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Forum: Pictures 04-23-2006, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
My tanks!

Here are my two tanks! One is a 16 gal and the other is a 55 gal.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-20-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Lounge 04-19-2006, 03:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,450
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
The CRTC and why they did what they did...

Hey all,

I hope I can shed some light on a misconception... The channel line up in Canada is the way it is (20% CDN content) for a very good reason that actually affects every one of us. It is...
Forum: Edmonton 04-18-2006, 12:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,234
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
I'd be in for a chiller, pump and some salt. But...

I'd be in for a chiller, pump and some salt. But when?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-17-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
OOOHH! I'd take him!! But I can't get to Spruce...

OOOHH! I'd take him!! But I can't get to Spruce Grove... Sigh, do you come into edmonton often?
Forum: Reef 04-13-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,945
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Well, now, people talk about the depth of a tank...

Well, now, people talk about the depth of a tank being the deciding factor, but why is it? For examply, "MOST" high light corals can be kept high up in the tank (SPS/clams) on the rock work. So...
Forum: Reef 04-13-2006, 05:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,945
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Bleaching is a problem, no question. That is a...

Bleaching is a problem, no question. That is a real reason NOT to go with the brighter bulb. Power, cost, heat, let's not bring that in. What's 'ideal'. Bulb choice is antoher good point. Will...
Forum: Reef 04-13-2006, 01:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,945
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Antoher lighting question... Sigh...

I've never seen a 'for sure' answer to this, so I going to ask it again. Is there such a think as 'too much light'? For example, I have a 55 gal tank, and I am upgrading to MH... Now originally, I...
Forum: Reef 04-13-2006, 01:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,741
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
I use those PC eco lights in my sump. They look...

I use those PC eco lights in my sump. They look like crap, but algae loves them. I actually wondered that too reg. halogen bulbs. You can get a 200 watt bulb IN a fixture for really really cheap. ...
Forum: Reef 04-13-2006, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
I've only used XM out of the two brands, but I...

I've only used XM out of the two brands, but I have been very happy with the bulbs, and will continue to use them. From what I've always read, XM unless you can afford Radium...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
The same thing happened to me with an alveopora. ...

The same thing happened to me with an alveopora. They wouldn't let me take it back. That's right, I called LATER THE SAME DAY I BOUGHT THE CORAL and they said too bad so sad. I don't think LFS's...
Forum: Edmonton 03-23-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
We could just do a lighting group order from...

We could just do a lighting group order from J&L... They do have the MH sale on now.
Forum: Reef 03-23-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,774
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
I've had my cleaner shrimp for just over two...

I've had my cleaner shrimp for just over two years now. When I got him he was a real runt, but now he's all grown up... So, atleast two years, but I dunno the 'expected' life span.
Forum: Reef 03-23-2006, 06:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,780
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Been giving it to my flower pot coral, and so far...

Been giving it to my flower pot coral, and so far so good. I haven't fed them to anything else mind you. What are you planning to feed them too? From what I've heard anenomes dont' like it, as...
Forum: Polls 03-22-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,473
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Way to make us feel bad... 150 is way to low a...

Way to make us feel bad... 150 is way to low a number... I guess I should get out of reefing a get a 'more cost effective pet'..

Here boy! Here boy!!

(The pet rock just sits there)
Forum: Reef 03-22-2006, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,372
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Bulb types

Hello!

I've been doing some reading about different MH bulb types and it seems everybody just LOVES Radium. I've been running XM's on my nano for years and have been quite happy, but "everybody...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-21-2006, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,637
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
MH hood

Before you spend a lot of time figuring how you will build it, have you figured out how you will keep it cool? I have a 16 gal with a 5.5 (about the same volume as you) sump and a 175 MH SE in a...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-15-2006, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 747
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
WTB 2 X 400 watt MH ballast

WTB 2 X 400 watt MH ballast. PM me in Edmonton, will ship.

-Pauli
Forum: Edmonton 03-13-2006, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,018
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Thanks for helping me out Josh! I REALLY REALLY...

Thanks for helping me out Josh! I REALLY REALLY owe ya now! Awesome tanks!!

Harvy, nice skimmer and calc reactor, BTW!
Forum: Reef 03-13-2006, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,800
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Higher K, more watts. Simple. I have a 16 gal...

Higher K, more watts. Simple. I have a 16 gal nano with a 175 watt 20k and it looks great, and growth is good (1 polyp candy has grown to 19 polyps in 8 months, 1 polyp torch to 4 polyp in 6...
Forum: Polls 03-13-2006, 07:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,732
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
I will second that, Bev's reefs are fantastic! ...

I will second that, Bev's reefs are fantastic! Mind you Harvy's 33 gal cube (now no longer, sob sob sob) was the #1 reef I've seen and I believe he is a gadget geek. That said what really makes a...
Forum: Reef 03-13-2006, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Yup, he's a coral eater alright. I have 4 or 5...

Yup, he's a coral eater alright. I have 4 or 5 in my sump. They are fun to watch as they burrow in the sand bed and will eat anything they can find in the sand. All in all, I've found them to be a...
Forum: Lounge 03-13-2006, 07:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,971
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
I think Funky is on the right track. Here's what...

I think Funky is on the right track. Here's what we know...

It's NOT:
1:15 AM
7:00 AM
3:43 PM
7:03 AM
3:48 PM
5:51 PM (Scott)
1:00 PM
Forum: Lounge 03-07-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,611
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
Just a note for anyone here (most if not all of...

Just a note for anyone here (most if not all of us) has mold on a window sill. A bit of bleach and water in a spray bottle will get rid of it like a charm! It gets rid of the color, and kills it. ...
Forum: Edmonton 03-04-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,018
Posted By fortheloveofcrabs
YAY! Josh, you're the bomb!! This is the...

YAY!

Josh, you're the bomb!! This is the like the third time you've helped me out big time. I REALLY OWE YOU!

-Pauli
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