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Forum: Lounge 04-23-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,178
Posted By Shipwreck
The US gas price includes their tax rate...

The US gas price includes their tax rate (http://wisconsingasprices.com/tax_info.aspx) of $0.26 to $0.64 per gallon as well.

Just one more way for our government to screw us over.
Forum: Lounge 04-23-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,178
Posted By Shipwreck
It's $1.21 here in SW Ontario. This mornings...

It's $1.21 here in SW Ontario. This mornings news said that gas prices in the US have hit an all time high but when converted to liters and CDN$ it is still just $0.90/liter.
Forum: Pictures 04-23-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,776
Posted By Shipwreck
It's definately a conch. I would say a fighting...

It's definately a conch. I would say a fighting conch?
Forum: Pictures 04-21-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,327
Posted By Shipwreck
I just picked up a Rebel XT and I really like it...

I just picked up a Rebel XT and I really like it and I don't even know how to use it properly yet. I like the idea of being able to change the lenses to suit the situation. Even thought the lenses...
Forum: Reef 04-09-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By Shipwreck
Both yellow and green wrasses are good at picking...

Both yellow and green wrasses are good at picking on bugs, flatworms, pyramid snails, etc. The only issues with them is that they require a decent sand bed as they will bury themselves when stressed...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-17-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By Shipwreck
Damsels are notorius bullys and will relentlessly...

Damsels are notorius bullys and will relentlessly attack anything. If you managed to catch the damsel, take it back to the store and give it away.
Forum: Lounge 03-07-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,408
Posted By Shipwreck
Windows vista seems to have good parental...

Windows vista seems to have good parental controls, time limits, limited types of sites or only specific sites allowed, parental reports, etc. I have only just begun to setup my kids but looks good...
Forum: Lounge 03-07-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,023
Posted By Shipwreck
I picked up the quick tax box and on the way to...

I picked up the quick tax box and on the way to the counter saw U-file. For half the price I bought the U-file and it worked just fine. I only do 2 returns but if two options perform the same...
Forum: Lounge 03-06-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 11,412
Posted By Shipwreck
I am a PLC programmer (PLC=Programmable Logic...

I am a PLC programmer (PLC=Programmable Logic Controller like an industrial PC) for a a world leading UV water treatment company. I did the UV system in Victoria and now leading the NewYork drinking...
Forum: Reef 02-22-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By Shipwreck
I picked up a Squamosa from a friend with similar...

I picked up a Squamosa from a friend with similar dimensions and we just sunk a IO salt pail into his tank moved the clam to the bottom of it then dumped out about 1/2 the pail. Keeping the clam...
Forum: Reef 02-15-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,762
Posted By Shipwreck
If you have good water quality and a little...

If you have good water quality and a little coraline on the rocks you will be scraping it off the glass in no time. If you want to do anything to improve your coraline as a local reefer to scrape...
Forum: Polls 02-14-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,802
Posted By Shipwreck
Victoria source water is very good but I would...

Victoria source water is very good but I would still use RO/DI. The water comes from a protected lake at the top of the mountain to a treatment center that treats with UV (ultraviolet light) and...
Forum: Reef 02-13-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,493
Posted By Shipwreck
I definitely would not continue to use the tank. ...

I definitely would not continue to use the tank. Did it crack around any drilled holes? As long as the tank is on an "approved" stand and was customized by the tank company they should replace the...
Forum: Reef 01-03-2008, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,833
Posted By Shipwreck
Perfecto tanks of at least 120g use the one piece...

Perfecto tanks of at least 120g use the one piece moled structural trim, I know for a fact, that's what I have.
Forum: Reef 01-03-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,833
Posted By Shipwreck
There are 2 types of black trim on the tops of...

There are 2 types of black trim on the tops of tanks. 1 is only to cover the rough glass edges and to provide the "lip" where a lid would rest and the other provides structural integrity.

Check...
Forum: Reef 12-20-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,229
Posted By Shipwreck
Really if you don't understand how a GFCI works...

Really if you don't understand how a GFCI works then I would be hiring an electrician to install it. Improperly installed they are just as dangerous as a regular outlet, and will also void your...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-20-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,342
Posted By Shipwreck
My favorite for personality was a vlamingi tang I...

My favorite for personality was a vlamingi tang I had, but my favorite for color is a female bellus angel (I finally found a healthy one - pick him up on Sunday :lol: )
Forum: Reef 12-18-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By Shipwreck
Dow Flake 2-Part WARNING

It appears that Dow is changing the process by which they produce Dow Flake and may now contain a much higher level of Bromine.

Here...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,690
Posted By Shipwreck
A sump is primarily a holding tank for extra...

A sump is primarily a holding tank for extra water, pumps, skimmer, heater, calcium reactors, sensor probes, autotop off and any other equipment that you don't want to see hanging in you main tank.
...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,690
Posted By Shipwreck
Watts per gallon is no longer used in marine...

Watts per gallon is no longer used in marine aquariums. More important is the spectrum of the lights and the PAR of the light. Normal output fluorescents, VHO and Power compacts are all old...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,821
Posted By Shipwreck
They have had good reviews from those that have...

They have had good reviews from those that have used them. Most are just waiting for the prices to drop to try them out though.
Forum: Reef 12-13-2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,690
Posted By Shipwreck
I would not use the fluidized bed and if you use...

I would not use the fluidized bed and if you use the fluval keep it free of media and use it just for flow. A sump/fuge would be a better solution for both of these. As well make sure you have a...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By Shipwreck
I can't comment on the angels but I would...

I can't comment on the angels but I would consider keeping just 2 clowns not 3 and remove the damsels from your list.
Forum: Q&A 12-12-2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,056
Posted By Shipwreck
FOWLR is Fish Only With Live Rock. Having a...

FOWLR is Fish Only With Live Rock.

Having a fish only system without live rock would leave a pretty bare tank and would have poor filtration
Forum: Reef 12-03-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,986
Posted By Shipwreck
Live rock is a cities listed item as well as many...

Live rock is a cities listed item as well as many corals. And then any coral that is mounted to rock is again protected as part of the live rock. I know many people have tried this but with the...
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