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by Rick Dotson
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: ambitious DIY aquarium controller
Replies: 36
Views: 14868

Ambitious DIY aquarium controller!! :)

I would say this in an understatement. +10
by Rick Dotson
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: ambitious DIY aquarium controller
Replies: 36
Views: 14868

Something I posted on PVAS. Here is an interesting site from a guy who also used an Arduino http://www.reefprojects.com/wiki/Main_Page I have automated water changing on my sump tank but I used an Idec Smart Relay. It changes about 60 gallons a day and auto doses the dechlor. I also added a stop/fee...
by Rick Dotson
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: ambitious DIY aquarium controller
Replies: 36
Views: 14868

With a webcam you could tell your fishsitter that they are feeding too much!

Actually I don't feed my fish when on vacation and they do just fine.
by Rick Dotson
Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:02 am
Forum: Critters
Topic: Need Fish
Replies: 13
Views: 5244

I also buy from Rachael and she is great to work with but has limited selection. The Wet Spot 4310 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97213 (503) 287-3339 info@wetspottropicalfish.com They have a get selection and many Odd Balls. The bad thing is they are on the other coast and that increases the chance f...
by Rick Dotson
Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: Source for some tools
Replies: 16
Views: 3588

Nice site Thanks for posting.
by Rick Dotson
Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: A giggle: glowing plants
Replies: 2
Views: 1172

Cute! :)
by Rick Dotson
Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: AGA Convention 2010
Replies: 56
Views: 15416

Mary and I had a great time. The speakers were great and the FAN tour was very nice. I am exhausted because it was a busy weekend. I am going to need to go to work to get a break. :)

Thanks to the AGA for hosting the event.
by Rick Dotson
Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Critters
Topic: How many CRS are ok in a 2.5g Minibow?
Replies: 9
Views: 2721

Not everyone has a GWAPA to grow plants and provide them for cheap prices.
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile to bag up plants for a meeting.

Not that I grow them for the money but it is nice to be appreciated sometimes.
by Rick Dotson
Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Critters
Topic: How many CRS are ok in a 2.5g Minibow?
Replies: 9
Views: 2721

Crystal Reds were going for top $ at the auction yesterday?
I was giving them away in August, go figure.

We still have a bunch so Mary will probably bring some this weekend.

Congrats to Jen who sold her nano for bokoo dollars from what I heard.
by Rick Dotson
Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: Food for October meeting
Replies: 11
Views: 3089

No cupcakes? :(

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