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Forum: Reef 09-27-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,812
Posted By robbyville
Yup, I have seen some derasa's under similar...

Yup, I have seen some derasa's under similar lighting when I was researching my own.

It's obviously better if you can centralize the clam under the most intense portion (Can't do with VHO). I'm...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-27-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,557
Posted By robbyville
Good call on the third bulb Tigger! IMO it...

Good call on the third bulb Tigger!

IMO it would be a good idea once you find your new setup to try and match the bulbs since each company's kelvin ratings can be slightly different.

Good luck!...
Forum: Reef 09-27-2003, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,812
Posted By robbyville
Chris, how much VHO and over what size tank are...

Chris, how much VHO and over what size tank are we talking about?
Forum: Vendor Announcements 09-27-2003, 05:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,614
Posted By robbyville
Thanks Mike, I have never been to the...

Thanks Mike,

I have never been to the location, but would like to get down there when I am next in the city. Can you supply the address and maybe directions from Highway 1?

Good luck, and best...
Forum: Reef 09-27-2003, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,656
Posted By robbyville
I also have not had any problems with ordering...

I also have not had any problems with ordering and shipping from J&L, you should know (and they will tell you), that they cannot guarantee live arrival at this point since UPS does not insure.

If...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-27-2003, 02:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,557
Posted By robbyville
Hey Tigger, What happened to the set up that...

Hey Tigger,

What happened to the set up that you had? I was about to call you to see if you had set it up yet!

Best,

Rob
Forum: Lower Mainland 09-27-2003, 02:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,747
Posted By robbyville
Surprisingly Whistler comes in at almost 30ppm,...

Surprisingly Whistler comes in at almost 30ppm, mind you since most of our water is glacial fed perhaps it does not go through the cleaning that some cities use.

My resins seem to last for over 9...
Forum: Reef 09-27-2003, 02:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,456
Posted By robbyville
I know of some people that use magnets. Not sure...

I know of some people that use magnets. Not sure if that could affect performance though.
Forum: Lower Mainland 09-21-2003, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,348
Posted By robbyville
Ditto, Maybe some of you folks are Whistler...

Ditto,

Maybe some of you folks are Whistler homeowners and want to put tanks in them, I'll even help with the maintenance!

Sadly, I think that there are about 2 of us up here with SW tanks,...
Forum: Reef 09-14-2003, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Posted By robbyville
Hi Troy, If you don't get through to Chad I...

Hi Troy,

If you don't get through to Chad I am thinking of coming in to Vanocuver on Monday to swap out a pump. I can bring my meter if you like and that would force me to follow through and come...
Forum: Reef 09-14-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,718
Posted By robbyville
Hi guys, I saw it on J&L's web site...

Hi guys,

I saw it on J&L's web site yesterday so they should have it in stock. Jayson at Saltwater Connection is also carrying it.

Best,

Rob
Forum: Reef 09-14-2003, 01:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,210
Posted By robbyville
Thanks Jack! I was more making a funny,...

Thanks Jack!

I was more making a funny, thinking that Em was going to foist a reactor on me next!

Best,

Rob
Forum: Reef 09-13-2003, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,210
Posted By robbyville
Thanks, Yeesh Em, I just got the Nurce from...

Thanks,

Yeesh Em, I just got the Nurce from you! Do you have a reactor for sale also?!

I guess it makes sense, I might drive into Vancouver on Monday so I'l pick up what I need (Except for the...
Forum: Lounge 09-13-2003, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,250
Posted By robbyville
Sorry Alan, but I think that Happy Gilmore takes...

Sorry Alan, but I think that Happy Gilmore takes an extremely close second to Caddyshack, still a classic!

Although I have to admit, you would be hard pressed to find a scene as funny as the one...
Forum: Lounge 09-13-2003, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,250
Posted By robbyville
Golf does not have to be expensive. I have been...

Golf does not have to be expensive. I have been a volunteer at the Whistler Golf Course for over 8 seasons. Look at some of your local courses and see if they have or if you have the time to be a...
Forum: Reef 09-13-2003, 03:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,210
Posted By robbyville
Thanks guys. My alk is pretty low at the...

Thanks guys.

My alk is pretty low at the moment so I was looking for any chance to read the test higher!

I only have a few SPS frags and one clam, but my understanding is that my Alk may be...
Forum: Reef 09-13-2003, 02:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,210
Posted By robbyville
Salifert Alk test

Hi all,

question for you on the Salifert Alk test:

Do you read the chart the moment the water turns a pinkish color or do you wait until it turns a real pink?

Thanks,

Rob
Forum: DIY 09-10-2003, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,210
Posted By robbyville
True enough, there are good deals to be had! ...

True enough, there are good deals to be had!

For those a little scared of wiring, there are some good deals to be had on ebay. I purchased reflector, dual 250w PFO Ballast (NIB), quick...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-10-2003, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
Posted By robbyville
Is the tank Reef Ready? Thanks, Rob

Is the tank Reef Ready?

Thanks,

Rob
Forum: Reef 09-10-2003, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,295
Posted By robbyville
Hi Andy, That is a lot of light, but at the...

Hi Andy,

That is a lot of light, but at the same time I think that much of it would depend on how much water you are running through the system and what other forms of cooling you have.

I...
Forum: Reef 09-07-2003, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,098
Posted By robbyville
hmm, thanks Brad. I thought that I was using...

hmm, thanks Brad.

I thought that I was using the Kent variety, and I am definitely pre-rinsing, but I thought that the directions mentioned that it caould be left full time with 1 cup changes...
Forum: Reef 09-06-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,098
Posted By robbyville
Thanks Brad, I'll give it a shot. I generally...

Thanks Brad, I'll give it a shot. I generally rotate any media (Carbon/Phosphate sponge). Right now I have the carbon in, I'll change it tonight to see if it helps.

Do you run your PH sponge...
Forum: Reef 09-06-2003, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,098
Posted By robbyville
New algae on my sand bed!

Hi gang,

For some reason over the past few days, I have been starting to get a brownish algae growth on my sand bed, it is almost always covered in air bubbles as well. I'm not sure if this would...
Forum: Reef 09-05-2003, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,818
Posted By robbyville
Mine sits at a slight angle on the tank, even...

Mine sits at a slight angle on the tank, even with the screww backed in the entire way.

Good luck,

Rob
Forum: Reef 09-04-2003, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,273
Posted By robbyville
Thanks guys, So my Reservoir water is at...

Thanks guys,

So my Reservoir water is at 12ppm and my output from RO/DI is at 5ppm. The filters and unit were bought new in December, so I guess that it's time to order new ones. Do you think...
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