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Forum: Pictures 10-29-2003, 01:47 AM
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Posted By robbyville
Love the comparisons! Can you tell me how...

Love the comparisons!

Can you tell me how you take the photos so that coloration looks so wonderful? Whenever I take a pic it seems very yellow or dark!
Forum: Pictures 10-29-2003, 01:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,639
Posted By robbyville
I have 2x250w 10k Halides and 2x96w PC actinics. ...

I have 2x250w 10k Halides and 2x96w PC actinics. The pc's are mounted a little high over the water however. This pic was taken from above (obviously), with the pumps turned off during a water...
Forum: Reef 10-29-2003, 01:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,061
Posted By robbyville
Kent marine buffer PH and Alk issues

Hi all,

It seems like my Alk is a little high at around 12.6dkh but my PH is low at 7.7 or so. I have some buffer but was concerned that this would raise my alk even higher while bringing my PH...
Forum: Reef 10-29-2003, 01:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
Posted By robbyville
Hi Bob, Are you looking for square pin or...

Hi Bob,

Are you looking for square pin or straight pin alignment? I found some nice blue ones in a straight pin (Which is what I needed), in Seattle a little while ago. Truthfully not a deep...
Forum: Pictures 10-28-2003, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,639
Posted By robbyville
Derasa Clam

Picture of Derasa clam purchased about 3 months ago at J&L. Growth lines look great, I would estimate his growth at about 1/2 inch since he was purchased.

He is one of the few un-named animals in...
Forum: DIY 10-28-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,885
Posted By robbyville
Sounds great! Looking forward to seeing your...

Sounds great! Looking forward to seeing your design for the canopy! One other suggestion that I would make is to make sure that your door openings are plenty wide for maintenance without having to...
Forum: Reef 10-27-2003, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,058
Posted By robbyville
Yeah, even the wife is getting peeved about it! ...

Yeah, even the wife is getting peeved about it! She went through the entire tank with kalk paste the other day. We're so desperate that I did a larger than normal water change just in case there...
Forum: Reef 10-27-2003, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,058
Posted By robbyville
A pic from above

Well did a large water change today to help with the aptaisia problem and thought to finally take a pic of the Derasa from above.

Check out the aptaisia on the side and youll recognize the...
Forum: Pictures 10-26-2003, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,336
Posted By robbyville
Shoot, I'm sorry to hear that! Both died? Any...

Shoot, I'm sorry to hear that! Both died? Any ideas how, does Big Al's purchase Cyanide caught fish?
Forum: Reef 10-26-2003, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,547
Posted By robbyville
Thanks folks, I'll try to get some PH-up once J&L...

Thanks folks, I'll try to get some PH-up once J&L re-opens!

Michel, I would like to get a CBB but we're concerned about our other corals and overcrowding. Plus the wife doesn't like them much.
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Forum: Pictures 10-26-2003, 02:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,336
Posted By robbyville
Nice job Shao! Hey where is the fish from? ...

Nice job Shao!

Hey where is the fish from? I do not recognize the bag and am looking for new stores to explore!

Thanks,

Rob
Forum: Reef 10-26-2003, 02:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,547
Posted By robbyville
What is PH Up and can it have any ill affect on...

What is PH Up and can it have any ill affect on my reef? I'm going to pick up a new hyperdermic needle and give it a shot! So to speak!
Forum: Reef 10-26-2003, 01:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,241
Posted By robbyville
Gotcha! Looks great!

Gotcha! Looks great!
Forum: Reef 10-25-2003, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,547
Posted By robbyville
On the same thought, has anyone ever heard of a...

On the same thought, has anyone ever heard of a way to get Berghia Nudibranches in Canada? Apparently they do an amazing job with Aptaisia but are very hard to find.

Rob
Forum: Reef 10-25-2003, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,547
Posted By robbyville
Hmm, well I can't put "Eyeball" in the sump since...

Hmm, well I can't put "Eyeball" in the sump since it is built into the back of the tank and is only about 4 inches wide. But I can set up the QT tank and put he and the Blennie in there! Originally...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2003, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,241
Posted By robbyville
Hey Steve, looks great and best of luck, I really...

Hey Steve, looks great and best of luck, I really like that clean look and the efficiency of the plumbing!

If it's not too late there might be one suggestion that I would make...

I notice that...
Forum: Reef 10-24-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,547
Posted By robbyville
Aptaisia Still driving me Batty!

I have still not been able to get my aptaisia under control. I am awaiting to see if I can find a few adult Peppermint shrimp who might be able to fend for themselves xonsidering I have a Flame Hawk...
Forum: Reef 10-24-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,350
Posted By robbyville
Do you ever come up to Whistler? If so I use...

Do you ever come up to Whistler? If so I use 2x250w 10k Venture bulbs. Very well priced and color as good as ushio. If you look at my gallery there are some pics there but not specifically of the...
Forum: DIY 10-24-2003, 07:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,885
Posted By robbyville
As mentioned above, the biggest thing I learned...

As mentioned above, the biggest thing I learned when designing my canopy was:

Keep the back open as much as possible, even if it means more light splash on the back wall

Keep the fan holes...
Forum: Edmonton 10-23-2003, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,111
Posted By robbyville
Technically if you measure your tap water with a...

Technically if you measure your tap water with a TDS then you will know if you absolutely need an RO/DI. apparently Vancouver comes in with a measure of between 2-14ppm. If it was always 2 then I...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-23-2003, 02:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,747
Posted By robbyville
Just decided to have fun and measure the TDS in...

Just decided to have fun and measure the TDS in Whistler with all the rain going on. Tap water came in at about 70ppm!

Hey anyone know how a TDS meter loses calibration? Maybe that's my problem!...
Forum: DIY 10-23-2003, 02:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,885
Posted By robbyville
Hey Tony, I love that hood! Out of my own...

Hey Tony,

I love that hood! Out of my own curiosity, what caulking did you have to do? I recently finished my hood and constantly worry that it's going to fall apart, or that I didn't seal it...
Forum: DIY 10-23-2003, 02:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,885
Posted By robbyville
Yep, the mogul sockets are the large screw in...

Yep, the mogul sockets are the large screw in type that many MH systems use. I like them for their simplicity and cost effectiveness.

Don't get me wron, there are some beautiful new systems out...
Forum: Reef 10-22-2003, 01:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,953
Posted By robbyville
Mason makes a good point! the only thing that I...

Mason makes a good point! the only thing that I would add is that some people do recommend the use of a UV filter between the bulbs and tank, especially if the bulbs are mounted low and the tank is...
Forum: DIY 10-22-2003, 01:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,885
Posted By robbyville
Hi Jim, Do you have a canopy that is able to...

Hi Jim,

Do you have a canopy that is able to house the new bulbs an appropriate distance from the water? If so then there are many options for DIY kits. I don't like to deal with wiring so here...
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