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  1. 1911_guy

    Anyone in Alaska?

    Originally Posted by Quil I'M HERE!!! Just moved to Anchorage in January, and recently got my 60g SW and 40g FW up and running. Not too much here by the way of LFS, though. Kind of sucks. Hey, there is life up here! :jumping: What brings you to Alaska? Did you say kind of sucks? Don't be...
  2. 1911_guy

    Anyone in Alaska?

    Tankslave Depends on what you want to do. Snowboarding, probly late November...it's not too could yet and it has been dumping snow early November since I've been here. Fishing, for salmon, summer time. Strict fishing regs and non-resident EXPENSIVE Sightseeing/hiking/camping...summer (late...
  3. 1911_guy

    HELP!!! Skimmer pump seized?

    Tim, Congratulations, you've succeeding in proving that I'm an idiot. Thank you!!! Worked as advertised in the sump, using saltwater of course. I had no idea what the problem was. I knew one of you more experienced pros could help me out. I was ready to ship that pump off and order another...
  4. 1911_guy

    HELP!!! Skimmer pump seized?

    Thanks, I'll give it a shot...and yes it is still pumping water.
  5. 1911_guy

    HELP!!! Skimmer pump seized?

    Please help. :help: I cleaned my skimmer pump as per manufacturers instructions and I think it seized up. What can I do to fix it. Here's what is going on: Added a chocolate chip starfish and coral banded shrimp yesterday. Went out for ice cream, came back and skimmer was overflowing (don't...
  6. 1911_guy

    New 300 Gallon(lots Of Pics) Critique Welcome

    PSUSOCR1 im thinkign about doing a feeding video so that everyoen can watch when i feed instead of pictures. More pictures to come soon though i promise! That would be awesome!!!
  7. 1911_guy

    Anyone in Alaska?

    Originally Posted by MoneyMan Wow - there are people in alaska? just kidding ... I bet you dont have heat problem in your tank. Actually it fluxes every once in a while. Last week (heater unplugged) it went from 79 to 82. I opened the top and a window, got back down to 79, closed window and...
  8. 1911_guy

    Putting Faces to the Names

    Sweet ride. I've always wanted a softail deuce.
  9. 1911_guy

    Putting Faces to the Names

    SHRIMPDADY In case you can't tell, I am a huge Colts fan (which is kind of funny since I live in Texas) and have been since I was old enough to know what football is. Man Oh Man!!! What can I say? Well, they don't have a smile that vomits. See you in a few months. GO JAGUARS!!!
  10. 1911_guy

    Anyone in Alaska?

    Bump What a bummer.
  11. 1911_guy

    What do you do for work?

    Sorry for hijacking the thread...Post removed...
  12. 1911_guy

    What do you do for work?

    Originally Posted by maxalmon 1911 You stationed at Elmendorf? I did my time there, got out and went to work for the Native Hospital. I was ******, a long long time ago... Yep, been here 2 years...got 2 more to go, unless I IPCOT. I love Alaska but man, I can't stand not being able to order...
  13. 1911_guy

    Putting Faces to the Names

    Originally Posted by AtlFish Hmm 1911. Krimson and Kream or Purple and Gold! or do you just like the number Lol! 1911 style .45 auto pistols, especially my Kimber Tactical Custom II
  14. 1911_guy

    Putting Faces to the Names

    BLENNIUS I know the king salmon in Alaska get outright huge, like 80-100 lbs. Is that correct? How often do fish like that come around? I think the record is around 97 pounds, but don't quote me on that. King season JUST started...they run every year starting now all summer. Can't wait to hook...
  15. 1911_guy

    What do you do for work?

    Originally Posted by COWFISHRULE im a professional mattress tester i get paid to sleep and critic on mattresses. That's what I'm talking about! I'm an F-15 crew chief, USAF
  16. 1911_guy

    Having trouble eating

    you can purchase most of the good foods you need for your fish and supplies right off the internet.most sold right here on SWF.com delivered right to you for less cost than LFS This is not always the case living in Alaska...read the fine print next time you order. Alaska and Hawaii incur extra...
  17. 1911_guy

    Putting Faces to the Names

    Visiting the old Denali Nat. Park Nice little king salmon I reeled in My first encounter with a glacier
  18. 1911_guy

    Having trouble eating

    SALTYREEF7 if you only have one buy two more and see what happens..... Good luck my friend!!! UNLEASHED most schooling fish do best in odd numbers even numbers tend to lead to aggressiion Thanks, originally I bought 5 and only 1 made it...they were all in my QT and I think they had HLLE. I'm...
  19. 1911_guy

    I really need live rock

    https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ory=0&x=5&y=14
  20. 1911_guy

    Hosting to LR???

    Originally Posted by Dogstar They often will get protective of their host. Mine will bite me if I get my hand too close to the anemone. I hope the powerhead has a sponge filter or something so it want suck up the fish. It's a Maxijet and has a screen filter.
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