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Forum: Reef 03-24-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,663
Posted By Canadian
Keep in mind that PAR drop reported by ihavecrabs...

Keep in mind that PAR drop reported by ihavecrabs is with a fixture that isn't actively cooled. Of course you're going to burn the schnikeys out of the lamps without active cooling (in addition to...
Forum: Reef 03-24-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,663
Posted By Canadian
I have a 6x24 ATI Sunpower over my new tank now....

I have a 6x24 ATI Sunpower over my new tank now. I'll post some pics and more info tonight.
Forum: Reef 03-20-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,677
Posted By Canadian
There are pockets of variable salinity water near...

There are pockets of variable salinity water near river outlets into the ocean that fish swim past and don't suddenly start floating. Fish can deal with the salinity changes much more readily than...
Forum: Reef 03-20-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,502
Posted By Canadian
I'd go with a Vortech MP40 instead of the closed...

I'd go with a Vortech MP40 instead of the closed loop. It won't take up much space, won't add any heat, and uses way less hydro.
Forum: Reef 03-18-2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,677
Posted By Canadian
A few things: 1. Yes your ammonia is high -...

A few things:

1. Yes your ammonia is high - too high.

2. Yes your pH is too low (assuming your test kit is accurate - check it with a pH probe/pen)

3. Nitrite is basically considered...
Forum: Reef 03-10-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,015
Posted By Canadian
Best Courier to Ship Skimmer from Victoria to Richmond

What would be the best choice of couriers to ship a skimmer from Victoria to Richmond?

The main priority is careful handling.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-07-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,209
Posted By Canadian
Everyone who has PM'd me asking me to part things...

Everyone who has PM'd me asking me to part things out:

I will consider doing this after I give the sale a few days to see if anyone wants the system as a whole. I would prefer to sell the entire...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-07-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,209
Posted By Canadian
Well the buyer who was supposed to pick this...

Well the buyer who was supposed to pick this system up either this weekend or next has run into some unforeseen circumstances and has informed me that the only way he can still purchase it is if I...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,134
Posted By Canadian
I think it's been reported for years that longer...

I think it's been reported for years that longer T5 lamps produce greater PAR numbers and are more "efficient". At least I'm pretty sure Grim or Hahnmeister posted something to that effect on RC at...
Forum: Reef 02-27-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,158
Posted By Canadian
They also butchered their nitrate test kit a...

They also butchered their nitrate test kit a while ago where the 0 nitrate color was transparent but in reality the solution was orange.

I've chosen to stop using them because I can't justify the...
Forum: Reef 02-23-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,596
Posted By Canadian
The new tank is SEXY! Well done. I'm a sucker for...

The new tank is SEXY! Well done. I'm a sucker for a nice trimless tank with careful attention to detail like that.
Forum: Reef 02-22-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,590
Posted By Canadian
Tunze Aquawind

For those of you who don't read either of the following reef aquarium blogs: Glass Box Design or Reef Builder

Here's some interesting speculation about the Tunze Aquawind just in case you were...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,414
Posted By Canadian
Due to the hazardous nature of some of the claims...

Due to the hazardous nature of some of the claims on the MSDS for GE 1200 construction adhesive it is not sold at retailers. It is generally only available to contractors. But I know I've seen it at...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,414
Posted By Canadian
Where to get GE 1200 silicone/construction adhesive in black?

I know I can get this from Seastar/H2O. But do any of the stores in Victoria sell GE 1200 construction adhesive in black?

I built my external overflow and then realized that my tube of GE 1200...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2009, 05:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By Canadian
I ended up drilling 4 holes over the weekend. All...

I ended up drilling 4 holes over the weekend. All went well and was relatively uneventful (although my hole in the sump could have been better). I'll have to wet test my bulkhead connections when I...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,330
Posted By Canadian
I was on the pre-order from Reef Geek since early...

I was on the pre-order from Reef Geek since early December. The first shipment arrived in North America 2 weeks ago and mine took 1 week to get here from Reef Geek in California. Shipping was $40 and...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2009, 06:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,330
Posted By Canadian
My ATI SunPower is Here

My 6x24W ATI SunPower fixture has arrived. It is working flawlessly right out of the box - no need to fix any loose connections, trouble shoot malfunctioning "add-ons" or any other such irritations....
Forum: Reef 02-15-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By Canadian
I went with Speedy Glass out here in good 'ol...

I went with Speedy Glass out here in good 'ol Langford/Colwood for the cut pieces of glass and they did a superb job - I begged them to make the cuts square and sand the edges after having a bad...
Forum: Reef 02-13-2009, 05:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By Canadian
Thanks Shelly. I'll phone them Saturday and...

Thanks Shelly.

I'll phone them Saturday and have them cut some pieces up for me.
Forum: Reef 02-13-2009, 05:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By Canadian
Steve, Do you have any recommendations for...

Steve,

Do you have any recommendations for who in town is good with glass cutting? In the past I've gone to the Glass Smith on Tennyson to get pieces of glass cut and holes drilled in tanks. Last...
Forum: Reef 02-13-2009, 04:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By Canadian
Thanks for the offer Steve. I have a couple...

Thanks for the offer Steve. I have a couple pieces of 9 x 12 1/4" glass kicking around to test things on but if it turns out I'm a total spazz I might end up having to take you up on that offer ;)
Forum: Reef 02-12-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By Canadian
Tyler I think I'll just get one from Island Saw...

Tyler I think I'll just get one from Island Saw and Tool and practice on a couple pieces of 1/4" glass. It doesn't look too difficult and I have a drill with an adjustable clutch so I expect it to go...
Forum: Reef 02-12-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,378
Posted By Canadian
To be fair, I don't know how realistic an...

To be fair, I don't know how realistic an inference it is to suggest that because the fish isn't grounded that it wouldn't some how be effected by stray voltage. I've seen it suggested that because...
Forum: Reef 02-12-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By Canadian
1.5" Glass Cutting Hole Saw Bit in Victoria?

Anyone have a 1.5" glass cutting hole saw bit in Victoria? I know I can get one for around $22 but I don't exactly plan on drilling a lot of tanks. So if someone in Victoria has one they'd be willing...
Forum: Reef 02-12-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,378
Posted By Canadian
The general consensus is that if you run a ground...

The general consensus is that if you run a ground probe you MUST also run a GFCI otherwise you are actually putting yourself at GREATER risk by having a ground probe without a GFCI because nothing...
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