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Old 07-17-2008, 06:53 PM   #91 (permalink)
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wow ok.

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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.
ok yeast i can do! i saw somewhere once some lab grade yeast that is supposed to last pretty long but in the end alcohol kills them all

as for the syringes the ones i have with the "kork" http://oregonaquadesign.vstore.ca/pr...osing-syringes
these work great for getting the last bit of fert out of the bottle. and will fit into almost any standard size bottle.
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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
Thanks for the link i will be getting a roll of screen. is that the type most people would like? to be honest i have just used window screen but i have herd shrimp and other inverts can have problems with the nylon.?


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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!
Thanks for the tip. I have a very very bad time spelling!!!!! and my grammar is........ not good! LOL not bad for 11years of California public schools (not like i paid attention but neither did they) I will have a couple of people go through my site and proof read it for me. I do have a section on my front/home page with a forum for people to correct me also.=0)
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Old 07-18-2008, 03:52 PM   #92 (permalink)
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wow ok.

Thanks for the link i will be getting a roll of screen. is that the type most people would like? to be honest i have just used window screen but i have herd shrimp and other inverts can have problems with the nylon.?
hehe, that remind me. last year I replace the net on the front door screen, have to check if I still have left over or the old torn one
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Old 07-21-2008, 08:07 AM   #93 (permalink)
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Well, It started out at as one thing, but grew.
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Also dechlorinate will neutralize potassium permanganate, add to tank and while cleaning tools, net etc......

WARNING: Potassium Permanganate is strong. Never treat in tank.
This seems to contradict itself.
I'm still trying to get that guy's email address for you.
I love the 32oz fert bottle. I've never seen one that didn't already have weed eater oil in it.
There seems to be a lot of overlap between the "CO2" "hoses" and the "fittings" items. It could be a little confusing to some.

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"thick" ... At least I think thats what you're wanting to say.

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Old 07-21-2008, 11:28 AM   #94 (permalink)
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Well, It started out at as one thing, but grew.
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This seems to contradict itself.
I'm still trying to get that guy's email address for you.
I love the 32oz fert bottle. I've never seen one that didn't already have weed eater oil in it.
There seems to be a lot of overlap between the "CO2" "hoses" and the "fittings" items. It could be a little confusing to some.


"thick" ... At least I think thats what you're wanting to say.


wow what was i doing? thanks i will fix when i get home.


EDIT: O.k. all fixed thanks for catching that. i tried to make it less confusing with the dip.

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Old 07-28-2008, 08:35 PM   #95 (permalink)
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Hello,

someone sent me a pop message through APC, was first time i ever got anything like it looked like a PM except its not in my PM box?

If by any chance that person sees this thank you for the comment. I had a choice of signing up for a sponsor spot on APC or upgrading my store account from basic to regular. I had to choose the sponsorship as i have very slow business and unless it picks up i wont be able to pay for anything. So i am stuck using what they call a "basic" store, it is a frustrating place to deal with as they have everything you could want i.e. unlimited items, pictures, shopping cart, shipping modules, and my most important thing S.S.L. secure sad part is its hard to use and the dont upgrade their instructions often and their basic server goes down ( I think they do it on purpose!) to often.

I have found that if you restart your computer it lets you back on often. I am happy to say a friend is working on a way to port my store to his server so i dont have to worry about this stuff then i can put everything under my one domain www.oregonaquadesign.com.

as a sponsor now i get to say products i have in my store and will be getting.

I have the big fert bottles 32oz will be getting the smaller 16oz soon both come with the funnel and a custom label if wanted.

Also have 2" clear PVC pipe by the foot!!! can custom cut to your size from 6 inch to 5 feet. E-mail me for those prices.

Also have clippard solenoid replacement valves (will need to add your cord and fittings)
Will be getting full inline PnP valves soon.

Coming soon is name brand full CO2 regulator with everything for under $75est shipped.
plus im still going to do a custom easy to use setup for under $60 soon as i get it worked out.
1 or 2 cooling fan setups for cooling the tank down in the summer plus other D.I.Y. applications.

CSM+B and Dolomite Has been asked for and im still working out how to get it for a nice price, the product is cheap its the shipping that kills me!
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Coming soon is name brand full CO2 regulator with everything for under $75est shipped.
Aieeeeee! That's exciting.

As to the dolomite, you should try to go to a pottery store. The dolomite from there will be as pure as you can get, because any chemicals like copper would change the clay from a pure white to a wierd color after it was fired. They'd get bad results from a poor shipment even faster than the average aquariast would. They should have the powder, which I believe is what you want. They will also probably have a wet bag of clay by that name which is already mixed with grog and other additives. This is probably not what you want.
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Aieeeeee! That's exciting.

As to the dolomite, you should try to go to a pottery store. The dolomite from there will be as pure as you can get, because any chemicals like copper would change the clay from a pure white to a wierd color after it was fired. They'd get bad results from a poor shipment even faster than the average aquariast would. They should have the powder, which I believe is what you want. They will also probably have a wet bag of clay by that name which is already mixed with grog and other additives. This is probably not what you want.
Thanks SKSuser. I am waiting for my "sample" regulator to get here, so i can test it out and get it on my site. I will look into the dolomite at some pottery stores!
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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
I have T304 stainless steel mesh screen in stock. I will have it listed on the site in a bit. it will be sold in 2x2, 4x4, and 6x6 inch squares.
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