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Forum: Reef 01-03-2005, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,151
Posted By vjvl51
Reef Crew also sells them -...

Reef Crew also sells them - http://www.reefcrew.com/Assets/Html/Products/Culture_Supplies/collectors.htm

I've ordered from them without a problem - just don't like the shipping on small orders....
Forum: Reef 01-03-2005, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By vjvl51
I've ordered from ReefCrew and have been very...

I've ordered from ReefCrew and have been very satisfied with their service. I found Brian (owner) more than willing to answer any questions about setting up my own rotifer culture.

The shipping...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-03-2005, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By vjvl51
Here is what Dr. Ron says about the requirements...

Here is what Dr. Ron says about the requirements of fighting conches - "Yes, they look like prime mature specimens of Strombus alatus, the Florida Fighting Conch. These guys need a lot of sand...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2004, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,572
Posted By vjvl51
dirtyreefer, the last time I ordered a $30 Cdn...

dirtyreefer, the last time I ordered a $30 Cdn item from the US, UPS charged me over $20 brokerage fees and then I had to pay GST and COD charges on top of that. I don't agree that they are cheap -...
Forum: Reef 11-28-2004, 12:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By vjvl51
From this article -...

From this article - http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm

"Alkalinity2 (due to bicarbonate and carbonate but not borate, so those using Seachem salt must raise this value...
Forum: Reef 09-28-2004, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By vjvl51
I have glued some yellow polyps and zoos to my...

I have glued some yellow polyps and zoos to my overflow. The yellow polyps are spreading nicely (near the top in lots of flow). The zoos are not doing as well. I think I put them too far down and...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-22-2004, 01:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,142
Posted By vjvl51
Carpentersreef, in about a month (when I have the...

Carpentersreef, in about a month (when I have the new tank on line) I would take the BTA. You would have to ship. :) Right now it would have to go into my 25 gallon refuge and I don't think it...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-29-2004, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By vjvl51
Reverse Osmosis unit is sold Thanks ...

Reverse Osmosis unit is sold

Thanks

Vickie
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-28-2004, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By vjvl51
Reverse Osmosis

I am selling a brand new (still in box) Dennerle 50 gpd Reverse Osmosis unit with 2 brand new filters. If you wish, I can also include a used unit for spare parts, etc. This unit has 2 prefilters...
Forum: Reef 07-26-2004, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By vjvl51
When I set up my gravity feed refuge (mainly for...

When I set up my gravity feed refuge (mainly for pod production for the mandarin), I used a MaxiJet 600 to pump the water into the refuge. I added some macro algae (racemosa) and lights. Soon, I...
Forum: Reef 07-26-2004, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By vjvl51
From this article -...

From this article - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=352087 Dr. Ron recommends 20 square feet of sand to graze on

"Yes, they look like prime mature specimens of...
Forum: Reef 07-18-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 911
Posted By vjvl51
I suggest taking a look at this -...

I suggest taking a look at this - http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm It compares various ballasts with current ratings, voltage ratings, heat ratings, etc. I know this is only for 250 W SE but...
Forum: Reef 07-17-2004, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 753
Posted By vjvl51
I have a powder brown tang that has been a model...

I have a powder brown tang that has been a model citizen. No problems with aggression or munching until this week. He has decided he likes my leather polyps. Both leathers are complaining!!! I'm...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-15-2004, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,330
Posted By vjvl51
Bioballs are also used to make coil denitrifiers....

Bioballs are also used to make coil denitrifiers. I've seen more references to this in the forums lately.

Vickie
Forum: Reef 05-12-2004, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By vjvl51
Most of the turkey basters sold around here are...

Most of the turkey basters sold around here are plastic. Did you need glass for a specific reason? If you have access to a scientific supply store you might be able to buy a glass pipette (sp????)....
Forum: Reef 05-12-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By vjvl51
Doo-e, I posted a lot of the info here -...

Doo-e, I posted a lot of the info here - http://aquariacanada.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=31716#post31716

If I missed something, I will check tomorrow. I am supposed to be getting ready...
Forum: Reef 05-11-2004, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Posted By vjvl51
My scroll does that any time it is irratated at...

My scroll does that any time it is irratated at something - ie when I moved it to get at a frag that the tuxedo urchin dropped behind the rockwork - when it was exposed to air during a partial water...
Forum: Reef 05-11-2004, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By vjvl51
shift_47, it appears that you have a Galathea's...

shift_47, it appears that you have a Galathea's Sea Star like psuedo said. Check page 276 of The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol 4

Vickie
Forum: Reef 03-12-2004, 02:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,912
Posted By vjvl51
My advice is to get everything in writing. I...

My advice is to get everything in writing. I knew I would be bring back to Canada something (not fish related). I called my Canada Customs. I even drove to the border crossing that I would be...
Forum: Reef 04-19-2003, 11:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,407
Posted By vjvl51
Thanks Christy. Now I have a name to look up in...

Thanks Christy. Now I have a name to look up in my books to find out if it is good algae or bad algae.

Vickie
Forum: Reef 04-19-2003, 11:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,407
Posted By vjvl51
I didn't realize it was members only. I'll see...

I didn't realize it was members only. I'll see if I can change a setting so you can see it. If someone knows how, please help.

Sorry

Vickie

I found a setting to unhide these photos. See...
Forum: Reef 04-19-2003, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,407
Posted By vjvl51
I received my box on Friday. (Air Canada lost...

I received my box on Friday. (Air Canada lost the shipment which caused a 20 hour delay.) In my newbie eyes, it looks good.

I posted some pictures here...
Forum: Reef 12-28-2002, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,518
Posted By vjvl51
Sorry rcipema, I should have been clearer. I was...

Sorry rcipema, I should have been clearer. I was just trying to explain why you paid $1.61 GST on a $15 item.



You are correct. If the value was $0, then you probably wouldn't have had to pay...
Forum: Reef 12-28-2002, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,518
Posted By vjvl51
Customs converts your $15 US to about (they use...

Customs converts your $15 US to about (they use the proper conversion factor which differs for each day) $22.50 Candian and then charge the GST on the Canadian value. The last time I received an...
Forum: Reef 10-13-2002, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By vjvl51
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I guess we'll...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I guess we'll try it and mount the sensor as far away from the water surface as is practical. This should extend the life of the unit.

Thanks

Vickie
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