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by plant57va
Thu May 13, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: JRAS SPRING TAILGATE TAGSALE: MAY 22
Replies: 0
Views: 3896

JRAS SPRING TAILGATE TAGSALE: MAY 22

JAMES RIVER AQUARIUM SOCIETY IS HOSTING ITS 2ND TAILGATE TAGSALE, SATURDAY, MAY 22ND FROM 1-4. LOCATION: LOGO ADVANTAGE, 8007A MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE, MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111 GO TO JRAS.ORG TO VIEW ALL THE SELLER AND BUYER DETAILS FOR OUR TAGSALE. IF YOU PLAN TO SELL, THE ONLY REQUIREMENT IS TO BE...
by plant57va
Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: SPLITTING Co2 from regulator
Replies: 8
Views: 6025

Re: SPLITTING Co2 from regulator

is it because the pressure is not constant and one works off another, in that if i set #1 needle valve, where i want it , then i add #2 and #3 etc... each time i add one the pressure changes on #1, and so on and so on?????
so you have to tweak each time you add a line..????
by plant57va
Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: SPLITTING Co2 from regulator
Replies: 8
Views: 6025

Re: SPLITTING Co2 from regulator

Nick:
where can i purchase the tubing in larger lengths than 20'??
as far as the valve thing.... I knew, just wanted to feel it out
by plant57va
Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: chipped tank --is it toast?
Replies: 10
Views: 5974

Re: chipped tank --is it toast?

So... my question, while it should have been first, is setting the parameters here.... I agree with Josh, for a 50 gal tank, depending on where you have it... (if in a basement with a drain, no problem, but on a finished floor, he makes a valid point..) I would just get a new one and use this for a ...
by plant57va
Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: chipped tank --is it toast?
Replies: 10
Views: 5974

Re: chipped tank --is it toast?

I meant to ask
How large is the tank?
that would also have a bearing on what i would do..
by plant57va
Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: chipped tank --is it toast?
Replies: 10
Views: 5974

Re: chipped tank --is it toast?

It is hard to see how deep the chip is but I would think you will be ok... the chip doesn't go as deep as the inside of the seal does it??? so that you don't cut yourself on the spot, I would take a dab of silicone, goop it in the spot and use some clear tape and cut it narrow enough where it doesn'...
by plant57va
Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: SPLITTING Co2 from regulator
Replies: 8
Views: 6025

SPLITTING Co2 from regulator

So... this may be sort of.... duh... why don't you do the right thing sort of thing.....but I am wondering If i have several tanks, can i use a brass ganged air valve to split the single line into 4 or 5 so i can supplement these tanks... not trying to high tech it, rather just trying to add some Co...
by plant57va
Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:19 am
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: POSSIBLE COLLECTING SITES IN FLORIDA
Replies: 4
Views: 4300

Re: POSSIBLE COLLECTING SITES IN FLORIDA

Thank you Kris will reach out to Sean.... IF *(not sure if i am going up that way) i stop there you are most welcome to have some nerites.... I also want to find some of the big apple snails if possible.... for an outdoor tub i have... I know they are supposed to be invasive but i do not plan on put...
by plant57va
Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: POSSIBLE COLLECTING SITES IN FLORIDA
Replies: 4
Views: 4300

POSSIBLE COLLECTING SITES IN FLORIDA

Hi all: I am in the Tampa area and will have at least one day to do some snooping around looking for plants... Can anyone give me some ideas, anywhere in the region, from Tampa on north ..... I really would like to visit some possible collecting sites on this trip, if for nothing else to get my feet...
by plant57va
Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:43 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: IMPORTING PLANTS FROM ASIA
Replies: 5
Views: 3652

Re: IMPORTING PLANTS FROM ASIA

thanks Linus
I had an import permit for my orchids many many years ago, and i do not know if the permit still exists...
hadn't used it since the late ninetys early 2000's
I am going to call usda tomorrow and see where it gets me.....
thanks
david

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