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Forum: Maritimes 04-05-2008, 02:57 AM
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Views: 1,715
Posted By JHG
MASNS J&L Aquatics Order (April, 2008)

The Marine Aquarium Society of Nova Scotia (MASNS) is hosting a group order this month. Cut-off date to order is Wednesday, April 16th by 10PM AST with shipment arriving Saturday, April 19th at 9PM...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-29-2008, 12:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,849
Posted By JHG
Ebo Jaeger is definitely the cream of the crop. ...

Ebo Jaeger is definitely the cream of the crop. I've used and have Jaeger heaters that very old but still reliable, plus the glass is very strong. I also like the Pro-heat Titanium heaters for use...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-29-2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By JHG
NLS brings out great coloration in your fish,...

NLS brings out great coloration in your fish, plus it is quite balanced. I've never used the NLS flake so I can't comment on it, but have used the NLS pellets with great success in both my FW & SW...
Forum: Reef 03-29-2008, 12:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By JHG
Blue leg hermits are interesting creatures but...

Blue leg hermits are interesting creatures but I've cleared them from my tank as I find the snails do a much more effective job. Plus, they've dined on enough of my precious snails such that I was...
Forum: Reef 03-29-2008, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By JHG
I currently have a 28G bowfront, newly developing...

I currently have a 28G bowfront, newly developing reef and use an Aqua C Remora. I find it does an excellent job. I have the pre-skimmer add-on but I found it took up too much real estate in the...
Forum: Polls 03-29-2008, 12:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,032
Posted By JHG
Softies rule! :)

Softies rule! :)
Forum: Polls 03-29-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Posted By JHG
I feed NLS, Hagen Spirulina flake, Decap. Brine...

I feed NLS, Hagen Spirulina flake, Decap. Brine Shrimp, Hikari Daphnia (frozen) and Hikari Rotifers (frozen) as the primary foods. I sometimes add a food that Kensfish produces called Ken's Premium...
Forum: Polls 03-29-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,556
Posted By JHG
I have a 28G nano and am just waiting for my Nova...

I have a 28G nano and am just waiting for my Nova Extreme T5HO 24" fixture to arrive. I plan on using it in conjunction with one other NO actinic bulb.
Forum: Polls 03-28-2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,064
Posted By JHG
Ro/di.

Ro/di.
Forum: Polls 03-28-2008, 11:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,612
Posted By JHG
After many calls from the wife, I've dwindled it...

After many calls from the wife, I've dwindled it down to two: 1 FW & 1 SW.
Forum: Reef 03-23-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By JHG
Using the pre-filter idea is a good one. ...

Using the pre-filter idea is a good one.

When I start new aquariums I exclusively use sponges on the intakes of filters to help clear the sediment from the water. Within 24 hours, it's gone. I...
Forum: Freshwater 03-23-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,664
Posted By JHG
In my opinion, a nicely designed planted aquarium...

In my opinion, a nicely designed planted aquarium rivals a reef tank. www.plantgeek.net is a fairly decent website for plants. If you're looking for information on PMDD, send me a PM.
Forum: Marine Fish 03-23-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By JHG
In terms of aggressiveness, is it towards other...

In terms of aggressiveness, is it towards other species or those of its own kind? I had a pair of percs that would break the water and try to bite if your hand was close enough. However, they only...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-22-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By JHG
Amphiprion polymnus (Red Saddleback)

Anyone currently keeping this species? If so, any decent reference literature on them? I've only found limited info.

J
Forum: Maritimes 03-22-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,647
Posted By JHG
MASNS Meeting

All are welcome to attend this month's Marine Aquarium Society of Nova Scotia (MASNS) meeting on Sunday, March 30th, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. at 81 Forrestside Crescent, Halifax (Clayton Park). Forrestside...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 01-25-2008, 05:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 886
Posted By JHG
28G Bowfront Lighting Suggestion?

I have a 28G Bowfront that's approximately 24" high and was wondering if the Nova Extreme T5 24" with two bulbs (actinic & 10K) would work for a softies only tank.

Thanks,

J
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-01-2007, 03:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 865
Posted By JHG
28G Lighting Recommendations?

I'm looking for a lighting recommendation for my new 28 gallon bowfront tank. Aside from a light fish/invert load I'll be hosting softies only. Tank dimensions are 24x16x18.

I was considering...
Forum: Lounge 11-08-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,278
Posted By JHG
I moved back to the Maritimes after leaving...

I moved back to the Maritimes after leaving overseas for a number of years. Nice environment, small cities, great outdoors and a huge ocean to play in.
Forum: Lounge 11-08-2006, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By JHG
Hi Jim, Welcome to Nova Scotia! Hope to...

Hi Jim,

Welcome to Nova Scotia!

Hope to see you visiting the Marine Aquarium Society of Nova Scotia's forum (see link in my sig). We host monthly meetings and group orders and you're more than...
Forum: Lounge 11-08-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By JHG
Kuatto, Which store in Halifax did you...

Kuatto,

Which store in Halifax did you visit? Was it Pets Unlimited?

I live in Halifax can attest that there is limited marine livestock, however Aqua Creations carries a nice variety of...
Forum: Freshwater 10-02-2006, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,496
Posted By JHG
Don't expect to receive much from the LFS as the...

Don't expect to receive much from the LFS as the usually purchase these fish for peanuts. That said, if they are special varieties or WC stock then you can expect a bit more.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-16-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By JHG
Hydrometers may be accurate initially, however...

Hydrometers may be accurate initially, however with the minute accumulations of salt and other items in the water they evenutally become ineffective. If you have $50 - invest it in a refactometer.
Forum: Freshwater 07-16-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By JHG
R/O water is great for fishes that require soft...

R/O water is great for fishes that require soft water / low TDS, etc. In the future I plan on establishing a South American dwarf cichlid breeding project and will be using R/O water. Ensure that...
Forum: Freshwater 07-16-2006, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By JHG
Any idea on what type of cichlids you plan on...

Any idea on what type of cichlids you plan on keeping, i.e., Central / South American, East /West African, etc? When you decide, pop over to my website's link page and you should find some decent...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 06-12-2006, 03:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,605
Posted By JHG
Thanks.

Thanks.
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