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Forum: Reef 03-08-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,575
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I believe the one on the left is a occelaris,...

I believe the one on the left is a occelaris, most times the black band is more like a fine pencil line where on the percula it's more like a marker line.

Doug
Forum: FOWLR 03-08-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,247
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Ed, where are you from, if your in the lower...

Ed, where are you from, if your in the lower mainland then I'd say you don't need an RO filter, tap water that's conditioned will do fine. If you do regular water changes and feed regularly you can...
Forum: Polls 03-08-2007, 06:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,896
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Had a couple here and there, never a huge...

Had a couple here and there, never a huge problem, knock on wood.

Doug
Forum: Tank Journal 03-07-2007, 06:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,685
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I used to like my SeaClone so different strokes...

I used to like my SeaClone so different strokes for different folks.

I really like your tank and the way you've decorated it, it's easy to see why you got the TOTM.

Doug
Forum: Reef 03-07-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,621
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
My understanding is that Ich is present in almost...

My understanding is that Ich is present in almost every tank etc. Fish exhibit the spots when Ich starts to multiply usually when fish are weakened through stress. If your fish has Ich showing you...
Forum: Reef 03-07-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
There was an article on here about how to...

There was an article on here about how to encourage a BTA to split, basically you feed the heck out of it and then do a massive water change. Don't forget though although it may get your BTA to split...
Forum: DIY 03-07-2007, 05:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,767
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
There are two types of GE Silicone II one with an...

There are two types of GE Silicone II one with an anti mold and mildew and one with out, actually I guess there is four types because you can get it both in clear and white... maybe even black but I...
Forum: DIY 03-07-2007, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Industrial Paint and Plastics in Coquitlam has it...

Industrial Paint and Plastics in Coquitlam has it up to 4 inch, I guess they can order 6 inch but they told me anything over 4 inch is cast and the price goes waaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy up... btw, 6ft of 4...
Forum: Reef 03-07-2007, 05:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,178
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I've used Liquid Reactor, I've used Purple up,...

I've used Liquid Reactor, I've used Purple up, I've used Turbo Calcium, I've used SeaChem Reef Calcium etc.. all with fair to good results. Now I'm going to try the RFH two part method, I just picked...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2007, 05:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,359
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Best diving locally is Vancouver Island, Campbell...

Best diving locally is Vancouver Island, Campbell River, Barcley Sound, Gabriola pass, wow... I sure miss it all. I used to be an Instructor in Vancouver, saw lot's of people go through the courses,...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2007, 05:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,335
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I'd avoid the snails, they would probably be a...

I'd avoid the snails, they would probably be a cold water snail and I think you'd find it disasterous to try to acclimate them to a tropical tank.

Doug
Forum: Reef 03-06-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
The reason you mix Kalk with fresh water is...

The reason you mix Kalk with fresh water is because it needs a lower pH to dissolve, at a pH of 8.0 or more like we have in salt water it pretty much wont dissolve. The lower the pH of your water...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2007, 04:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,240
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Everyone has different idea's on the ideal or the...

Everyone has different idea's on the ideal or the minimum size of a tank for Tangs. Different tangs grow to different sizes as well so try to keep that in mind. I've got a small sailfin in my 60 cube...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2007, 04:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,411
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
As I understand it Radiums are actually a 360...

As I understand it Radiums are actually a 360 watt bulb either High pressure sodium or mercury vapour and they are run on 430 watt ballast that is designed to run the other of these two lights....
Forum: Reef 03-06-2007, 04:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,059
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
As crazy as it sounds I read a story (true) a...

As crazy as it sounds I read a story (true) a couple years ago about a freshwater tank, every so often the Apple snail would go missing for a few days only to show up again in the tank. About the...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2007, 04:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,629
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Just a heads up, I used to buy actinics from...

Just a heads up, I used to buy actinics from albrite, I think I paid $11 for a NO 48in T12, heck of a good deal. You said you may just go with NO so I thought I'd put that out there for you.

Doug
Forum: Lounge 03-05-2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,977
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I hear you there, always willing to help out....

I hear you there, always willing to help out. Good luck and lets hope for a winning lotto ticket.

Doug
Forum: Reef 03-03-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Salifert Alk Test kit instructions

I've lost the instructions for my Slakifert Alk test kit and I wonder if anyone can summerize them for me or email a copy... anything.. HELP!!!

Doug
Forum: Reef 03-03-2007, 02:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I've never measured for phosphates and am...

I've never measured for phosphates and am thinking I should, maybe pull out some sand etc and put it in water for a month or so and see if I can detect phospates or an increase in them from the...
Forum: Reef 03-02-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Andrew, it's great to hear you got it under...

Andrew, it's great to hear you got it under control. I read somewhere that even using a bucket that once had soap in it will put phosphates into what ever was in the bucket now, soooooo I wonder if...
Forum: Polls 03-02-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,688
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
DI for myself and I usually do the water 24 hours...

DI for myself and I usually do the water 24 hours before a water change, I don't want to leave it long enough for bacteria to really start to grow, I figure if I waited a week I'd be starting the...
Forum: Pictures 03-02-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Thanks for the comments folks, I took a look last...

Thanks for the comments folks, I took a look last night after lights out, I'd added some oyster egg and some reef roids and the polyp extension was excellent on all corals. I'm hoping to move it all...
Forum: DIY 03-02-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,657
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I was thinking along the lines of a cousin of...

I was thinking along the lines of a cousin of R2D2, a few years ago a scrap dealer had what was advertised as a cottage size nuclear reactor, it was a movie prop but at 6 feet tall and 4 foot...
Forum: Lounge 03-02-2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 854
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Wow that sounds like an invitation to a BBQ to...

Wow that sounds like an invitation to a BBQ to me.

Doug
Forum: Reef 03-02-2007, 07:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,102
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
White stuff is under $9 for a 2x4 foot sheet,...

White stuff is under $9 for a 2x4 foot sheet, chrome is about $50 for the same size sheet and yes Home Depot, Rona etc...

Doug
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