Recent content by mpatzig

these 2 gals are awesome! I learned they are ORA stock, and my LFS folks are really better than I thought.... but back to the seahorses - they follow the turkey baster like they're possessed ! usually flying by the mysis in their enthusiasm !!!! I am amazed at how fast they can go (for short...

First two got my -guarenteed ORA- sea horses last friday, and we're doing okay - so far. they are eating frozen mini mysis, and playing in the sump return current - is there enoug interest that I should start a thread (?)

I've done a lot of woodwork, cabintry and installations into sheetrock. your design is fine (if not somewhat overkill) however, to give you specifics, I looked up wood screws 'withdrawl force' from plywood and found a singe #8 screw with 1/2" of thread into plywood gives 240 pounds - so your...

quick post - DIY chiller ran this weekend 1st time (in a styrofoam cooler) one gallon of fresh water was cooled 10 degrees C in 2 hours - using about 40 W (12V a 3.5A) I'm thinking it can come close to maintaining a 2 degree difference in my 60 gallon, but may have to augment (up the power)...

no I have not taken the course, but plan to in two weeks (taking the fam to cancun next week - for tank stock research...large grin) and still have my chiller to get operational... thanks for the help and info. though, and I'll probably post more later !

I've been studying seahorses for about 4 months, and think I have the basics....my tank has been standing for about four months, and looks like it's ready (used substrate and live rock from my established 55, and the levels have been good for weeks now) - I believe y'all on the 100% captive...

(I'm new to the forum) sounds like you've done this before....may I ask who/where you purchased sea horses? my seahorse tank will be about ready in a couple of weeks, and I plan on using Local store for my stock, but always looking for better sources.... thanks in advance!

wow! I've joined several sites, but I've never had a welcome/response like this ! y'all are awesome!

yes, modifying PC power supply will work if you are confident/competent with basic electricity. I'm building a chiller for my seahorse tank, and just modified an ATX 350 W - took me about an hour, including the google and finding my tools !! this can give you almost unlimited 5v (15Amp +)...

I'd like to say hi to all the old salts and introduce myself - I might be related to patzig (he's my son), and we've been doing marine aqua. for about a year - I think we've done about 4 tanks between us, including custom stands, acrylic sumps, and some DIY LED lighting. my current focus is...