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Any way to rip DVD movies into my hard drive?

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 4:44am CDT by AlawnAaron

I don't want to "pirate" any movies, but would like to rip DVD's that I bought into my computer so I can put them on my iPod.
Are there ways to rip copy protected DVD's with many chapters/episodes etc?
Which software allows me to do it? Is it legal?
boyu tl550

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 12:05am CDT by mrtickle75

i am new to marine tanks only had it 2days is the bar that sticks out the skimmer and if so does the water have to be level with it or can it go above it:lol:
Cichlids

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 8:46pm CDT by Gregory

Hi All , i have a 4ft cichlid tank and have had for 4 years. Enjoying the challenge of getting these fish to thrive and looking for any advice you can give over and above the basics.

I live in Durban. I've heard you can add a litre of salt watre now and again to harden the water, is this ok? my water is siting at 7.2 .

I have some coral and will look at crushing it further and putting it in my 1200 Tetra Cannister.

My Tetra has a slight leak and i've heard is an O ring problem that Tetra knows about , hopefully a new ring will help.

I'm very keen on getting a big L shaped tank and I will definitley need assistance on such a big tank going forward. I've learned from alot of mistakes in the past and dont want to do that all again but need somebody who 'been there and done that' to help me.

Thx for your help in advance.
Lighting for my first REEF tank!

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by Blade786

Hi All,

I have just recently ordered a new marine tank ( L 860MMX H 500MM X B 450MM )with overflow and sump.

I pretty much have everything i need but dont want to buy lights just yet. I joined this community becuase i am fairly new to this hobby and would really appreciate it if i could get some help in choosing the correct lights for my setup.

Initially i thought about the MH route but it looks to be an exspensive investment for starters. Then i looked at T5 lighting, Honestly, im really confused! if someone out there could give me some sort of advise on how to go about determining the right lights choice for my tank and where i could get a good place to purchase diy parts, i would really appreciate the asistance.

Anyway, i will post pics of my tank setup soon!:)
steel stand and cabinet for sale: gordons bay (cpt)

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by burt

Hardware for saleThread title:
steel stand and cabinet
Location:
gordons bay (cpt)
Shipping or Collection only:
collection
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
steel stand and cabinet, tank that fits on there is a 1.5 by 700 and 12 mil glass, im going to build a brick stand, pic to follow. i need 2k to finish the job, so make me a offer
Notes:
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6FT SPS reef for sale: Fourways Gardens

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 6:56pm CDT by mnd123

Full system sales or multiple items for sale.Thread title:
6FT SPS reef for sale
Location:
Fourways Gardens
Shipping or Collection only:
Collection only
Photo's and description/list of items for sale:
Hey all, as promised I am breaking down my 6ft tank and selling off to make way for a smaller cube.

So the following is for sale:

6ft tank (1800Lx650Wx750H) 10mm glass, Euro braced, that I am pretty much giving away seeing as it was given to me, I will charge for the mods however. (this includes the Idol Marine overflow mod, the cupboards and the stand as seen below). Includes all plumbing, The stand (hammerited) and a 4ft sump and 2 x 15,000L/hr resun wavemakers. R2500

Add another R1000 for the Iwaki MD70 pump (or buy seperately)

Add another R1900 for the TS4 skimmer with 3 x OTP2000 pumps (or buy seperately)

Total for complete tank: R5000

Arcadia lighting pendant (with accessories): 3 x 250W MH plus 2 x CFL actinics. Has 2 x brand new BLV 250W MH's - needs a spare globe R3000

Reef octopus Kalk stirrer 500

6KG Kenya Live Rock (at R75/kg) with Pink Poccilopora (medium), Red Montipora Digitata (medium) Green Zoanthids, green/brown Protopalythoa (palys) and GSP (does not include ACAN) R950

6KG Kenya Live Rock (at R75/kg) with Red Montipora Digitata (medium) Green Zoanthids, green/brown Protopalythoa (palys) R600

6KG Kenya Live Rock (at R75/kg) with 2 HUGE Sinularia ( 1 is 30cm x 30cm and the other 20x25cm) Green Zoanthids, green/brown Protopalythoa (palys), Watermelon Mushrooms and METTALLIC GREEN GSP R1000

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design for pelagic egg catcher needed

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 10:29am CDT by mandarinman

hi guys im busy setting up a breeding system for mandarins and i am looking for a design for a pelagic egg catcher. i may not be home on time as lights go lower and might miss a spawn. so i want to automate a few aspects to decrease losses.help would be greatly appreciated.