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Forum: Tank Journal 01-03-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
Man oh man am I terrible at posting updates. All...

Man oh man am I terrible at posting updates. All of the inhabitants are doing great in the tank. I have added a few cleaner and fire shrimp to the tank along with a Powder Brown Tang and some...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-05-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
Well, got my survivors into the new tank. Small...

Well, got my survivors into the new tank. Small ammonia spike as expected last night but as of this AM things are back where they should be. Building a scape with existing rock some of it with life...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-22-2015, 01:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
Quick update. Well it's cycle time. Washed the...

Quick update. Well it's cycle time. Washed the sand I saved from the 120G repeatedly as it was pretty nasty for its time in buckets, placed the rock that is not in the temp tank and salted it up. The...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-21-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
Well, tank is now properly leveled and plumbed to...

Well, tank is now properly leveled and plumbed to the sump, currently running a FW leak test of everything and checking out the flow with the Maxspect Gyre XF150. I currently have it running at 30%...
Forum: Calgary 11-17-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,583
Posted By Wildechild_01
Oh hey thanks. Yeah I got thing re-homed with...

Oh hey thanks. Yeah I got thing re-homed with varying levels of success. Now working on the rebuild.


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Forum: Tank Journal 11-17-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,419
Posted By Wildechild_01
That is some impressive rock work, I will have to...

That is some impressive rock work, I will have to keep those tips in mind for my rebuild. Triggers are amazing, interested to know how they fair with the corals in the tank.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-17-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/0664ba9ffa036f26dec80959b1546609.jpg

Here is a quick shot I took last night of the tank sitting approximately where it will be. Still needs a lot of work to...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-17-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
Well, It has certainly been a long time since I...

Well, It has certainly been a long time since I posted anything here. I am going to try and do a better job keeping things up to date here with the newest rebuild. A little over a week ago I came...
Forum: Calgary 11-03-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,583
Posted By Wildechild_01
Any spare tanks

Hey Calgary and Airdrie peeps. Headed home my 125g reef is leaking wondering if anyone north end or Airdrie has a spate tank sitting around I can maybe borrow to temp house a few things. Things are...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By Wildechild_01
How would you describe the scrub process? Are we...

How would you describe the scrub process? Are we talking razor the mushies off and then just stiff bristle under some running water? should i use a bucket of tank water?
Forum: Reef 10-25-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By Wildechild_01
I've considered that, the trick is removing it...

I've considered that, the trick is removing it without upsetting the BTA that rock rests on the shroom rock haha. This is what happens when I leave my tank alone all summer.


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Forum: Reef 10-25-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By Wildechild_01
Advice needed

I am looking for any advice people may have for getting rid of or at the very least reducing the number of these shrooms in my tank. They are taking over. There are even more than this on the other...
Forum: Ponds & Koi 05-12-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 31,300
Posted By Wildechild_01
Suitable fish for AB

Okay here we go, hoping an answer appears. I am in the planning stages of a backyard pond and am having a hard time finding information on Hardy cold water fish that can winter in the pond other...
Forum: DIY 11-22-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
Note to self: don't stare at the LED you are...

Note to self: don't stare at the LED you are testing. Those things are bright.


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Forum: DIY 11-21-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
Huge thanks to forum member jettawagon for the...

Huge thanks to forum member jettawagon for the used DIY led gear can't wait to dive in and go through it all as soon as I get some time.


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Forum: DIY 11-10-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
Oh my.... well, that was an insanely thought...

Oh my.... well, that was an insanely thought provoking presentation. The technical stuff behind the LED's I know a fair bit, but when he started talking about the research they are doing... now that...
Forum: DIY 11-10-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
The "hey look what i built" side of it is...

The "hey look what i built" side of it is actually a little more of a draw than the money savings. That is probably why I want them all fancy controllable too. With my tank revitalization I am...
Forum: DIY 11-10-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
Have not had a chance to watch the entire video...

Have not had a chance to watch the entire video yet, but did take a look at the BuildmyLED site, they may be another option depending on budgeting and what I decide i want the final product to look...
Forum: DIY 11-10-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
I have not looked at those sites yet but will...

I have not looked at those sites yet but will definitely add them to the list of places to check out. :)


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Forum: DIY 11-10-2014, 03:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
Hard to say Specifics at this point but I do know...

Hard to say Specifics at this point but I do know that I want to start being able to move towards a more sps dominated reef. My existing lighting is great for LPS and softies. The potential...
Forum: DIY 11-10-2014, 03:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
Yeah had a great read through your build thread,...

Yeah had a great read through your build thread, was actually thinking of using the same heat sinks you did. For now the fixture will likely remain open since it is all mounted behind a wall. ...
Forum: DIY 11-09-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,629
Posted By Wildechild_01
LED... Build or Buy?

Okay, so definitely still in the research and decision phase on this one but figured I would throw this up in here and see what people think.

I am dealing with a 72x18x24 tank with a center brace....
Forum: Tank Journal 11-09-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
Yeah i need to do a little more reading through...

Yeah i need to do a little more reading through the DIY section on some of the LED stuff from a technical standpoint definitely something I am capable of doing, just need to find the time and...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-09-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
I am not currently running any form of aquarium...

I am not currently running any form of aquarium monitoring equipment if that's what you mean. It is something I have considered a few times just never actually gotten around to researching and...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-09-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,011
Posted By Wildechild_01
Yeah I have been considering going DIY with LED...

Yeah I have been considering going DIY with LED fixtures and funny you mention the dimmable T5's as just yesterday i fired an email off to a few of our wholesalers at work to see what they could do...
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