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Forum: Vendor Announcements 01-20-2004, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,647
Posted By IslandReefer
250 bulbs and elec. ballast

Greetings
Any word on the 250w hqi E-ballasts?
Are they available yet? Pricing and Specs please.
tx
John
Forum: New to the Hobby 01-18-2004, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,185
Posted By IslandReefer
I was also thinking of drilling a good size hole...

I was also thinking of drilling a good size hole through each cell of the eggcrate so sand circulation isn't hindered much at all. What do yous all think?
John
Forum: DIY 01-18-2004, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,548
Posted By IslandReefer
Could you post the brand and model number? A...

Could you post the brand and model number? A picture might be good?
(I don't think Victoria has a Princess auto)
Like a lot of us I don't need super tools, just a few skimmers ,CA reactors...
Forum: DIY 01-18-2004, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,263
Posted By IslandReefer
Timers

I believe these are the timers Steve is talking about:
http://www.intermatic.com/?action=prod&pid=213
(BTW he just rips those little doors off. :lol:
Walmart here I come.....
John
Forum: Reef 01-17-2004, 06:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By IslandReefer
the workhorse can be wired to run 4 x NO tubes, 2...

the workhorse can be wired to run 4 x NO tubes, 2 x HO tubes and 1 x VHO tubes (you can do 2 VHO if they are done in series and it doesent exceed the max lenght) all these use a different wiring...
Forum: Reef 01-17-2004, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,549
Posted By IslandReefer
The carbon and not increase DOC from xenia slime?...

The carbon and not increase DOC from xenia slime?
Just askin'?? wet foam vs. inc dry reg. foam? hence inc. water in cup?
John
Forum: Reef 01-17-2004, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By IslandReefer
..Sorry dude..a lot of the vho vs. no seems to be...

..Sorry dude..a lot of the vho vs. no seems to be true. I think its funny even Icecap admits this(...as STEVE says:),heres some ref. from Icecap:
http://www.icecapinc.com/rev1.htm
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01-14-2004, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By IslandReefer
SCWD

Just checked the website (www.3IQVENTURES.com).
The in/out are 1/2 inch ID, not really barbed much,in the picture.
Here is the switching frequencies:
Flow Efficiency Ratings
Below is data...
Forum: Reef 01-13-2004, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By IslandReefer
parasitic shiny white snails

I am no expert but they sound like an aggresive isopod or copapod. Here's an info link:http://www.wetwebmedia.com/parasitf.htm
Hope it is of some help...you sure don't want many more...good luck,...
Forum: DIY 01-13-2004, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,485
Posted By IslandReefer
I don't know, for sure yet; but I wrote...

I don't know, for sure yet; but I wrote Precission Marine and asked if a T4 would run a Bullit3 and they said no problem. A T4 and a DIY beckett is in the plans for me so....we'll soon see.
John
Forum: Reef 01-08-2004, 11:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,275
Posted By IslandReefer
Out of curiosity, did anyone with "PO4"...

Out of curiosity, did anyone with "PO4" contaminated sand, acidify it to disolution and then test for PO4 to see if there a significant amount bound then released?
John
Forum: Reef 01-08-2004, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,568
Posted By IslandReefer
re-silicone

On the same topic, I have a 65gal that has discolored and chipped silicone, along several seams. The tank doesn't leak, but I would like to improve its looks and the relability of the joints.
Could...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2004, 10:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,593
Posted By IslandReefer
Re: "Mything the Point"

Agreed, but I think you have to look at the point of view, complexity,personal style and organisms kept and experience of the aquarist...then apply it to you. A great example of this is in part...
Forum: Reef 12-31-2003, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By IslandReefer
Re: Black percs

J&L has tank raised True Black Percula listed on their website as available.
J
Forum: Lounge 12-27-2003, 05:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,739
Posted By IslandReefer
Online J&L

I made a large order @J&L on,Boxing Day,online. I forgot a small thing and didn't want to ship it separate and pay shipping. I called and was helped with in 2 miinutes...and not rude. Mind you I am...
Forum: Reef 12-22-2003, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,141
Posted By IslandReefer
Hi Seth ,just my 2 cents worth. I have heard many...

Hi Seth ,just my 2 cents worth. I have heard many times that the strong reducers in "CLR" (Canadian Tire etc.)work great against tough biofilm in old tanks. If you believe the TV ads you feel better...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2003, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By IslandReefer
Thanks jakets...great theory, answered a few...

Thanks jakets...great theory, answered a few functional questions
I had. For REAL zelots you could probably computor model the perfect skimmer from that nasty formula LoL
John
Forum: Reef 12-18-2003, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By IslandReefer
TOOLS

I am also looking into a DIY beckett skimmer. From the plans I have seen, I would suggest a circle cutting attachment for the dremel. This should help in making "perfectly" circular flanges, O-ring...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2003, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,506
Posted By IslandReefer
Re: What is this?

I had read that sponges are toast the minute you remove them from the water......and yes I also think that is a sponge ....very nice. So what I am asking is did this get exposed to air during the...
Forum: Pictures 12-10-2003, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,495
Posted By IslandReefer
BTA

Awesome BTA. Nice rose purple, should be tres cool when it inflates. Is it a clone from a captive BTA? ( that fission divides) or from the wild?. If it is a clone, and it thrives (fingers crossed) it...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12-04-2003, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By IslandReefer
Bare bottoms to tablelegs

Good point Quinn! ("on the table legs")
Another idea that looks good at first blush....of course I was going to do this, but now, on to plan B;
I was experimenting with "acrocrete"(sp?)(produced...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12-04-2003, 12:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,934
Posted By IslandReefer
aiptasia

Sorry about your copperband butterflyfish. I have never owned one ,but I have read the trick to them is to get them to aclimate and eat . It seems reasonable that a well fed and adjusted butterfly...
Forum: Reef 12-03-2003, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,721
Posted By IslandReefer
new tank

I just checked into IA, in Calgary, to order my new 120gal. IA was recommended to me by Stircrazy (Steve). Mitch ,the guy to talk to, was very helpful as well as being quite a colorful personallity....
Forum: New to the Hobby 12-02-2003, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By IslandReefer
Forum instructions

Hello ; Here is a real rookie question.
How do you use this bulletin board?
ie Whats a sticky,,..mIRC etc, a bump?
I can work the basics but surely there is a cheat sheet or something
with...
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