Recent content by bennyblanco

We'r getting ready to purchase a new body. We're looking at the D90 or the D7000 (On sale for $899.00). Which one do you guys like better? We already have a Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens. Will this auto feature work with this lens? Also, we currently have a D40. Any idea if we can...

I found this guy in my 9gallon! What is it? I'm guessing I should remove him? If so, how?

So there is a chance that we might be moving to Austin, TX and I'm trying to figure out what I would have to do with my tank. Unfortunately, the best option that I can think of is breaking it down and selling all of the live stock etc. I would clean it up and keep all of the equipment for when...

Hi -does anyone know where to get a rio 50 or something similar to that in the city? My kalk reserve pump went out. Also -any suggestion on good kalk water holders? Thanks! Brett

So I decided that the 5 gallon wasn't big enough for me so I'm upgrading to a 9 gallon as my second tank. I'm picking up this beautiful Schuber 9 tank from Mark on Sunday. I plan to use transfer all of my livestock and use the same equipment from my 5 gallon so it should be a pretty easy...

Just stumbled across this pic in my library and wanted to share!

Let's play a game - Anyone know what this is? Found this little sucka crawling on the glass on the my 5 gallon. Thanks! Brett

My wife is looking for a new lens and is trying to decide between the Nikon F1.4 and the F1.8. She is looking for a good portrait lens. We currently have the D40 but are looking to move up to the D90. Any thoughts? Thanks! Brett

What is the correct paint to use for painting the back of a glass tank? If I decide to convert my 5 gallon eco pico then I'd like to paint the back black. Any suggestions? Thanks! Brett

I've been trying to sell this little F/W tank but now I might change it over to a zoa garden. What would I need to make this a successful little saltwater tank? What lighting do you suggest? Skimmer? Power head? etc? EcoPico Desktop Aquarium w/LED Arm & Filter, 5 gallons I have the stock...

Just stumbled across this picture and thought it was pretty nice. Make me really wish one of my nems would host my clowns!!!!!!!

HI All - So I picked up a 36" Prestige LED T5/LED Hybrid from Gus and I'm extremely happy with the fixture. (Longer review coming) It's very well made and extremely simple to program and adjust the output percentages. I'm currently using 2 blue + and 2 ab specials in the T5 slots. The...

I currently have a MP40WES and was thinking about adding a MP10WES for more flow. Anyone running these in combo? Thank you! Brett

Good Morning! I've been struggling with some heat issues so I'm thinking about cutting back on my skimmer hours. Maybe run part time when the lights are off? Or just on the weekends? Anyone else do this? I've been running my skimmer 24/7 and have been clearing the cup about every two weeks...

HI all! I started an EcoPico 8 gallon that is currently cycling. Any suggestions on what to stock it with? I have a variety of fresh water plants in there now. Are there any little puffers that would thrive in there? Thank you! Brett