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Old 10-22-2007, 01:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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OT: Getting a little worried...

I can see the smoke from the fires just over the hill. I don't think I can take my tank if I have to go.
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Old 10-22-2007, 01:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

Fire? Forest fire?

How close is it?

Is it heading your way?

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Old 10-22-2007, 01:57 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

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Old 10-22-2007, 01:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

You should be able to get SOME of your tank out. Thihs is an EMERGENCY so anything you can get out do it. Call friends, LFs anyone who might have a tank opening!!

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.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

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Old 10-22-2007, 01:59 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

When Vicki & I were in LA yeasterday there must have been 5-6 fires the one on the grape vine was so thick you could see very far.
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

It's in San Marcos right now but there is brush behind my house. My shop is in San Marcos but our house is west of the fire which they say is the way it heading. I'm watching out the window.
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

OMG! I hate to say it, but your tank is the least of your worries! Although, I agree with AL, if you need to evacuate, removing the livestock to a safe location is a good idea. I hope it doesn't come to that. Keep us posted! I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Keep us posted!!

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.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

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No quick end seen to Southern California wildfires | News | Bonds News | Reuters
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

I think it's time to start taking care to get essential items safe... yes we WANT our tanks to survive but they can be replaced....

make SURE you have your urgent papers, ID, medication and other MUST have items IN vehicle and take Water and a radio.

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.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
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This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

Having been through several large fires when I live in San Diego & LA & seen the devistation my thoughts are if it comes down to evacuation family & import documents everything else is replaceable I am sure if it came down to it this club is strong enough you would have just about everything replace in amterr of time we caould start a donation thread for damaged crashed or in this case destroyed tanks.
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Old 10-22-2007, 02:09 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

Jack's right.... Take care of your URGENT items right now and IF time then worry about the tank. Just BE SAFE and Be Prepared!!

also they aren't URGENT but it's GREAT to remember to take photo albums if you have time.

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.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

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Re: OT: Getting a little worried...

I just need my cats, kid, and computer. All my papers are in a safe deposit box.
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