colt offer Cheri!

Yep, I'm sure my cleanup was at least partially killed off. I'll have to place an order soon for some more critters. I already took tons of bristle worms...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 09/12/2004, 03:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 813
Posted By gcvt
I didn't have any windows open, but I did have...

I didn't have any windows open, but I did have two 4" fans running in the canopy.

The problem with open windows and A/C is that I only have two windows in my apartment. One is a large sliding...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 09/10/2004, 04:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 813
Posted By gcvt
Update: The zoos and button polyps have...

Update:

The zoos and button polyps have apparently made a remarkable recovery....or at least the button polyps have. They sprung back to life late last night. The Zoos are looking much better too,...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 09/08/2004, 06:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 813
Posted By gcvt
Thank you for your kind words & thoughts. I tried...

Thank you for your kind words & thoughts. I tried to tell my non-fishkeeping friends it'd be just like coming home and finding their cat or dog dead, but they just don't get it. It just makes me...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 09/08/2004, 01:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 813
Posted By gcvt
Unhappy Complete catastrophe

I have horrible news. I got home from my Labor Day camping trip to find a total disaster in my 100g reef tank. The tank temperature was over 90 degrees - I lost everything I'd been working so hard to...
Forum: The Lounge 06/22/2004, 04:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,073
Posted By gcvt
Holy crap! - what's your address, and is there a...

Holy crap! - what's your address, and is there a cover charge?!?!
Forum: The Lounge 06/22/2004, 04:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By gcvt
Hmm...asking this question on a marine aquarium...

Hmm...asking this question on a marine aquarium website might not get you the most unbiased opinions.

I vote for the reef tank (duh)....and that's coming from someone who lives & breathes...
Forum: Reef Fishes 06/21/2004, 06:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By gcvt
Looks like a male to me. Here's a couple old...

Looks like a male to me.

Here's a couple old threads about sexing anthias...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=129424...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/21/2004, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 174
Posted By gcvt
Is there a reset button on your power strip?

Is there a reset button on your power strip?
Forum: The Lounge 06/21/2004, 05:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,521
Posted By gcvt
It's at least partially SF man. I'm kinda...

It's at least partially SF man. I'm kinda surprised no one has asked me anything since you can see the glow from the street. And forget about it if I open the hood to feed or something - looks like a...
Forum: The Lounge 06/20/2004, 01:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 201
Posted By gcvt
I LOVE camping! I spend at least 6 weekends a...

I LOVE camping! I spend at least 6 weekends a year in the woods and wish I could do more. I think I probably started camping before I learned how to walk and it's just never gone away.

I started...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2004, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By gcvt
Mine is about five years old and still has these...

Mine is about five years old and still has these types of markings. This isn't my photograph, but it looks a lot like my fish...

http://www.motorworld.com/gcvt/pets/fish/reef/fish/purple_tang.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2004, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By gcvt
I bought all my schedule 40 PVC parts from Home...

I bought all my schedule 40 PVC parts from Home Depot too - good stuff. One cool thing was being able to easily return the parts I ended up not using.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/19/2004, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 149
Posted By gcvt
Indeed.

Indeed.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/18/2004, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 191
Posted By gcvt
I've never heard that full strength vinegar can...

I've never heard that full strength vinegar can damage pumps. I've been using it full-strength for many years and have never had a problem....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/18/2004, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 188
Posted By gcvt
I use a Maxijet 1200 for my water changes. I toss...

I use a Maxijet 1200 for my water changes. I toss it in the sump and pump waste water to my kitchen sink. Then I toss it in my 30g trash can and pump new water to the sump. Works like a charm, and...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 06/18/2004, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 236
Posted By gcvt
Agreed with the above. I like my sump because... ...

Agreed with the above. I like my sump because...

- I can add chemicals, test parameters and do water changes all without disturbing the main tank
- I can hide all my equipment (heaters, skimmer,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/18/2004, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 277
Posted By gcvt
Hmm, then again, this could be the perfect...

Hmm, then again, this could be the perfect opportunity to upgrade to an even better pump and keep the Mag12 as a backup http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
Forum: The Lounge 06/17/2004, 10:36 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,170
Posted By gcvt
I went through the same exact thing with the...

I went through the same exact thing with the Oilers when I was just a young gcvt growing up in Houston ;)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/17/2004, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 277
Posted By gcvt
Question Who keeps a spare pump as a backup?

I'm starting to think I should really have a spare pump on hand in case my Mag12 (or Sedra) pump suddenly fails.

Who here keeps a spare pump around in case of a failure? How big is it in relation...
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