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[C4SxM5]

either of those dates will work for me. thanks for putting this together.

 

[bored4long]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11668219#post11668219 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bladeruner143
It looks like I have to drop out of this My wife says I can have either some new Zoas or an ATO system. looks like I'm gonna have to do this another time. If you guys find a way to video record this demo LMK!

Rudy, do the ATO. Most people you ask will say an ATO is one of the most important pieces of equipment for keeping your tank params stable.

You can always get some zoas... Besides, the frag swap is right around the corner...you will have zoas coming out your ears in 6 weeks!

 

[MrMikeB]

I agree, ATO is 1st priority - zoas are easy enough to come by.

Steve, name a time and place. I will need you to pick up all my equipment (I can pay in advance). I will need a couple of these, so if somebody wanted to come and put one together but could not afford to buy the pieces, lemme know. I buy the parts, you get the experience, and I get the ATO (muwuahaha! what a deal for me eh?)

 

[MrMikeB]

I just had this novel idea. What if we called in at Round Table where we have our meetings and ask to use the room on a different Friday eve (or any other day for that matter)? Leverage the club's connections to secure a room big enough to accommodate people, easy to find, decent food, etc. Just a thought Steve.

 

[kdblove_99]

I will probably join but my bday weekend is the 15th so i dont think i can make that weekend

 

[bladeruner143]

Hhhmmm, I like the way you guys think . . . OK, I'm gonna talk to her tonight and see if I can work this out!!! Wish me luck guys . . . I'm going in . . .

 

[funman1]

Date seems set for 23rd or (22nd at round table?)

 

[kdblove_99]

Either Day will work!

I would definetly do the ATO and skip the Zoos

 

[D&KSac]

Either day works for me too.

 

[funman1]

OK CONFIRMED......

Feb 22nd (Friday)
Location: Roundtable Pizza (Same one MARS meets at)
Time: 7:00 PM SHARP

Also check page 1 for the current list. Please send me an update if your name has anything marked in RED

Mike, Did you want me to get the MUST have Parts for you too?
ALso how many did you plan to make?
LMK.

 

[kdblove_99]

Do any of the LFS carry that Tom Aqualifter?

That $16.99 at Aquahub is steep i have found it on 2 diffrent sites for $9.95 and $10 something

 

[funman1]

YR has them in stock (Last time I was there) and they are like $12 or $13 I think.

 

[kdblove_99]

Cool, I will go there then for that.

WHat do you think of these steve? do the cups scare you,they look cool?http://www.fishbowl-innovations.com/product/floatSwitch

or would you just go with these
http://www.aquahub.com/store/ifloatfloatswitch.html

should i also get one of these
http://www.aquahub.com/store/moldaholder9.html

 

[kdblove_99]

Forgot Steve on the first page on the items you can get you put $24 is total but it all comes to $26..

 

[funman1]

Top link is sold out so I'd say bad option
I personally really like the Mold a Holder stuff.

Ahh ok, so I can't add
I will still honor the $24 price for all of it.

 

[kdblove_99]

Ok, I will start picking up these items!

WOuld you get the 9 or 18"holders?

Thanks for doing this it should be fun!

 

[MrMikeB]

Steve, go ahead and pick up enough parts for 3 for me (all items you recommend). I figure that's one set for me, and 2 more for people who want to show up to build one, but don't have the $$ for the parts. One can also be for your build since I am sure you don't actually need another one laying around the place.

Just let me know how much I owe and I will get you the $$$ right away.

Thanks again for putting this all together!

 

[bladeruner143]

So, it looks like I'm still out for now. I guess I'll build one of these when I get my new tank. I usually top off everyday during feeding time to it shouldn't be too bad I guess. Thanks for putting this together Steve!

 

[funman1]

Mike, so you need me to order the Must have's then? I need to know ASAP.

ALERT: The store I was going to get the power adapters and relays from is closed indefinately
I now have to go on a hunt online to try and find them
SO, I need to know from all of you what you need me to get for you (If anything) so I can place an online order to get the stuff here ASAP for the project...

 

[MrMikeB]

Yest Steve, please do. I figure it will be easier this way for you.

Are you talking about that place in the Carmichael area is going out of business? That electronic part store that's been there for years - HS or something like that.