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Old 07-07-2008, 09:48 AM   #81
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That would be handy, though I probably wouldn't invest in it myself.
In addition to picos, I think that some people that are interested in experimenting would also be interested. I know some of the crypt guys are always trying to figure out just what's the best soil for a certain crypt.
Perhaps some acadama also, if you can get ahold of it easily.

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Old 07-08-2008, 09:01 AM   #82
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you might put filters or airstones
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Old 07-13-2008, 07:04 AM   #83
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Jeremy,
You have 1/8" hose barb listed on your site.
Suggestion, to have #10-32 screw and washer add to selection to use with that hose barb, unless it already come with it.

http://oregonaquadesign.vstore.ca/pr...barb/cName/co2

also, you have description wrong on that item it is 10-32 not 10/32". #10-32 is the size of the screw.
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Old 07-13-2008, 10:40 AM   #84
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Hello Augus,
Thank you for pointing out the #10-32 thing I will get that fixed A.S.A.P.

As for the #10-32 screw did you mean like a plug? I have now added these.


I will need to buy a package so i can get a picture.

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Old 07-13-2008, 11:25 AM   #85
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One thing that I don't necessarily need now, but always found hard to pin down in smaller quantities is stainless steel mesh for tying plants down.
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Syringes are always good. I used to get them for free at the drug store. However, I cannot possibly explain the looks on the people's faces when I, an 18 year old, went to the pharmacy asking for some syringes.
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One thing that I don't necessarily need now, but always found hard to pin down in smaller quantities is stainless steel mesh for tying plants down.
Sorry for late reply. I will start looking for some nice stainless to get!.


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Syringes are always good. I used to get them for free at the drug store. However, I cannot possibly explain the looks on the people's faces when I, an 18 year old, went to the pharmacy asking for some syringes.
LOL yes i even have felt pretty uncomfortable asking for syringes! Especially when i ask if they had any bigger ones. The pharmacy used to give them to me free but most have stopped now. I do have multiple syringes now. most are not very useful for dosing but i do have one that is pretty cool with a bottle cork and brush to clean it out.

thanks for the ideas!!!
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Maybe small portions of different types of yeast? I know some people swear by champaign yeast, and say that they just keep the batch running like sourdough bread starter. In that case, they'd only need to start out with a teaspoon or so.

Unfortunately, I'm not DIYing very much right now, so I can't make any specific requests for myself. I'll keep floating things out there though. Somebody else is sure to see on of my suggestions and say, "I didn't even know I wanted that, but I do."

As far as syringes, I think the one I use most is the 10cc. I've used a thin/long 3cc in the past because its supposedly more accurate, but at that quantity, you're depending on your dilution being exact and constant throughout the container. I think its better to further dilute your mixture and use the 10cc.
Perhaps if you could find a source for really long syringes. I don't know what their medical application would be, but it would be handy to have one that was narrow enough and yet could reach the bottom of a seachem fert bottle.

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Old 07-17-2008, 01:05 PM   #89
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One thing that I don't necessarily need now, but always found hard to pin down in smaller quantities is stainless steel mesh for tying plants down.
May be Oregonaqua might want to check this out and get some to sale to us

http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategor...ess%20screen/0
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Old 07-17-2008, 01:35 PM   #90
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I can't wait to shop at your online store! I think it's a great idea! I have only one suggestion - please triple check the spelling and grammar when you get your new site up and running. I have actually avoided buying products online that have spelling/grammar mistakes on their sites. I figure if they're not careful enough to check something as simple as that, they may not be careful selecting products. Best of luck from your future customer!
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