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Forum: Reef 02-02-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,190
Posted By DiverDude
Errr....why not ? I have about a dozen...

Errr....why not ?

I have about a dozen socks. I change them out at least once a week and then dump them in a bucket full of water with a little bleach in it. When I'm down to a few clean socks, I...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-02-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,368
Posted By DiverDude
I actually own 3 stations and 3 irons -but I use...

I actually own 3 stations and 3 irons -but I use them all for various tasks.

Seriously though, for what you need, the Dash is a very good quality iron that will last you forever (I have 2). The...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-02-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,368
Posted By DiverDude
B&E Carries the Hakko too...

B&E Carries the Hakko too...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-01-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,368
Posted By DiverDude
HVW Technologies is in Calgary and you can pick...

HVW Technologies is in Calgary and you can pick up your order to avoid shipping: http://www.hvwtech.com/products_list.asp?CatID=116&SubCatID=117&SubSubCatID=0&sortBy=&NumPerPage=0&CurPage=0

I...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-26-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,584
Posted By DiverDude
Bump for nice coral. Wish my tank were in...

Bump for nice coral.

Wish my tank were in better shape to take advantage of these babies...
Forum: Polls 01-25-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,585
Posted By DiverDude
Depends on the day. In the summer it's probably...

Depends on the day. In the summer it's probably the chiller. The rest of the time it's the Mrs. busting my nuts for how much that little puddle of salty water costs.

Kidding Dear...just...
Forum: Lounge 01-25-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,785
Posted By DiverDude
I'm with Rick on this one. Why should my mother...

I'm with Rick on this one. Why should my mother who uses maybe a couple of Gig a month suddenly pay more for internet because somebody sits on their couch all day watching movies on Netflix ?

I...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-22-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,410
Posted By DiverDude
Be careful that the bottom pane of glass is not...

Be careful that the bottom pane of glass is not tempered (can't be drilled). Otherwise, you're ok.

For dimensions, a 4' tank with a volume of only 50-75 gal is going to be very narrow (front to...
Forum: Calgary 01-19-2011, 12:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,270
Posted By DiverDude
Sorry, I forgot about their minimum. I don't...

Sorry, I forgot about their minimum. I don't usually seem to have a problem with it because well... I could spend a fortune there. You might consider buying some of the thinner WeldOn as well (for...
Forum: Reef 01-19-2011, 12:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,088
Posted By DiverDude
Ii started pellets a while ago and my hair algae...

Ii started pellets a while ago and my hair algae came back with a vengance. I had other algaes as well. My corals, however, were loving it.

I pulled the pellets about 4 months ago as a desparation...
Forum: fijireefrock.com 01-18-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,909
Posted By DiverDude
What part of town are you in ?

What part of town are you in ?
Forum: Coral Master 01-18-2011, 03:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,361
Posted By DiverDude
Just curious....that bucket makes.....160 Gal ?

Just curious....that bucket makes.....160 Gal ?
Forum: Reef 01-17-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,233
Posted By DiverDude
Yep, that's the deal I took too. I was just on...

Yep, that's the deal I took too. I was just on their site and they're still offering it.....
Forum: Reef 01-17-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,233
Posted By DiverDude
+1 on eco-reefer (www.eco-reefer.com). I got a 50...

+1 on eco-reefer (www.eco-reefer.com). I got a 50 lb order a few weeks back (pics are still on my camera) but there was a nice mix of sizes and the shipment was really well packed.

This stuff is...
Forum: Reef 01-17-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By DiverDude
I agree. There *have* to be excess nutrients in...

I agree. There *have* to be excess nutrients in the water for the lights to do anything. I've been chasing that dog (unsuccessfully). I do WEEKLY ~20% water changes, all my parameters are bang-on ...
Forum: Reef 01-17-2011, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By DiverDude
Update on this.... Did some research and...

Update on this....

Did some research and according to the manufacturer of the bulbs, their "useful" lifespan is 4500 hours or a little less than DOUBLE the hours they have on them now. So do they...
Forum: Reef 01-16-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By DiverDude
Need Lighting Help / Suggestions

I have a 24" Tek light on my 35 gal tank. This is a 4-bulb T5 setup. I've had algae problems pretty much from day one on this tank (tank came with a HA problem from the previous owner). I thought I...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-12-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,396
Posted By DiverDude
Heh...call me nutty, but I'm pretty sure the...

Heh...call me nutty, but I'm pretty sure the '300w' in the subject line means 300 Watts. :lol:
Forum: Reef 01-11-2011, 01:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 67,701
Posted By DiverDude
Yeah, they are the 'proper' tool for the job....

Yeah, they are the 'proper' tool for the job. Maybe a bit much to justify the station for a single project but you really do get what you pay for and the $20 - $30 'no-name' irons you'll get at the...
Forum: Lounge 01-10-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,652
Posted By DiverDude
I own a gym. I deal with exactly your situation...

I own a gym. I deal with exactly your situation daily. As has been pointed out, motivation is key and everybody motivates themselves differently.

Perhaps the most important thing is discipline. If...
Forum: Reef 01-10-2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 67,701
Posted By DiverDude
Soldering Irons

As someone who's owned an online electronics company that sold soldering irons and who's done a LOT of soldering, I'd say if you can afford $100, buy this:...
Forum: Reef 01-10-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,330
Posted By DiverDude
That is a seriously awful tank.....

That is a seriously awful tank.....
Forum: Calgary 01-09-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,270
Posted By DiverDude
I get mine at Sabic Polymershapes (formerly GE...

I get mine at Sabic Polymershapes (formerly GE Polymershapes which was Cadillac Plastic before that). They have EVERYTHING plastic. They're right up by the airport (their parking lot backs onto the...
Forum: The Reef Network 01-09-2011, 01:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,607
Posted By DiverDude
Could I suggest that you specify where you are...

Could I suggest that you specify where you are and when you were hoping to do the move ? Perhaps then people can figure out if they might be able to help you.

Taking pictures of the beer couldn't...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-04-2011, 02:36 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 38,221
Posted By DiverDude
I like the faux rock ! I would mind doing...

I like the faux rock ! I would mind doing something like that to the back wall of my next tank. Can anyone tell me what this is called and point me at a DIY thread ???
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