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by Rick Dotson
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: pluming advice: 3/8 PEX solid pipes
Replies: 2
Views: 2209

Lowes carries Pex fittings and Pex tubing which is pretty cheap.

I used it to plumb the water to my betta system.
by Rick Dotson
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: Plant list from ASW
Replies: 11
Views: 2928

Lots of lookers but not many takers. Are the prices in pounds?
Might be interesting to see what the minimum order would be.
by Rick Dotson
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: ambitious DIY aquarium controller
Replies: 36
Views: 15061

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: 15061

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: 15061

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: 5265

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: 3617

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: 1182

Cute! :)
by Rick Dotson
Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: AGA Convention 2010
Replies: 56
Views: 15508

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: 2745

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.

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