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Forum: Tank Journal 03-08-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 710,513
Posted By daplatapus
lol, Ya I was going to comment on the company...

lol, Ya I was going to comment on the company you're keeping Warren. This may not be a wise choice of associates :p
Forum: Reef 03-08-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,641
Posted By daplatapus
How I figured out my usage was to get my numbers...

How I figured out my usage was to get my numbers where I wanted them. I was using BRS additives for Alk, Ca and Mg, so I went on their site and used their calculator. Once everything was stable, and...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-08-2015, 01:36 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,583
Posted By daplatapus
Thanks! I've been admiring your tank for a while....

Thanks! I've been admiring your tank for a while. Once this thing is up and running for a while I'll be calling ya for some samplings :)
Forum: Tank Journal 03-07-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,583
Posted By daplatapus
Thanks man, steal away any idea's :) I've stolen...

Thanks man, steal away any idea's :) I've stolen my share, lol

I actually was thinking of not pre-heating the water. I figured pumping 3 gallons over the course of an hour or so wouldn't have that...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-07-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,583
Posted By daplatapus
Hey Warren Nope the room actually is very stark...

Hey Warren
Nope the room actually is very stark white. Not yellow at all. I took the clip with my phone so not the best quality for sure. My wife has plans on painting a sea scape floor :rolleyes:...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-07-2015, 04:18 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,583
Posted By daplatapus
SO here's the clip, excuse the monologue, I...

SO here's the clip, excuse the monologue, I thought there should be some explanation of what's going on in my head. Let me know if there's anything I should consider.

http://youtu.be/95g3qkwYg-A...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-07-2015, 04:04 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,583
Posted By daplatapus
Thanks Greg. It's been a bits and pieces project....

Thanks Greg. It's been a bits and pieces project. My wife's getting antsy though about me getting it finished. :)
There isn't any water in there yet. I think what you're seeing is the reflection of...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-07-2015, 02:01 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,583
Posted By daplatapus
I picked up the containers directly from Barr...

I picked up the containers directly from Barr plastics in Van.
Thanks for the compliment, all I can say is I try, sometimes it works, sometimes not - those I don't usually post pics of :)

Being...
Forum: DIY 03-06-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,904
Posted By daplatapus
I got it right from Lockewell. LOL,

I got it right from Lockewell.
LOL,
Forum: DIY 03-06-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,904
Posted By daplatapus
I'm assuming you mean the dual head pump? I got...

I'm assuming you mean the dual head pump?
I got it from here (back when the Canadian dollar was MUCH better lol):
...
Forum: DIY 03-06-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,904
Posted By daplatapus
Hmmm, for some reason I've never thought of doing...

Hmmm, for some reason I've never thought of doing this, lol. I bought the Apex AFS during the boxing day sale but haven't hooked 'er up yet. I may have to borrow that one :)

Gobytron:

I'll...
Forum: DIY 03-06-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,904
Posted By daplatapus
I love mine. Won't ever not have one, but I've...

I love mine. Won't ever not have one, but I've got tons of room.
Old/existing one:
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/daplatapus/2013-04-30073154_zpse375acad.jpg...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-06-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,583
Posted By daplatapus
So, I still don't have my doors painted, lol. We...

So, I still don't have my doors painted, lol. We got them to my buddies shop and actually got them primed out with ClawLock. But he got married the weekend after that, and work has been off the wall...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-06-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 69,023
Posted By daplatapus
Yup, anything that'll hold water and is easy to...

Yup, anything that'll hold water and is easy to disinfect between runs.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-05-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By daplatapus
LF Med size External pump

Hey guys, I want to try something with my LifeReef skimmer. I'm looking for a med size External pump I can use to add a counter current flow to my existing skimmer setup. I have a brand new Jabeo...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-05-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,589
Posted By daplatapus
Holy cow dude, what a ton of work!!! But it looks...

Holy cow dude, what a ton of work!!! But it looks great, congrats on the upgrade. My one suggestion is look into a Ca reactor and contemplate ditching the Ca and Alk dosing. With a tank that big and...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-05-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,480
Posted By daplatapus
Wow, those RFA's look sweet against the black...

Wow, those RFA's look sweet against the black sand.
Forum: Reef 03-05-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,854
Posted By daplatapus
Both those tanks are looking nice. Just think of...

Both those tanks are looking nice. Just think of all the things we WOULDN'T learn if we didn't do at least mini-re-sets :)
Forum: fijireefrock.com 03-04-2015, 01:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,275
Posted By daplatapus
It's gone :(

It's gone :(
Forum: DIY 03-04-2015, 12:32 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,854
Posted By daplatapus
I have a roll of it too. 1/2" X 1/2" squares. If...

I have a roll of it too. 1/2" X 1/2" squares. If anyone's in a pinch, PM me. Vancouver Island is easier, shipping prices suck, lol.
Forum: Lounge 03-03-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,004
Posted By daplatapus
lol, got a link?

lol, got a link?
Forum: Reef 03-03-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By daplatapus
I'm using my old Laguna pond pump. It has great...

I'm using my old Laguna pond pump. It has great head pressure.
Forum: Reef 03-03-2015, 03:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,113
Posted By daplatapus
My success with GFO has been marginal. Although...

My success with GFO has been marginal. Although it's not necessarily all the GFO's fault. Usually I have the greatest of intentions of swapping it out regularly, and keeping it up for 6-10 months...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-03-2015, 03:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,337
Posted By daplatapus
A lot of people will prefer to have the fuge...

A lot of people will prefer to have the fuge before the skimmer. That way the water isn't " too clean" for any macro algae or whatever you're wanting to grow in there.
Are you planning having any...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-02-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,257
Posted By daplatapus
Nice tank and beautiful room for it. My wife seen...

Nice tank and beautiful room for it. My wife seen the pic and says, "Hey, we have that exact same trunk!"
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